Kensington Video
Neighborhood: Kensington

4067 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

jessica z. writes: I figured, before I sit down to watch the video I just rented from them, maybe I should do a little shout out and give them props for being one of the greatest independent video stores I've ever seen.

Usually, these indie stores are small. As well…

Ba Ren Szechuan
Neighborhood: Clairemont

4957 Diane Ave
San Diego, CA 92117

Denise L. writes: Are you into S&M? Pleasure mixed with pain?  At Ba Ren, your tongue will cry for more, all the while writhing in pain .
Thanks yelpers and yelpettes, Ba Ren is outstanding.  The service was prompt, the food was amazing, and the menu was huge.  there…

MooTime Creamery
Neighborhood: Coronado

1025 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118

Monica P. writes: The only thing better than eating ice cream is eating ice cream while on vacation.

We came for a walk around the grounds of the Coronado Hotel and found Mootown.  Walk in the entrance and take a whiff, the air is saturated with the scent of sugary…

Mission Trails Regional Park & San Diego City

1 Father Junipero Sierra Trl
San Diego, CA 92119

marwin a. writes: Yes, there are snakes here.  Rattlesnakes. And you can actually hear the rattlers.
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It can also get very hot, of course it's the East County.  So be prepared .

We have biked the trails here starting from the end of Mast Blvd to Cowles Mountain.  
A lot…

Pho Hoa
Neighborhood: City Heights

4717 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

margot b. writes: In my opinion, Pho Hoa has the best pho in San Diego, though I'm sure there are those out there ready to argue that point. Order the rare beef on the side (#6 I think) and slide the paper thin slices of lean meat into the steaming hot broth a little…

Triple Crown Pub

3221 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Jennifer M. writes: I can't believe I haven't given this place a review yet.  

Triple Crown, triple pitchers?  Usually I suck the beer down at this beer well as I shake my head around to the tunes.

A nice mix of people at this long wooden bar that makes me want to dance…

Landmark Ken Cinema
Neighborhood: Kensington

4061 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

daeman c. writes: The Ken?  Oh yeah, I've known him since the 80's.  

He turned me onto the Rocky Horror Picture Show in my High School days and in later times, he provided a refuge for the lonely and down-hearted around Christmas when he showed Harold & Maude every…

El Zarape
Neighborhood: University Heights

4642 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116

ruggy j. writes: If 150 other reviews don't get the point across, hopefully the 151st does...this place is BOMB! Seriously, run...don't walk to El Zarape.

They have some of the best seafood items in town. The scallop tacos and lobster burrito happen to be my favorite…

Coronado Dog Beach
Neighborhood: Coronado

100 Ocean Blvd
Coronado, CA 92118

Liz M. writes: This is Maddie the Springer Spaniel. I am using voice recognition software because I don't have opposable thumbs.  I go crazy for the dog breach - c r a z y, especially this one. All the moms and dads pick up the doggie caca so it is clean and I have…

Roy's

8670 Genesee Ave
San Diego, CA 92122

Mick G. writes: After a long drinking margaritas ... I was with some friends stumbling past Roys when one of my buddies blurts out that he has a $50.00 Gift Certificate to Roys!!!!

So in we go to get martinis!!!!

This is not a place I would normally go (nor my…

Izakaya Sakura
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

3904 Convoy St #121
San Diego, CA 92184

Anita L. writes: After the close to sickening meal we had at lunch time I had a splitting headache and my stomach felt so unwell that I had to take a nap so I could even muster the thought of dinner. I ended up looking on yelp for a Japanese restaurant and then…

Cantina
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

966 Felspar St
San Diego, CA 92109

Christy R. writes: To be honest, I've only ever been to Cantina for breakfast.  It's kind of a morning-after place that my man and I stumble into for the coffee.  And let me tell you--the coffee is EXCELLENT.  Much better than the coffee at the nearest coffee shop.…

Kono's Cafe
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

704 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Rick W. writes: "Dude, did you see that wave?" No dude, it was pouring hard and I'm hungry.

The SD yelpers helped me out on this. I mean, it's raining on my weekend in SD, I'm here to scout the pamelas and christies. I was told Kono is the spot for breakfast and the…

The Pretty Kitty
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1968 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Shannon C. writes: James Brown got it right: this is a man's world.

