Books + Records

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1. A

   Austin

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Live bass and piano music set an amazing scene for a dinner date for two. Our server Kasha was very informative and attentive. A manager came by when we ordered a dessert that was no longer available so he gave us a free other desert and offered a free drink. Above and beyond. Food tasted great and was exactly as described. Ultimately the bill came in lower than it usually does at a restaurant of this magnitude. Would highly suggest others come to books and records.
   

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   David

   VIP

   San Diego

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic restaurant. Excellent food and exceptional service. Live music is a really nice Plus.
   

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   Mark

   San Diego

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a wonderful Valentines Day dinner. Great service and ambiance. The live music was very nice. The main dishes were cooked to perfection and very flavorful! Best filet I have had! The beet salad was very good as well. The Shrimp bao and the Vietnamese coffee cheesecake were not particularly good, and the tiramisu was tasty but had strawberries and no coffee flavor... so how is that tiramisu?? It was a lovely, memorable evening overall though and we plan to go back again.
   

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   JUDY

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time for us at this restaurant. We did a pre-fix Valentine’s Day menu, food and cocktails was great, service excellent as well as the ambiance. Looking forward to returning and trying the regular menu.
   

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   Terri

   VIP

   San Diego

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome food and service! Menu is changed up occasionally so you’ll experience new flavors every time.
   

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   Gabriel

   VIP

   New York City

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Shared dishes among 4 of us. So delicious! Don’t sleep on this restaurant.
   

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   Kwabe

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   10/10 for dining and ambiance. Quality service, food, and cocktails. A hidden gem in the best neighborhood in San Diego
   

   Books + RecordsResponded 3 days ago

   Kwabe, I'm thrilled service, menu offerings, and cocktails were all a hit! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review :) See you again soon.
   

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   Katherine

   VIP

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Happy hour is the best. We has the chicken bao; charred broccoli, mac and cheese, the pineapple desert. The chicken bao was good, it was drier than I expected meaning I thought there would be a sauce on it. My partner loved the charred broccoli. I wished we has ordered the brussel sprouts. The mac and cheese was to die for. Flavor was unique and the bread crumbs added a nice bite. The pineapple desert was delicious and enough for two. The shortbread crust waa exactly how I like it, buttery and crisp. Its nice the dishes are all shareable. The menu is not overwhelming so they can concentrate on the food ls that they serve. We will be back with friends.
   

   Books + RecordsResponded 3 days ago

   Katherine, Thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed and well thought out review! We certainly appreciate all the wonderful feedback and I am so thrilled you had such a great time and were able to enjoy the share-ability of the menu. We can't wait to see you again soon :)
   

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   katie

   VIP

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Super friendly attentive staff, great ambiance and delicious food
   

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    Patrick

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    What a fantastic dining experience. This restaurant combines an exceptional menu consisting of a creative blend of small, medium, and larger plates to share or enjoy on your own with a warm welcoming ambiance. The night we dined at Books and Records featured a jazz guitarist accompanied by an upright bass…I mean really!! What a great evening…
    

    Books + RecordsResponded 3 days ago

    Patrick, Fantastic, warm, welcoming, exceptional... this review is exceptional! I can't tell you how much we appreciate this. Our team strives and works so hard for this exact guest experience! SO glad you joined us and had a great time, we can't wait to see you again soon. Please do say hello next time you are in :) Brooke Chief of Staff
    

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