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Botanica, San Diego, CA

Botanica

4.6
4.6
51 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Botanica is a craft cocktail bar offering an exquisite selection of unique cocktails inspired by classic paintings. Our sexy and inviting space is perfect for enjoying artfully crafted drinks paired with delectable small bites. Step into our lounge and experience a fusion of artistic elegance and sophisticated flavors.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adrian Villarreal

Experiences

  • Botanica Kaiseki Dinner Experience-5 course meal

    US$55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a modern multi-course dining adventure inspired by traditional Japanese kaiseki! Enjoy five exquisite courses, including Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice with its sake pairing, flavorful Yakitori skewers, Wild Mushroom Polenta, signature sushi rolls, and a decadent dessert. Join us for an unforgettable fusion of Japanese flavors and Botanica's creative touch, all for $55 per person. Perfect for food lovers seeking a unique culinary journey or a great date night!
    Botanica Kaiseki Dinner Experience-5 course meal photo
  • Tropicalia Burlesque Brunch March 30th

    US$10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Mar 2025 only
    11:30
    Ginger N. Whiskey presents *Love On the Rocks: A Lush Omakase Oasis of Tantalizing Lovers. Join us on March 30th for a tropicalia-inspired brunch seatings starting at 11:30 PM. For $69, enjoy bottomless drinks and a chef's brunch omakase, a culinary journey to a tropical paradise, with live performances. Ticket options: - $69: 5-piece chef's omakase, unlimited craft cocktails, front row Green Couches seating. - $50: 5-piece omakase, à la carte cocktails, table seating. - $25: Show ticket only, bar seating. All other items à la carte. This ticket is just a deposit, tickets to be fully paid at venue. March 30 Valentina Orbit @mzorbit Serena D. Siren @serenadsiren AmberLa Fae @amberlafae Feisty Fuego as the host @fiestyfuego

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Botanica offers vibrant ambiance, "innovative cocktails," and "excellent service." Ideal for date nights or gatherings, it features a creative menu with standout drinks. Some patrons praise the "awesome experience" and "fantastically crafted cocktails." While occasional service hiccups occur, the venue remains popular for its atmosphere and inviting vibe.

51 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent drinks, great service, delicious small plates

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  2. Billy

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a really cute place. The food was super yummy.

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  3. Lucille

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Price for meal did not match the quality. Very nice decor and drinks.

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  4. Cindy

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, Botanica is an amazing experience. Staff, drinks, and food are all amazing!

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  5. Lupita VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent, drinks were absolutely delicious and food was great. The place is kinda of small but very chic.

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  6. Sara VIP

    Sacramento3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome menu! Kind server. Drink menu was incredible.

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  7. ronda

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I loved the vibe, drinks were really good, the 2 foods I ordered were not. I will go again for drinks & vibe

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  8. Niraj

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibe ✔️ Service ✔️ Cocktail selection and quality -- impeccable Bartnder special for my birthday ✔️ ✔️ ✔️

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  9. Sonia

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    So here is the thing it rained early, so when we arrive they told us they could accommodate us inside until 9:30 as they had another reservation. I'm sorry but I had made a reservation and they should've had a plan or called me if their seats were wet. Then I asked for something to put on top of the wet seats and the hostess had me repeat 3 times if could have some napkins to put on the seats in order not to be seated on a wet seats they had. I get it doesn't rain much here but come on if you know your seats are wet contact the person that did the reservation and let them decide if they are OK or not with seating there.

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  10. Anna

    Seattle2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We got mushroom musubi, the polenta, spicy tuna bites and a couple types of yakitori. Everything aside from the yakitori was dry and one note. The polenta tasted like the smell of wet dog.The mocktails were either overpoweringly vinegary or tasted flat and like glue. Service was friendly and prompt Won’t be back

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FAQs

Botanica is rated 4.6 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Botanica

3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adrian Villarreal
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