"Surprised by the review 1 star of Mr ... I came to taste with my boyfriend the three dishes he criticized so much, because I 'm curious. This restaurant is known for its excellent french onion soup and snails, among others. Friends who have already come, recommended the steak and the beef filet. Angus beef can not be a bad meat ! It was the first time for us, we usually went in other restaurants in SD or La Jolla, and wanted to try another place. Some friends explained that this place is atypical because very friendly. Veronica and Patrice welcome you as friends. There is not a lot of staff, and it 's not an impersonal place. Everyone is important. And it 's true ! About the meal: The french onion soup was excellent, no meat broth, so perfect for vegetarians, and very hot, otherwise the cheese does not melt, and cold soup is not good Sir... The snails was wonderful, not too salty, and the sauce ... yummy ! The steak was not served with sauce, just grilled. So I guess that Mr... asked for it. To understand his comments, I did the same thing, and surprise! Excellent pepper sauce. I asked Veronica, the owner 's wife and waitress, about how the pepper sauce was made. It is obviously homemade. A1 sauce ? It 's a joke Sir ? I hope you complained about this pitiful meal you had. But I don 't think so, because if you did, now that I know the owners, I know they would have done something for you. It 's easier to write a very bad review and to be offensive, than to complain when you are at the restaurant. Some people do that ! And I know that owners can 't respond ! Whatever, everything was excellent. And we will come back with great pleasure ! Thanks to the Chef and owner, and his wife, for this warm welcome and this good food !"