Press & Accolades

What they’re saying.

A selection of recent press, reviews, and recognition across the group.

In the press

Selected coverage

Better Days makes the kind of coffee shop you’d plan a morning around.


Thrillist
Better Days · 2025

Coyote West is a perfect 9.2 — go for the mezcal, stay for the patio.


The Infatuation
Coyote West · 2025

Neptune does whole grilled fish as well as anywhere on the coast.


Bon Appétit
Neptune · 2015

Salty Horse is the saloon this city didn’t know it needed.


Las Vegas Weekly
Salty Horse · 2025

Blue Whale’s raw bar is reason enough to book the flight to San Diego.


Condé Nast Traveler
Blue Whale · 2026

The most exciting hospitality group on the West Coast right now.


Eater
Blues Restaurant Group · 2026
Recognition

A few we’re proud of.


2024

Design of the Year

Design of the Year
Blue Whale

2024

Michelin Bib Gourmand – Hello Hibachi

Michelin Bib Gourmand – Hello Hibachi
Hello Hibachi

2025

Top 50 Restaurants

Top 50 Restaurants
Little Avalon

2025

Bar of the Year

Bar of the Year
Salty Horse

2026

Best New Restaurant

Best New Restaurant
Neptune

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