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Botanica, San Diego, CA

Botanica

4.6
4.6
26 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2+ people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
Botanica is a craft cocktail bar offering an exquisite selection of unique cocktails inspired by classic paintings. Our sexy and inviting space is perfect for enjoying artfully crafted drinks paired with delectable small bites. Step into our lounge and experience a fusion of artistic elegance and sophisticated flavors.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (619) 310-6370
  • Website
    https://botanicabarsd.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Janina Garay
  • Private party facilities
    We have a lovely front patio, back garden, and dining room available for private events.
  • Location
    3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008
  • Area
    North Park
  • Cross Street
    We are at the corner of Herman and University Avenue, right next to CVS.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Close to the 7 train
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Botanica offers a "snug space" with lively yet intimate ambiance, "amazing cocktails," and delightful food. The service is consistently praised, with staff going "above and beyond." While the patio seating may not suit everyone, the creative drinks, especially for gin lovers, and "great atmosphere" make it a memorable spot.

26 Reviews

  1. Vince

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed something unique with creative small plates and cocktails

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  2. Geena

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved our evening here-absolutely fantastic cocktails and great vibes. Highly recommend

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  3. Michelle

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time. The cocktails are delicious. Don’t miss the espresso martini.

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  4. Kiki

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good ;) drinks amazing. Beautiful aesthetics. Bartender Bismarki was excellent.

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  5. Arturo

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I recently visited Botanica in San Diego and had a really enjoyable experience. The drinks were excellent—unique and well-crafted. The food was good too, with options that paired nicely with our drinks. Our server gave us some great recommendations, which made the evening even better. All in all, a nice spot for a night out.

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  6. Timothy

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Noise was high as we had to really lean in to converse at the high tables, however there was a female Asian server with dyed hair that made our experience absolutely amazing. Food was great, churros were bomb, almost a perfect night except the noise level and how packed/cramped it was in there. That as the only fault I could find. Really great place to come like a upscale dive bar.

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  7. Maria

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hermosa experiencia! Lindo lugar para ir de cita.. la comida es justa solo para dos.. no recomendable ir en grupos grandes. Los martes hay un menú especial de todo por 5 y 10 dólares :)

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  8. MartinaT

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers and host were so friendly, very cool artwork and very unique and tasty cocktails. Would definitely come back

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  9. Tim

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute ambience with delicious food and drinks. Makes for a great date night location or even a casual outing to try somewhere new.

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  10. Joelle

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely time at Botanica and can't wait to go back and try more cocktails and snacks. The atmosphere is lively, but not overpowering. The snug space feels intimate and I love the art. Their team went above and beyond by providing us a toasting glass of bubbles to celebrate our "meet-iversary" (10 years). Very cute, definitely will be back!

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Botanica is rated 4.6 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Botanica

3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are at the corner of Herman and University Avenue, right next to CVS.
  • Area
    North Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Close to the 7 train
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Janina Garay
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://botanicabarsd.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 310-6370
  • Private party facilities
    We have a lovely front patio, back garden, and dining room available for private events.
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