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The 3rd Corner
Categories: Nightlife Bars Restaurants Canadian (New) Bars, Canadian (New) [Edit]
2265 Bacon St(between Lotus St & Point Loma Blvd)
San Diego, CA 92107
Neighbourhood: Ocean Beach
(619) 223-2700
- Hours:
Tue-Sun 10 am - 1:30 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy, Casual, Intimate
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
287 reviews for The 3rd Corner
Review Highlights
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"The wine selection is incredibly balanced." In 54 reviews -
"...off was the chocolate chip bread pudding with vanilla and..." In 6 reviews -
"The baked brie in puffed pastry was amazing." In 22 reviews
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287 reviews in English
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Review from Andra J.
San Diego, CA
5/18/2012
This has been my favorite OB haunt for a long time. It is so classy and nice. I love the feel when I walk in, I love selecting my own wine bottle from their extensive collection and their cork fee is reasonable.
I was basically devastated when they dropped the smoked duck salad from their menu. I mean, I ordered that every time for like three years. However, I discovered the Pan Roasted Salmon with caramelized onion potato cake and tomato fennel confit and they won me over again.
I also love mussels (when they're in season) and fries, the creme brulee and the chicken pate.
I always take out of town visitors here and my favorite spot in the restaurant is on those lovely leather couches.
DO NOT EVEN GET ME STARTED ON the SUNDAY BRUNCH. The Stuffed French Toast is an other-worldly experience. -
Review from Leonard L.
San Diego, CA
Updated - 5/20/2012 4 photos
3rd Corner
SD: OB
11:30am Saturday 18 May 2012
Four Stars
Update
Birthday Brunch for Rachael! We arrived promptly at 11:30am but the birthday girl was of course 40 minutes late. We enjoyed coffee and Bottomless Mimosas for a while. Then we snacked on Fresh Fruit Salad and Chocolate Bread. Sara ordered Eggs Florentine and I ordered the 3rd Corner Burger.
Eggs Florentine with Scrambled instead of poached eggs was impressive. The tomatoes were so good that Sara actually ate them; the spinach was nicely cooked, their Hollandaise was light, creamy, and delicious.
The Burger was cooked just over medium rare; the cheddar was melted; the tomato & onion jam was a great substitute for ketchup; the smoked bacon was slightly less crispy than I like it; the butter lettuce was nice addition, the bun was soft instead of crispy; and the mountain of shoe string fries with Parmesan cheese hit that comfort food spot in my belly that very few things do. The burger itself was a little small but the flavors and portion of the ingredients made this a fantastic dish.Listed in: The Search for the Best Burger, Beef Short Ribs, SD Breakfasts
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10/16/2010
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Review from Bob S.
San Diego, CA
Alright, I see their brunch special listed a few times so I have now have no reason, nor hesitation, to single it out as the SINGLE BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH value in San Diego.
This is no joke - The price ($16.95) is on par with other establishments. But what makes 3rd corner's brunch such an awesome deal is the QUALITY of the food and mimosas that are served. They start you off with a bowl of fresh fruit and chocolate bread (Yes, M'fing chocolate bread). From there you pick one of many delicious dishes and on come the mimosas. And these are not just garbage J Roget flutes filled with Minute Maid. They are fantastic combinations of higher quality champ and a delicious mix of OJ and some sort of passion fruit concoction.
Aside from the brunch, the service is simply phenomenal. You're practically eating in a wine cellar, and so it goes to follow that the staff are more than up-to-speed on their wine knowledge. The owner himself took great pleasure in walking me around the entire store to pick out a sampling of "fair" priced deep reds for an upcoming trip that was planned. His goal was our satisfaction and to that end, sir, we are satisfied.
I will be here every weekend I have the opportunity, it is THAT good. -
Review from Anna C.
5/13/2012 3 photos
I am in love with this place.
Brunch for $16.95 per person with bottomless mimosas, chocolate bread, fruit, and an entree? Sold!
--Service was amazing. They really mean it when they say bottomless mimosas -- they topped us off before we ever really finished a glass... and we're not slow drinkers!
--Good quality food. Everything was fresh and delicious.
--We didn't have reservations, so all they had left for our group was the couch area. But it was the best seat in the house! I wouldn't want to sit anywhere else! -
Review from Buckus W.
