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ARLO San Diego, San Diego, CA

ARLO San Diego

4.2
4.2
775 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
ARLO is an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, crafted from fresh local ingredients. Serving breakfast, weekend DJ brunch, and dinner, ARLO offers a fun and quirky environment. Highlights include a sweeping outdoor patio, swaying palm trees, and a giant outdoor fireplace. The experience is rounded out by an inventive cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and local craft beers on tap. Recently, ARLO won Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Big Groups in the San Diego Magazine Best of 2024 awards. Free parking is available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 908-5058
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Step into the world of culinary excellence at the award-winning ARLO. Indulge in renowned ARLO favorites from our pre-set menu or allow the culinary team to create a personalized dining experience tailored to your guests, whether it be a lively social gathering or a sumptuous sit-down affair. https://www.towncountry.com/restaurantevents/
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Valley
  • Cross street
    Hotel Circle/Fashion Valley Road
  • Parking details
    There is a parking structure right out front of ARLO. Pull in the lot, take a ticket, and bring your ticket with you. ARLO offers free parking for your dinner and brunch, make sure to bring in your parking ticket and the staff can validate it.
  • Public transit
    Fashion Valley Transit Center
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • DJ Brunch at ARLO

    Multiple dates available
    Get ready to elevate your weekends with ARLO's DJ Brunch, the center of the city's brunch scene and the ultimate experience that's spinning your Saturdays and Sundays into something special.
    DJ Brunch at ARLO Photo

What 775 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ARLO San Diego offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent cuisine" and a "friendly staff." Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and "amazing brunch," highlighting the vibrant DJ and flavorful dishes. Chef Peter's talent shines through in the "outstanding" food, making it a "great place" for family gatherings and celebrations.

775 Reviews
  1. Hailey

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked the Arlo based on Open Table reviews while visiting San Diego for a conference. We had a group of 5 served by the amazing, Anthony! I mention him because his service truly made our experience more enjoyable and having exemplary service that stands out is truly such a joy! Food was great, cocktails were even better. Would return for another meal without hesitation!
    ARLO San DiegoResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Hailey, Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review of your recent experience at ARLO! We truly value your compliments on the food and cocktails, but most especially your kind words for Anthony! Please know that we will be sure to internally recognize Anthony's excellent service and he will be very pleased to hear that his efforts made such a positive impact on your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you're in San Diego! Best regards, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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  2. Wade

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall amazing service, delicious food, and comfortable atmosphere.
    ARLO San DiegoResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Wade, Thank you for your recent dining experience at ARLO. It's wonderful to hear that you found the service, food and atmosphere to be excellent. It was a pleasure to serve you. Please come back soon! Many thanks, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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  3. Xxxx

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andrew is a sweet and caring person who goes out of his way to make each experience special. Also, we missed you Kelly! <3
    ARLO San DiegoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Xxxx, Thank you for your feedback and 5-star rating! It was our pleasure to have you as our guest and we greatly appreciate your compliments for Andrew (sorry Kelly wasn't also available this time). We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Many thanks, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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  4. Rupert

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Arlo. It is to the left side of the hotel entrance and down a short walkway. It isn’t clearly marked in the evening. You park in the parking garage nearby and Arlo validates. We started with drinks and I had the blood orange gin fizz. It was very good. My husband had the Arlo old fashioned and liked it. We started with the bread appetizer. It was a small round split in four pieces and crisped in a wood fired oven before it came to the table. It was crispy on the outside and soft inside. It was served with sea salt and a compound butter. For dinner two people had the Wagyu meatloaf with mushroom gravy and I had the Calabrian chili shrimp pasta. Both were excellent. The pasta had some heat but not too much and the pasta was Al dente. We were too full for dessert but my mom had the espresso martini and said it was perfect. I tried some and agreed not too sweet with the perfect strength of coffee to balance the taste. The service was wonderful. We didn’t wait too long before our server came to the table. She gave us highlights of the menu and her recommendations. They were very good about keeping our water glasses filled and clearing dishes without us feeling like we were being rushed. We will be back to try other menu items like the mussels and Brussels sprouts!
    ARLO San DiegoResponded on January 6, 2025
    Hi Rupert, Thank you so much for this glowing review of your recent experience at ARLO! We truly value your compliments on the food, drinks and service! We look forward to your next visit to try the mussels and Brussels sprouts! Best regards, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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  5. Gina

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Short rib hash consisted mostly of inedible fatty meat.
    ARLO San DiegoResponded on January 2, 2025
    Hi Gina, Thank you for your review. We set a high standard for ourselves and are truly sorry to hear that standard was not met. We appreciate your feedback so we can continue to make improvements. We hope to have another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future. Sincerely, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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  6. Katherine

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is beautiful and the staff is super nice. Food was just over cooked and very slow to come out. I definitely want to try again and hope it’s better because everything else was great. Food is a big party of eating out though.
    ARLO San DiegoResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Katherine, Thank you for your recent dining experience at ARLO. My sincere apologies for the slow and improperly cooked food this time. Please know that we value your feedback and we will use it to make improvements. We appreciate your compliments on the setting and staff and we're glad to have another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future. Sincerely, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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  7. Matthew

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bravo again to ARLO and Chef Peter. My husband and I will be planning our 10 year anniversary there with family and friends in a few months.
    ARLO San DiegoResponded on January 3, 2025
    Hi Matthew Thank you for choosing to dine at ARLO. Your 5-star rating and shoutout for Chef Peter means the world to us. We are thankful we had the opportunity to serve you. We look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends back for your anniversary soon. Warm regards, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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  8. Sarah

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So much fun! The kids loved the winter wonderland!!
    ARLO San DiegoResponded on December 30, 2024
    Hi Sarah, We are thrilled that your recent dining experience at ARLO was 5-star! Your compliments are greatly appreciated. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests and we look forward to welcoming you back next time! Kind regards, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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  9. Matthew

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good brunch, excellent service. We had an 8am reservation. Had standard breakfast foods (not the fancy soufflé pancakes though next time I may try those).
    ARLO San DiegoResponded on December 30, 2024
    Hi Matthew, Thank you for your recent brunch experience at ARLO. We appreciate your positive comments on the good food and excellent service. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Sincerely, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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  10. Wade

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Christmas buffet! Great service, comfortable, casual, delicious food, large buffet choices, great customer service.
    ARLO San DiegoResponded on December 26, 2024
    Hi Wade, Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed a 5-star Christmas experience at ARLO. Your positive feedback on the service, atmosphere and food means a lot to us. It was a pleasure to serve you. Please come back soon! Many thanks, Carlo DeLeon, Food and Beverage Director

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FAQs

ARLO San Diego is rated 4.2 stars by 775 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for ARLO San Diego

500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hotel Circle/Fashion Valley Road
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a parking structure right out front of ARLO. Pull in the lot, take a ticket, and bring your ticket with you. ARLO offers free parking for your dinner and brunch, make sure to bring in your parking ticket and the staff can validate it.
  • Public transit
    Fashion Valley Transit Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 908-5058
  • Private party facilities
    Step into the world of culinary excellence at the award-winning ARLO. Indulge in renowned ARLO favorites from our pre-set menu or allow the culinary team to create a personalized dining experience tailored to your guests, whether it be a lively social gathering or a sumptuous sit-down affair. https://www.towncountry.com/restaurantevents/
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