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   Mia

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Very nice tea service with excellent food options. Nice cocktails as well 🥂
   

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   Joe

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

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   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Best fish and chips I’ve ever had, and the stone fruit sour is an excellent cocktail
   

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   Quelda

   San Diego

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   A very nice place with great service and excellent food.
   

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   karen

   San Diego

   30 reviews

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   3.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Unfortunately we dined the same evening that the restaurant rented out their front patio to a private party. The noise level from the live music (sliding doors were wide open) interrupted what should have been a lovely, quiet dining experience. Food was good but I see that the smashed pea concoction is still on the menu, lentils on my salmon plate were undercooked and flavorless. The lemon scones were a hit with the table as were the fish&chips. Would I go back? Well, yes, but I won’t order the salmon plate and I would definitely get a substitution for the peas. ;)
   

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   Tracy

   San Diego

   38 reviews

   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Great for a group. Everyone enjoyed their meals.
   

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   Diana

   San Diego

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

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

   First time at this restaurant. Big fan of breakfast / brunch places and of British cuisine in general, so we were eager to give them a try. There was no wait for our table, hostess was very welcoming. The atmosphere was attractive, open, delightful. We were given water and menus right away, and server arrived soon after to ask if we had any questions. She explained the menu and we ordered our dishes. Mine was an egg dish with gravy and scones, my husband’s was a small plate. Our food arrived fairly quickly. It looked good and we dug in. Immediately it was clear that my food was lukewarm. Although the two cooked eggs on top were hot the gravy covering the plate was almost cold. My husband’s was also lukewarm. Our server checked in quickly and graciously offered to have the kitchen remake mine. It did not take long and I was happy to have my hot breakfast in a jiffy. It was definitely better warm, but nothing I would want to have again. The lemon pepper scones under the cream gravy were flavorful but very dry, and if it weren’t for all the gravy they would have been tough to eat. Bangers are rather bland on their own, so it should have been no surprise that the banger gravy lacked flavor. The eggs were good, however, as was my coffee. I was very hungry and finished the plate. It’s a shame, the waitstaff are truly excellent and believe in the food, and they do their best. Perhaps there are better choices on the menu, or it was just an off morning for the kitchen. I really wanted to like this place and I know it’s very popular, but it was a swing and a miss for us.
   

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   Chris

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

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

   Really enjoyed the tipsy tea service. Good cocktail selections.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 4, 2024

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

   Food was excellent. The fish and chips were perfectly cooked and came with a nice collection of sauces. The scotch egg was delicious although I’d have liked it to be cooked just slightly more, so oozy rather than runny. Their take on the pasty was very good. The real star though was the brownie sunday. Everything you want it to be. Service was good but working out some kinks. I ordered a beer that didn’t materialize until I asked about it, but otherwise pretty thorough. Overall I suggest a visit but not sure it’ll be in heavy rotation just due to the cost.
   

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   Stefan

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2024

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

   Friendly service and excellent food with an English twist.
   

   California EnglishResponded on December 4, 2024

   Stefan, Friendly, excellent and with a twist is exactly what we strive for!!! So pleased to know it translates over, we can't wait to see you again! Thanks for leaving such a kind review
   

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    Raiza

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

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

    Made reservations for the tea time. The service was outstanding.
    

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    California EnglishResponded on December 4, 2024

    Raiza, Thanks for this! Our team has been working hard to deliver quality and welcoming service that is consistent. I am pleased to know this was your experience and am eager to pass this good news along to the rest of the team.
    

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