Botanica

4.6

25 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Tropicalia Burlesque Brunch
$10.00 per person
Prepaid
Nov 24, 2024 only
11:30 AM
Ginger N. Whiskey presents *Birds of Paradise: A Lush Omakase Oasis of Tantalizing Tropicalia*. Join us on November 24th for a tropical-inspired brunch seatings starting at 11:30 PM. For $69, enjoy bottomless drinks and a chef's brunch omakase, a culinary journey to a tropical paradise, with live performances. Ticket options: - $69: 6-piece chef's omakase, unlimited craft cocktails, front row Green Couches seating. - $50: 6-piece omakase, à la carte cocktails, table seating. - $25: Show ticket only, bar seating. All other items à la carte. This ticket is just a deposit, tickets to be fully paid at venue.

What 25 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.

25 Reviews

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Geena
Calgary
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 14, 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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Michelle
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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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Kiki
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 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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Arturo
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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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Timothy
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 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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Maria
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 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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MartinaT
New Orleans
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 19, 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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Tim
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 11, 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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Joelle
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 5, 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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Sharon
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cocktails with good balance. Truffle fries with the house made tomato sauce was delicious. Bathroom sink was not working. Our server knew the ins and outs of the menu and was able to make well-appreciated and spot on recommendations. Overall very nice way to wrap up the evening!
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FAQs

Botanica is rated 4.6 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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.
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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.

Botanica

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Dining areas

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Experiences

Tropicalia Burlesque Brunch

Menu

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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