The Mission
Neighborhood: North Park

2801 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

nichole s. writes: Just go sit at the counter, don't be silly!

I cannot tell a lie... I usually only get the french toast and steal everyones potatoes off their plates like some primal neanderthal. Everyone that works at this location is adorable and "edgy"?

This morning…

Vagabond
Neighborhood: South Park, Golden Hill

2310 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92104

Kinsee M. writes: San Diego is turning into San Francisco or L.A.--I went to Vagabond on Tuesday (a freakin' Tuesday!) and the place was completely packed. I think people go here because it's pretty new and there's a bit of a "buzz" (that's soooo SF or LA!).

Maybe…

Chiropractique
Neighborhood: North Park

2301 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

Aquanetta F. writes: Yes, I wrote a glowing review for my former chiropractor as well. I'm cheating with Dr. Beau.

After reading the Yelp reviews, I thought to myself, "is this guy for real?"

The short answer is: Dr. Beau is the real deal.

Let's start with walking in the…

Ray's Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Park

2885 El Cajon Blvd Ste B
San Diego, CA 92104

Edwin R. writes: Let's be honest... I, like most of the people in this country, am a lazy individual.  

If we can get something we want easy, than we want it easier.  If we can get it fast, we want it faster.  And if we can get it cheap, we want it cheaper...it's the…

Venice Pizza House

3333 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

Ron K. writes: Venice Pizza has a special place in my heart, as my family and I have been going there since the sixties (it actually used to be across the alley from it's current location).

Saying you like pizza is like saying you like cookies -- not everybody likes…

Mazara Pizza & Italian Deli
Neighborhood: South Park

2302 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

Cynthia H. writes: Have been dining at this restaurant the past 3 1/2  years in the South Park area.  This is one of my favorite Italian Food places in the Area.  

Sam Mattia-- the owner is a lovely guy-- and is always super friendly.
They have great food and great…

Buster Dalys
Neighborhood: North Park

3112 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

becky k. writes: oh buster daly's how sad i am that you are closed.  i know that you are morphing like a catepillar into a butterfly right now but i'm scurred that you're gonna be too bougy or too ickty or too something when you reemerge.

in my ode to bartenders i…

Maxim's Palace Chinese Restaurant
Neighborhood: University Heights

2810 El Cajon Blvd
Ste D
San Diego, CA 92104

Young N. writes: Surprisingly Maxim's is not that bad.  I didn't expect much from a Chinese place situated in between an auto store and a pizza joint on El Cajon Blvd.   But this run down hole in the wall offers some pretty tasty Mandarin/ Szechwan/ Cantonese…

Pecs
Neighborhood: North Park

2046 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

ruggy j. writes: Pecs-A Man's Bar.

Frankly, I'm scared to write a bad review of this place. I know most of the clientele are gay, but I know damn well they could ruin me in a second!

But really, if you don't mind being stared down while you drink, this is one of the…

Target
Neighborhood: Clairemont

5454 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92117

Emilee H. writes: I am a hardcore Target fan....I could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars there, but if I did I my husband would kill me....I used to go to Target on a daily basis, but when the Clairemont store closed for remodeling I haven't been to a Target for…

Cafe 1134
Neighborhood: Coronado

1134 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118

Amy G. writes: I am a coffee house hopper. There are days I might visit three different locations. A change in scenery stimulates the creative mind. Plus there are different sort of dudes in San Diego's various neighborhoods. At a coffee shop in North park I enjoy…

Souplantation
Neighborhood: Grantville

6171 Mission Gorge Rd
San Diego, CA 92120

Ryan R. writes: When I was a fat kid, I relished every opportunity to visit the buffet. I didn't drink or use drugs so I had to make do with all other available addictions. Food was an easy addiction to satisfy because it was legal and I didn't have to pay for it. I…

Sombrero Mexican Food
Neighborhood: Grantville

6178 Mission Gorge Rd
San Diego, CA 92120

Francis P. writes: Holy crap, this is not the best Sombrero I have been to. Not by a long shot. First of all, I would rather have a half-literate at the counter being earnest than some gangster with more tattoos than sense.