San Diego, CA
5/24/2012
The 3rd Corner is a great place for a nice dinner. I have been going here since it opened, but on our recent trips we have encountered a foul stench. Is it the wine or is it something else? I hope it is the wine. This smell is overpowering the closer you get to the... shall we say, water closet. I have even walked out of the restaurant because the smell was so powerful. Every time I go here, this smell keeps getting worse and worse. I really hope that they invest in deodorizers here because it really is a pity. Maybe it is carpeting. If so then they desperately need a mini-makeover. I would go back because the food is great, especially the mussels and the pom frites, but it is that smell that is keeping me from enjoying them. If it wasn't for the smell, then my rating would be higher. So if you do come here, request a table far away from the toilet as possible (you'll thank me later).
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Review from Kristen E.
La Jolla, CA
5/11/2012
Great wine, great food and reasonably priced!! I will definitely be coming back here. The space is very large overall because it is half wine store with bar and half restaurant. The wine is split up into whites in one room and reds in the other. Prices of the bottles of wine range from about $20-$50 and they are delicious! You can drink the wines at dinner for a VERY reasonable $5 corkage fee. Where else can you get an amazing bottle of wine with dinner for $25??
We were a party of 6 and ordered 3 appetizers - hummus, olives and baked brie - All were good.... great olives, I love olives.... good hummus with a goat cheese spread as well - brie was ok, I like sweet brie and this was more savory. I ordered one of the specials - a smoked filet mignon with asparagus and mashed potatoes - I subbed the potatoes for more veggies to keep it a little more on the healthy side which was not a problem for them. The filet was so tender, melt in your mouth, cooked perfectly. mmmm... A couple others ordered the scallops which they both raved about, and someone else got the New York Steak and liked that a lot as well. We were all happy full diners :) And I forgot to mention that the filet mignon was only $25!
We also ordered 3 desserts to share - the goats milk cheesecake...it tasted like it sounds, like sweetened goat cheese...not the best - the creme brulee....good, but typical - and this flattened chocolate cake, which was also just ok. I suppose I'd give the restaurant 1/2 a star off because their desserts aren't the best, but overall the experience was great and I can't wait to eat there again! -
Review from Paige E.
San Diego, CA
4/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
On Sat & Sun, $16.95 gets you a D-LISH meal AND BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!!
Oh my dog.
-Awesome, accomodating staff.
-Good portions (just enough for you to enjoy and save room for all the mimosas you will inevitably be throwin back)
-They bring out this awesome chocolate bread and a little bowl of fruit when you sit down.
-They are not joking about bottomless...they barely let you finish a glass before they are around to fill it up again. My kind of peeps!
I definitely look forward to going back. Again and again. -
Review from Eva H.
3/12/2012
Eww brunch. Perhaps this joint was good back in the day, but it's certainly lost its touch.
So, brunch is $16. Bottom line. You get (unlimited, shitty champagne and gallon jug OJ) mimosas gratis, but they're mandatory. Each item is the same price. All of this is a warning sign, and what we had was underwhelming, to say the least.
The building is clearly dated and not too clean. Our straight from 1975 couch and coffee table (yep, that's where we had to eat) were gross. The bathrooms were little better--after waiting 10 minutes for a geriatric woman (seems to be their normal clientele) to finish her business in the bathroom, I decided to have the woman behind me guard the men's room while I peed (and of course, returned the favor for her). Ick.
The food, however, is where things really fell short. Promptly delivered (with mimosas) were chocolate bread (they took perfectly good bread, loaded it with foul, cheap chocolate, and added butter with too much cinnamon in it to make sure it was horrible) and mushy fruit. Nasty. I got their version of an eggs benedict. I should have known better when I asked for a recommendation of a dish and the server merely said "oh...here are some things that are popular..." The eggs were properly cooked but the hollandaisse was runny and underseasoned, the mushroom duxelles was practically inedible, and the "country ham" was a couple of slices of deli ham briefly placed into a pan to warm. The potatoes along side were...edible. That's about all I can say positively about my dish.
The turkey club was also underwhelming. More crap deli meat, cold and floppy bacon, and straight from the bag fries. Overall: both dishes were overpriced crap from a shitty deli counter, presented as fine dining. Not. Okay.
Service was fine, but nothing was going to save this meal from awfulness.
