Jeune et Jolie

I recently visited this restaurant, and I was initially excited because they reached out beforehand to ask if I had any dietary restrictions. I informed them that I have a gluten intolerance and avoid sugar, which I really appreciated. On the day of our visit, I mentioned that it would be a special occasion—I was dining with my best friend and my daughter. Upon arrival, we were seated inside, but it was very cold because the restaurant’s door remained open. We requested a blanket for my daughter, but they forgot it. A disappointing aspect was how they interacted with my daughter—or rather, how they didn’t. When she placed her order or made a request, they largely ignored her and focused only on the adults, which felt dismissive and unfair. The dishes themselves were nicely presented, and I received attentive service as an adult guest. However, their substitutions for my dietary restrictions were underwhelming. For example, instead of a thoughtful alternative, I was served a plate with a few pieces of cucumber and carrot—far below the expectations for a Michelin-starred restaurant. For dessert, I was simply given a few berries and fruit slices. Overall, I had high expectations for a refined culinary experience, but the service fell short. Dirty plates were left on the table, and no one even came to say goodbye when we finished our meal—we left on our own. Unfortunately, the experience lacked the attentiveness and excellence one would expect from a restaurant of this caliber.

Easily the best dining experience I've had in San Diego. While the food and drink was wonderful the true standout was the immaculate service of the staff. I really enjoyed our commis de débarrasseur I forget his name but he did an amazing job, extremely professional and a highlight of the meal. Each dish was described in great detail which was really fun. I was a little hesitant to get the wine pairing but it was well worth it! The sommelier was very passionate about the picks and gave a little lesson on each which was really fun. The food itself was surprisingly filling all kinds of wonderful flavors and textures. I believe it was 7 dishes in total. One member of our party requested gluten free options and they had great accommodations. Congrats on the Michelin star! So happy to see such wonderful dining in my home town of Carlsbad. Jun/22/22