BurlapThe food was excellent yetThe food was excellent yet again. I've eaten here 5 times now and each time they do the same great job with the food. It's very consistent which I find to normally be a rare thing in a non-foodie town like San Diego. Maybe things are finally changing for us here. One can only hope, and Burlap is a shining example of how to do it right.
The only thing I could wish for were inside tables a bit more removed from the bar and band sound level. My date and I found ourselves shouting across the table at times.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat First TimeIt was our first time there and from the moment we walked in, we enjoyed the atmosphere and the artistic design the room had to offer. Sitting down, our server was very pleasant, and tentative. We arrived in the beginning of dinner so our food was cooked and served to us within a timely manner. Food was amazing. We enjoyed every bit of it. We will be back again to enjoy another dinner here.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved the experience; theLoved the experience; the menu and our selections from cool appetizers to tasty main courses, everything EXCEPT for the near constant smell of propane from the outdoor dining heaters.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMYummy Chop Chop salad andYummy Chop Chop salad and sweet potato fries for lunch. Delish! I'll be back :-)4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMFun and funky atmosphere -kindFun and funky atmosphere -kind of asian-goucho goes to India..... Go early and sit out in the quieter patio area if you don't like a vibrant noise level. Service was great, attentive but not overly so. I was really overwhelmed with the salt level in some of the dishes although my hubby did not notice this as much (he had the wonton, I had the egg drop soup). Black Cod entree was really nice and the sorbets were jummy (hint - order one raspberry and one passion coconut and eat them together!). I would go again but ask to minimze the salt level or ask the waiter for suggestions for lower salt dishes.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMAsian Cowboy? Wondering whatAsian Cowboy? Wondering what that means? Check out Burlap. Definitely for foodies looking for out of the ordinary cuisine. The tapioca dessert is amazing as were the scallops with smoked potatoes and sea beans. The four in our party all ordered something different and everything was excellent.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMWhat a fantastic time watchingWhat a fantastic time watching Irie Love and crew perform live!4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, very creativeGreat food, very creative menu. The only negative is that it is very noisy.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a really fabulous dinner.We had a really fabulous dinner. We were seated outdoor and it was quite loud so at times made it very hard four our group of six to communicate with each other. Food was exceptional with a mix of side dishes and as well as the main course. Would definitely return but try to be seated in a location with lower noise levels.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe ate a price fixe deal andWe ate a price fixe deal and the choices were delicious! Can't wait to return.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMA 10A 10 out of 10!!! Will go again & as soon as I can! Killer Brunch... Best Eggs Benedict!4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMAsian Cowboy themed w/Coy fish pondTons of parking and there is valet. The decor is an "Asian Cowboy" theme. There are two bars. There is covered patio outside seating and there is a Coy fish pond in the outside seating area. They have awesome decor inside and just a lively atmosphere. A great place for Happy Hour as their specialty drinks are super delicious. Their Sunday brunch is a must-try. If you actually enjoy quality food, innovative food pairings, spices, sauces and a changing menu, this is the place. Just hands down a great hidden gem in Carmel Valley.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMTrendy spot! Food and drinksTrendy spot! Food and drinks were great! Nice place to meet up with friends.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMI have been to Burlap severalI have been to Burlap several times. The food is always top tier and flavorful. The wine list is solid, in both selection and a wide price range. This last time (a Wednesday night) it was not as crowded as it had been the previous times I had been there. Granted it was Wednesday and it was for a late dinner (8:45), but the service was terribly slow. Not sure why. Once we got our server's attention, things got back on track. Great food, great atmosphere, great place to be with friends.4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMThe ambiance and decor wasThe ambiance and decor was really neat and different, the food was prepared beautifully and deliciously and the staff was incredibly nice and attentive. My family really enjoyed our dining experience in celebration on my mom's 60th birthday.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMINGENIOUS FLAVORS!HAD BEEN IN FOR COCKTAILS PRIOR AND CAME FOR A MOST OUTSTANDING DINNER! OUR WAITER STEWART DID A GREAT JOB AND THE FOOD WAS FABULOUS! ABSOLUTELY BE BACK!3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMGood food..Slow serviceAll was wonderful, except it took over an hour to get our entrees. When we arrived, there were only a few small parties. We could not understand why it took so long. The salmon was cooked medium rare (their usual temperature), but it was not even warm. I ordered the pork tenderloins which were delicious. But, it was served rare (or medium rare). I was unaware that it would be served rare and preferred the pork to be cooked well or medium well. I should have been offered a choice so that I did not have to send it back to have it cooked longer and wait even more.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food!Great ambiance and excellent food. Service was friendly however super slow. Took 21 minutes to get someone to ask us for our drink order. We are into "slow food" and taking our time, however even though the restaurant was not busy at all, service was slow.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food and service!Excellent food and service! We will definitely return in the near future.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was a wonderful experience.It was a wonderful experience. The waitress was AWESOME. She provided wonderful recommendations and was a key element of a great evening. The only negative is that it is very pricey... so, I would only come here again on a special occasion.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMThe service was extremelyThe service was extremely friendly and efficient. The food was delicious and outside of the box. Brian Malarkey was there tending the kitchen and meeting guests. It was a fantastic night.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMBurlap was great and I hadBurlap was great and I had the opportunity to meet the owner and Star of "The Taste" Brian Mallarkey, he was awesome and so is his restaurant3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMTruly UniqueThe servers are just so excellent--knowledgeable, responsive, accommodating, pleasant...really refreshing!The food and drink are quite unique--unusual blendings--but they work!The only downside is the high noise level.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AM