30 Best American Restaurants in Escondido

“Ava our server was just so amazing! Such a great attitude and got our food/ beverages out in a timely manner. Definitely would give that girl a raise!“

“best chicken fried steak and gravy this side of El Paso“

“This bustling place has been growing. I’d love to see one or two up North in Oregon. Good skate parks and beers. Or maybe I just have enjoy the SOCal that much.“

“I had high hopes for Huckleberry’s—this was our first time visiting, and my husband and I love exploring new breakfast spots. Breakfast is one of our favorite meals of the day, so we were excited to try it out.

The experience started off well. Our waiter was friendly and attentive at first, but unfortunately, he didn’t check on us again until we had to flag him down for drink refills. That lack of follow-up really affected our overall impression.

When the food arrived, it didn’t come out all together. My husband and I got our plates first, but his potatoes were cold and his English muffin wasn’t toasted at all. My son’s meal—chicken tenders and fries—arrived much later than ours.

On the bright side, I really enjoyed my meal. I had the Bananas Foster with scrambled eggs and fried green tomatoes—everything was absolutely delicious. But it was disappointing to see my husband, who was looking forward to the meal, not enjoy his due to cold food and poor preparation.

Overall, while there were a few highlights, the inconsistent service and food quality—especially the cold plate—make it unlikely that we’ll return. There’s just no excuse for food coming out cold.“

“What a great place! When you first walk in you see the bar area, around the corner are dining tables which are great for a nice dinner. The food was absolutely amazing, I highly recommend the French onion soup and sea bass entree. The servers were attentive and kind, the ambience and music was relaxed yet had good energy. It wasn't happening when we went but sometimes they have live music too. Please check this place out!“

“Great breakfast place in Escondido. Love the setting of the restaurant, which makes you feel at home and outside patio is great also, except some flies..lol. The breakfast menu had so many great items. The lobster omelet i had was one of the best omelets I have eaten in a while. The staff are very friendly and that seems to make all the customers friendly also. Thank you. I really enjoyed your food and your service. Will definitely be back whenever I have a chance to visit Escondido, and next time, I will try your lunch menus.“

“our server Annie was so nice and the ranch is homemade and delicious. I got my free birthday burger one of the finest burgers on the menu. and I highly recommended the Rancho parkway Red Robin. food was delicious everything was good temperature freshly served quick and made to order delicious. 😊“

“great owners!! great food!for!! love the place“

“The Escondido location it’s my favorite AB in the area. They are friendly,the food tastes good. All server always extremely polite, different from other locations. I’m rather drive 30 minutes to this location then going to the one near where I live.“

“We absolutely loved this place! Very cool atmosphere with the bar in the inside of a cool looking tree and awesome safari vibes. The view overlooking the Savannah with all the animals was amazing and really made for a very special lunch! The food was excellent with large portions! But the best part of our dining experience was our server, Vu! She was so polite, friendly, and helpful! She made sure we had everything we needed and is the best server that we have had in a very long time! She is the best!“

“It was about noon as I left my Doctors office and feeling a little hungry. I say Pegah’s Kitchen next door and gave it a try. The staff were all very professional. I had their Italian omelette and if I had to rate it on a one to 10 scale with 10 being the best, I would give it a 12. This is the Vista location. Highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch, as they are not open for dinner.“

“Seniors portion is just right. Nice servers & good food .“

“Cute family restaurant. A little Americano variety of food. Your old fashioned restaurant. Not your uppity modern hipster kinda place. Real food for real people.?

Parking: Restaurants off the beaten path but easy enough to find.

Kid-friendliness: Well priced“

“The food was really good nice persons and I highly recommend 💯“

“Was very impressed by the food!! The service by our waitress Sara was amazing. She was very attentive and brought out a dog bowl and treats for my old dog, Buddy.

I has the ribs, wings, and the fish. Both the soups of the days and the dressings for the salad was house made and absolutely delicious ? ? ?

The owner/manager was very hospitable, joking around and asking if there was anything he could do to make pur visit better. As this was my first time, I cannot tell you have much I loved this place!! Cannot wait to come back and bring more people to this wonderful establishment. 10/10 would recommend!!“

“Chicken Plus will always have a special place in my heart. I still remember when my dad used to take me here back in elementary school — it was our go-to spot for a delicious meal and some quality time together. Every visit was a treat, and even now, all these years later, I keep coming back.

