The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar

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   Reilly

   San Diego

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My parents and I do a weekly restaurant of our choice and I chose Switchboard(been there once w my friends) and my parents and our friend Mark loved it. My dad is very picky and he loved everything. Our dishes were all delicious, (we all cleaned our plates!) the drinks were yummy, and the staff was wonderful. Super attentive, helpful, easy to talk to and we asked for her to pick a dessert for the 4 of us and she picked the banana lumpia and ice cream. So good! The Korean fried chicken was bomb, ahi poke wontons, I got the Hawaiian plate with teriyaki chicken, fried rice and Mac salad. So yummy. Def recommend to anyone, it’s a great spot!!
   

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   Joel

   San Diego

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was impeccable. Both the manager and our waiter were accommodating and patient, not making us feel rushed at all. The menu had lots of choices for different preferences and the food was good. The only thing that left us wanting was the atmosphere. The main room had a lovely, cozy ambiance but with our slightly larger party (5) we were in a room off to the side. It felt like a big unfinished space and was very bright. They were able to lower the lights so that it did not feel like we were in a Target, but the ambiance still lacked. This restaurant deserves a makeover to make the auxiliary space as inviting as the main room.
   

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   Laurence

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great little place for cocktails and a meal. Small and intimate with excellent service. The four of us had a blast!
   

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   Nadine

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had never heard of the Switchboard Coffee Shop and Restaurant. The food was excellent and for a price fix dinner, it was surprising. We will go for brunch soon.
   

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   Nancy

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the switchboard. Great service, ambiance, and food!
   

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   Wendy

   Sacramento

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a cute place! The food was amazing and the service was fantastic! Highly recommend!
   

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   Steven

   San Diego

   50 reviews

   5.0

   50 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food. Excellent cocktails. Excellent service. Fun atmosphere. Definitely will return.
   

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   Isela

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The mimosas where the best!!!! We loved our Thanksgiving dinner!!!
   

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   Ravi

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Restaurant failed to honor our reservation. We showed up on time but all tables were full and they said it would be a 30 minute wait. We went elsewhere.
   

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    Vince

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    It’s a very good restaurant. I can’t say we frequent the place but enjoy happy hour! Steven is a very good server and a better bartender!
    

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