Botanica

4.6

51 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

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.

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Additional information

Location
3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008
Phone number
(619) 310-6370
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Adrian Villarreal

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!
Tropicalia Burlesque Brunch March 30th
$10.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 30, 2025 only
11:30 AM
Ginger N. Whiskey presents *Love On the Rocks: A Lush Omakase Oasis of Tantalizing Lovers. Join us on March 30th for a tropicalia-inspired brunch seatings starting at 11:30 PM. For $69, enjoy bottomless drinks and a chef's brunch omakase, a culinary journey to a tropical paradise, with live performances. Ticket options: - $69: 5-piece chef's omakase, unlimited craft cocktails, front row Green Couches seating. - $50: 5-piece omakase, à la carte cocktails, table seating. - $25: Show ticket only, bar seating. All other items à la carte. This ticket is just a deposit, tickets to be fully paid at venue. March 30 Valentina Orbit @mzorbit Serena D. Siren @serenadsiren AmberLa Fae @amberlafae Feisty Fuego as the host @fiestyfuego

What 51 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Botanica offers vibrant ambiance, "innovative cocktails," and "excellent service." Ideal for date nights or gatherings, it features a creative menu with standout drinks. Some patrons praise the "awesome experience" and "fantastically crafted cocktails." While occasional service hiccups occur, the venue remains popular for its atmosphere and inviting vibe.

51 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent drinks, great service, delicious small plates
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Billy
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's a really cute place. The food was super yummy.
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Lucille
Pittsburgh3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Price for meal did not match the quality. Very nice decor and drinks.
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Cindy
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, Botanica is an amazing experience. Staff, drinks, and food are all amazing!
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Lupita VIP
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent, drinks were absolutely delicious and food was great. The place is kinda of small but very chic.
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Sara VIP
Sacramento3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome menu! Kind server. Drink menu was incredible.
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ronda
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I loved the vibe, drinks were really good, the 2 foods I ordered were not. I will go again for drinks & vibe
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Niraj
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vibe ✔️ Service ✔️ Cocktail selection and quality -- impeccable Bartnder special for my birthday ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
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Sonia
San Diego2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
So here is the thing it rained early, so when we arrive they told us they could accommodate us inside until 9:30 as they had another reservation. I'm sorry but I had made a reservation and they should've had a plan or called me if their seats were wet. Then I asked for something to put on top of the wet seats and the hostess had me repeat 3 times if could have some napkins to put on the seats in order not to be seated on a wet seats they had. I get it doesn't rain much here but come on if you know your seats are wet contact the person that did the reservation and let them decide if they are OK or not with seating there.
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Anna
Seattle2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We got mushroom musubi, the polenta, spicy tuna bites and a couple types of yakitori. Everything aside from the yakitori was dry and one note. The polenta tasted like the smell of wet dog.The mocktails were either overpoweringly vinegary or tasted flat and like glue. Service was friendly and prompt Won’t be back
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FAQs

Botanica is rated 4.6 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(619) 310-6370
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Adrian Villarreal

Botanica

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Botanica Kaiseki Dinner Experience-5 course meal

Tropicalia Burlesque Brunch March 30th

Menu

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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