The Florence

Visited the Florence for the first time tonight and it was amazing. Ok first, having read other reviews I assumed the food would just be ok but everything we got was soooo good. I got the strawberry lemonade cocktail on happy hour and my husband and I shared the double cheeseburger protein style and it was delicious. Our kids also shared a double cheeseburger. On Saturday nights they have prime rib and we shared that and it was also so good. We got it with a side of asparagus. We also order the Brussels sprouts and they are delicious as well. The best part was we have little kids and we got to sit with adults on the patio and have a conversation while they run around the grassy area and played on the grass. It’s such a win. You have to try it.

Dined here on a Sunday morning. The restaurant is pretty big so it's great for large parties. There's outside seating as well as indoors. There's also a pastry and coffee bar area along with a nice waiting area. Lastly, sit at the bar if you're dining alone and want to drink. We were sat quickly when we entered. Unfortunately our server took a little longer to greet us and to get us water. Noticed that she had a huge table. Poor thing. I want to give a shout out to Jeremy. I think he was one of the managers as well as the barista and host. They stopped by our table to ask if we were helped. Jeremy ended up taking our order since our server was busy with the large party. That was awesome that the staff noticed that we didn't order yet. Food: Steak and Eggs Cheeseburger and fries The steak was ok. Unfortunately, my eggs were not cooked as how I ordered it but that I won't hold it against the restaurant. I'm just picky. However, when I asked them to cook my eggs more and to burn it or how I wanted it scrambled hard, the eggs actually looked like it was microwaved on high. Sigh... The cheeseburger was delicious. Juicy and the flavors were yummy. The highlight was the french fries. Oh my gawd! It was crispy and cooked to perfection. I will definitely return again. Service 5 Food 3 Average 4

Had my co-ed Baby Shower here and it was AMAZING! Our guests kept commenting on this little hidden gem. The space was perfect, the food was delicious (especially the cupcakes!!), and the service was superb. Venessa, our event coordinator, was extremely thorough and amazingly helpful especially with planning the menu. We got to enjoy the time with our family and friends which is how it should be. Would recommend for any event!!

Nice variety of menu's. Seating is adequate. ..inside and out ..with umbrellas. Service is adequate. Staff is very friendly. Yes would recommend. In addition of viewing the history of San Diego's world class Ling Distance Swimmer .. Florence Chadwick. <for the Restaurant name..the Florence>. Stop by to visit and enjoy your day.

So happy to have a new restaurant in the neighborhood close to Scripps Ranch! Fantastic menu, wide variety with many healthy and vegetarian options cooked deliciously, great vibe, love the outdoor space. We don't have young kids anymore, but if we did, we'd be comfortable bringing them here with outdoor play options. Instead, I came with my girlfriends for a night out and liked it so much, I brought my husband back a week later for a quick local bite and a glass of wine. Some reviews say the prices are too high..I believe the prices are just right...the restaurant business is tough. We have been waiting a long time to have a new restaurant we enjoy close to home. We will be back!

Tasty but expensive. I'm willing to pay well for tasty food, though! I've been here twice and the service is, honestly, lacking. Both times we waited at least 15 minutes before anyone even took our drink order. I had to flag someone down. It takes a bit long for your food to arrive, too, but it's not too terrible. The food is just that good, though. That alone, makes it worth 4 stars. The Moroccan baked eggs are divine as is their grilled cheese and tomato soup. To management - If you can fix the issues with the service and wait times, I'd easily give you 5 stars. The food is what holds you guys up. If it weren't for that, probably 1 or 2 stars.

Beautifully decorated restaurant. The restaurant is full of original items from the family of Florence May Chadwick, an American long distance open water swimmer. The food we had was great (steak and eggs and broken rice porridge, both really good). Friendly staff, good drinks. Fairly new spot. Overall satisfied 😊