Cielo Rooftop

Came here with my girl to have a nice brunch listening to r&b music. Didn’t wait too long for a table, our server was truly a dime. The vibes are good, fish tacos were great, staff are nice and kept up with us. Will come back

This place is incredible! We had Andrea as our server and she made the experience even more amazing. My cousin is celebrating her bachelorette party this weekend and Cielo Rooftop has been my favorite spot by far. The Mexican Candy Shot, Mango Lemon Drop shot, mimosa bottle ($10 during happy hour) and the calamari are TO DIE FOR! Thank you Cielo and thank you Andrea for an amazing experience!! Until next time… xoxo, Naomi 💕

As a lady from Atlanta, this spot was definitely the vibes I needed. Beautiful rooftop views, good food, great DJ, and great staff. I would encourage people to make reservations, as we were walk-ins (Sunday around 130p). Host initially said 30mins-1hr, but we were sat in about 20 mins. Only downside is they did not have Jameson, but that does not affect me enough to not come back!

Had such a great time at Cielo Rooftop! Came here for my sister’s bachelorette brunch and it was the perfect vibe — fun, lively, and such a cute atmosphere. The food was really good too, especially the breakfast skillet (so flavorful!). Our server Andrea was super sweet and attentive, she made the experience even better. Definitely recommend for brunch, birthdays, or any celebration! 💕✨

Had an amazing birthday celebration at Cielo Rooftop Lounge! The atmosphere was perfect — great music, beautiful views, and the staff went above and beyond to make the night special. Our bottle service was smooth and professional, and everything came out right on time. Highly recommend this spot for birthdays or any night you want to feel celebrated

Naomi Caballero

This place is incredible! We had Andrea as our server and she made the experience even more amazing. My cousin is celebrating her bachelorette party this weekend and Cielo Rooftop has been my favorite spot by far. The Mexican Candy Shot, Mango Lemon Drop shot, mimosa bottle ($10 during happy hour) and the calamari are TO DIE FOR! Thank you Cielo and thank you Andrea for an amazing experience!! Until next time… xoxo, Naomi 💕

Aunika Morris

Had such a great time at Cielo Rooftop! Came here for my sister’s bachelorette brunch and it was the perfect vibe — fun, lively, and such a cute atmosphere. The food was really good too, especially the breakfast skillet (so flavorful!). Our server Andrea was super sweet and attentive, she made the experience even better. Definitely recommend for brunch, birthdays, or any celebration! 💕✨

Mariah Walton

Had an amazing birthday celebration at Cielo Rooftop Lounge! The atmosphere was perfect — great music, beautiful views, and the staff went above and beyond to make the night special. Our bottle service was smooth and professional, and everything came out right on time. Highly recommend this spot for birthdays or any night you want to feel celebrated

Helena Tamerat

As a lady from Atlanta, this spot was definitely the vibes I needed. Beautiful rooftop views, good food, great DJ, and great staff. I would encourage people to make reservations, as we were walk-ins (Sunday around 130p). Host initially said 30mins-1hr, but we were sat in about 20 mins. Only downside is they did not have Jameson, but that does not affect me enough to not come back!

Nia Hammond

Came here with my girl to have a nice brunch listening to r&b music. Didn’t wait too long for a table, our server was truly a dime. The vibes are good, fish tacos were great, staff are nice and kept up with us. Will come back

Vanyah Taylor

This is hands down my favorite place ever!!! Every single time I go out I always find myself coming here, even if I try something new it never compares to cielo and I end up back here. You will not regret it, the bar tenders are amazing, the staff is so sweet and welcoming and the owners/managers give top tier experience. They make you feel special and seen and you can tell the authenticity of this place! Thanks Cielo for always providing a good time!!!

the food was really good. i got the biscuits and gravy. my gf got the english muffin breakfast my food was tasty, finished in 5 mins. the bacon absolutely banged. really enjoyed it. the service is pretty good, and the staff are kind and helpful. the vibe in this place is great, dope music, great bartenders, and add that san diego sun… issa viiiiibe.

I recently went to this venue for a networking event and was surprised with how big this place was. They had tons of space to host parties, live music, and rooftop bar and dance floor. Each space inside the venue was a different vibe but really fun. I’d recommend popping in and checking this place out if you are downtown.

Maurice Andrew (Shubzy)

the food was really good. i got the biscuits and gravy. my gf got the english muffin breakfast my food was tasty, finished in 5 mins. the bacon absolutely banged. really enjoyed it. the service is pretty good, and the staff are kind and helpful. the vibe in this place is great, dope music, great bartenders, and add that san diego sun… issa viiiiibe.

