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   GregL

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 23, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   A great restaurant if you are looking for ambiance, character, meat. I’m not a big fan of restaurant specific cocktails they are generally overpriced and the results ate ok. Personally for them i’d go throwback to African safari and simplify…great gin martini, great bourbon and soda, etc. Their wines are excellent.

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   FeliciaM

   San Diego

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on June 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This place is awesome! First, the service was excellent from the minute I walked in. Immediately was sat, had my menu for a few moments and my drink order was taken. The ambiance is so cool. Great and fun vibe. Felt like we were in a hunter's lodge on LSD. The food was delicious and completely different. Cannot wait to come back again.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 9, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   Very good. Unique food. Great apps, and cocktails. Red meat and pork only, but even chicken and fish eaters cant deny how good it was

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4. KS

   KatjaS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 5, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great experience! Food was delicious! Unique atmosphere. Husband and I went for our anniversary and to try something new. We had a great time and really enjoyed the experience. The staff were amazing. Would highly recommend if you want to try something different!

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5. YE

   YouEnjoyMyself

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on June 4, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Cocktails and food were excellent. Our server was wonderful. Would definitely come back again.

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   SharonB

   Phoenix

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 28, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing, as always! We went for my husband’s birthday as it is his favorite restaurant. He got venison chops and rich, hearty French onion soup and declared it excellent. I’m a vegetarian and thus I am a challenge for the staff, but they accommodated my requests and didn’t brown my bread in beef fat and I had a lovely time.

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7. FG

   FoodieGal

   San Francisco

   84 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   84 reviews

   Dined on May 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We LOVE The Lion's Share! Everything about it is great...food, cocktails, service, ambiance. We have loved this little neighborhood gem and are sad we are moving away from it. We will come back when we come back to San Diego but have some very happy memories there. David is the best!

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   sandiego1

   San Diego

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 22, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   So glad we stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant! Awesome food, meticulously prepared with exciting combination of ingredients. Very attentive and nice staff. It’s a downtown hip restaurant so expect crowds, noise, and high energy.

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   Sam2014

   Indiana

   5 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2022

   overall4food4service3ambience5

   Swrvice was incredibly slow. The service staff was friendly but it took a long time before table visits. In seating it was 10-15 mins before staff came over. Food was very good. Serving portions were huge.

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    Meatlover1

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    Had a reservation. Was taken to a postage stamp size table just inside the front door. Unable to see the bar and all of the animal head displays. One choice of Chardonnay and one Pinot Noir offered per glass. Really??? Waiter did not offer any menu info nor asked if we had any questions. He seemed rushed and wanted to be done with us. If we would have had more info about menu we would have ordered differently. The worst dining experience ever.

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    RobN

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    A little noisy & quirky, but food is great! Once you settle in at your table, the quirkiness becomes part of the ambiance. Fun spot!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal - the french onion soup amazing - really different place go now!!!

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13. MH

    MarkH

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant specializes in game and has amazing Venison chops.

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14. C

    Callie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love coming here to try all the different meats.

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    AaronG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great ambience great food great drinks, food takes a bit to get to you but would gladly wait for food like we ate 11/10

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    First night in San Diego snagged a reservation for Mother’s Day with my 21 year old son. He had the duck breast and I had the elk flank, both were fantastic. We also had the oysters as a starter and my son had one of the craft cocktails. We definitely would come back.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The drinks were great ! The decor was cool

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing as always

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    NateB

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such a great experience! All of the food was amazing and the drinks were too. We had such great service by David H. He really made our evening special too by guiding us through what to order. We had a great time and will be back very soon!! Definitely worth it.

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    MikeF

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had 5 people sharing 8 items. All 5 thought all 8 were excellent. Add great service and a great vibe and you get an exceptional night.

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    Ninotchka

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Fewer appetizers on this menu - brussel sprouts were unusual and outstanding. Miss having the bison tartate option, but I did not like the last presentation. Please go back to the one you have made for years. Expanded wine list and shorter cocktail list.

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    NikkiV

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience!!!

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    RobN

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Great food. Unpretentious menu & prep. The place is slightly funky - if you're accustomed to high-end dining, you'll be a little disjointed when you enter, but The Lion's Share will grow on you over your visit. Only 5 stars available here, but the food is 6+! Service was good - not great, but the fare is so good you won't care by the end of the meal. It's a new top 5 favorite for us. If management reads this - it would be nice to have red wine glasses for a fine bottle...

