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Above Ash, San Diego, CA

Above Ash

4.4
4.4
148 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Romantic
Race You to the Rooftop! Above Ash Social is an intimate, welcoming rooftop bar on the 16th floor and rooftop of Carte Hotel. With glorious sunset views of San Diego cityscapes, relax near one of our fire pits and enjoy local focused beverages of every kind, from beer and wine to craft cocktails.

Sign off a great day with a hand-crafted cocktail and delectable shared bites. Offering daily Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm with discounted drinks and shareables.

Age Policy: Above Ash welcomes guests 21+ only after 10pm. All ages are welcome at our lobby restaurant, Watercolors, located on the first floor.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Daily 9:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 546-9600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Phil Hoffer
  • Private party facilities
    Above Ash Social offers flexible event space and tailored banquet menus for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    State Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Above Ash, perched atop Carté Hotel in downtown San Diego, is a rooftop haven with "stunning panoramic views" and a "chill vibe." Guests rave about the "attentive and knowledgeable" service and "delicious" menu featuring fresh, local ingredients. Ideal for drinks, its ambiance makes it a must-visit spot.

148 Reviews
  1. Mark Vincent

    San Diego

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Above Ash, a rooftop restaurant in downtown San Diego, offers a dining experience that is as elevated as its location. With stunning panoramic views of the city, this spot creates the perfect setting for any occasion. The atmosphere is a seamless blend of sophistication and comfort, making it an ideal place to unwind. The menu is thoughtfully curated, featuring fresh, local ingredients in dishes that cater to various tastes. Each plate is beautifully presented and full of flavor. Service at Above Ash is attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring a dining experience that feels both special and relaxed. Whether you’re there for the views, the food, or the ambiance, Above Ash delivers on all fronts, making it a must-visit in San Diego.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Made reservation over a week in advance For outside table , arrive on time for reservation and told “there is a special event, no outside seating available” what’s the point of a reservation if the restaurant won’t honor it ? Food was good, but I specifically requested outside as I know inside gets loud. I live across the street and won’t be returning.

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  3. RUBYF

    Las Vegas

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The spot was pretty cool. We didn't eat there, we only had drinks. Drinks were ok. Service was great.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josh and Tori is so great and customer friendly. I would rate Above Ash 10/10 service.

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  5. DarrenN

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Roof Top 16th Floor restaurant and bar is really nice. Views great, large TV's with comfortable seating and great happy hour and specials. Food all good and the people working there are great - we were helped by Gladys, Jessica and Jose was our server-- AWESOME!!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. AZjn

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour is great here! Carte burger and drafts delicious. High quality food and service. The Carte hotel has exceeded my expectations overall.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Magaly11

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. We have come to this place before for drinks only but it look they have a new menu which has a great selection of everything we will be coming back. Service was great as well.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great server who was very helpful with all of our selections.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very underwhelming dining experience vs what I experienced in November. My last dining experience was amazing, I raved about the food, ambience and wait staff. This time, I ordered the porcini & chestnut arancini and black tiger shrimp and calamari cavatelli. The arancini was barely warm and the sauce for the cavatelli dish was bland. I ordered this same dish last time and it was an amazing flavor bomb! Maybe the restaurant has a different chef?? I wanted to try a new dessert, but after my main course the waitress came to the table and said.. is this going on your room? It was pretty obvious at that point she didn’t want to be bothered, so I closed out my bill and left. Above Ash has a great bar, nice lounge area and ambience and has the potential to be SO much more, but I get the impression it’s poorly managed. I will give this place another try in the hopes this was just an “off” night.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I liked the experience here . It was different and If it was up to me , I’d come every two weeks . The scenery was nice , the host was attentive . I liked it a lot .

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FAQs

Above Ash is rated 4.4 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

Above Ash does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Above Ash

401 W Ash ST, San Diego, CA 92101-3412

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Daily 9:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Phil Hoffer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 546-9600
  • Private party facilities
    Above Ash Social offers flexible event space and tailored banquet menus for any occasion.
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