Turquoise Street Bistro

Visited recently only based on citysearch description and reviews. My fiance and I were completely satisfied with our experience. waiter was very helpful and friendly, owner came over to say hello and make sure we were happy. Food was excellent, and the music (jazz) was outstanding. Prices very reasonable. We live in OC, but will definitely return whenever in the area and will recommend to friends. Pros: food, service, music, staff, prices Cons: not alot of parking available more

I wanted to go to a nice place to have a glass of wine and some Tapas. I searched online and found this GREAT restaurant/bar in Pacific Beach. The place is not on Garnet Ave, so it makes it even better because there is not tons of people trying to find parking and there is a more selective crowd. The owner, Basilio, makes sure you have a wonderful time and a great service. The staff is unbelivable!!! The food is one of the best I've had in San Diego... and the best thing is they have LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK!!! If you want to have a nice time with some friends and be in a friendly place with great service, food and excellent music, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!!! more

I live in the heart of Pacific Beach and The Turquoise Cafe Bar Europa has become one of my favorite spots to eat and have a delicious glass of wine 1 to 3 times a week. The service is excellent on time, and the people are wonderful, personal, and a blast to share my dining experience with. I love the live Jazz music played several times a week. The Capri salad is my favorite and it?s just too hard to choose a favorite tapas; they are ALL amazing. I don?t usually write reviews but I am just so in love with this bar/restaurant I couldn?t help myself! A MUST TRY!!!! Pros: Atmosphere, entertainment, food, drinks Cons: Does not fit Pacific Beach scene more

I don't know why more people like me haven't written in before, honestly, this is my very favorite place in San Diego! It is true the service can be slow, but cold food?, what are you thinking, the tortilla is supposed to be cold! I met the chef and know the mushrooms are not only made fresh, but are organically grown. The house wines are from the wooden cask, direct from local vineyards, the only place I have ever seen with this stuff, and I think the wines are great!, their selection includes over forty wines, Not enough for you? I wonder why you didn't share your thoughts with the management. If there really was a problem, I'm sure they would go completely out of their way to make it right, I have only found everyone there to be caring and attentive. Not to mention the great live music every night. You are right about one thing, please don't try it again, I don't want to run into you there. What a buzz loser you must be. Pros: Unique Atmosphere and Super Chill Vibe, Great Food, Live Music Cons: I wish they were open days more

Waitress did not know anything about wines except which was the most popular one. The house wines, grenaches lacked all body and flavor. The tapas took forever to come out and there were only four tables full at the time we went. The tortilla Espanola was cold, the ""marinated mushrooms"" were most surely the button type mushrooms from a can, although the caprese was ok. But then again how can you mess up cheese and a slice of tomato? Limited selection of wines. Not recommended. I'd recommend to go somewhere else to a real wine bar Pros: None really Cons: limited wine selection, cold food more

I love this place so much - I almost don't want to let anyone else in on it. Super romantic, great live music, excellent food, and incredible ambiance (very un-PB). Definitely go for after work drinks/tapas with friends and come back for some flamenco music and dancing for a romantic night. Food is slow-paced, so don't be in rush. But look out for the overly-amorous owner that patrols the bar with open wine bottles. more

I have been all over Europe and this little bistro really nailed it. The feel is like unreal, out of the memories of past vacations, pasted together with a thousand images from old movies, traveling through europe. I remember something somewhere of a black jazz singer in paris, and I remember my days in madrid in the 90's. Its a very lade back hang with a crazy group of over educated and generally articulate people. I have been there a dozen times and if i'm not just kicking it enjoying the sangria, I'm getting into it discussing the solution to the worlds problems, or just sitting and enjoying the view of some of the hottest, most interesting, and well dressed people anywhere. The tortilla espanola is the best anywhere, even spain, and the creme brule just awesome. It always seems to be girls night out, no TV's, hooks for our purses, a very extesive wine list, and genuinely great food. I love to try a new tapas every time i go. I have yet to be disapointed. Definitely try this one! Pros: Ambiance, People, Food Cons: Not the cheapest in town more