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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The service (Miles) was outstanding! The cocktails were well balanced and crafted perfectly. The meal was delicious. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough!

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   Everything was wonderful! The blue fin tar tar might be in the best things I’ve ever eaten. So good. The dining room was near empty on a Friday at 7 so that was a letdown.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Excellent food and chef Aldo made the experience terrific with some really interesting flavors. Would recommend! Fault line drink was amazing!

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4. LB

   LilBuc

   San Diego

   75 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   75 reviews

   Dined on January 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a surprisingly wonderful dining experience.

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   Sylviab

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 9, 2023

   overall2food2service4ambience1

   No atmosphere. Over priced food and drink.

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   AnneB

   San Diego

   25 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on January 8, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Really nice evening at the Desmond. Food was beautifully prepared but take note portions are small. However that means there was room for dessert. Do yourself a favor and start with an order of bread with one (or more) of the dipping options! Everything was delicious! We especially liked that the noise level was on the lower side - a rare find in downtown/Gaslamp area. We could actually have a convo and not have to yell. Staff was super attentive. Be advised that they only have an all gender restroom.

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   Eddy

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Incredible food and service located in the heart of San Diego!

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   BradleyT

   Dallas

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   While it took some time to discover in a crowded field of competitors, Desmond stands out as a real diamond in the rough. We made a reservation for the Prix Fixe menu on NYE and could not have been more impressed with the quality of the food. Perfectly cooked filet, wonderful cocktails, and seriously great service. We'll be coming back!

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   Scott

   New York Area

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wow! What an awesome place. Went for New Years Eve so only a Prefix menu. Can’t imagine how great the full menu would be. Forget the food the service is really what was Outstanding. From the second we entered everyone was on point. Host, servers, bus people and manager were just perfect. Thank you for an awesome evening. We will be back for sure.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Great place - outstanding food

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    EPL212

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Miles, our server, made the experience delightful! I didn’t know what to expect from a hotel restaurant but the food was surprisingly delicious. The gnocchi in a rabbit bolognese sauce was sublime, as was the octopus and the black cod.

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    Gina

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All staff was very friendly and welcoming. Made the whole experience wonderful! We enjoyed the drinks, food, and dessert! Very well made and tasted amazing! Highly recommend!

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    DarlaT

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a great new addition to downtown San Diego. The food was delicious. The bbq oysters were fantastic. The staff was very nice and attentive. They gave great recommendations. We will be back.

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    Terry

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Stumbled upon the Desmond on Opentable and glad we did! We had a great experience last night sharing everything we ordered. From beginning to end we had a lovely time. The tuna tartare the brussel sprouts (with a fresh twist via curry) were a couple of our faves. Ran out of room and time for dessert. Thanks for a great time, see you again :-) Like another review states JUST GO!

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    AnnC

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Stumbled on Desmond trying to find a nice place to go before a show at Civic Theater. Perfect!

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    JohnR

    Dallas

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love black cod, and order it whenever I can. The black cod at the Desmond is the best I ever had. Perfectly prepared, tender, and the trout butter sauce was tops. The cippolini onions and mushrooms were fabulous, and for my taste the portion was sized perfectly. The bread service with one of the dips is a must. Do not pass up. Dessert (panna cotta) was, no surprise, wonderful. Service also was great. The valet parking made the downtown trip doable. This was our first time and we're eager to return to try some of the other dishes.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was great! The food was really delicious. We had the ham, pimento cheese, and rolls and Brussels sprouts. Dessert was also delicious. Lots of thought went into the selections, and the drinks are well made! Check this new place out!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From the walk up the stairs to the end of your meal it is a dinning experience. A must.

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    PaulS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal! Wonderful ambience! Excellent service! I highly recommend it.

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20. S

    Sams

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was as amazing as the good. What an exceptional experience!

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    habbakuk

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Go NOW before everyone catches on -- this is a gem. It's in the hotel, just up the stairs. Heirloom tomato appetizer was on point with just the right complement of spice to elevate the dish. Black cod had fantastic texture & the accompanying sauce was rich without overwhelming the fish. The Sloe Gin cocktail had a masterful almost meringue-like head that tingled on the lips. The space is well thought out and there's no "bad" table. Service was solid, attentive without being imposing.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and service!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great meal for my wife’s birthday. The place has great ambiance, drinks, and food was amazing.

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24. SV

    SiliconValleyDiner

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Cory treated us to some bubbly to start our anniversary celebration. Philip answered all our menu questions and we had an excellent experience all around. Would recommend to any foodie.

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    dannyk

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great service at all levels. Wine list short but well chosen with some unusual wonderful choices. Hiromasa excellent. Cucumber noodles with uni and lobster outstanding. Heirloom tomato choices even in November tasty and well presented witj EVOO and basil. Beef cheeks were the best of the evening. Very aware and helpful re: food allergies. All in all a very pleasant experience. dan keiller

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