Whisknladle Reviews List

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We ordered the cheese platter and steak and both were delicious. When we were too full for dessert we ordered the "sixer" which is a six pack for the kitchen staff for after work and the chef came out to personally thank us and get our feedback on the food. I'm a sucker for that attention!"

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 2 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Whiskenladle

Dined on 5/15/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Intriguing cocktail list, "Little Gem" was like a rickey with kumquats - refreshing. Ricotta gnudi -light satisfying with a killer sauce with citrus"

Dined on 5/15/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot

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Review 3 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good Brunch

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My husband and I took my mom and stepfather here for brunch the day before mother's day. This was an awesome place. We each got something different and we were all very pleased in our dishes. The food was very fresh tasting. I got the chilaquiles, my husband got the quiche, and my mom and stepfather each got the 3 egg breakfast.

The service was great also. The waiter was very helpful and nice. I am a light eater and the restaurant host even came over to make sure my food was ok, because I had stopped eating and had half left on my plate. It made me happy that they care about their customers."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, great for lunch

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Review 4 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"excellent experience

has gotten a bit pricey, now at the upper end of La Jolla restaurants"

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 5 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My waitress was great! She suggested a virgin cocktail for me, when I asked what non-alcoholic drinks they had. But no one brought our table bread until we asked, and no one seemed to notice we had none. Also, there was a man smoking right outside the restaurant most of my dinner, which really affected my enjoyment of the meal. The scallops were well cooked with great flavors, but the scallops themselves smelled a little old. Overall a fantastic meal, but a few things kept it from being outstanding."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 6 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was just OK

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It was our first time there and we went as a group x 4. Nice atmosphere, good service. Menu had some unique options. All 4 of us ordered different things to get a well-rounded perspective of the overall food quality. The execution of our meals left some to be desired. Meals served to us were luke warm and had little flavor. Based on food alone, I would give this place 2 stars. Ambience and service saved the day - so overall, I'll give this place 3 stars."

Dined on 5/10/2013

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Review 7 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistently good food, if

Dined on 04/28/2013

Dined on 04/28/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Consistently good food, if a bit pricey. Can get loud."

Dined on 04/28/2013

2006

Special Features: great for brunch

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Review 8 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always a great spot to grab

Dined on 04/28/2013

Dined on 04/28/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Always a great spot to grab brunch with friends or wine-and-dine a special someone... Awesome food, locally sourced, with unique style and flavors. Ambience is intimate, but open and makes for a great place to have a conversation among friends."

Dined on 04/28/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 9 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My new favorite

Dined on 04/25/2013

Dined on 04/25/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"What a great find!!! Food prepared perfectly. Ambience,decor, staff,menu....I will definitely go back and recommend to my family and friends."

Dined on 04/25/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 10 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Don't miss this place. Fresh

Dined on 04/26/2013

Dined on 04/26/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Don't miss this place. Fresh food. Fun servers"

Dined on 04/26/2013

2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 11 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very knowledgable waitstaff.

Dined on 04/25/2013

Dined on 04/25/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very knowledgable waitstaff. Food was excellent and the house special drinks (we had red sangria and a little gem) were very well put together!
Every course was delicious but we capped off the night with their ice cream sandwiches which turned out to be the most unexpected bites of awesome I'd had in a dessert in a long time. Very refreshing and innovative flavors throughout the meal!"

Dined on 04/25/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

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Review 12 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very impressed. Good fresh

Dined on 04/19/2013

2009

Dined on 04/19/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very impressed. Good fresh food and good service, had a good vibe, will return!"

Dined on 04/19/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 13 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A favorite place with outstanding

Dined on 03/27/2013

Dined on 03/27/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A favorite place with outstanding menu. My young kids love this place. Consider us regulars all the way from NJ."

Dined on 03/27/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 14 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best of the Best! Always Fresh!

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Dined on 04/14/2013

2007

Dined on 04/14/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The menu is always changing. The chef is always keeping it fresh. Seriously ... this place is amazing. I had food that made my trip to San Diego! La Jolla is better because of this establishment. Try their incredible mixed drinks! Try their starters! Try it all. Blow it out. I can't wait to get back to the West coast!"

