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Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
The cornerstone of any good restaurant is the food and European trained San Diego native Chef Colin MacLaggan and his team, have cultivated a unique space where they serve locally grown seasonal fare firmly rooted in time honored technique. They serve modern American cuisine in a simple, three-component dish philosophy, to suit an array of appetites and cuisine that highlights regional flavors. Please join us for our monthly changing menu and award wining Sunday brunch.
27 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 27 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(6)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(19)
- neighborhood gem(17)
- good for groups(10)
- vibrant bar scene(9)
- hot spot(8)
- special occasion(7)
Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sad they are going out of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sad they are going out of business."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food. Ask for a table
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Ask for a table in the back for a quieter dining experience. Sangria was great."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 3 for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love Avenue 5; have been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love Avenue 5; have been here several times, and it's always wonderful. Frank, who also bar tends, was our waiter, remembered us from busy Restaurant Week this year when we sat at the bar; he also recalled what we had that evening and the fact that we bought the lady sitting next to us a glass of wine!
This place is a gem; love the small plates. People need to enjoy this wonderful restaurant; a couple of others in the neighborhood may overshadow it by name, but Avenue 5 is terrific. We brought friends visiting from NY for this visit; they loved it!"
This place is a gem; love the small plates. People need to enjoy this wonderful restaurant; a couple of others in the neighborhood may overshadow it by name, but Avenue 5 is terrific. We brought friends visiting from NY for this visit; they loved it!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed Avenue 5 once again.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed Avenue 5 once again. Consistent with e great menu."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We loved the restaurant. Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved the restaurant. Food an service were exceptional. We will return and we will recommend to others!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
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Review 6 for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Highly recommended
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a regular haunt of ours. The food is always great and the service friendly and attentive. Great cocktails too."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurant had great,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant had great, very inventive food. I dined with two friends, we all liked the food. One appetizer-Asian chili with fig cornbread was only so-so, flavor of chili was strange but the cornbread was wonderful. We all agreed we would return and/or recommend to friends."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Avenue 5 is a gem! I have eaten there several times and each time has been wonderful. Great food, nice staff, every time is nice."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a great place! Edgy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a great place! Edgy art hanging on the walls, uptown furnishings, easy side street parking. My daughter and I enjoyed brunch before a show at the Old Globe. I had an omelette and she had a Patty Melt. Unlimited champagne is only $10, but I chose a $5 Bloody Mary, which was generously sized and sufficiently spiked. We'd definitely recommend this restaurant for couples or groups or families with older (over 8) children, and we hope to go there again for drinks or dinner."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit and if we are back in the area again, it will not be our last. We especially liked the fact that many of the entrees were available in a smaller size. Lord knows we all pack on the pounds too easily with the often large portions usually served at dining establishments. We thought the food was just great and the service excellent."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great menu of tapas and a
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great menu of tapas and a diverse selection. As seems to be the trend these days, most of the food was over-sauced to hide what would likely be some fairly tasty natural flavors."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic