The Pioneer - San Diego

Really stoked this place opened in my neighborhood. The service was great for being open for three days. The food was tasty and the cocktails are legit. I will be back many times.

What a change. The Cohn Group has shaken this place up for the better. I had the 2 meat plate with brisket and pulled pork. The brisket was a flat cut and a point cut. The flat was lean but still plenty moist and went well with the Texas toast and some of the pickled onion. No sauce and none needed. The point was fatty but not greasy and totally tasty. The Texas toast had been dragged through the beef juices and reminded me of my youth when we'd soak bread in steak juices and broil it. A meal on its own! The sides I got were the brisket baked beans and bacon potato salad. The beans were meaty, sweet, and savory. The potato salad was very bacony and I liked it a lot. Definitely be going back. By the way, they have a very nice bar scene going as well.

Went for happy hour. Frito pie is a Frito nacho with chili and cheese on top. Chicken and waffles were awesome and perfect for an entree. Collard greens are yummy. Great service. Look over your check. We had an extra 20% service charge tacked on that we almost missed. She removed it. This is in addition to the 5% surcharge. Just be careful.

1st off the service was on point!! Galin doesn't miss a beat!! Rock solid service!! Great place to hang with friends and throw some cornhole on Monday evening!! Lots of screen to watch football , hockey and others sports!! Food was the great!!

My husband and I have been there twice now, and both times the food and service have been excellent! The brisket just melts in your mouth, and when they have their banana pudding, it’s an absolute MUST! The food certainly fills our stomachs (great portions), but the service fills our hearts. Renee has been our server both times, and she needs a raise. She is so kind, attentive, and downright wonderful. I truly hope Pioneer knows what an amazing person they have representing their restaurant!!!