Dined on 04/14/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

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Review 15 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I have dined there several

Dined on 04/06/2013

2007

Dined on 04/06/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I have dined there several times and it has always met expectations. Very good food, mostly from local area."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 16 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was great, but to

Dined on 04/06/2013

2009

Dined on 04/06/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was great, but to charge almost $15 for a wafer thin flatbread was ridiculous. The meal was very good but I wouldn't say it was a good value."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2009

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Review 17 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect score!

Dined on 04/06/2013

Dined on 04/06/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Amazing experience. Great tasting food and over the top customer service. When our waitress was busy taking care of another table, another waitress stepped up to provide assistance without us even asking.

When ordering, someone in our party incorrectly ordered. When the food came out, we let them that it was our mistake but they apologized to us while taking the correct order. The manager came over and insisted that we try the incorrectly ordered dish anyways while we waited and did not charge us for it.

Also spoke with them regarding their monthly Supper Club and private dining room, which was very intimate (seats 8-12). Whisknladle is on the short list for our next group dinner plans."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 18 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great experience!

Dined on 04/04/2013

Dined on 04/04/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a great experience! The food was innovative and delicious."

Dined on 04/04/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 19 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This hands down my favorite

Dined on 03/28/2013

Dined on 03/28/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This hands down my favorite San Diego dining spot. The seasonal menu is ever changing with locally sourced produce, meat and fish. I am always astonished at the ingenious menu selections. The service is top drawer. Try it, you'll like it."

Dined on 03/28/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 20 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Well worth the stop. We don't

Dined on 03/29/2013

Dined on 03/29/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Well worth the stop. We don't live in La Jolla and struggled finding restaurants we really liked. This place fits what we are looking for. An emphasis on creative food, not formal,fun but you can still take your kids to and not feel like you are ruining it for everyone else.

Could use a few more beers on tap."

Dined on 03/29/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 21 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful

Dined on 03/26/2013

Dined on 03/26/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We we were in La Jolla (my wife (vegetarian), 12 year old, 8 year old, and me) and wanted to splurge on a nice dinner. Nice setting. My wife and I each had wonderful cocktails. We then split a Charcuterie and cheese plate- delicious and a generous amount. Then we had crispy pigs ear and cooked asparagus with cheese, breadcrumbs, and a fried egg. Dinner was stuffed pork chops, flank steak, and gnocchi. There was not a single dish that didn't wow us. The server suggested spreading out the dishes over three courses, which enhanced our experience. The service was excellent, relaxed, and friend. No kids menu, but they would have made pasta butter. We decided to share our "real" dishes instead. spendy, but worth it."

Dined on 03/26/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 22 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious

Dined on 03/23/2013

Dined on 03/23/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Wonderful food. The pork chop was amazing."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining

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Review 23 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always one of my favorites:)

Dined on 03/23/2013

2008

Dined on 03/23/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Always one of my favorites:) Didnt order the chilaquiles this time although I could smell them from the next table. Ordered the apsparagus dish and was to die for!"

Dined on 03/23/2013

2008

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Review 24 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent farm to table restaurant.

Top 1000 contributor

Dined on 03/19/2013

2007

Dined on 03/19/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a wonderful experience here. The food is farm to table and is exceptional. The arugula salad was delicious as was the corvina. The sauce was delicate and very tasty. The atmosphere was great and the service was very good. We will definitely go there again when we are in la jolly"

Dined on 03/19/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 25 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

NEVER a let-down

Dined on 03/17/2013

Dined on 03/17/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"ALWAYS AMAZING! A group of 4 of us went there. We wanted to share everything we ordered. Without even needing to ask us, the server (I regrettably do not remember her name) set up our order so that the dishes came out one at a time so we had plenty of space at our table and we could enjoy every dish at our own pace. My boyfriend and I have been to WhisknLadle twice and all their Prep Kitchens multiple times with different group sizes and at different times. They have NEVER disappointed. I think the service gets better and better every time. The food is ALWAYS delicious, even the ones that do not sound appetizing (like bone marrow). The drinks are amazing (London is Burning.....YUM!)! This is our go-to place."

