“ I am not normally one to go five stars for a hotel restaurant but we had three wonderful meals here with fantastic service on a recent stay at The Dana. One breakfast and two lunches, we enjoyed their lovely patio seating with our two pups. We had the same fantastic server each time, lucky for us, who always took great care of us. The breakfast buffet was solid, and they make a great vanilla latte. The lunch menu delivered some great eats, we tried the BLTA, Burger, Flatbread, Brussels, and Cobb salad. The cocktails are pretty on point as well. Honestly, if you never wanted to even leave this property you would not have to. We are having an event here in February of 2025 and if this is a sign/indication of the Food & Beverage situation here, then I am stoked. ”

“ Very spontaneous decision to go for a date night here and it was amazing!! Ambiance 10/10 Food 50/10 Service 100/10 Came in like 5m after the were taking the last guest for seating (but we'd called ahead and told them we'd be there) And the bartender was SUPER sweet about it! Accepted all order customizations (grilled chicken instead of breaded for the entree, asparagus instead of fried brussels sprouts, and that too with less oil) Brought out the food really quick - fresh and steamy In perfect order and perfect timing. We didn't have to wait for any course to come out Even came in and asked what dessert would e the would want so he could keep it aside for us since the kitchen was closing.. and then could bring it out in time We celebrated our anniversary there, and the bartender gave us the dessert and drink on the house!! What a great guy! Also very kind with moving the heaters around for us Coconut Shrimp - SO crispy and delicious! Perfect with a big squeeze of lemon juice. Or with that sweet chili sauce. Shrimp it were not too oily either even through they were fried. Grilled Chicken was perfectly cooked! Very soft and not at all dry on the inside. Asparagus on the side - tender and cooked well on the inside too. Not stringy or hard even though they were thick pieces. Gorgonzola Mashed potatoes - creamy and delicious! Mushroom Fettuccine - WHAT A BEAUTY! the Sauce was lovely - perfect garlic parmesan sauce with perfectly cooked pasta and mushrooms. Good portion size too. Loved it! Cheesecake was creamy and perfect! Didn't even need that blueberry compote on top! Strange Brew cocktail was very nice too! Good volume and generous portion size. Very refreshing! ”

“ My sister was visiting from chicago this weekend. We hadn't made reservations and after doing online research for an exquisite dinner date with my sister. I called as what seemed to be a young lady by the name of Melany/Melody (sorry, I'm not sure if the name). I asked her how she was doing. She said she was doing well. I asked her if the establishment was busy and she replied stating that it wasn't. I recalled one of my clients recommending this this venue. I jumped on the opportunity. It was a weekend full of excitement and spending time with her, my attention was devoted to her. The tortilla soup was to perfection, the spices, seasoning were precise as well as the temperature. The tortilla soup was hotter than any ordinary soup but it seemed the prefect temperature bc we requested to be seated outside. The guacamole and chips, guacamole was fresh and the lime/lemon juice wasn't over powering the rest of the ingredients in it. The chips were fresh and crisp. The tempura shrimp was fresh, delicious and juicy. The aoli sauce that garnished the tempura shrimp gave it this spicy kick which enhanced the flavors even more. The drink i had with my meal was a Lavender escape, it wasn't stiff or weak. I could taste every ingredient in it. Every bite fused very well with the next, every ingredient & spice was precise. Every flavor from the previous plate flowed well with the next. The guitar player playing 90s hits and singing acapella while the sunset just tied the whole weekend together. Our severe Jacob was the most attentive and devoted server I've ever had assist during any meal. He was very polite. He was so attentive that he was very apologetic, too apologetic about miniscule things even though I brought it to to him. That there was no need to apologize. That it was totally understandable. This was such a memorable dinner date with my sister bc e rarely get to see each other. It was a grand experience and thank you to your staff this wouldn't have had never been possible. It was very much needed due to high levels of work stress. "At times we need to disengage from reality and retreat to a paradise of our own with the right individual. It provides unsettling work & personal life tension to enhance one's #exuberance." ”

“ So delicious!! Great service, location at the beautiful resort nearby the pool, & the drinks & food were all phenomenal. Yummy espresso martinis, calamari, flatbreads, & mushroom risotto,. Mmm! Will return. ”

“ The fish and chips was amazing and I don’t usually like fish and chips. We got the burger and fish and chips. The service was very friendly. The happy hour price is really good. Happy hour menu is 50%. Love this place and will come back again! ”

“ Don't miss The Firefly! Over the course of our stay at The Dana, we enjoyed several mornings outside on their cozy patio having coffee and brunch with family and friends. You'll have a wonderful view of the Marina and pool as you sit on cushioned chairs under umbrellas. We were lucky to have been greeted by hummingbirds flitting about drinking nectar from the many Bird of Paradise plants surrounding the outdoor eatery. The service at The Firefly is excellent. I have stayed in many places from budget hotels to remote resorts and the Customer Service at The Firefly is remarkable and unexpected. We were remembered and greeted cordially each morning with a high level of professionalism and care. Never have I felt more welcome in a restaurant or lodging establishment than I did here. Brunch offerings include fresh, ripe fruit, smoked salmon, pastries, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, bread and other items. Omelettes and eggs are also made to order while you wait and special orders are made as requested. Coffee is fresh and hot. ”

“ We stayed at the Dana and enjoyed visiting the Firefly every day of our visit! The staff were so friendly! The happy hour drinks were a great price, so we made sure to visit then ;) We thoroughly enjoyed our drinks, and were able to take them back to our room. Every morning we stopped in for coffee, which was a bit pricey. However the quality of the espresso and the convenience made me overlook that. My friend and I shared the beet salad as a light snack and it was so good! Not overdressed, and the didn’t skimp on the beets. It was so good and definitely made our visit to San Diego much more pleasant. ”

“ Dana hotel's restaurant and we had breakfast two days. Friendly service, quick hot fresh food. Lovely outdoor eating area. ”