San Diego

Serious Eats: This spot offers two separate dining concepts: the semi-casual Ocean Terrace on the top floor, and George's California Modern, a fine-dining restaurant below.

Serious Eats: For one of the city's best burgers, get the Shack Burger featuring a crusty, charred beef patty smeared with bacon jam and aioli and draped with melted white cheddar.

Andrew Cerda: Listen to a recording of their negative Yelp reviews playing in the bathroom.

Bill Dunne: Fantastic service from and very friendly staff. Food was great as well as the handcrafted cocktails.

Daniel Altbaum: This is one of the coolest places in San Diego. It is tough to get in, but worth it. You will have to send a text to ask for reservations. Here is the number: 619.888.4713

Kyle Johnson: Happy hour (M-F, 2-6pm) cheap beer and 1/2 price appetizers...seared Ahi Tuna with ginger cole slaw is awesome!

PainPoint.com: Great place for locals and tourists alike. Awesome view of Petco Park and no cover charge. Drinks are a bit pricy however.

Allie Mills: Pretensious attitudes abound. Food is worth the snobbery.

Allie Mills: Best coffee this coffee snob has ever had.

DHR.com: From 5pm-6pm, the hotel offers a hosted evening wine hour where you can enjoy wine at the lobby and socialize with other guests.