The Owl Drug Co. Social Eating House

This place was an unexpected surprise. Came after the Padres game to avoid traffic. But it was so good that I had to make this my 1st review. It's not bad food, it's definitely much better. My wife has the pizza and it was the best we had in San Diego. But the pastrami sandwich is the best I've had in SoCal for sure! I had to tell the manager that I'm very picky with my pastrami and it was incredible. We stuck around to watch karaoke. That was fun. This place is here to stay! We'll be back for sure and tell all our friends.

Food was great, service was... confusing. A sign near the entrance instructed folks to seat themselves but the servers that seemed plentiful were not very attentive (til the check was requested and their payment was waiting). I could see servers and bartenders and other staff snacking, prepping for dinner service, and maybe on break at the end of the bar when I needed them; again, very helpful when asked for the check and never impolite, just not particularly helpful. Also, if you order bottomless mimosas for brunch you'll need to ask for your own refills, don't wait til the cut off or for them to follow up. Apparently you can order for your table at the bar but the back and forth did not make for a great experience.

Stoped in for a quick lunch. Wow was this a happy accident. They brew their own beers, and they have a great lunch menu. Other than their own beers they have several on tap. The staff is amazing and friendly, with quick service.

I really hate giving bad reviews but this place was really not that great. I went on Wednesday, a day advertised as bingo night. We asked our waiter if there was going to be bingo tonight and he said he thought there should be. Fast forward an hour and there is no bingo and we have waited thirty minutes to get our check brought to us. I understand this is a new location but the place was a quarter full and just seemed understaffed and overwhelmed. The house beer I had was good and the menu seemed incredible so maybe it was just a rough night. I would want to come back to do their bottomless mimosas/beer/karaoke on Sunday but honestly don't know if it's worth it to go to a place that doesn't fulfill the events they advertise.