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Mabel's San Diego Reviews
Not notch creative execution with authentic combinations of
Not notch creative execution with authentic combinations of ingredients mindfully prepared. A hidden culinary gem. My amazing wife brought home two menu items. San Diego Spiny Lobster with a Spanish Portuguese style rice with Bottarga breadcrumbs.
Absolutely loveeeee this place!! I can't believe I waited
Absolutely loveeeee this place!! I can't believe I waited so long to try it. I definitely recommend going during their happy hour-- their deal on 50% off every dozen oysters can't be beat. We ordered a mix of their different oysters and all
Is it tapas? Is it seafood? Is it just a vibe? Depends on
Is it tapas? Is it seafood? Is it just a vibe? Depends on which pissy host or waitress you ask who may or may not eventually serve you your cold finger foods. This place is "tapas" for transplants who think they're high-brow but are ju
Went earlier this month for an art show in their space next
Went earlier this month for an art show in their space next door and my group spontaneously decided to get a table. I am so glad we did! Our table split a bottle of wine, the pan con tomate, oysters, broccolini, octopus carpaccio, paella negra, and
Best gimlet and G&Ts you'll ever get.
Also you have to go for oyster hour, I've never experienced such delicious oysters just on their own without any garnishes. They still be sure to give you delicious garnishes just in case though
From the food, drinks, atmosphere, and service, it was such
From the food, drinks, atmosphere, and service, it was such a great and pleasant experience. They were so accommodating when we had an error on our reservation and were able to fit 1 extra person to our table, and they made it work for us, and so pr
This is such a fantastic neighborhood spot.
We usually grab seats at the bar when we can (it fills up fast), but tonight I stopped in after work and sat at the chef's counter -- and I'm really glad I did. Carter was my server and he was awesome -- super knowledgeable, easygoing, and
I have been here twice, and it's amazing how much their
I have been here twice, and it's amazing how much their menu changes but continues to deliver high quality items! Their Spanish tortilla, grilled fish, cocktails, fresh bread, goat cheese and corn pasta and basque cheesecake stood out in particu
Hands down one of my new favorite places in North Park.
If you love G&Ts this is your spot! Drinks are well sized and flavorful. Do not miss out on the mussels they were to die for. We almost ordered another round. All of the other dishes we ordered were sublime. Can't wait to come back. Our se
This place lives up to the hype.
Everything we ordered was delicious. The mussel escabeche was flavorful and the fantastic bread was the perfect vehicle to soak up all the marinade. Octopus carpaccio was thinly sliced with nice citrusy flavor and I just wish there was more. Patatas
Mabel's filet-o-fish was DELICIOUS! It had kewpie kelp
Mabel's filet-o-fish was DELICIOUS! It had kewpie kelp tartar sauce, American cheese, panko breaded cod inbetween brioche bread. It was the perfect blend with some wine (not pictured) I waited about 10 minutes for it, so it came out super fresh
After a highly anticipated visit, my partner and I were
After a highly anticipated visit, my partner and I were left disappointed by this "fish" restaurant. The menu, though seafood-heavy, didn't offer many appealing choices, especially for a non-oyster lover like myself (food safety risks
I was visiting fam in SD.
I had heard great things about Mabel's. We sat outside...other than having to fend off a few flies, it was a really great way to soak up North Park with great food and people watching. The tables are a bit teeny but they made it work. The staff
For the happy hour oysters, great value.
2 dollar oysters at this quaility. These are the best oysters that I've had in san diego.
