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MOTHERSHIP, San Diego, CA
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MOTHERSHIP

$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 59 times today
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine.

Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy!

WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: MOTHERSHIP recently landed on Esquire’s best bars list for its top-tier vegan plates and inventive riffs on tropical drinks with unlikely combos like amaro and TANG cordial. But it’s the sci-fi design details that are especially impressive, including color-changing lights, menus that resemble flight manuals, and a shuttlecraft-turned-bar.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Vegan, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Private events and buyouts available. Contact commandcenter@mothershiptrip.com for more information.

What 341 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Ambience

  • San Diego

    Innovative

  • San Diego

    Best Ambience

  • San Diego

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MOTHERSHIP offers a truly "amazing" experience with its unique space-themed ambience and "phenomenal" vegan menu. The drinks are "out of this world," crafted with creative flair, while the decor transports you to another galaxy. Service is "super friendly," making it a must-visit spot for adventurous diners and cocktail enthusiasts.

341 Reviews
  1. Max

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mothership is an exceptionally unique dining experience, featuring creative vegetarian dishes and delightful cocktails. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to elevate a date night, or impress the friend group. Please note, the meal can feel rushed at times as they only seat for 1.5-2 hours at a time as the place is incredibly busy.

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  2. Daniel

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved this place. I and my girlfriend had an amazing time. The ambience is amazing and the food is delicious. Highly recommended.

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  3. Jenna

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mothership's NYE Event was WONDERFUL and super cool! We loved the atmosphere of this bar, plus the drinks were yummy and unique. Our server was perfect. Thank you! This was such a fun night!

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  4. Breanne

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks are strong and the food was delicious. Service was attentive and fast. I loved the ambience and the location is easy to find. The only complaint I have is that the 90 minutes they allow you to stay for mothership experience is too short. I wish we had more time to stay and have more cocktails and food. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves a great speakeasy. 

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun Futuristic Atmosphere! Great Drinks! Definitely will bring back friends here!

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  6. Chad

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience created by none other than Nacho Gonzalez is absolutely top notch. I can’t think of another bar builder in the business that could have created an environment the way he has in Mothership. That said, the drink menu is complimentary to his vision, and adds to the opportunity to lift off and escape to another world. Familiar and new flavors in these libations harken to those found in classic tiki cocktails created by Donn Beach. The only unfortunate parts of the experience are that the reservation only allowed for 90 minutes of escape, and that Mothership is too far from home for me to visit as often as I would like.

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  7. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place!! The whole concept offers an interesting experience, they make sure that whether is opening the bar doors, while waiting for your table, or either going to restroom, to make it related to Star Wars vibes. Servers and bartenders are amazing!!

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  8. Jessica

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn't order food so ignore the rating but overall super fun experience! I have wanted to come here for a while now and it didn't disappoint. My friend ordered a mocktail and said it was one of the best drinks she ever had. Great concept and theming!

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  9. Tana

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just WOW. What a fun and unique experience. You can see how much thoughts were put into creating this place; from the decorations on the wall, ceiling, bar counters, to the menu design, and even the bathroom(yes, one of the coolest bathroom I’ve ever seen!) The bartenders and all the staff were friendly and the cocktails tasted fantastic. Can’t wait to go back!

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  10. Karen

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is definitely a one-and-done for me. The biggest issue was the drinks – it took 30 minutes just to get one, and when it finally arrived, it tasted terrible. They really need to hire a proper mixologist. If your goal is just to get drunk and you don’t care about taste, this might be the spot for you. The theme was fun, and it did make you feel like you were on another planet, which was the only cool aspect. However, I was expecting more excitement. There wasn’t a single flaming drink or anything memorable about the experience beyond the decor. Disappointing overall.

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FAQs

MOTHERSHIP is rated 4.8 stars by 341 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for MOTHERSHIP

2310 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104-5405

Additional information

  • Area
    North Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Vegan, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
  • Private party facilities
    Private events and buyouts available. Contact commandcenter@mothershiptrip.com for more information.
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