We briefly perused the wine shop offerings before determining that the wines were mediocre and far overpriced. And then we left, feeling like we'd stumbled into the Rockford Files set.
Ick, 3rd Corner. Ick.Listed in: San Diego Sucks
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Review from Dara P.
San Diego, CA
4/14/2012
What a joke. Yes, the wine selection is impressive and it is pretty great you can buy a bottle and have it with your dinner. But the food is not that great and the service we had was obnoxious. We order a baked brie, and it does not come with bread, then ask for some from I think the manager cuz the server was not around, and are told "no, this does not come with bread, brie here is served natural" in a snootie way, we were not pleased. I'm pretty sure baked is not brie's natural form and that bread is naturally enjoyed with cheese. No attitude required.
The food was ok.
The dessert was not. Chocolate bread pudding should be delicious. Hopefully fresh at a somewhat fancy restaurant. But it was soft and baking sheet like. Also served with strawberry and coffee gelato. Which is weird. I'm pretty sure bread pudding should "naturally" be served with vanilla.
To top it off, for some reason our server and the snootie guy had a tiff right behind our table which was awkward.
When the bill came I was offended. I'm not afraid to spend money, but when a bad time adds up to $150 I'm disappointed (two people ate, the wine was $30). I wish we had gone to Banker's Hill. I love eating/spending money there. -
Review from Lesley C.
San Diego, CA
3/21/2012
I always enjoy myself when I come here. It's usually late so I miss crowds and can just relax and leisurely take my time through a few glasses of wine or champagne and some delicious food.
I've been here for a quick bite to eat, an anniversary dinner, as well a welcome home meal. And it has never disappointed! -
Review from Ryan P.
San Diego, CA
5/6/2012
There are only a handful of places still open and serving decent food in this city at midnight, and this place is my favorite among them. Just the fact that I can get off from work at 11 and head down here for a nice pinot is reason enough for five stars, but the food, while not daring or creative, is decisively good and consistent. A place like this could try to rely on their large wine selection and wine bar element to bring people back despite a lackluster menu, and there are indeed some wine bars around that I would say that about, but 3rd corner's menu is solid and tasty. Mac and cheese with duck confit is my favorite. Wine prices are very reasonable, and the $5 corkage for any bottle you pick out is outstanding. Also, while it's an obvious element of such a wine bar, there really is something to be said for the element of getting up from your table and strolling through the racks of wine, picking up bottles, turning them over, contemplating your choice.... it's a really nice departure from the normal procedure of picking out a wine by pointing to a line of text on a page. It's the little things after all ;)
I'm still trying to recall the name of the Russian River pinot I had there recently. I should have written it down. But alas, I suppose I'll just have to keep coming back and discovering new favorite wines! -
Review from A N.
San Diego, CA
5/17/2012
Two words: FRENCH TOAST. If you like cheese danishes, you'll like their french toast. It reminds me of that :)
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Review from C S.
San Diego, CA
3/29/2012
I've lived next to The 3rd Corner for over a year now and finally visited for a girlfriend's birthday last night. I loved the vibe, especially on the patio. The food was delicious and our waitress was lovely, even though I got an overall snooty vibe from some of the other servers. The owner, I believe, was running about serving food and was really friendly and accommodating.
What surprised me most was the reasonable prices for bottles of wine. The $5 corking fee for a bottle purchased in-house is a bit ridiculous.. but overall I was impressed and the wine was delicious. Overall, it's a bit too pricey for me to visit often but given the chance to come here for a date and I'm down! -
Review from Niza B.
San Diego, CA
2/13/2012
I've been to the 3rd Corner many many times and it's always wonderful. The food is an incredibly great value! You could pay far more and get a less tasty meal at most places. We always have a great time and when we bring friends who have never been they always love it. Went in for brunch yesterday and it was also awesome and a great deal! I had the duck machaca which was very yummy. I was impressed with how Mexican it tasted with duck and at 3rd Corner which is so French. Well done! My hubby had the stuffed french toast... really good. If I could eat a sweet breakfast I would order that myself the next time we go. Bottomless mimosa's? Yes please! Chocolate bread and a nice bowl of fruit in addition? Oh yeah!