Secondly, on the side means in little cups or…

Kabul West

9450 Scranton Rd
Ste 114
San Diego, CA 92121

Roxanna K. writes: These are the finds I live for in my never ending quest for great food.  Who would have thought you could get some of the best food in San Diego at a business park food court??  And Afghani food at that!  

The chicken sandwiches are to die for.…

Sammy's California Woodfired Pizza
Neighborhood: La Jolla

8650 Genesee Ave
San Diego, CA 92122

Chris Y. writes: This Sammy's location is about the size of my living room.  They cram so many people in this place!  If you decide to eat here, sit outside.  The indoor dining area has low ceilings, small tables, and slippery greasy floors.

Everytime I eat inside…

Red Robin

4373 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

Lee F. writes: Oh, Red Robin. You're kinda like the kid who had to wear a helmet to school. He had stickers all over his body and he was generally hilarious. But you didn't want to laugh at him right to his face, and besides ... his intentions were good.

The food is…

Infusions of Tea

8750 Genesee Avenue
Suite 258
San Diego, CA 92122

amanda s. writes: i lovvvve it. What an impressive selection. I'm definitely going to come back for the tea tastings sometime. Good customer service and atmosphere. And nice selection of kettles, cups, and tea books/equipment. I got the iced Fiji tea (papaya, wild…

Las Americas Premium Outlets
Neighborhood: San Ysidro

4211 Camino De La Plz
San Ysidro, CA 92173

Ruben L. writes: Maybe a 4.25- I'd go higher, but their food court SUCKS (Subway, some wack Italian joint, and steak escape something or another)

I love me some outlets.  More specifically, I love me some outlet prices.  I made the new year's resolution to spoil…

The Beachcomber

2901 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92184

Blair R. writes: The Beachcomber is one of those places that cause you to magically wake up the next day in a) some random hook-up's bed or b) in the fetal position on some soddy couch with a raging hangover and a side of dried salsa on your mouth from the burrito…

Rubio's Baja Grill

4545 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

Tiffany A. writes: More like three and a half stars.  Three stars for the food, and another half for having outdoor seating.  All food tastes better when enjoyed in the sun :)

Rubio's is yummy.  Not authentic Mexican food, but authentic Yummy food!  The fish tacos are…

Barolo Ristorante

8935 Towne Centre Dr
Ste 113
San Diego, CA 92122

Rachel P. writes: I would give them 10 stars but that's not an option:)

I love this place.   The husband and wife, Gino and Debroah were so adorable together.  They were so warm in their greeting to my girlfriends and I.  They made us feel like family.  I love the…

Spice House Cafe
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

9035 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123

Alissandra L. writes: I absolutely LOVE this place. The food is inexpensive, there's never a wait, the service is excellent, and they have the biggest and tastiest breakfasts EVER! I've been frequenting this place for almost 10 years now, and I have never been…

South Sun Products
Neighborhood: Serra Mesa

8601 Aero Dr
San Diego, CA 92123

Walker S. writes: If you are into beads, and who isn't really, then you just must go by and see this fabulous selection.  It's a warehouse full of beads of all kinds.  The business is actually a wholesale distribution company for the entire country with a display room…

Round Table Pizza

10415 Tierrasanta Blvd
San Diego, CA 92124

Warren W. writes: These guys know service!  For any business owners out there, who want to teach their team how to be on their A-Game, this Round Table is the place to learn.