I was so excited for this experience despite the reviews but I DID read the reviews so it may be more on me? I ordered Chilaquiles and my fiance ordered a Chicken Teriyaki bowl. The Pros: -You can tell the owner is trying 🤷🏾‍♀️ -The service, albeit slow even at the start with less than 15 people on the rooftop, was still decent -I reported the problems with my food and they fixed it; naturally they offered me something different and we declined -They were very apologetic and kept bringing us mimosa bottles (we had a bottomless brunch) The Cons: -Plastic cutlery (and by cutlery I mean they give you a fork. Maybe ask beforehand for the full trifecta of cutlery IF they have it) -My sunny side up eggs were literal blobs of overcooked yolk and the sauce for the chilaquiles were flavorless. The chips I cant explain but the whole dish was wrong. I took one bite and sent it back -My fiances chicken teriyaki bowl had a hair in it. Not on the top of the bowl. In the middle. -The portions are sad -The decor is dated -No traditional mimosa of champagne & orange juice. You get the 7-11 bottle of premixed mimosa -The music level is insane; they can literally take it down a decibel or two -The view is lackluster -It seemed like everyone was late to work today. Saw people trickle in slowly as the place began to fill up -Food is brought up in warming boxes so the food temperature is barely below hot -Asked for two glasses of water and only got one -The watermelon juice for the mimosas (they ran out temporarily of the pre mixed mimosas) tasted and smelled like pure soap Overall: We got this deal on Groupon and I suggest you do too because full price isnt worth it. They ended up removing the meals from the bill. We left a tip still, of course, because the food being terrible was not the servers fault. I think the owner can stand for a little bit of rebranding because I see the vision but the execution falls short. All in all, I would only do this place for cocktails if all other places were exhausted. For food or brunch? I would not return for.

I I recently visited Cielo Rooftop Lounge in San Diego for brunch, and I was excited to try out this spot after finding it on Google Maps—it looked pretty awesome! I really wanted to try their food. When my friends and I arrived, the host, Cici informed us that there would be a wait of 45 minutes to an hour for a table. After an hour had passed, we decided to check in with her again, only to be told that there was still a wait of another 20 to 30 minutes. We patiently waited an additional 30 minutes and returned for a second update, at which point she bluntly stated that there were no tables available at that time due to incoming reservations. In the meantime, we ordered the bottomless mimosas for $20 per person, which were delicious, and the service was friendly and prompt. The atmosphere was lively and fun, with great music that added to the overall experience. While the host could have done a better job managing expectations regarding the wait times, I still recommend Cielo Rooftop Lounge if you’re in San Diego and looking for a vibrant rooftop spot with fantastic music and a lively atmosphere. Just be prepared for potential wait times! I’m reading three stars based on my experience and I hope this issue is fixed in the future! Thanks management.

Tried this place for the first time on a Saturday. For the entire time there wasn’t really many customer there. Which wasn’t really the issue, it was more or less the windy atmosphere and the overhead fixtures that keep coming a loose and making lots of noise. HOWEVER!! The experience was definitely made by the wonderful customer service we got. The servers were really friendly and fun. They would be the reason I would come back! The food was tasty and their deals are great! Would recommend this place for a sunny brunch day.

Margarita flight stand came covered in dust and grime. Drink glasses had debris along the outside and hair on a couple of the glasses. Some of the food came out like warm. The DJ is nice thought.

This place is ok . I think they need to upgrade a little bit the vibe is nice though.

Jennifer Michel

I was so excited for this experience despite the reviews but I DID read the reviews so it may be more on me? I ordered Chilaquiles and my fiance ordered a Chicken Teriyaki bowl. The Pros: -You can tell the owner is trying 🤷🏾‍♀️ -The service, albeit slow even at the start with less than 15 people on the rooftop, was still decent -I reported the problems with my food and they fixed it; naturally they offered me something different and we declined -They were very apologetic and kept bringing us mimosa bottles (we had a bottomless brunch) The Cons: -Plastic cutlery (and by cutlery I mean they give you a fork. Maybe ask beforehand for the full trifecta of cutlery IF they have it) -My sunny side up eggs were literal blobs of overcooked yolk and the sauce for the chilaquiles were flavorless. The chips I cant explain but the whole dish was wrong. I took one bite and sent it back -My fiances chicken teriyaki bowl had a hair in it. Not on the top of the bowl. In the middle. -The portions are sad -The decor is dated -No traditional mimosa of champagne & orange juice. You get the 7-11 bottle of premixed mimosa -The music level is insane; they can literally take it down a decibel or two -The view is lackluster -It seemed like everyone was late to work today. Saw people trickle in slowly as the place began to fill up -Food is brought up in warming boxes so the food temperature is barely below hot -Asked for two glasses of water and only got one -The watermelon juice for the mimosas (they ran out temporarily of the pre mixed mimosas) tasted and smelled like pure soap Overall: We got this deal on Groupon and I suggest you do too because full price isnt worth it. They ended up removing the meals from the bill. We left a tip still, of course, because the food being terrible was not the servers fault. I think the owner can stand for a little bit of rebranding because I see the vision but the execution falls short. All in all, I would only do this place for cocktails if all other places were exhausted. For food or brunch? I would not return for.