Now I just have to comment on the bozo who says not to go here after never stepping foot in the place! He calls and wants to bring a wedding party in on a Saturday night? I guess since he's never been he has no idea how small this place is (and divided up by cases of wine, which is part of the charm), but then don't be spiteful and tell people not to go out of pure ignorance! They saved you from having a very split up party, and saved all the locals from not being able to get in on a Saturday because of a sullen wedding party not enjoying each other! -
Review from Carlos L.
Chula Vista, CA
5/1/2012
Went here for a friends birthday, the place has a very large selection of wine. Service was not very good , but the food was good
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Review from Jeremy C.
San Diego, CA
4/10/2012
Kinda disappointed. Excited to try the place. Walked in... nobody there. Walked back out to check the hours of operation, said they were open, went back inside. Still, nobody there. Waited around 5 minutes, looked at all the wines until I felt uncomfortable for being there, and left.
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Review from Stephanie N.
San Diego, CA
2/25/2012
I had a lovely time here at the restaurant. My friend and I ordered the cheese platter (I wished it came with honey!), the mahi mahi and the swordfish dishes. Everything came out wonderful! The fish on both dishes were cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes complemented both entrees well.
The bartenders were very friendly and helpful while our server, Laura (the table) was attentive and made sure we were happy without disrupting our conversation. :) The ambience of this restaurant is nice, however, I can understand if certain individuals would not want wine browsers to be perusing around while they are trying to complete their meal at night.
3rd Corner, I hope you keep up the good work! -
Review from Nico S.
San Diego, CA
2/4/2012
Gone down hill..
Let me start by saying I have been an OB local for 5 years, eating at 3rd corner for 4 years. The quality of this place has been declining the past couple of years. While the quality of alcohol and great pricing has never become a problem, the food, service, and overall atmosphere of this restaurant has been nothing but disappointing as of late.
My wife and i rarely get an overnight sitter so most are our dates are quick and close. 3rd corner was always our go-to spot when we were feeling sorta fancy. The food was good, service was impeccable and prices were great. The past few years we have been noticing the food coming out cold, sometimes not even palatable. Were before the manager would quickly resolve the matter, now the staff seem course and as if they didn't want to be working there at all.
The place and menu need a serious remodel, and maybe close off the patio when its not so busy.
In my opinion, it worth the wait and spending a few more bucks across the street at bo-bo.
3 stars only due to 2 years ago i would have given them 5 stars. -
Review from Dao N.
Chula Vista, CA
2/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
I came here for dinner one night last week with the BF. We had reservations so that was really good because there were people waiting already and it was only 6:30pm. Table was really small and really close to the other tables. They had wine crates all over the restaurant so that u can buy from so people were walking around looking at them. We ordered the hummus appetizer, not that great.
I ordered the salmon topped with salsa, asparagus, and mash potatoes. The BF got the steak with veggies and fries. Great portions. Both dish were very good! Server was very nice and attentive. Will come back when I learn how to drink wine!
Four stars cause the place was so small. -
Review from Mr K.
West Hills, CA
I love the third corner. I've been to all 3 locations several times now and the Ocean Beach location is my favorite. It's smaller and homie to me and it seems a little brighter which makes it more casual.
The food is very good and I like that they have a "tapas" selection. The wife and I always get some sort of cheese plate to start and we usually have the mussels somewhere along the way. Some of our other favorites are the crispy duck wings, the duck flatbread and the braised short ribs. My kids like the chicken pasta, mushroom risotto and the ham sandwich.
If you are a wine lover, this is a must do. Regular retail prices for wine and only a $5 corkage fee. They have a good selection of wine and there are some good deals for $30 or less.
All the locations seems to be pretty busy for dinner, especially on the weekends. I would suggest making a reservation unless you plan on eating at 8:30 or later. -
Review from Kristine F.
San Diego, CA
4/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
This place is awesome! I love the $10 late night menu with an amazing quality of food and a wine selection to die for!:) the servers are so cool and im always digging the music! I ALWAYS get the goat cheese salad with my balsamic dressing on the side (no protein added), it has roasted macadamia nuts and dried cranberries with sweet chunks of goat cheese:) mmmmmm...i want it again since i'm thinking about it (no joke) The wine selection is amazing, I love the atmosphere with the little room to snuggle on coaches and get classy drunk ;) My boyfriend always gets the beef sliders, duck confit, 3rd corner burger, meats & cheese plate (which i steal some of the cheese from)....he has pretty much gotten EVERYTHING on the late night menu. They used to have duck confit chili cheese fries but stopped serving it (bummer).
