Charles + Dinorah’s - Pearl Hotel

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 11, 2022

   overall3food4service4ambience5

   Love this olace. But they need to get staff hired and a dinner menu going. We hear they will have a menu again in a few weeks

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   Jonesy

   San Diego

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on May 5, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Star rating based on previous visits, we love this place. But unfortunately when we visited Wednesday evening With an open table reservation confirmed, were told simply." The kitchen is closed, but you can get drinks at the bar" at 7:00pm?! Staff was polite, but we came for dinner. Why couldn't the reservation be blocked, declined, or even lacking that call us? Why did we need to wast the trip only to scramble for a last minute seating elsewhere?

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 27, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   My experience was terrible. I made a reservation over a month in advance. When we got to the restaurant, we were told it was closed. I was never told. No email, no phone call. The supervisor, Anthony, feigned a weak apology and then when we asked for help finding a different reservation, he mocked us. Charles+Dinorah made no effort to make this right. As a result, we left hungry and embarrassed and it took a while to find something else. This restaurant treated me like garbage. If you are a respectful person and expect the same from a restaurant, or at least value your time, I strongly recommend that you eat someplace else!

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   Foodie

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 12, 2022

   overall2food1service2ambience2

   The retro vibe is cool but was extremely disappointed with the food as our entrees were not cooked properly and needed to be sent back. The drinks were ok not a lot of flavor. Would not go back again or recommend to anyone.

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   Nattie

   San Diego

   27 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   If I could give a place a 100/10 it would be this spot. The ambiance, the food, the movies playing were amazing. Such a perfect date night spot!

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   FrankT

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 3, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Great food. Interesting and perfectly prepared. We had pan seared salmon and the chicken skewer, with ice cream sandwich and seasonal crisp for desert. Two caveats: First, there is no restaurant parking-hotel guests only, which means you will probably have to walk a couple of blocks. Second, the seating is outside in a courtyard next to the pool. We were there on a blustery night in early March. There are heaters that work well, and we were dressed warmly, so it wasn't a problem. Just be aware and prepared.

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   Fargie

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A really cool place with terrific unique drinks. The vibe is terrific. We will return for sure!

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   LisaB

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 19, 2022

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   Great unique setting.. charming to dine and have a cocktail!

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   DianneM

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 19, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We celebrated my brother-in-law’s birthday. The service and cuisine did not disappoint. We love the ambience! Thanks C+D for the special evening.

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    beths

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food, service, ambiance…EXCELLENT!

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    Bailea

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food2service5ambience5

    Great night maybe just pick wisely from the menu. Food while good and tasty was strangely proportioned and all quite rich and greasy. Needed a few healthier sides to go with perhaps. The portions were odd- Tiny bit of sauce or tiny bit of ice cream. Service was amazing especially on a busy night. All in all cool hip place, fun decor, yum drinks. We’re local and will be back! The music Diana Campos was fantastic.

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    BBBB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Relaxed yet upscale environment and incredible food! Pleasantly surprised by our entire experience and will definitely be back!

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    DianneM

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Planned a couple’s date night for my husband’s birthday. This was our first time at C+D and had a fantastic experience. We loved the quaint ambience and was even more wowed with our drinks and food. We took advantage of happy hour and shared the carpaccio, butter lettuce salad and skewers…all delicious. We each had two cocktails and my husband was treated to a wonderful ice cream sandwich for dessert. We will definitely come back!

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    MGerald

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good and drinks were excellent!

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience2

    My boyfriend and I had reservations early on New Year’s Eve’s, maybe a little to early. The waitstaff was still trying to get everything ready for the night and were not attentive at all. They also had very aggressive and b*tchy undertone whenever we would ask a question about the menu. The drinks were strong and the food was good but just nothing special. They also include a 20% tip in the total fyi.

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    SerinaA

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great as always! Such a hidden gem. I’ve been coming for years and the food, drink, and service never disappoints.

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17. DG

    DinerGirl

    San Diego

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2021

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    We love the Pearl for so many reasons. One being that the bar tender makes the best cocktails and the wait staff is excellent. Further, concerning the food, quality is there. I am disappointed however that they have changed their menu and now there are just tapas-like food to order or a very expensive piece of meat or fish. Please bring back your delicious roasted beet salad and your short rib dish which was outstanding.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2021

    overall2food2service5ambience1

    Portions were small and my husband got sick from fish tacos. My eggplant was over dry and bot very imaginative.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and desert!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Quick service but would have been better if food wasn’t faster than drink service. Also could ease off the extra sprinkling of salt. But herb bread, crudo, watermelon salad, baked oysters and pork chop were excellent

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    JHHHS

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2021

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Ambiance was great. Drinks were good. I have a chip on my shoulder by making a reservation on Open Table and then receiving a nasty gram this am accusing us of not showing for the reservation. So that took away from over all feeling. Food was average. But go visit just due to how unique the place is.

