Bite
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 299-2483
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-close
Message from Bite
A Chef Chris Walsh Wine and Dine Experience
- Modern California Bistro
- Wine Bar
- Join Us For Happy Hour
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Editorial Review for Bite – by Erin Chambers
The Scene
Living up to his reputation as one of San Diego's most beloved foodies and restaurateurs, Chris Walsh brings a pop of color to University Ave--not that the block containing Baja Betty's and Wine Steals needed any more drama. Bite is divided into a bar/lounge area on the left and more traditional dining room on the right with bright white tables, red accents and lots of candles.
The Food
Small plates menu is eclectic and divided into smaller starters, raw and other seafood items, poultry and game and then sweets. Braised short ribs are popular for good reason resting on creamy, cheesy polenta. Smoked salmon is safe but tasty, and the trio of cobblers for dessert is not to be missed. Extensive sake and specialty wine lists provide a funky, fun choice before or after dinner.
Hits: Fun sparkling wine menu; well-priced small plates
Misses: Concrete floors and hard surfaces echo and make for a noisy space when crowded; built-in light on the table is awkward
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User Reviews for Bite
02/09/2008 Posted by madhatter74
The decor is crisp and modern. The staff was very attentive, but not pushy. As this is a Tapas restaurant there are a lot plates coming and going. The plate arrive at a good pace: not to fast so you are overwhelmed by food, and not to slow so you are starving. I had the Cheese plate, squash soup, and braised rib ravioli. The cheese plate was very nice. It had 3 different cheeses: a hard cheese, brie like cheese, and a soft cheese. I liked the flavors and the presentation was great. I would recommend it. I have to admit the squash soup was my favorite - It was amazing. The flavor, consistency, and the pumpkin oil on top was fantastic. By the time the raviolis came I was not very hungry, so I didn't enjoy it as much as I think I would have if it was the first or second plate. My boyfriend had the white bean hummus, the deconstructed nicoise salad, and the duck confit salad. He really enjoyed the pita that came with the hummus, but thought the hummus itself was not exciting. The deconstructed nicoise salad was presented on a long rectangular plate with the ingredients in separate rows. It was a nice presentation and it had a nice taste. His favorite was the duck confit salad, which consisted of duck, spinach, mango, in a hot bacon dressing - He raved about it. With dinner I had 2 glasses of wine: Pepi Sangiovese and Dolcetto. The Sangiovese was nice, but the Dolcetto was amazing. Its flavor got better the more it breathed. I will be looking to buy a couple of bottles of that. My boyfriend got the Viognier from California. That was pretty amazing too, so we will by bottles of that too. My only frustration about the wine list is that it doesn't have the years listed on the menu. I would recommend that they rethink that decision. And finally dessert. We shared the cream cheese bread pudding with blueberry buttermilk sorbet. It was presented very well, but tasted a lot like blueberry pancakes. It was a little disappointing. I will go back.
Pros: Wine List, knowledgeable staff, nice decor
Cons: no reservations, loud, lack of parking
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