California English

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   Lota VIP

   San Diego32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   English breakfast spread is absolutely delicious. The fish and chips are a standout - incredibly flaky & tender . Plus service is outstanding thanks to our amazing server Sam D, thanks . Ambiance is classy & welcoming & sets the tone for the meal. Overall, it was an exceptional Sunday brunch experience . I will definitely come back for their lunch/dinner menu. Highly recommend .
   

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   Denise

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Love the Scotch Egg, the meat pie and the fish and chips! Best dessert is the sticky toffee pudding.
   

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   Diana

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

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

   I met my friend for tea time and it was amazing. I just wish there were more sandwich selections and that the water remained piping hot. Otherwise, it was a perfect Sunday afternoon in a posh, quiet setting with friendly service. Will be back with other friends and family!
   

   California EnglishResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Diana! I'm so glad to hear that your tea time experience with us was amazing and you enjoyed our space and service! With that being said, I appreciate your feedback on the sandwich selections and water temperature – we’ve also noticed that tea can cool down quicker than expected and are actively exploring ways to keep it warmer for longer. We can't wait to welcome you and your family back soon! Best, Curtis Jackson Senior Reservationist
   

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   Michael

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

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

   We had a Tea Time experience, and it was absolutely wonderful. The bits and bobs offered are primarily sweet, but there were two savory options: a curried chicken and spinach cream cheese sandwich (uncrustibles style! Fun) We also added the truffle cheese sandwich which reminded us of French Onion soup, and it was very delicious. Every experience we've had at California English has been wonderful.
   

   California EnglishResponded on 18 March 2025

   Hi Michael! I'm so happy to hear that your tea time experience was wonderful and that you enjoyed our selections of sweets and sandwiches! It means a lot to know that every visit with us has been wonderful for you. We can't wait to welcome you back and we hope to see you soon. Best, Curtis Jackson Senior Reservationist
   

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   Bryn

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

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

   We had a wonderful experience. Everything tasted so good, from food to drinks. Jade was our server. She was attentive and fun.
   

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   Parastoo VIP

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 March 2025

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

   Great ambience and food. Loved it and enjoyed the evening.
   

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   Kara

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 11 March 2025

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

   Food was delicious and service was great. There are a lot of good salad options for lunch.
   

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   Nancy VIP

   San Diego14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

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

   This was my second visit to the restaurant. The food is good but pricey. My risotto was a bit watery and simply warm, not hot. Other guests enjoyed the Fish and Chips which are giant portions. The best part of the meal was our server JAMES. A delightful person with much charm and wonderful guest interaction. Be sure to ask for him, he made up for my lacking risotto.
   

   California EnglishResponded on 12 March 2025

   Nancy, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that James made such a positive impact on your experience, and I’ll be sure to pass along your praise to him. It also warms my heart to know that your guests enjoyed our signature fish & chips—it’s definitely a favorite of mine as well! I’m truly sorry, however, to hear about the issues with your risotto being watery and not hot. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and are grateful that you brought this to our attention. Rest assured, we’ll address it with our team to ensure a better experience next time. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon, and we hope to exceed your expectations on your next visit! Warm regards, Curtis Jackson Senior Reservationist
   

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   Ron

   Washington DC19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   Enjoyed the special attention from the staff throughout the evening. They gave us tastes of wine, enthusiastically discussed the menu choices, and generally made us feel good during dinner. The food was delicious and well presented. We’ll definitely be back!
   

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    Dora VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

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

    Warm greeting from hostess, seated promptly. Quick table service. Great happy hour options. The fish & chips were perfectly cooked, served nice and warm. Overall a great experience!
    

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