Gabs Jaan (Exploring)

I I recently visited Cielo Rooftop Lounge in San Diego for brunch, and I was excited to try out this spot after finding it on Google Maps—it looked pretty awesome! I really wanted to try their food. When my friends and I arrived, the host, Cici informed us that there would be a wait of 45 minutes to an hour for a table. After an hour had passed, we decided to check in with her again, only to be told that there was still a wait of another 20 to 30 minutes. We patiently waited an additional 30 minutes and returned for a second update, at which point she bluntly stated that there were no tables available at that time due to incoming reservations. In the meantime, we ordered the bottomless mimosas for $20 per person, which were delicious, and the service was friendly and prompt. The atmosphere was lively and fun, with great music that added to the overall experience. While the host could have done a better job managing expectations regarding the wait times, I still recommend Cielo Rooftop Lounge if you’re in San Diego and looking for a vibrant rooftop spot with fantastic music and a lively atmosphere. Just be prepared for potential wait times! I’m reading three stars based on my experience and I hope this issue is fixed in the future! Thanks management.

Pink_Days

Tried this place for the first time on a Saturday. For the entire time there wasn’t really many customer there. Which wasn’t really the issue, it was more or less the windy atmosphere and the overhead fixtures that keep coming a loose and making lots of noise. HOWEVER!! The experience was definitely made by the wonderful customer service we got. The servers were really friendly and fun. They would be the reason I would come back! The food was tasty and their deals are great! Would recommend this place for a sunny brunch day.

Brittany G

Margarita flight stand came covered in dust and grime. Drink glasses had debris along the outside and hair on a couple of the glasses. Some of the food came out like warm. The DJ is nice thought.

Service, awesome. She was great, loved her vibe. Music also great. But let’s talk about the food…we definitely need to do a better job. Uncooked 🍳, no presentation what’s so ever, and clear plastic cups? You cannot use chips and throw salsa on them with what looked like mayo and two uncooked eggs on top and call them chilaquiles. Please don’t.

Miss November Lovely

Service, awesome. She was great, loved her vibe. Music also great. But let’s talk about the food…we definitely need to do a better job. Uncooked 🍳, no presentation what’s so ever, and clear plastic cups? You cannot use chips and throw salsa on them with what looked like mayo and two uncooked eggs on top and call them chilaquiles. Please don’t.

Lounge has a very long wait time. When i asked manager for our waitress after 15-20 minutes he kinda brushed me off and never answered the question. The booth we where in the sun was blazing on us and pretty much everyone was in the shade and had a umbrella, he gave the table behind us a umbrella and they where literally in the shade. Thats funny to me. The waitress finally brings us one after another 20 minutes. Mimosas wher watered down. I ordered the skillet and the potatoes are very greasy,eggs not seasoned and bacon was ok. Pancakes was the best thing at the table just sad. It took us Overall a hour n 30 minutes to get our food. We got there at 12:30 so u do the math. This left a bitter taste in my mouth for sure. I would never come back here again!!!

Came here to celebrate and as soon as me and my party walked in the entrance was dirty, smelled like pee, and looked like it was abandoned. Before we went to the rooftop we stopped by the bathroom and it was a mess and everything was either broken, clogged, or there was no toilet paper. As soon as we were sat at our table it was dirty and sticky. Our waitress took 30 mins to come to our table for drinks and food. Not only that but she also forgot a person from our party food so she had to wait another extra 20-30 mins. As for our food, it was insulting! It was dry, unseasoned, and greasy. Overall I do not recommend coming here this place.

Katie Lozano

Came here to celebrate and as soon as me and my party walked in the entrance was dirty, smelled like pee, and looked like it was abandoned. Before we went to the rooftop we stopped by the bathroom and it was a mess and everything was either broken, clogged, or there was no toilet paper. As soon as we were sat at our table it was dirty and sticky. Our waitress took 30 mins to come to our table for drinks and food. Not only that but she also forgot a person from our party food so she had to wait another extra 20-30 mins. As for our food, it was insulting! It was dry, unseasoned, and greasy. Overall I do not recommend coming here this place.

Mia B

Lounge has a very long wait time. When i asked manager for our waitress after 15-20 minutes he kinda brushed me off and never answered the question. The booth we where in the sun was blazing on us and pretty much everyone was in the shade and had a umbrella, he gave the table behind us a umbrella and they where literally in the shade. Thats funny to me. The waitress finally brings us one after another 20 minutes. Mimosas wher watered down. I ordered the skillet and the potatoes are very greasy,eggs not seasoned and bacon was ok. Pancakes was the best thing at the table just sad. It took us Overall a hour n 30 minutes to get our food. We got there at 12:30 so u do the math. This left a bitter taste in my mouth for sure. I would never come back here again!!!

AVOID THIS ROOFTOP LOUNGE! We made a stop here when on girl’s trip after dinner. We had a reservation and were sat at a table. Service was slow, and she rarely checked in on us, not to mention two drink orders were wrong. Once finally getting her attention to close out our tab, the server didn’t give us an itemized view before running our card that she required we put down. Once we looked at the mobile receipt, there were multiple food items we were charged for that were not ours! We ordered no food. I reached out the next day and it seemed like they were going to rectify the situation. I’ve made repeated attempts to get in touch with someone since and have received absolutely no follow-up and no refund. There are too many other options in the Gaslamp area that offer better service and better follow-up when they make an error. Avoid this business!