Saw the great reviews for this place and went with high
Saw the great reviews for this place and went with high hopes. While it is understood that some of tapas dishes- made to share - are a "twist" on some classic dishes, a majority of them were just okay. The mussels Escabeche was a good dish,
Came here on a Saturday afternoon for their Oyster Hour
Came here on a Saturday afternoon for their Oyster Hour where oysters are half off if you order a dozen. The oysters were delicious. We also got some drinks and my friend couldn't stop raving about her gin&tonic, so definitely get that. We s
I've been walking past Mabel's for the last three years -
I've been walking past Mabel's for the last three years - and it was my first time in. Why did it take so long? There's always a line here - the food is very good. I recommend the olives - they were amazing as a starter. The Spanish To
Our experience at Mabel's was an unequivocal 10/10! Our
Our experience at Mabel's was an unequivocal 10/10! Our waitress Sophie was knowledgeable on each dish we had questions about and she steered us in the right direction with the menu. She really took her time to cater to us as patrons of the rest
I would rate it overall a 7.
2. Good fun date spot, but food is overpriced. Portions are tiny and they don't really cater to you if you have any issues. Pasta was downright bad.. bad bad no flavor. $28 for the pasta and it took us 7-8 bites to finish it. We let them know af
I had dinner there with family and friends and we ordered
I had dinner there with family and friends and we ordered almost everything on one side of the menus because the items sounded intriguing. I was immediately impressed by the courteous, professional, and friendly service. We worked our way, almost end
Mabel's is worthy of its Michelin guide status.
Their dishes were tasty with unique flavors. Some favorites were their mushrooms, mussels, and paella. Can't say I loved every dish, but I enjoyed every dish. And I'm looking forward to coming back! :)
Outstanding from start to finish! The mixed drinks are out
Outstanding from start to finish! The mixed drinks are out of this world; even the ostensibly simple ones are exemplars of their kind, perfectly put together and dressed up just that crucial bit that pushes them into the stratosphere of mixology. The
Damn, the Spanish G and T went down quickly.
A really fun night, with great food. Squid salad-a plethora of flavors, the bread is not to be missed with the excellent salted butter. Pan con tomato-each bite so flavorful. You can't lose if you order ham or cheese. Waitress went above and beyond a
We really enjoyed the experience.
The Spanish G&T was absolutely delicious. The wine list is not that extensive. My husband was served a fermented wine of some sort. The server kept asking him if he wanted to taste it first but failed to explain that it was not a normal wine. It
Went last night to Mabel's.
The food was so good, literally every dish we ordered. The giganta beans were amazing, yes beans. The service was also top notch and the staff was so friendly. I highly recommend Mabel's. Loved it!
Went here on a Friday night during summer.
The place is crazy busy. We had a reservation but still had to wait 15 minutes to get a table. This is very much a tapas place. No real main dishes. We had the chorizo/cheese, fresh salad, fried sea bass and the basque cheese cake. The food was tasty
Had an amazing time at the Bar, had a delicious dinner.
Everything we ordered was on point! Muscles escabeche a must. Also the bartender was awesome!
Super Wow! Cocktails, Wine, Small Plates.
Thank you Danny and Luna, chef and team...amazing, as usual!
We had amazingly delicious dinner here.
Wonderful staff, very busy restaurant with inside & some outside seating. We love shareable meals. We had smoked fish sandwich, tortilla espanola, grilled fish, squid salad, summer squash. Fun, casual and relaxed atmosphere.
It feels like you're stepping into Spain when you walk in
It feels like you're stepping into Spain when you walk in here they have a fantastic selection of vermouth and gin cocktails. The mussels were delicious. Staff was very kind and attentive. A gem in North Park!
We didn't expect to sit at the "bar" facing the chefs since
We didn't expect to sit at the "bar" facing the chefs since we made a reservation well in advance but it was a cool experience seeing them cook! The food was amazing. It was hard to pick a favorite as everything was truly delicious and uniq
Really great experience.
Good variety of food, all of it delicious. Good drinks, better dessert. We especially liked the cheese, the swordfish, and the affogato. Service was very welcoming. Felt like they were happy we were there, which is not as common a feeling as it use
The food here was wonderful.
My rule for eating out is that it has to be better than anything I could cook at home & this definitely delivered. If you aren't a fan of seafood, I'd suggest finding another place to eat. Their swordfish was so delicious and cooked to perfection
Awesome place.
Great food and service. I highly recommend this place. Everything we tried was delicious and fresh.
