Books + Records

Books + Records reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Angela Victoria

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   This place is a vibe! The food is amazing and the drinks are delicious. I can't wait to go back.
   

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   Cody VIP

   San Diego9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Best burger in Sd!!! Everything was amazing. Loved the lemon cheesecake and wagyu tartare as well. The decor and live music was very special. We will definitely be going back.
   

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   Amanda VIP

   San Antonio4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

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

   Absolutely delicious salmon latkes, Turkish eggs, duck Benedict and steak n eggs. 10/10 brunch.
   

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   Randall VIP

   San Diego57 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

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

   Nearly flawless, but then flawless. Hang with me a minute. First time here and we were sat immediately with a smile and warm welcome. We had the wagyu and tuna apps and wow. Magnificent. Flavors galore. The waiter took our entire order and promised to bring everything out in sequence and so far that is what happened. Then… my dining partner got their main (burger and mashed potatoes) and I… well… didn’t feet my order for another five minutes. The burger was going cood and I was without food. Never a good thing. When my duck (some of the best I’ve ever had) arrived I asked what the delay was and the response was “we are a share plates restaurant and amenities it’s hard to get things to come out from different stations at the same time.” I was in food service for years and, ah, that’s what a kitchen does- make sure food comes out on time. Anyone ever watch Hell’s Kitchen? We were eating the mains and the server asked how things were. We expressed our disappointment with the response we got to the delay question. He was very apologetic The food was magnificent. The vibe and atmos were amazing. We were having a great time. Then… The owner came by and not only apologized for the meal mishap, took responsibility for it. He was expediting and mis-heard what our server said about timing of the dishes. It happens and It was a very nice guesture and was appreciated. Read on to find out why our server was tipped handsomely and why it’s a big deal. We were full so no dessert though they sounded tasty. As we were relaxing the manager came up and apologized again and with more fizz and happiness than a 7-up made us laugh and accept some complimentary desserts. We said we were full but she said “well put then in a box to go!” The pannacotta was superb. The Lavender cheesecake was just right and we did take them home after a few bites. Okay. Here’s how they took nearly flawless to flawless. Our server heard our comments about the food
   

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   stasia VIP

   San Diego2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

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

   We are return customers of this restaurant and will continue to be so, there was an unexpected situation that ended up having the manager take care of our table after waiting for quite a while, but they later exceeded our expectations in the food and the drinks. It will not keep us from going back as we always have good experiences, but my four out of five stars is just for this experience alone. I would definitely check out this restaurant for a night of food cocktails and live music
   

   Books + RecordsResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Stasia! Firstly, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! I sincerely apologize for the unexpected delay you encountered and appreciate your patience while we worked to resolve the situation. It is great to hear that our team was able to turn things around and exceed your expectations with our food and drinks. As small business owners, your loyalty means the world to us, and we can't wait to continue to create wonderful dining experiences for you. Can't wait to welcome you back soon, Curtis Jackson Senior Reservationist
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

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

   We were celebrating my brother in law’s birthday and not only was the food great, the service was 10/10! So glad we chose this place ❤️ will be going back, no doubt!!
   

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   Kona

   San Diego2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

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

   Disappointed in the food here. Calamari was some of the worst I’ve had. We also got the very underwhelming burger. The uber drinks were very amazing though. Won’t recommend to friends and family. Sorry!
   

   Books + RecordsResponded 7 days ago

   Hi there, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. I truly appreciate your honesty as we believe all feedback to be crucial in daily and overall improvements. I’m really sorry to hear that some of the menu items ordered didn’t hit the mark for you — we strive to ensure every dish is enjoyed by our guests, so I’ll be sure to share your feedback with our kitchen team. That said, I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your drinks! We’d love the chance to turn things around. If you feel inclined, please don't hesitate to reach out - we'd love to make your next experience with us truly special. Best, Curtis Jackson Senior Reservationist
   

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   Maricela

   Washington DC6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

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

   We had the margarita which was perfectly balanced. Not too sweet. Smash burger was ridiculous, so were the bao buns. Everything was interesting and delicious. Great place.
   

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   Brooke VIP

   Sacramento10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   Great drinks and great food, cute location! We will be back.
   

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    Jon VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

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

    Brunch is as delicious as dinner. One of our go to spots in SD and it literally never disappoints. Smoked salmon and potato latkes are amazing.
    

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