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Botanica, San Diego, CA

Botanica

4.6
4.6
67 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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!
    Botanica Kaiseki Dinner Experience-5 course meal Photo

What 67 people are saying

Botanica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Botanica offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing service" and "delicious" drinks, perfect for date nights or a casual outing. Its standout features include "unique cocktails" and a "fun, whimsical atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "super friendly" staff and creative menu options, making it a "highly recommended" destination for food and drink enthusiasts.

67 Reviews
  1. Randall VIP

    San Diego65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good place to go. Superb drinks and whilst we sat at the bar (noisy and a bit crowded) the bartenders were amazing and so were the drinks. Could not have been a nicer time. YAY!!

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  2. Romnie Joy VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! Drinks and food were delish. Will be back!

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  3. Bryan

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent value for drinks. Nice space. Friendly service. Food portion was fair for cost.

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  4. Josh

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is as perfect as it gets in the case where you're trying to impress somebody especially or even on a first date some of that sushi too is just mind blowing they accommodated us and we're so kind. Can't say enough good about Botanica!

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  5. Sarah

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drink, yummy food. Service was just right- not obtrusive, but right there when you need them. Cool vibe.

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  6. Eva

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was perfect. Super cute. Great service. Fun drinks and a wonderfully whimsical atmosphere.

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  7. Hanna VIP

    San Diego29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was so impressed with the food here!! So funny how I came here for drinks and ended up not liking any of their drinks, but the food was something else. We did the kaiseki, 5 courses and everything was amazing. Blue the dessert that we thought it was really extra sweet but still a good taste. Drinks I tried 4 different ones, didn’t like any of them.

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  8. Carla

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute, the staff is super friendly and they create this relaxed ambiance. The drinks are fun and super tasty and very creative. The food goes perfectly with the drinks. Totally recommend.

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  9. Sidd

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just went there for few drinks and the gentleman making he drinks definitely knew what he was doing :) Ordered 5 different cocktails for our group and each was amazing. My personal fav was Revolver that the bartendar made. Excellent drinks and service!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    ✅ friendly/attentive/timely service ✅ unique cocktails *gin forward as expected ✅ chill vibes, music, not too loud We got lucky w/ street parking- but will probably leave earlier for future visits. Food menu was a pleasant surprise; offered items from yakitori, and lamb feta fries, to sushi offerings. Not a huge fan of the decor but appreciate the originality. Came for the gin, but enjoyed the mezcal cocktail and food as well.

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Botanica is rated 4.6 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Botanica

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
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