Dined on 03/17/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 26 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 27 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding! Food is exceptional

Dined on 03/17/2013

Dined on 03/17/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Outstanding! Food is exceptional and the cocktails delightful and original!!! LOVED it!"

Dined on 03/17/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 28 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Great Date

Dined on 03/15/2013

Dined on 03/15/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was fantastic. Great for sharing and trying various menu items. Our server, Bobby, was on point. He read where we wanted to go with our meal after we ordered our first dish and made great wine and food recommendations from then on. Amazing experience, will definitely be back"

Dined on 03/15/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 29 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was our first visit to

Dined on 03/16/2013

Dined on 03/16/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our first visit to WhiskNLadle. We had tried out the Prep Kitchen in Little Italy and once we learned that these restaurants are 'related' we thought we'd give this one a try as well. We had a good experience. The service was good, the food was good, the overall experience was good. With that said I do think, given these two experiences, I prefer the Prep Kitchen in Little Italy. I liked the vibe there more. Either way, you can't really go wrong with either restaurant."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 30 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Went there for lunch on a

Dined on 03/09/2013

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went there for lunch on a Saturday and found that they don't offer their regular lunch menu but rather the brunch menu on Saturdays as well as Sundays. Items I was interested in were not on the brunch menu. Wine available for brunch was very limited. Food was okay but not great. Ditto for ambiance. I probably won't go back."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2011

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Review 31 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Lamb chop & slices were overly

Dined on 03/09/2013

Dined on 03/09/2013

2006

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Lamb chop & slices were overly greasy with huge portions of fat on the chop, and slivers of bone in the slices. No more than 2 or 3 oz of edible meat for $32 is not a value. Accompanying potatoes and kale were luke-warm at best. What a disappointment! And why is the same bottle of wine $4 more here than at the much better PrepKitchen a few blocks away?"

Dined on 03/09/2013

2006

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Review 32 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great first time experience

Dined on 03/03/2013

Dined on 03/03/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great first time experience for farm to table type of restaurant. Everything tasted fresh and leaves you wanting more. Tried the cutting board, flat bread, bone marrow and asparagus salad. Enjoyed every dish! Best of all the food was not pricey."

Dined on 03/03/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 33 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing

Dined on 02/25/2013

Dined on 02/25/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I made this reservation for a romantic dinner with my husband for his 30th birthday. I mentioned it in the reservation.

I was very disappointed to realize that they did not acknowledge my not AT ALL. We were sat in a corner seat that felt claustrophobic and the wait staff was less than attentive and a little awkward.

When it came to the food, it was portioned very small and over priced. For prices like that I would expect a much higher level of craftsmanship and quality.

I ordered the Flat Iron Steak, medium-well (I am pregnant and needed to have my meat more well-done). My husband ordered the duck medium rare. When our food came out my meat was very close to rare and my husbands duck was well-done."

Dined on 02/25/2013

2010

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Review 34 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We had a nice,casual dinner

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Dined on 02/23/2013

Dined on 02/23/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a nice,casual dinner for 4 on a noisy Saturday night. Soup and entrees were very good and portions were generous. Our waitress was pleasant, but spent too much time emphasizing the glories of family-style dining, especially since most of the entrees do not lend themselves easily to splitting. The menu is confusing, because it is difficult to tell where the small plates stop and the entrees begin."

Dined on 02/23/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 35 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I can not think of a single

Dined on 02/20/2013

Dined on 02/20/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I can not think of a single negative thing to say about my experience at Whisknladle. Amazing ambience, attentive service and the food really speaks for itself. The sweetbreads are a must try! Next time I am in San Diego, I will certainly be back!"

Dined on 02/20/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 36 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This restaurant was exceptionally

Dined on 02/15/2013

Dined on 02/15/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This restaurant was exceptionally good. Great farm to table concept that delivers on freshness and flavor. I love a place with an exciting cocktail list and theirs is not disappointing. Recommended plates: salade paysanne (delicious!), beefcheek and egg-yolk raviolo, and the butterscotch budino for dessert.