They also have a delicious lentil soup w bits of bacon and cilantro to top it off (i ask for no bacon...but it still keeps some of the flavor since it's cooked together)
Thanks to everyone here for making me love this place so much
We will always be coming back! -
Review from Carrie O.
12/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
My husband and I had a late lunch at 3rd Corner the other day, and we were both floored by the quality of the food!
We split the vegetarian mushroom soup with a side salad for a starter. It was HUGE! Definitely a good value for the price. Then, I had the roasted veggie farro, which was out of this world. My husband was going NUTS for it, and he's still talking about it! He also loved his wild mushroom linguine, but I know that my dish stole the show. The price for the two of us was a little steep for lunch, but with the quality of the food & how much they serve, it was very worth it. I got the small portion of the farro ($10 vs $15 for the large) and it was still a pretty hefty portion.
Overall, we'll definitely be back, and are so glad this establishment is in our neighborhood!! -
Review from caroline h.
San Diego, CA
3/9/2012
i really like this place. good food, good wine. reasonably priced. good for groups. i'm not sure what i've eaten the past few times, but i know it was all good.
anyway, i'm going to brunch here tomorrow (i'm stoked!) so i'll update next week and tell you all how that is! -
Review from Sunny G.
San Diego, CA
1/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
This place never disappoints! Great wine selection and just as wonderful food to pair it with. The staff is friendly and provide a warm inviting environment.
I've had their steak, salmon, and scallop dishes and they are all to die for. Everything is paired with delicious sauces and medleys of vegetables that keep you wanting more. One of these days I'll save room for desert, I'm sure it would be just as amazing :) -
Review from Julie S.
San Diego, CA
1/31/2012
I love the wine selection and the prices.
I have been to both the OB and the Encinitas locations and have never had to wait.
The fries, chicken sandwich, and mushroom pasta are my favorite. The brunch is also good. This place never disappoints and is a great option if you don't want to wait forever for a table at Bo Beau. -
Review from kim p.
3/12/2012
very small. very intimate. they are a lot like wine steals but somehow i like this one better. i think its brighter and more inviting. it would suck if this place ever got crowded because its pretty small and tight knit. the bartender isnt the friendliest guy but hes nice enough and very helpful. the wine is typically by the bottle and pretty expensive (40 dollar avg) and the food is good. the smoked salmon plate is the best.
open and serving until quite late. good for a wine and snacks date... or a bottle by yourself. not good for groups or young people -
Review from O.P. B.
San Diego, CA
2/17/2012
Breakdown: beautiful restaurant, excellent food, HORRIBLE customer service given by our server, Hailey. She rushed our dining experience, was short and quick with our questions, she clearly lacked customer service skills. She even used our table to set down 3 bottles of wine she was opening for a table nearby. How rude! My husband and I were trying to enjoy our dinner (and we had a very small round table filled with food on it) and she had the nerve to use our table to set down some bottles of wine!! Highly annoyed by Hailey. If her service was better, I would have given a better rating.
Side note: we had reservations and were seated 45 minutes after our reservation time. However, we didn't mind it because we sat at the bar and waited until a table was available. -
Review from Dinghy B.
San Diego, CA
2/13/2012
I love 3rd Corner - it's the best restaurant in OB!!
It's a fabulous concept and I totally enjoy browsing the wine selection and then having a bottle with my dinner -- bravo! -
Review from Randy L.
Los Angeles, CA
9/23/2011
Arrived in SD hungry and tired from a marathon day at work. Since I didn't really feel like doing the Mickey Sleaze song-and-dance, the lady and I decided to wander the area looking for late-night eats. As we passed the green machine that is The 3rd Corner, the shadowy facade screamed both "your neighborhood hangout" and "classy hipster nook" all at once.
We took the plunge...and were greeted by friendly staffers, despite it being past midnight. I took full advantage of the late-night (past 10pm) specials menu, knocking back a 3rd Street burger (medium well) quicker than it took me to type this trivial tale. My lovely date was a lot more refined with her selection and consumption thereof, and though there was not much conversation to be had - we were starving, refueling is serious business - we were both pleased at the comfortable seating amid the fine wines and the non-intrusive yet apropos audio accompaniment: downtempo Buddha-Bar-esque jams that wouldn't be out of place at a hookah joint.
