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MOTHERSHIP, San Diego, CA
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MOTHERSHIP

$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine.

Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy!

WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: MOTHERSHIP recently landed on Esquire’s best bars list for its top-tier vegan plates and inventive riffs on tropical drinks with unlikely combos like amaro and TANG cordial. But it’s the sci-fi design details that are especially impressive, including color-changing lights, menus that resemble flight manuals, and a shuttlecraft-turned-bar.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Vegan, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private events and buyouts available. Contact commandcenter@mothershiptrip.com for more information.
  • Neighbourhood
    North Park
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • EVENT 12.31.24

    US$15.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Gather all your comrades and join our marooned crew at the MOTHERSHIP base camp, as we celebrate another earthly year of survival on the outer edges of the tropical flavor galaxy! This is a private COCKTAILS-ONLY party on New Year's Eve from 10PM - 12:30AM. Each ticket requires a $15 deposit per traveler to secure seating, which is refunded the following day. The ticket price is $85 and will be applied to the final bill at MOTHERSHIP. Tickets will grant each traveler: - 1 Welcome Shot - 2 Menu Cocktails (Punch Bowl Excluded) - 1 Ltd. Edition Branded Glass - 1 Celebratory Toast at Midnight - 10% off MOTHERSHIP Merchandise
    EVENT 12.31.24 photo

What 327 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Ambience

  • San Diego

    Innovative

  • San Diego

    Best Ambience

  • San Diego

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MOTHERSHIP offers a truly "amazing" experience with its unique space-themed ambience and "phenomenal" vegan menu. The drinks are "out of this world," crafted with creative flair, while the decor transports you to another galaxy. Service is "super friendly," making it a must-visit spot for adventurous diners and cocktail enthusiasts.

327 Reviews
  1. Samantha

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bad drinks. I mean BAD. But everything else was great!

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  2. Steven

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome visit to the Mothership. Drinks we had were fabulous (especially the Metagalactic Butter Rum)! Bartender/waitress Angela R was on the ball. Definitely be going back

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  3. Chelsea

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There was some open table reservation snafu that caused a delay, but after we got seated service was perfect as usual. So, not their fault, sounds like open table managed to double book, but we got our table in like 15 minutes and I love this place.

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  4. Vicky

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The outer space ambiance, detailed and creative menu, and fun service was all truly outstanding. This is a bar/speakeasy that really lives up to its theme. I enjoyed my visit and can't wait to come back.

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  5. Jack

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely phenomenal, everything was so unique and fun

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  6. Chris

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time here. I took my girlfriend, she had no idea where we were going. When we walked in she was so surprised and happy as she has seen many tik toks and pictures on social media of this place. The drinks we had were all delicious, especially the winter special drinks

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  7. Ericka

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Mothership is an experience. From the entrance, decor, service and food. I truly enjoyed the donuts. I also had the noodles and tofu. If you’re alone you’ll be seated at the bar. I believe it was the best seat in the restaurant. If I’m ever in the area again, I’d try their sister restaurant too.

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  8. Carolina

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Super immersive themed bar for fun, tropical cocktails! From the moment you walk in you are transported to another world, from the selection of music to every little detail. I loved it.

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  9. Christopher

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out of this world experience. Great food and drinks. Such a unique experience.

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  10. Jimmy

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spin to a Tiki Bar experience. My wife and I didn’t eat here so I can’t really commit on how the food is but the tiki drinks that we had, the customer service, and overall ambiance of Mothership was Outstanding. Will definitely come back here again when I’m back in San Diego.

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FAQs

MOTHERSHIP is rated 4.8 stars by 327 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for MOTHERSHIP

2310 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104-5405

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    North Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Vegan, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
  • Private party facilities
    Private events and buyouts available. Contact commandcenter@mothershiptrip.com for more information.
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