Bon appétit!"

Dined on 02/15/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 37 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Bone marrow was surprisingly

Dined on 02/17/2013

Dined on 02/17/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Bone marrow was surprisingly tasty! Beef raviolo (a huge ravioli) was really good, slightly salty though. Chicken breast was perfectly cooked, not dry at all. Food was, for the most part, very well seasoned. They do not have salt and pepper on the table because they are THAT good at cooking. Great ambiance. Dimly lit so it can be romantic but also a good place for groups (they have a private room). This is all true for all their locations (all three Prep Kitchen and this Whisknladle). A MUST experience."

Dined on 02/17/2013

2013

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion

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Review 38 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved this place super fresh

Dined on 02/16/2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Loved this place super fresh and fabulous drinks too"

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 39 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

For some reason the service,

Dined on 02/11/2013

2005

Dined on 02/11/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"For some reason the service, which is usually very good, was exceptionally slow on this visit, adn there were repeated inquiries as to whether we wanted more alcoholic drinks - hmmm!"

Dined on 02/11/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 40 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 02/02/2013

Dined on 02/02/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My wife & I dined in their enclosed patio. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered drinks and our dinner entrees. My wife had the sea bass and I had the scallops. The sea bass was tasteless/bland and slightly undercooked. The scallops were very tasty and cooked to perfection. We received no bread, etc with our meal----truly ala carte. I found the restaurant rather crowded and noisy. Considering the cost of the meal I would rate it as just okay."

Dined on 02/02/2013

2010

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Review 41 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Try it!!

Dined on 02/02/2013

Dined on 02/02/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is an excellent restaurant and I am glad I picked it for dinner. Good food with good quality local ingredients. For me the most important attribute for a restaurant is its service. I don't care if a place has the best food in town but cannot make me feel at home. The service here is excellent and they made me feel welcome. I wouldn't think twice about going back."

Dined on 02/02/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly

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Review 42 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My wife had the scallops and

Dined on 01/25/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My wife had the scallops and said they were amazing!!! I on the other hand had the flat iron and was less than pleased, there was 50/50 fat/steak, and was just not very flavorful. Our waiter was a real cool guy, crakin' jokes when appropriate, and very attentive. We had champagne and that was very good, also the dessert though small was very good. It was a fun night wouldn't go out of my way for it again, but we wanted to try something new."

Dined on 01/25/2013

2012

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Review 43 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Upon arriving for our meal

Dined on 01/25/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Upon arriving for our meal we were told they were running a few minutes late. We were seated 45 minutes later, then waited another 15 minutes for our waiter to take the drink order. We brought a bottle of wine and the waiter wanted to serve it in the wine glasses we had previously finished from our drinks at the bar. Overall, it was a painstaking dinner. Service is half of the experience and with such poor consideration, the least the restaurant could have done was comp an appetizer or waive our corkage fee, but no such offers were made. We will not return to this chain of restaurants."

Dined on 01/25/2013

2013

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Review 44 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Eric our server was great!

Dined on 01/25/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Eric our server was great! Food was phenomenal, atmosphere was lively, and the decor is very well done. We will definitely return and I highly recommend getting the brussel sprouts! Thanks Eric!"

Dined on 01/25/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion

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Review 45 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the best in San Diego

Dined on 01/16/2013

Dined on 01/16/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We went during this year's restaurant week. Our table for four was ready in a few minutes. We were able to order 3 courses from their regular menu which is very unusual. We tasted four appetizers and all were well prepared with very fresh ingredients. We had hanger steak, veal and pasta for our entrees and everything was cooked perfectly with really good side dishes. Desserts were great across the board. Their management was all over the floor checking up on diners. Service was prompt and non intrusive *(consistent with all our other visits). This is a well run operation during lunch, dinner and off times (we once popped in for lunch @ 2pm). Kudos to the kitchen and the management team. Ambiance is welcoming, upscale but not stuffy"

Dined on 01/16/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 46 for Whisknladle

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The first time I ate at Whisknladle