I didn't read any of the other reviews here so as not to have a biased opinion of this "surprise!" gem, but I will definitely make this my first stop every time I'm in your town, SD. -
Review from Krystal C.
Oakland, CA
10/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Came here for a nice dinner for friend's bachelorette party and had a great time. We were a party of about 15 and they had a special table for us in their covered backyard patio. The servers were great and on the spot with so many orders. It helped that we had a customized menu made just for us but you couldn't go wrong with anything you chose, everyone got to sample everyone else's dish and they were all very tasty.
My main recommendations:
-the seafood risotto was uh-mazing! The shredded lobster meat really brought out the flavor of the risotto and there were too many scallops that I couldn't finish. You heard right, too many scallops, I mean who has ever had that problem?
-Their lentil soup was also very good, clean and cooked perfectly
-Ceasar salad was refreshing and had fresh anchovies in it
-The table bread was also very good, just try your best not to fill up on that before your meal comes.
Since we were there with a big party, I was able to try other people's entree. I had the pan roasted salmon which was flavored well but a liiiittle on the drier side. Other friends also ordered a pork dish which was also delicious. Overall a good experience. -
Review from Michelle c.
San Diego, CA
1/16/2012
Came here for a friend's birthday last month and had a great time. Our waiter was great and the food was good. Met a friend at the bar last weekend with my husband. Bartenders were great. Hostess was not. She actually made a comment about what my husband was wearing. He was dressed fine. I get that it's a wine bar, but you can't expect your customers to wear sport coats when A) your location is in OB B) your bartenders where jeans and don't shave. Seriously lady who do you think you are???
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Review from David S.
Mountain View, CA
9/29/2011
This is the place to geek out on / indulge in / satiate yourself on / or generally splurge on wine. The wine list is long and varied, and the staff can recommend some really good ones if you have any inkling of understanding of the kinds of wine you like.
The food was awesome. I had a duck confit that felt like it was melting in my mouth. You can do a full dinner, or just rounds of appetizers and wine - it all works. The chairs are comfy enough to hang out and socialize for a long, long time. -
Review from Jennifer B.
Chula Vista, CA
10/19/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The atmosphere/set up is bizarre but you can easily push past that once you sit at the bar. The bartender who was working was so knowledgeable and service driven it was amazing. I am not a wine person at all but since I had already had Hendrick's and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc with dinner across the street at Beau + Bo, I opted to stick on the wine track for my after dinner drink. I asked for a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. There happened to be 3 different ones they were pouring by the glass. The bartender took the time to let me try all three and explain the differences to me. So I ended up drinking a great glass of wine to finish off my night.
The guy next to me ended up ordering the seafood risotto. It looked and smelled amazing. I will absolutely be coming back here for drinks AND food.
Love that they will help you select a bottle of wine that they offer for sale and then there is only a $5 corkage fee if you decide to stay there and drink it.
A++ again for the amazing customer service!!! I look forward to going back. -
Review from Elaine C.
San Diego, CA
10/12/2011
I really think the short ribs here are the best! I love it. The risotto was also really good! The waitress told me it's heavy so get the smaller portion and it was perfect! The baked brie is the best here... I also love all the charcuterie plates.
I wasn't a fan of the chicken liver mousse but I heard everyone loves it. haha.
Wines are great minus the $5 cork fee... (lame). I still love it!!! -
Review from Jacques S.
Coronado, CA
8/28/2011
The ONLY place in OB I would take a date, seriously. I laughed because the door to the place feels like they want to look closed so only the people in the know, know about the place.
Either way, it is a fun experience to go wine shopping there and then they bring it to your table and poor you a glass. Certainly a unique experience and its romantic (did I mention its in OB)?
Check this place out. Its fun, cool and the food was all good. -
Review from Danielle M.
San Diego, CA
1/15/2012 6 Check-ins Here
Awesome wine selection! You can pick out a bottle and relax on the couch. The food is great too! I've had the cheese/meat plate and the mussels off the happy hour menu. Both of them were amzazing! You also can't lose with the house salad and/or the fries.
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Review from Nelson V.
8/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great selection, great service!