For starters, I was there on a Friday night.  Parties galore.  Huge volume of pizza being…

Fresh Golden Donut

10601 Tierrasanta Blvd
San Diego, CA 92124

tim m. writes: Just went here for the first time because I was in the area. This is probably as close to Krispy Kreme as you can get. These donuts were bigger though, and cheaper... and warm as well. So it was better. And they have a bigger selection. If you want…

Bird Crazy, Inc.
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

8868 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123

Vicky L. writes: The staff here is very knowledgeable on their birds. They offer a gazillion species and variations and the birds come from humane breeders. They hand feed the babies so that they're probably the sweetest birds you can find. Two of my babies are from…

Gaetano's

10615 Tierrasanta Blvd Ste H
San Diego, CA 92124

Lyn P. writes: As noted in other reviews, this is Tierrasanta's Italian restaurant and we all eat here.

I'm partial to their hot sandwiches - any of the parmigianas are good (especially the veal and eggplant.) Portions are huge. When I come here with friends, we'll…

Lake Miramar
Neighborhood: Scripps Ranch

Scripps Lake Drive
San Diego, CA 92131

Amy G. writes: I'd like to think that my make-believe boyfriend Michael Turko had something to do with the re-opening of Lake Miramar's entire trail after last year's riveting report on KUSI News. The anti-terrorist chain link fence is still up though, a true…

Target Stores
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

8251 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126

Lee F. writes: I really, really hate to say it (I just hate chains, or anywhere that 'everyone' shops...) but you gotta love this place. They have everything under the sun, without the cold, institutional, megalomaniacal chill of Walmart. The prices are good and…

El Patron
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

9460 Mira Mesa Blvd
#H
San Diego, CA 92126

Stephen W. writes: Been twice.. really enjoyed the relleno.  Wouldn't mind if the place were cleaner, but the food is tasty enough to overlook that.

Edelweiss Bakery
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

8270 Mira Mesa Blvd
A
San Diego, CA 92126

April O. writes: I've been going to Edelweiss for about a decade now, and the cakes and pastries have remained truly delicious.
It's inside of the Mira Mesa Mall (enter in the opening between CVS and Blockbuster).

My favorites include the Empire Biscuit (which is a…

Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium

10733 Westview Parkway
Mira Mesa, CA 92126

Tanya S. writes: Watch a movie in their IMAX theatre!  
It will be one of your best movie experiences ever.  
Sure, it'll set you back $14.50 but when I saw saw Kung Fu Panda on that huge screen, it was worth every penny.  But then again, something about talking…

L & L Hawaiian BBQ
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8280-A Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126

Wilmar D. writes: L&L Mira Mesa barely gets three stars for me.  I can't get myself to give them two since I still give them my business on the regular when I'm hankering for some Hawaiian barbecue or Spam musubi.

I am definitely bugged by the steep escalation of their…

Williams-Sonoma

4417 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

Vicky L. writes: Ok so I'll be blunt. I'm probably a little biased here when I'm giving them 5 stars since I work here as a second job. I love to eat and I love to cook. This place is great to work at since it helps me relieve the stresses of my regular job. The…

Surati Farsan Mart

9494 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92126

Jeff J. writes: I'm told the food here is considered "street food" in India. If this is true, you will find me in a gutter in Bombay, devouring masala dosas until the novelty wears off, which I suspect would be never. So fucking delicious.

I know, sometimes you want…

Mandarin Garden Restaurant
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

8242 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126

peggy w. writes: Very very good weekend breakfasts.  I used to come all the time when my family was in town starting when I was about oh...I dont know....8 or 9.  I'm 23 now so that goes to show how long we've been going to this restaurant.  Turnip cakes and pan…

Bolsa-Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

9225 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste 118
San Diego, CA 92126

Albert W. writes: It looks small on the outside, but it's roomy on the inside with an extensive menu of noodley goodness.

Our intrepid hero was confused by the huge selection of dishes, so he simply queried what the best well done beef pho was.  It was hard to…

Old World Restaurant and Cafe
Neighborhood: North Park

3930 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

ruggy j. writes: Sometimes, I really dig sitting down an enjoying a good, hearty breakfast. Other times, I just need something quick to line my innards before I lay on a hot, caffeinated assault upon my stomach lining first thing in the morning. Lucky for me, Old…