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24. M

    Mac13

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect place for drinks and great food if you’re looking for a more intimate setting.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Love the vibe. Food was solid. Very unique options for the adventurous palette. Seemed understaffed so service was slow and relatively unattentive as a result. Did best with staff on hand. Very limited veggie/vegan options. Would go back just for the art.

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26. RY

    RoupenY

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Had the worst table right by the door, honestly food was good but nothing special for sure. Cocktails were better than the food. As far as the service it was acceptable but again nothing special. Very average experience not too convinced it was worth the price tag.

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27. JH

    JulieH

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of our best experience in the Gaslamp Quarter ! First, the place is amazingly decorate, stunning. Second the creativity of the chef for the menu is impressive, third the service was really kind and friendly, thanks to David. And last part but the most important, the food was really, really good. Definitelly for meat lovers as suggested by the name 😉 We will certainly be back!

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28. BN

    BrandonN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Never been to the Lion’s Share but once we found the main door and tasted the food, oh my goodness! Every bite was bursting with flavor! Every dish was perfect and the restaurant overall was a fun atmosphere. The executive chef also came us to greet us on our anniversary and treated us with some additional goodies! Will definitely come back again!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Delicious food! Lovely music. Great place for date or girl friends hanging out..:)

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30. LW

    LoganW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience5

    All the good is incredible, the drinks are great. The artwork is amazing. But our server was super slow and took forever to take our order, bring the check, and we sat about 20 minutes waiting for him to take payment, locking eyes with him multiple times. We ended up bringing the check to him and walking out.

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31. WH

    WilliamH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a very nice evening. Beet salad was delicious!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I ordered the bison rib-eye special. It was amazing! Everything about this place is perfect!

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    SarahJ

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely everything ordered was delicious. And the cocktails were well balanced, unique, and tasted perfect.

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    RaeofSilver

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The new menu is fantastic. Tartare is phenomenal, waygu tacos are drool worthy, beet salad was refreshing and bright. Had the aged bison ribeye special and it was out of this world. All the cocktails were delicious as usual. The staff are so wonderful and friendly. Absolutely one of my favorite places in SD.

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35. N

    Newm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We would 100% recommend this restaurant to any of our friends and family. We have been raving about the amazing food and outstanding service to everyone who will listen! Our server Diana was amazing from start to finish. We got there right when they opened at 4pm and were promptly seated out on their patio. The whole team worked amazing together to make sure that service was top notch. We were there through their happy hour and ended up staying for almost 3 hours enjoying ourselves with amazing food and drinks and even better service. 10/10 experience from start to finish. Thank you Diana and the rest of the Lion Share team!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The waiter was well versed in cocktails, and the bone marrow was absolutely amazing. We ordered a second right away. Only drawback was the 2 tops don’t allow for you to sit next to your date. We felt far away from each other. Highly recommend for a splurge dinner out.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    Fench onion soup was delicious, beet salad was good, burger ok, boar bolognese meh. Specialty cocktail tasted like I was drinking the blue disinfectant at dentist office but doesn't mean someone else doesn't love it (fun to try just a miss). Likely won't return.

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    sammydabull

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Decent food. Took a while for a server to come and start waiting on us. Wanted an Arnold Palmer but they didn't have ice tea so that was out. Ordered a refresher drink for $9 that was a one time fill and it was all ice to the point where it was a few sips and done. That was ridiculous. Overall the food was good, drinks are prohibitively expensive as a cocktail was ranging $16 and up. I liked the place but not for me, unlikely I'd go back. I'd recommend people try it at least once as the atmosphere and location were really good.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    The Wagyu burger took about 40 mins to come out! It was not worth $31!

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40. TT

    TastyTommyTreats

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were looking for an "open late" restaurant seeing as how we landed in San Diego at 9pm. Found this one open till 11pm and bar menu till 2am! Very unique decor inside right down to the front door. Solid wood with no signage whatsoever. Almost missed it. We felt like we were in some exclusive underground hang out that only VIPs are previe to. Waitress was outstanding and the food was unusual and scrumptious. Menu featuring exotic meats. Cant wait to visit again.

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