One of the best raw bar places you can go to.
Super fresh oysters and they have great cheeses. I also had their quiche with cavier which was pretty good to try once but not what I would usually get. The staff was nice and if you don't know what to get, they have amazing recommendations. Definate
Note to self: next time arrive towards the end of happy
Note to self: next time arrive towards the end of happy hour (4-5 pm) for half-priced oysters by the dozen and discounted craft cocktails, then stay past 6 for dinner! On this occasion, we arrived on the dot at 4 and filled up on snacks (also delicio
Finally got the chance to try this place out.
Sat at the bar with a friend because all the tables were unavailable (despite making a reservation well in advance). I love the dim-lit, swanky, sultry vibe of this place. The bartenders were also the nicest and most attentive I've ever came across.
Great North Park location that is the perfect date night
Great North Park location that is the perfect date night spot, with great lighting and music! They have the best oysters and they are perfectly shucked. Anna was super helpful and attentive bartender and provided us with a n/a cocktails. Love the bar
This place is a joke.
We ordered two dishes and both lacked any type of cooking skills. For the "Jamon Serrano" they simply purchased prosciutto and bread from third parties, arranged it on a plate and charged us 3x the cost or more. Likewise the mussels dish wa
If I could give this 3.
5 stars, I would. With the exception of the dates, the food was fine or quite good. The service was friendly but with that tinge of elitism that makes you feel like you don't belong. I had the trout--not my usual choice in fish, as I have only had i
Come along with Mabel for a delightful seaside trip full of
Come along with Mabel for a delightful seaside trip full of oceanic goodies! San Diego is a prime location to enjoy seafood from both local and international waters. With its Iberian-inspired flavors, Mabel's has escaped the ho-hum of tuna tartare, c
How have I never been here before?! We had reservations and
How have I never been here before?! We had reservations and were a couple minutes early. The host let us know our table was wrapping up and they had us wait in their event space. It was super comfortable and they took our drink orders. To drink, I wa
Nice Dinner at Mabel's Gone Fishing
Mabel’s Gon Fishing had been recommended by a few of my work friends so we decided to have a family dinner there. It fit the bill as a trendy North Park restaurant. The food was very good and the service excellent. I look forward to going back.
GREAT SEAFOOD
Excellent seafood, and a welcome addition to San Diego's restaurant lineup. Smoked mackerel was tender and flavorful, served on very good sourdough bread. Ocean trout was equally good, cooked perfectly, just slightly rare. And Basque cheesecake was a
Order the cheesecake!
Server was very friendly and the place was packed. Menu is limited but we found four items to share between the two of us. Cheesecake was delicious with carmelized goat milk sauce. Iberian authenticity makes Mabel’s a stand out!
Mabel's Gone Fishing - a BIG disappointment
We made reservations at Mabel's Gone Fishing due to its national recognition by Michelin and raving reviews by friends. We wanted to have lunch so chose the brunch on a Sunday. The menu for brunch was not the same menu for dinner and no menus were po
Exceptionally delicious food! A bit loud in the restaurant
Exceptionally delicious food! A bit loud in the restaurant , lots of energy. A happening place . If you have a hard time hearing it would be challenging to converse with your party . The wait staff is wonderful.
Almost all great.
It was a long waiting time in some room next to the restaurant though we had reservation. Ordered a bunch of different items. Didn't like the mussels, tastes like canned stuff to me. Claims were good, swordfish steak was great. fried potatoes were th
New places that I rarely go unless one of my friends
New places that I rarely go unless one of my friends mentioned it. We are trying our best to go to places we haven't been and sometimes it works out, other times its just meh. Mabel's Gone Fishing is one of the newer places in the North Park area w
Goes to Spain once and decides to open a "tapas" inspired
Goes to Spain once and decides to open a "tapas" inspired restaurant. Tapas options were limited as well as unavailable. And I'm so disappointed that this review is less than stellar because I had high hopes. My main frustration is that man
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