Books + Records

American · San Diego, CA · $$$

Banker's Hill's neighborhood living room — reimagined classics, playful cocktails, and live jazz (Friday and Saturday nights). Our kitchen brings a globally curious lens to nostalgic classics, reimagined — think Coca-Cola braised duck carnitas, szechuan peppercorn wagyu beef tartare, and a table-side chicken parm worth crossing town for. Our cocktail program has earned Books & Records a spot on Eater's list of San Diego's Hottest Cocktail Bars, with drinks as playful as the room they're served in. The space is intimate and moody — navy limewash walls, table centric stage lighting, and a 12-seat bar — the kind of room that feels like a well-kept secret even when it's full. Weekend brunch, happy hour Wednesday through Sunday, and private dining for up to 125 guests.