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    Bren

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2021

    overall3food4service4ambience5

    It was such a cute place, very charming with old school 70s-80s vibes. The signage was confusing though. We didn’t realize it was part of the hotel first and then to enter, the door says something about entrance to the pool. A quick sign would help a ton with that. Food was decent with a smaller menu. We were there during happy hour but I’m not sure we were charged happy hour prices. It was a little pricey for what it was but it was a nice little place for a Friday night where we could reserve a table in advance.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a gem. If you love mid century ambiance and classic cocktails with great food you'll love this place.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Bartender was a pro and food was very good. Really enjoyed their homemade ice cream sandwich. Very fresh and flavorful salad. Lovely presentation. Service was friendly but could have been a little more attentive- felt forgotten a few times. Looking at the pool and the courtyard was very relaxing. Love the retro mid century architecture of The Pearl.

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    Elainers

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My party of 4 had been to the Pearl many years ago on separate occasions and here we are in 2021 and it’s just like we remembered. We ordered several small plates for our table, enjoyed reminiscing about the classic movies on the television. Our hostess/ server was very pleasant. All the while, we ourselves as we sipped on our fancy cocktails. A memorable and positive experience overall! I would recommend this place for down to earth folks for an intimate casual dinner.

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    GretchenM

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious, fresh and well presented. The atmosphere was chill and relaxing. We really enjoyed our meal and the ambiance.

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    Christa

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Destination: Charles + Dinorah's!! This is not only a boutique hotel restaurant, this is a quaint little boutique hotel. I love this place for the atmosphere mainly, but...the food is also delicious, fresh and the menu is creative and very well presented. The drinks are fun and the wine so crisp and nice! This is a great getaway for a intimate date night or for a girls night. I have been here both times with my daughter and have been very pleasantly surprized. The happy hour is a combination of well prepared small plates with the regular drink menu adjusted price-wise. You will not be disappointed. Shhhh...but, PLEASE don't tell anyone about this little gem as I wouldn't want it to be overly crowded and hard to get a table!

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    Celebrate

    Boise

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Cute mid century modern vibe. Quaint space. Awesome food and drinks. Wonderful service.

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    Adam

    Kansas City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This has become my wife and my new favorite restaurant. The entire experience from beginning to end, both times we've been, has been fabulous. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

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    michele

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was so delicious, especially the fish tacos. I can’t stop thinking about them. My boyfriend loved the oysters. We also had the chicken skewers, which were also yummy. Our server was really nice and helpful. The atmosphere was different and interesting. I wish I lived closer, so I could come more often.

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    gracew

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2021

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    We were sorry that the menu changed with many of our favorites not available. What we ordered did not fit the what the description on the menu. Seems that there have been changes with the chef, it was apparent. Hope that the food can upgrade to what is was.

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    AndreaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    This was such a treat! What a find. Food and drinks were excellent, and we loved being tucked in poolside...

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    JenniferC

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2021

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    A fun environment and cool concept!!! Really enjoyed it.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful Food and cocktsils

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    RyPhi

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This was legit some of the best food I've had in the city. My girlfriend and I went IN on this menu because we just couldn't stop. Cocktails: Time is On My Side - beautiful highball cocktail that's refreshing on any hot day Mother of Pearl - coupe cocktail with amazing texture and rich flavor Peaty Princess - rocks cocktail with smoky, lemony, herbal goodness Vieux Carre - rocks cocktail that reminded me of mediera; elegant and worth the price Dishes: Raw oysters - sweet and buttery Grilled oyster - FLAVOR BOMB; we had to order more Japanese Fried Chicken (JFC) - perfectly fried with a great aoili Grilled Octopus - blood orange and octopus might be my new favorite combo Sticky Wings - amazing juxtaposition of sweet and spicy Mushroom Gnocchi - so creamy and nutty from the brown butter sauce Chocolate Pot de Creme - pomegranate can be a boring fruit, until you put it on this WE'LL BE BACK.

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    Smiley483

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2021

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Place was severely understaffed. The servers did their best but were clearly overwhelmed and forgetting orders. Food was decent but my husband’s steak was undercooked. I would come back but will avoid a busy night

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic, eclectic atmosphere. Great food and ambiance.

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    AyumiHanaoka

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    GET THE GNOCCHI YOULL DIE (IN A GOOD WAY) chef knows what’s up, ambience is great, such a rad hidden gem. If you despise obscenely long menus and want a concise curated list with a ravishing flare, drop in here.

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    MaritzaT

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    The food was yummy. The service was great but towards

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    ABinSD

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We attended the Dinner and a Movie night and had a lovely time! The service was fantastic and the cocktails were delicious. Our food was good, but not great. Most items except the Beet & Arugula salad were significantly overly salty. The ambiance is delightful and we will definitely return!

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