Red Tracton's

Red Tracton's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Julian VIP

   San Diego10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Red Tracton's is one of those restaurants that can always be relied on to have a very comfortable atmosphere in an elegant, but quietly stated manner. The menu has a wide selection of classic dishes, all made from first class ingredients and cooked and presented to perfectionl Our server last night, Anna, made us feel like a member of the family being served in her home. She couldn't do enough to ensure we had exactly what we wanted, and had a lovely sense of humor to go along with her professional service. Thank you for a terrific evening!
   

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   John VIP

   San Diego27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

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

   We had a fabulous Anniversary lunch at Red Tracton's this week. Everything was excellent from the cocktails, Prime Rib and especially the service from the talented and nice, Adrienne! Red Tracton's takes you back to a time where food and service were paramount...we enjoyed it!
   

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   Jonathan

   Phoenix3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

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

   Big faux pas number one - my wife ordered a simple iced tea and there was some sort of slime on the straw and into the glass. No idea what this might have been. Big faux pas number two - no soap in the ladies’ room, just two empty dispensers and some hand sanitizer. But the restaurant also missed on the smaller notes. A full-fledged steakhouse of this sort shouldn’t have laminated plastic menus. It’s tacky and goes against the old-time feel of the place. And the crème brûlée had the consistency of cottage cheese and was on the colder side of lukewarm. We now can say we’ve been here, but we won’t be returning.
   

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   Steve VIP

   San Diego67 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

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

   This was a birthday celebration with my wife and three friends. We had a great dinner with excellent with service. Our waitress was attentive knowledgeable and efficient
   

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   Debra VIP

   San Diego84 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   There were only a few tables occupied and probably only two waitstaff on duty, and we spent a long time alone. Service could have been a lot better. I chalked the poor service up to the fact that the other tables were large parties, but we were seated between two of them and they were LOUD. We probably should have asked to move. Our server promised us bread and said more than once it was on its way. I guess she decided that we really didn’t want any because none ever arrived. Red Tracton’s used to be a favorite place for us to go on holidays and special occasions, but our last few visits there have been very disappointing. It’s a shame.
   

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   Ellis VIP

   Los Angeles35 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Service was excellent, Tim was a seasoned expert. Food was delicious and very abundant. Prices are a bit over the top on some things like martinis at $25 each, most of the meat options were on the higher side but I've seen more expensive also.
   

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   Adam VIP

   San Diego68 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Unfortunately the experience was not good. They comped an entree as the halibut was mushy and seemed not at all fresh. Creamed spinach was not really even warm; we sent it back. Service was generally nice. I just get the feeling that this restaurant is in need of a good renovation refresh; much inside seems very old and outdated; even the plastic laminated menus are old style. Appreciate the history here; but for the price; expectations were not achieved.
   

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   Helene VIP

   San Diego31 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   This is NOT the Old Red Tractons I used to go to for special occasions quite a few years ago!! The food was terrible!! The salad was swimming in dressing. The seafood was extremely pricey and tasted old and fishy. The wine list was limited and ordinary. All in all overpriced and awful!! I’ll never return!!
   

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   Malia

   Phoenix1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   This restaurant was recommended by a local person. It’s just not the atmosphere I was looking for while vacationing and the food was unbelievably over priced. $40 for a pot pie, $25 for two shrimp and meals were ala carte. I was told that if you just want to go and have a sandwich or bowl of soup etc. service was super slow and we had to keep asking to have our water refilled. The patrons in the piano bar were very noisy and packed into the bar area singing.
   

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    Benjamin

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

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

    Love this place. Good food and fun vibes. Great martinis and steak.
    

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