Botanica

4.6

49 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions
Charming

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, Creative Japanese
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
Adrian Villarreal
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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Botanica Kaiseki Dinner Experience-5 course meal
$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in a modern multi-course dining adventure inspired by traditional Japanese kaiseki! Enjoy five exquisite courses, including Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice with its sake pairing, flavorful Yakitori skewers, Wild Mushroom Polenta, signature sushi rolls, and a decadent dessert. Join us for an unforgettable fusion of Japanese flavors and Botanica's creative touch, all for $55 per person. Perfect for food lovers seeking a unique culinary journey or a great date night!

What 49 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

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Botanica shines with its "impeccable cocktail selection," creative drinks, and delicious small bites. The ambiance is "lively and romantic," perfect for date nights or casual outings. Service is "amazing," with friendly staff enhancing the experience. While some found the venue cramped, many praised the "awesome ambiance" and chic decor.

49 Reviews

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Lucille
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Price for meal did not match the quality. Very nice decor and drinks.
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Cindy
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, Botanica is an amazing experience. Staff, drinks, and food are all amazing!
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Lupita
VIP
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent, drinks were absolutely delicious and food was great. The place is kinda of small but very chic.
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Sara
VIP
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome menu! Kind server. Drink menu was incredible.
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ronda
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I loved the vibe, drinks were really good, the 2 foods I ordered were not. I will go again for drinks & vibe
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Niraj
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vibe ✔️ Service ✔️ Cocktail selection and quality -- impeccable Bartnder special for my birthday ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
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Sonia
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
So here is the thing it rained early, so when we arrive they told us they could accommodate us inside until 9:30 as they had another reservation. I'm sorry but I had made a reservation and they should've had a plan or called me if their seats were wet. Then I asked for something to put on top of the wet seats and the hostess had me repeat 3 times if could have some napkins to put on the seats in order not to be seated on a wet seats they had. I get it doesn't rain much here but come on if you know your seats are wet contact the person that did the reservation and let them decide if they are OK or not with seating there.
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Anna
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We got mushroom musubi, the polenta, spicy tuna bites and a couple types of yakitori. Everything aside from the yakitori was dry and one note. The polenta tasted like the smell of wet dog.The mocktails were either overpoweringly vinegary or tasted flat and like glue. Service was friendly and prompt Won’t be back
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Jodonn
VIP
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect for date night or girls night. Awesome ambiance. Tasty drinks. Delicious food.
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Steven
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful little getaway in North Park. Drinks were stellar… NA drinks were incredible. Food was awesome!!!!
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FAQs

Botanica is rated 4.6 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 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, Creative Japanese
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
Adrian Villarreal
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, 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

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Botanica Kaiseki Dinner Experience-5 course meal

Menu

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Botanica currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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