The kind of world in which a perfectly lovely (and well-kempt, i might add) woman is urged to wax her delicate, blonde netherlands (yes, folks, i mention it, because it's crucial to my story- my ahem…

Phil's BBQ
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

4030 Goldfinch St.
San Diego, CA 92103

Al V. writes: Loved the old location in Mission Hills and I love this new Sports Arena location as well. The ribs, chicken and that mountain of fries...off the hook! It's a very popular BBQ joint and you'll be hard pressed to find a place like this in SD. Expect…

JV's Mexican food
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

1112 Morena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110

Teej T. writes: My high school students swear by this place, and I was ashamed that I hadn't tried it prior to their extremely enthusiastic recommendation.  

"Mr. T, you've gotta try it! The burritos are huuuuuuge," one would drawl, with a goofy grin on his face as…

Bay Park Fish Co.

4121 Ashton St
San Diego, CA 92110

Denise L. writes: I love this place, in particular I love to sit at the tiny bar and stare at the blue CMU walls, fishing pictures and baseball on the plasma.
They make all of their own salsas, and you can tell.  The fish tacos are excellent.  Once they brought me rice…

Perry's Cafe
Neighborhood: Loma Portal

4610 Pacific Hwy
San Diego, CA 92110

Cynthia H. writes: Well--- Yes Sir-eee...
This is one of those places that just... "Is What it Is"...

Finally a place where you can let your hair down, order your food-- and not feel a need to "doll up".

A place that will make even 50 year olds feel like a kid again...…

Casa De Bandini
Neighborhood: Old Town

2660 Calhoun St
San Diego, CA 92110

Lauren S. writes: Hell yes!
Big Ass Margaritas!
Bottomless Chips!
Even while you wait you can dine on these delicious treats.  

They have an outdoor patio that has tons of seating that everyone wants.  They also have an indoor seating area that has tons of seating that…

San Diego Humane Society
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

5500 Gaines St
San Diego, CA 92110

natalie p. writes: The Humane Society & SPCA is unbelievable.  Let's do a short comparison:

SPCA:

-Each "kennel"/room has its own couch, ottoman, & bed

-TVs playing Animal Planet 24/7

-Kibbles n' Bits three times daily

-people who volunteer daily to play with the animals

MY…

Yogurt World
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4646 Convoy St
Ste 113
San Diego, CA 92111

Matthew H. writes: Yesterday at about 9:30pm I was wandering down Convoy with a friend of mine.  We got a really eire feeling looking around.   Something wasn't right.

The streets were virtually abandoned, errant pieces of litter fluttered about in the breeze and long…

Tag for Dogs and Cats
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

142 University Ave
Ste D
San Diego, CA 92103

Grace C. writes: Absolutely, hands down, one of my favoritest pet boutiques of all time.

Yes, they have some of the cutest, trendiest, pet items ever. But it's not their wide selection of amazing collars/leashes/bowls/tre ats/beds/clothes/accesori es that has me…

Caffe Carpe Diem

3401 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Edenista M. writes: Now, this is another cafe, altogether!  Yes, it does serve an amazingly good coffee and offers a plethora of inventive brew combinations.  Yes, the decor is lovely and truly europeanesque with a touch of Byzantine glamour imported and radiated by the…

Lefty's Chicago Pizza
Neighborhood: North Park

3448 30th St
North Park
San Diego, CA 92104

Christy R. writes: I don't like thick crust.  I detest deep dish.  Until I visited Lefty's I thought I hated Chicago style pizza.  

But Lefty's does it right.  My friend and I rode our bikes over at around 3:30 on a Saturday afternoon.  This is the perfect time to hit…

Apple Store
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

7007 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

Ed to the M. writes: Kids these days are too fucking cool for school.  I have three younger cousins - a freshmen in college, a senior in high school, and a junior in high school.  You know what I got for Christmas when I was that age?  Fucking underwear and socks,…

94th Aero Squadron
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

8885 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92123

Marisol C. writes: **This is my 100th review *wOOt* ;D**

After lunch, we all headed down to 94th Aero Squadron (where I hadn't been since the UYE Karyn sponsored).

Danny (teh bartender) is adorable* and funny and SINGLE (I asked him if he's gay, and he said no).

