Botanica

Name: Botanica
Address: 3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92104-2008
Telephone: (619) 310-6370
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (73)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008

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2 people

May 18, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Creative Japanese
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(619) 310-6370
Website
https://botanicabarsd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Adrian Villarreal
Private party facilities
We have a lovely front patio, back garden, and dining room available for private events.

Location
3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008
Neighborhood
North Park
Cross street
We are at the corner of Herman and University Avenue, right next to CVS.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Close to the 7 train
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Botanica Kaiseki Dinner Experience-5 course meal
$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!
Gin flight & one exquisite Botanica bite
$35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Botanica has a selection of the best gins in town: our bartenders will walk you through 3 different Botanical gins. You will also enjoy one of our signature bites while sipping on these amazing gins!
Food Lab Kitchen Takeover
May 21, 2025 only
Once a month we welcome a food pop up from a talented local chef! Special menu for one night featuring our Kaiseki option of 5 bites for $55 or just come and order bites a La Carte!

What 73 people are saying

Botanica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Botanica offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food, service, and creative cocktails." It's "perfect for date night," featuring "superb drinks," a "fun and whimsical atmosphere," and "amazing service." While some dishes may vary in quality, the "unique cocktails" and "lively ambiance" make it a standout destination.

73 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome spot. Snacks and drinks were great. Staff was friendly.
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Basak VIP
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our 4th time. Great food, service and creative, fun cocktails every time
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Maris VIP
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always have a wonderful experience every time I visit Botanica. From the staff, to the food and drinks, everything is top notch!
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Daniel VIP
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Fries were limp, not crisp. Fries underneath the top layer (which had the sauce) were tasteless. Crispy rice item was excellent. Salmon Bao Bun was bland and the bun was huge compared to the small piece of salmon. Churro dessert: churro pieces we few, small, and overcooked (so hard could barely get a fork in them). Great cocktails and vibe -- definitely go there for a drink, but eat elsewhere.
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Daria
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really love this place. The best bar in San Diego. Everything is so good!
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Billy
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, so bummed that they didn't have the salmon skewers anymore.
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Randall VIP
San Diego69 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good place to go. Superb drinks and whilst we sat at the bar (noisy and a bit crowded) the bartenders were amazing and so were the drinks. Could not have been a nicer time. YAY!!
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Romnie Joy VIP
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service! Drinks and food were delish. Will be back!
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Bryan
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent value for drinks. Nice space. Friendly service. Food portion was fair for cost.
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Josh
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is as perfect as it gets in the case where you're trying to impress somebody especially or even on a first date some of that sushi too is just mind blowing they accommodated us and we're so kind. Can't say enough good about Botanica!
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FAQs

Botanica is rated 4.7 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 18, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are at the corner of Herman and University Avenue, right next to CVS.
Neighborhood
North Park
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Close to the 7 train
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Adrian Villarreal
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://botanicabarsd.com/
Phone number
(619) 310-6370
Private party facilities
We have a lovely front patio, back garden, and dining room available for private events.

Botanica

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Botanica Kaiseki Dinner Experience-5 course meal

Gin flight & one exquisite Botanica bite

Food Lab Kitchen Takeover

Menu

What 73 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Botanica restaurant rated?

Is Botanica currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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