The Olive - San Diego

Nice outdoor bar with ample seating behind the Mission Bay Resort. Fast and friendly service from our server. I had an IPA and my wife had a cadillac margarita all good. Live music with a super talented guy who is a one man band. Great place to stop and take a break on our walk around the bay.

While our room was being prepared for us to check in at the Mission Bay Resort, we decided to have lunch near the pool. Both of us were quite hungry after the 2.5 hour drive from the desert. We cut through the busy pool area to the space in the rear, at the edge of the running/bike path. During the current Pandemic 20' crisis, drinks are served in plastic and our lunch was served in a black box. Despite the recyable aesthetics, our spirits remained high. The meal was delicious. I enjoyed two fresh fish tacos, encased in soft tortillas. My lunch companion happily enjoyed the Wagyu burger. The burger eater gave it a three thumbs up rating. I haven't been totally relaxed and stress-free since the beginning of the crisis more than six months ago. Pleasant ocean breezes, a beautiful city, two rounds of cold beer, and a tasty meal. What more could we ask for? Jonathan W. took our drinks and meal order at the counter. He also delivered our meal at the patio. Despite the exigencies and added health safety procedures required during this strange pandemic era, Jonathan went out of his way to ensure that our drinks and meal were promptly delivered and correct. A big THANK YOU to Jonathan for his excellent customer service skills! He added to our awesome lunch experience. I can't wait to return before the end of year for another meal and a few drinks here.

This is a great little spot at the Hilton Mission Bay resort. They have a good bar menu and casual atmosphere. There is seating outside, near the fire pit, or other cozy areas. We ordered the potsticker app (gobbled down without a pic delish) and a speck prosciutto pizza, adding basil. I also ordered a side of honey, to create my own concoction. The pizza came loaded with arugula and basil, along with gruyere cheese, with just traces of prosciutto. I drizzled honey over each slice...GENIUS! So good! I was pleasantly surprised with the arugula, as it wasn't listed as a topping. I ordered sparkling water with lime, and our waitress came by offering a refill and brought an additional bottle filled with sparkling water. That was a first and I was super impressed (like regular impressed, but with a cape). As there aren't a lot of walkable offsite dining options near the Hilton, this is definitely a gem and reasonably priced for a resort hotel.

Decided to check out Olive Lounge because honestly I got hungry but didn't want to eat a lot because I knew I had a dinner. Morgan was extremely helpful, I asked for a recommendation that was light and not too big. She suggested the Yellowfin Tuna Tartar $14). This dish was perfect and exactly what I was looking for.

We often stay at the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa, so we stopped in at The Olive Bar for a quick drink before heading out to dinner one evening and sat at the bar. We came in on a Saturday evening after happy hour had ended, so fortunately it wasn't too crowded, and were tended to pretty quickly by a personable bartender. I ordered a specialty Improved martini from their extensive martini menu and my husband ordered a moscow mule. I enjoyed my strong drink while my husband was happy to see that his drink was served properly in a copper mug. The short but pleasant visit piqued our curiosity, so we will definitely be back. #28 100 Yelp 100 Review Challenge 2014