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By 👻 @Athena D., 02/26/2024 3:00 am
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Come along with Mabel for a delightful seaside trip full of oceanic goodies! San Diego is a prime location to enjoy seafood from both local and international waters. With its Iberian-inspired flavors, Mabel's has escaped the ho-hum of tuna tartare, crudo, and overpriced seafood towers and emerged with interesting new options. My partner and I made a reservation for a belated Valentine's Day dinner. At 7 PM on a weeknight, the restaurant was pretty full, so we were seated at the counter, where we had a prime view of the goings-on in the kitchen. We marveled at the ability of the chefs to peacefully and efficiently execute the range of dishes on the menu. None of that "get the f- off my expo line chef," which, while also entertaining, would have made for a far less welcoming experience. This was also a good way for us to have a peek at what the dishes looked like to guide our ordering process. The menu is large enough to offer a variety of options, but not so large that it causes decision paralysis. We started with the mussels escabeche [$16] and stuffed dates [$10]. The mussels were plump and accompanied by grilled sourdough and aioli. I felt the presentation was a little casual- even if not meant to be eaten, a little garnish would elevate it. The stuffed dates were pretty good, and maybe an idea I'll have to steal for future dinner parties. Next up, the gambas al ajillo [$22 + $2 for optional bread] and grilled swordfish [$38]. Regarding the gambas, I expected the traditional appearance of this popular Spanish dish but was surprised to receive a plate of fried shrimp and flavors that, thanks to the chili oil and chives, tasted very familiar. It felt closer to the salt-and-pepper shrimp found in Chinese restaurants, but this is definitely not a criticism of the dish. This was one of our favorite dishes, and as someone who eats shrimp shells (sorry!), hearing that the shells on these were meant to be edible earned it some brownie points. Since it wasn't the traditional presentation, in the end, the bread was not really necessary, but too much bread is never an issue. I was a little nervous about the swordfish since this meaty fish can be overcooked, but the focus of the chef grilling the fish that night inspired a lot of confidence. Indeed, the swordfish was perfectly cooked! We liked this dish a lot; it was a good portion for sharing, and the treviso and saffron béarnaise added some interesting dimensions to the plate. While we were starting to become full by this point, we forged on with a plate of Chorizo Ibérico [$14] and smoked trout rillettes [$16]. I'm not a big 'rizo girlie, but I want to say that adding an olive oil drizzle was an understated yet impactful positive decision. On the other hand, I am a big fan of fish rillettes, and Mabel's interpretation did not disappoint. After this, we were absolutely stuffed... but we had to try the Basque cheesecake that was so well-received by reviewers. We conquered about a third of it before tapping out. In reflection, I think one area for improvement is offering other carbs besides the sourdough. Don't get me wrong, I love bread (love isn't a big enough word to encapsulate my feelings for bread), but 3 of the dishes we ordered had this sourdough and I admit I did feel a bit overwhelmed. For drinks, we shared the vermut rojo [$10] and blanco [$12]. I was craving the former since my last trip to Spain, and excited to try the latter as it's a one-of-a-kind offering composed with locally foraged botanicals. We also tried the Barcelona v. Real Madrid [$16], mostly due to the name. Since this is explicitly a gin-focused venue, I won't knock it too much, but I also wish there were a couple more gin-less cocktail options. Our waitress was friendly, approachable, and patient as we sorted through our choices from the menu. She was always available to take our additional orders but never intrusive. Subjectively, I would describe Mabel's as Good (and good is great!). Nothing really blew me away, but every dish was well-executed and enjoyable. It's not boring by any means; it's not too out-there; the kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine and executes its menu confidently and diligently. I know this movement is on its way out, but this restaurant is especially great for those looking for a more elevated Girl Dinner. Our appetites have been whetted, and we are already planning our next visit!
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