insideOUT is known for turning dinner into an experience, and their latest summer pop-up is no exception. If you loved their Spring Oasis Experience (and let’s be honest, who didn’t?), get ready for something completely new. The insideOUT Verano Experience is their latest immersive event.
It transforms their Hillcrest restaurant into a Mediterranean summer escape. There are gorgeous handcrafted lanterns that glow at night. Plus, new cocktails that taste like a European beach vacation. It is a full-on vibe.
With exciting Mediterranean new dishes from Executive Chef Johnny Duran and an 18+ atmosphere, this is your chance to eat, sip, and glow all the way through August 31.
The decor at the Verano Experience is pure magic. Every corner of insideOUT has been transformed. including the relaxed bar area to the cozy restaurant space, and even the sloped outdoor section that catches the light just right.
During the day, the handcrafted lanterns shimmer in the sun, casting soft reflections off the mirrors throughout the space. But at night, the real show begins.
The lanterns glow in rich, colorful patterns that reflect across the walls and tables, turning the whole venue into a glowing Mediterranean dream.
It’s a setting that feels transportive, romantic, and totally photo-worthy from every angle.
FALAFEL: Hot Honey Hummus/ Pickled Red Cabbage / Cucumber /Smoked Paprika
FIGS & BITTER GREENS: Chicory / Medjool Dates / Burrata / Sherry Pistachio Dukkah / Mint / Sumac
CHICKEN – Cracked Wheat Tabbouleh / Crumbled Feta / Za’tar / Garlic Tahini / Black Lemon / Muhammara
TRES LECHES PERSIAN LOVE CAKE: Almond / Rose Petal / Pistachio / Whipped Mascarpone
Valëncia POMEGRANATE MOJITO: bacardi rum, infused mint, pama pomegranate liqueur, lime juice
Zadar STICKY DATE: high west rye, fresh date mix, ginger beer, lime juice
Ibiza PEACH HUNNEY: 818 blanco tequila, oramarás mezcal, white peach purée, hot honey, lime juice
Mykonos COCONUT ISLAND: bacardi coconut rum, coconut syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice
Canary LEMON SPRITZER: locals only vodka, limoncello, lemon ginger tea, lemon juice, soda, sparkling wine
insideOUT is a fine-dining elegant restaurant and lounge, located in the Eitol Towers in Hillcrest. It is a great destination for those who want to enjoy fine dining, craft cocktails and relax in the indoor-outdoor seating area.
If you would like to visit my favorite restaurants in the area, I recommend you also read my list of “Best Restaurants in North Park.”


2 Responses
How do I make a reservation? Can find you on open table as you said. Want reservation for 4 Sunday or Monday evening. What can I expect?
Hi Trishia: reservations can be made through OpenTable and are available on a 30-day rolling basis (open now). Search for insideOUT.