The food is just as incredible as I remember — always fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. But what really sets Chicken Plus apart is the heart behind it. Syd, the owner, is truly one of a kind. Every time I walk through the doors, I look forward to seeing him. He greets everyone like family and makes you feel genuinely welcome. It’s rare to find a place where the food and the people are equally amazing, but Chicken Plus nails it every time.

If you haven’t been here yet, you’re seriously missing out. Thank you, Syd, for all the memories and for continuing to make Chicken Plus the special place it is!“

“Wonderful food and great service.“

“Went there last night for my birthday. The food was amazing. The best dinner I have ever had. Thank you!“

“great owners!! great food!for!! love the place“

“Clean, butterfly exhibits were very nice“

“Email to CEO: I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction with the service I received during my 3:30 PM OpenTable reservation at Black Angus in Escondido, CA. Despite specifically requesting a quiet booth with good lighting (see attached screenshot of my request), the manager/hostess seated a family of five — including three loud, disruptive young children playing a loud TV show on a device — directly beside us. This was done in an otherwise completely empty restaurant. When we raised our concerns with the server, no action was taken. We ultimately left earlier than planned because we could not carry on a conversation over the noise. Upon leaving, I asked to speak with the manager. After several minutes of waiting, she finally appeared, it was the same hostess who sat us. Instead of addressing the situation, she denied seating the family next to us, despite the fact that I personally saw her do so. She then offered the excuse that tables are seated “compact” for server convenience. When I pointed out that I had explicitly requested a quiet booth, she dismissively stated it was “her choice.” When I told her I would be mentioning this experience in my Open Table survey, she turned her back and walked away, saying, “Good for you.” This behavior is unacceptable from anyone in a customer-facing role, let alone a manager. A competent manager would have simply moved us to another booth — especially in an empty restaurant. Instead, she chose to ignore the complaint, she admitted she was made aware of by the server, misrepresent the facts, and display blatant disrespect. These details, combined with the overall lack of professionalism, reflect extremely poor management. I encourage you to review your surveillance footage from 3:30–4:40 PM. This manager has demonstrated that she is unfit to represent your brand or oversee customer service. I strongly urge you to address this issue at the corporate level. I would like to speak to the area Distric“

“100×100 recomentado cualquier lujar no los igualan“

“Buen servicio y el horario y yo como salmón y es el lugar que tiene el mejor“

“Great customer service“

“I have been enjoying a quarter pounder for ages with a HI C orange, still delicious and fries were amazing. Soo good

Kid-friendliness: I don't have kids but they do have games inside for kids

Parking: They have a lot of parking for pickup, which to me it seems they have too many but since I don't know if they really get many at a time. I guess I shouldn't say. The reason I mention is because it doesn't leave much for the rest of us

Wheelchair accessibility: Pretty sure they have ramp“

“Solid diner food, but the kitty robot delivering your food is worth the trip. I had the carna salad, which was plentiful and tasty. My husband had tuna melt and side salad, both good. My daughter had chicken and waffles, which were the standout. Fried chicken was tasty, tender, and crispy. We were with a group, and ordering at the counter is perfect for that. But we simply loved the kitty robot delivering our food!

Parking: Nice lot with plenty of parking.“

“This was my first time visiting Stone brewing directly restaurant That stuff is very friendly good food I highly recommend it“

“Skip the chain and give this hometown mom and pop cafe a try!! The flavors and portions were great! The homestyle potatoes were fresh and the pancakes fluffy!

Only critique would be ti clean the booth windows bc they were very dirty and smudged with finger prints.

But overall a great family diner with fresh food and polite service.“

“I work there and love my job. Not perfect, but that's fine. Let's correct some facts from this site. I stand with Russia, we do NOT wear face diapers, and I'll find another job if face diapers are required.“

“Great service and classic IHOP goodness! We stopped by the IHOP at Del Norte Plaza for breakfast and had a wonderful experience. The food came out hot and fresh, fluffy pancakes and perfectly cooked eggs. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The restaurant was clean, and service was fast even though it was a busy morning. A solid choice for a hearty breakfast or brunch in the area!“