We met a…

In-N-Out Burger
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

9410 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126

Tu-Van L. writes: After having breakfast with the family at the hotel we were staying at, conversation came up like this:

Cousin: I love the burgers animal-style at In-N-Out Burger.  They are SO GOOD.
Me: What's In-N-Out Burger?
Cousin: OMG you have to try it. It's so…

Nico's Mexican Food
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

4918 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107

stephen l. writes: My feelings about Nico's are very difficult for me to express.

I think Shakespeare's sonnet LVI best reflects my feelings about Nico's:

let me lick you up and down til you say stop
let me play with you baby make u real hot
let me do all the things you…

Newport Pizza & Alehouse
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

5050 Newport Avenue
San Diego, CA 92107

Tony N. writes: All I wanted was a couple of slices of pizza.  I got a couple of slices of heaven instead.

It wasn't so much that the pizza was good - I had the Ron Jeremy and the Donald Trump and they were sufficient as far as pizza goes.  I was more impressed with…

Hodad's
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

5010 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107

Tonie T. writes: Best burger in town - Hodad's or Rocky's?

Well, after visiting Hodad's for the first time last night; the burger rivalry of San Diego has been settled. At least for me.

Before my big reveal, I'd like to share a few words of wisdom for Hodad's:

1st:…

Tajima Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4681 Convoy St Ste I
San Diego, CA 92111

Aaron H. writes: Tajima + Aaron + Spicy Ramen + BIG ASS Sapporo = Gluttonous Bliss! Their thick noodle, spicy ramen with pork sausage in Tajima broth is dangerous enough to put me in a food coma...especially after three bowls of the stuff! Seriously folks, it's that…

O'Brien's
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4646 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111

daeman c. writes: Wanna know the best thing about Tofu House in Kearny Mesa?  It's situated right next door to O'Briens so after your meal of spiced slop, you can rush next door to get the taste of uncooked egg out of your mouth AND drown your sorrows for wasting your…

Lolita's Taco Shop
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

7305 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste A
San Diego, CA 92111

Warren W. writes: California Burrito, I love you!  My first trip to a Lolita's and well worth it.

I was advised by a co-worker that there were plenty of other Mexican places closer to my office, but after reading all the Yelp reviews about the California burrito at…

Cream Coffee Bar
Neighborhood: University Heights

4496 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116

Viola P. writes: Honestly, this should be a 3.5.  It's better than a 3, but it's not quite a 4 because it's just not a destination place for me.  It's more of a convenient place.  The atmosphere is so...collegiate.  Honestly, I was in there the other night and upon…

Livingston's Chicken Kitchen
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

5026 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107

Starlight M. writes: A drunken paradise of Mexican anything you desire mixed with things you'd come back to eat intentionally while sober. So... effing... good. Goes well with Bloody Mary's on Sunday, pitchers at happy hour, and for grabbing on the way to another bar…

The WineSellar & Brasserie
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

9550 Waples St
Ste 115
San Diego, CA 92121

Denise L. writes: Is it just me????????

or have about 10 people reviewed this place in the last hour?

and they all have reviewed ONLY this place!

Look at the dates!

HOW VERY ODD!  One might even question it!

Never been there!  I just got a message though that they're…

Donovan's Steak and Chop House

4340 La Jolla Village Dr
La Jolla, CA 92122

Vicky L. writes: I love a good flavorful steak, and I don't have a problem being discriminatory towards a steakhouses aging process. Unfortunately most restaurants seem to think they can get away with wet aging their steaks. NO NO NO! There's nothing better then…

Road Runner Sports
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

5549 Copley Dr
San Diego, CA 92111

Miss Josephine Z. writes: Came here based on my podiatrist's recommendation...

I'm a very active person but I have a high arch and I needed a professional's advice in purchasing a good quality shoe. One of the sale associates, Ron has had 7 years of experience and was a great…

Living Room Coffeehouse
Neighborhood: Rolando

5900 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

Miss Josephine Z. writes: Honestly - Why do I come here instead of my school's library?

Because it's more hip than Starbucks...DUHHHHHH!  
[totally being sarcastic here, folks.]

I mean, parking's a bitch at almost all hours of the day when school is in session. You have to take…