I by no means would consider myself a wine connoisseur, not even a novice. But the waiters were very helpful in explaining and trying to figure out what wine we were looking for. They suggested an Australian white wine. We ordered that with their meat/cheese platter. I was expecting a bit more in quantity, but the quality made up for that. We were a bit hungry so we ordered their special which was a pastry wrapped Ahi-Ahi (kinda like a beef wellington) It was delicious.
Overall I would recommend this place to anyone looking to have an intimate dinner/wine consuming evening.
Oh big fan of their 3rd corner fries! -
Review from Grace C.
1/13/2012
The bestie and I ended up here by default, as we both are pretty avid yelpers and had seen this place get pretty good reviews. We were trying to go to Bo-beau but as luck would have it, we got a little lost and didn't make a reservation and who knew it would be so packed on a Thursday night. Anywho, we decided to run (literally, to avoid getting hit by cars) across the street to this place, and I'm kinda glad we did. The atmosphere is very different from your typical restaurant, what with all the wine racks surrounding the seating. It's like you can go shopping for the wine you want to drink for the evening, and if your tastebuds are so enticed, you may purchase a bottle, or case, to go at the end of your meal. How nifty is that? (And a smart way to make some cash if you ask me) I personally find it's a little hard to find that bottle of wine you loved at some restaurant at a store, especially with all the different brands out there.
Now on to the food. We ordered the duck confit and the seafood risotto. Hands down I must say this is one of the best duck confit's I've ever had. You don't even need a knife for it, it's fork tender! The mustard sauce on top is an absolutely perfect pairing, flavorful but not too overpowering. The white bean cassoulet was....so, so so so good! Especially with the tomato's and sausages. And I don't even like beans all that much! If you love duck confit, you should definitely try this dish!
The seafood risotto I was a little less impressed with. Thankfully they offer a smaller sized portion, which I think is big enough. Shrimp and scallops were cooked perfectly, and the shrimp had a nice crunch on the outside without being dry or overcooked. The risotto itself though, I felt was a tad undercooked. It could have been creamier. And perhaps it wasn't a great idea to taste this after the duck confit because the flavors in this dish are definitely lighter and a little more sweet in comparison. If I do come back I think I'll try the seared sea scallops, as those looked pretty tasty on the menu.
The wine selection is pretty unique as well, as it should be considering how many different wines they sell. I had a tempranillo, which I tend to enjoy because I find that spanish reds are always so flavorful. It was fruit-forward and ended with spice ^^ Just the way I like it. My bestie ordered a worldly white from France, which I cannot remember the name of. It's a french version of the Californian Chardonnay. Fruity but dry, and already considering I'm more of a red-wine gal, this definitely was not my favorite of wines.
All in all, I enjoyed this place a lot. The seating, as others may have mentioned, is a bit awkward, but the service and food make up for it. -
Review from Eric P.
8/24/2011
I'm pretty surprised I haven't written a review for 3rd corner yet (I could have sworn this was one of my first reviews) This place is an oasis of food and wine greatness in OB. Atmosphere, food, wine selection are all amazing.
When I come, I always take a chance to wander the wine racks and find some cool new wine to try out. Corkage is only $5 and if you choose a white, they'll start chilling it for you right away. I would highly recommend getting bottle (vs getting a glass)
I love going for the couches, its a great comfortable place to relax and enjoy the ambience.
I would recommend the duck confit or short ribs, the meat on both just melt in your mouth with savoy richness. If just enjoying some wine, you can never go wrong with pairing it with the charcuterie and cheese plate.
All and all, great place to hang out in OB! -
Review from Tom A.
San Diego, CA
9/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
So this was not my first time to 3rd Corner but it has been a few years since I had been there.
I am not going to waste your time with atmosphere etc., you can get that from another review. I am hear to talk about the food!
For appetizers we had the olive dish, fries and hummus plate. I would recommend all three.
Hot damn, the seared scallops were seriously the best I have ever had in my life. That is no joke. We also had the seafood risotto, wild mushroom pasta and the duck con-fit. Every dish stood out in its own way and all were excellent. Our server was spot on.
One of the things that I love about this place is it is in OB so you know it is not going to be pretentious. Secondly the prices are beyond reasonable for the quality of food and service that you are getting.
If you have never been do yourself a favor and have a amazing meal at a great local restaurant.
