carl the chef is AMAZING! the menu always changes. never have I had such amazing food. San Diego is quite lucky to have such talent in the kitchen...

I have been to the Market twice recently with large parties. The service on both visits was very good and attentive. One of our guests even made some very peculiar requests and it did not seem to bother the staff at all. The food id very fresh and the menu was different both times. I had short-ribs the first time which were excellent, but the accompaniments left something to be desired. The second time I had the salmon which was just okay, it was not memorable, in fact one of the other guests had the same salmon and he hated it. but I think it was okay, not bad. Altogether a great dining experience, even if with such a large party 2 people's dishes came out MUCH later than the rest of us.

I was sick and tired "very good" fru-fru food.Was looking for food good. If I had one more truffled wild boar with pomegranate coulis I would scream. I was searching for simple California cuisine--food that would highlight the taste of the ingredients, instead of just letting the chef show off. So, when I saw a menu of avocado & grapefruit salad, and lamb two ways, well, I was not optimistic. The good news is I was wrong.

Those two dishes were outstanding--the avocado and grapefruit dancing with each other's flavors, highlighted with honeyed pistachios; the lamb succulent and tasty. The service was friendly, swift, and knowledgeable. The ambiance was lovely, if not quite romantic. All in all it was an unexpected pleasure.

I can't say enough about the food at the Market. The salad was very unusual with a cheese souffle. The duck was superb and the service was very good. These guys have it figured out. What a welcome addition to the nieghborhood. I believe their chef use to be at Arterra, which was one of my favorite restaurants. I will be coming back.

They are changing their name and image soon - let this be a sign that there are more wonderful things to come from this gem of a restaurant (soon to be called 'Market'). This is fine dining at it's finest with amazing cuisine, awesome service (ask for Roger) and an incredible wine list. If you don't give them a try, you are truly missing out!! Don't take my word for it - give them a try. And for the adventurous, try the chef's tasting menu!