Listed below are links to reviews of Laurel Restaurant from around the web.
[ more from 10best]
"This sleek restaurant lies just below street level via a beautiful wrought iron staircase and draws San Diego's movers and shakers. Chef Doug Organ oversees the unusual presentation of New American fare...."
[ more from aliceqfoodie.blogspot]
"Although it wasn't exactly dirt cheap, the food was good and they have several interesting choices. During this same time frame, they also serve a three course "pre-theatre" dinner menu for $35...."
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[ more from dinesite]
"More Reasons to Go: Enjoy live music as a part of your experience at this restaurant. Laurel is great for entertaining clients, anniversaries and other romantic evenings...."
[ more from discoversd]
"The cuisine is a stylish fusion of French and Mediterranean, with a dash of Japanese. The soup of the day changes according to the chef's fancy, and the 3-course deal at $35 allows you to "put yourself in the hands of the big guy...."
[ more from entertainment.signonsandiego]
"No matter who you are, you make an entrance when you walk into Laurel. It can't be helped: The sleek 3,200-square-foot dining room and bar are sunk slightly below street level, and one must walk down a sweeping wrought-iron staircase in full view of diner..."
[ more from fodors]
| "New proprietor Tracy Borkum has returned this old favorite to top-tier status by installing a fresh "Swinging London" look and a creative, French-inspired cuisine. The menu changes seasonally and features items such as roast chicken stuffed with Gouda and..." |
2 reviews
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[ more from gayot]
| "We continue to love Laurel, with its stylish mustard banquettes, supple leather booths and sleek white interior; we find it sophisticated with a touch of whimsy. This time, chef Brian O"Connor has trimmed it down, focusing on California cuisine by way o..." |
1 reviews
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[ more from local.yahoo]
| "Company Information: Laurel Restaurant is consistently ranked as one of the top fine dining restaurants in San Diego. It has been newly acquired by Tracy Borkum, owner of Kensington Grill, Chive, and Urban Kitchen Catering...." |
13 reviews
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[ more from oh-soyummy]
"My favorites were the little sandwiches on the left, Laurel’s version of sloppy joes called ‘lamby joes’, made with ground lamb seasoned with garam masala and topped with caramelized fennel. Our flatbread appetizer was dressed with salty..."
[ more from sandiego]
"After such a fabulous meal, dessert was going to be an effort, but one that we suffered through, only for you dear readers. We feasted on White Peach Passion (lemon verbena roasted peach, honey poached peach, almond meringue and cardamom semifreddo) and t..."
[ more from sandiego.kudzu]
| "With the new menu, I feel like the traditional french flavors have been lost. There's still stufff like the french cheese platter and they do incorporate some french products like foie gras and the cheeses, but for the most part it has taken a detour..." |
6 reviews
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[ more from sandiegometro]
"Chartreuse, houndstooth check, bucket chairs snug up to white crisply starched table linens, while red vinyl-looking ice buckets pepper the room. Liberal is the use of bold black, white, green and “lipstick” red masculine booths tailored in ch..."
[ more from sandiegorestaurants]
"The hostess was sweet and "made" a coat check for me when I had requested not sitting on my coat during dinner. The server, Ron, was pleasant, attentive, but not overbearing, and accomodating as well...."
[ more from sandiegorestaurants.typepad]
"The two ways implied in the name are rabbit confit and rabbit pie. The rabbit confit is cooked in its own fat and stored in a pot covered with the same fat to preserve it...."
[ more from search.cityguide.aol]
| "Located in the ground-level showroom of a Banker's Hill office building, Laurel Restaurant and Bar brings new meaning to the term fashion plate. An extensive facelift took its decor from standard-issue posh to slightly whimsical...." |
3 reviews
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[ more from tripadvisor]
"I was concerned that the meal would be to foo-foo (she is midwestern all the way). She ended up loving the place and couldn't stop talking about the...."
[ more from wcities]
"Starting out a few years ago as the latest "in" spot for dinner, this restaurant has matured into a permanent San Diego favorite. Located just off of Balboa Park, it is a popular theater dinner choice, with a lively after-five upper-echelon business crowd..."
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