Bertrand at Mister A's
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 239-1377
- Price:
- $$$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Special Occasion Dining 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-10:30pm , Sat-Sun 4:30-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Bertrand at Mister A's – by Erin Chambers
The Scene
Small tables for two set against floor-to-ceiling windows outline this four-star dining room--San Diego's version of the Rainbow Room. A wide balcony patio wraps around three sides of the square building with views spanning from Balboa Park, to the harbor, to Coronado. Service in the bar and the dining room is a career for many of Bertrand Hug's staff, who make it a point to deliver on their four start rating.
The Food
The classic, pricey and elegant menu is one worthy of the most special occasions. Lobster bisque with Chantilly cream or black truffle macaroni and cheese start a meal with rich, deep flavor, while steak and seafood dominate the main courses (there is only one vegetarian option). Follow steamed Maine lobster or beef tenderloin with chef's special white and dark chocolate mousse bars for a decandent finale.
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Insider Tips
ParkingPark in the garage downstairs and take the elevator up to the 12th floor. The door opens into the restaurant lobby.
On the MenuA lighter, less expensive menu is served in the patio and in the bar. Seat yourself in these areas.
Look GoodJackets are not required in the summer months, but they are after Labor Day
Where to SitThere is one round table in each corner of the dining room, a perfect spot for groups of five or six.
User Reviews for Bertrand at Mister A's
07/25/2007 Posted by amberelise40
My boyfriend & I spent the weekend in San Diego to celebrate my birthday. We live in Chicago. On the eve of my b'day my boyfriend took me to Mister A's. At the time of reservations, he asked for a nice table as that we were celebrating. Well, we initially showed up 15 minutes late because we could not find valet. (Being from Chicago we just assumed valet would be available at the entrance.) I'm told they DO have valet, but it's at the back of the building (based on their address.) Funny thing is, we drove by that garage entrance TWICE and didn't see a booth, sign or valet person. We found meter parking. We waited about 10 minutes and then were seated. There were a few empty tables so I'm not sure why we waited so long. Not to mention, we were NOT placed by a window, but were placed directly next to the bar. A large group that was waiting to be seated commadeered a 4 seater next to us, some standing because there were not enough seats and chatted loudly over drinks. I honestly think we were given the worst seats in the house as punishment for my boyfriend having the audacity to ask for a nice table. (We were given a glass of champaign as apology for the loud group.) We ordered the mac n cheese as an appetizer. I personally love truffle sauce (Rockit's truffle fries in Chicago are to DIE for), but this mac n cheese was TERRIBLE. It had WAY TOO MUCH truffle sauce and nothing much else. The waiter did give this to us for free after we were asked how we liked it and we said we did not. The veal medallians entree was very good and I do recommend that. I ate every bite and was extremely pleased. The food wasn't as good as you find at Delirio's in La Jolla, but still good. The creme brulee was the best I've ever tasted. So, all in all, the food was quite good, but for the price it should have been!! I should mention the service was fantastic. We were served by Chase and were sure to give him a big tip. We loved him! All in all, though, not worth the money.
Pros: FANTASTIC SERVICE, mostly great food
Cons: hard to find valet, expensive, some bad seating
01/09/2007 Posted by jcjc77
My friends and I went to Mister A's as part of San Diego's restaurant week. This is a week where San Diego's best restaurants serve a 3 course meal at a set price to attract new diners. My friends and I love to fine dine and we chose Mister A's as a new place to try. I have been reading the reviews of Mister A's and was very excited. The good : The views and ambiance are amazing. The restaurant is on the 12th floor and has a panoramic view of the downtown and San Diego harbor. They have excellent window seating as well as an outside patio to enjoy a drink before or after your meal. The service is also very good. The staff gives you a real fine dining experience and is very attentive to the diners. The bad : The food was very disappointing. I expected the chef to impress us and want us coming back for more. I ordered the Kobe beef, as this is a type of meat that I don't get to indulge in much. To my surprise, the meat was cold and the bernaise sauce was bland. The steak was also too tough for me. I realize Kobe beef is supposed to be cooked rare (I've had it before), but I was surprised that I wasn't asked how I would like it prepared. The potatoes were also undercooked and didn't have much flavor. I ate about 6 bites of the main course. The desert was okay, I had a creme Brule. But in the end, the rave reviews did not meet my expectations and I will not be coming back. For the amount of money I ended up spending, I felt ripped off. Go there for the ambiance and a drink but enjoy a meal at some of the other fine restaurants in San Diego.
Pros: Ambience, view, service, wine
Cons: Food
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