Restaurants in Imperial Beach

“Nice place, all staff nice guys , Every time we go we have a great time”

“Food & Folks are always Fabulous”

“always fresh and delicious”

“First visit. Nice restaurant. We tried the beef ravioli and lasagna; both delicious. Several other menu options sound amazing; look forward to trying those on our next visits.”

“It is a good place to eat, it has delicious food, its service is good, its cashiers are very friendly, but its cooks are a little rude, a dark-skinned guy with tattoos on his hand is rude when making the food, I could see him through the small window, I ordered a number 8 this morning, no cheese in the beans, of course I listened when the cashier told him no cheese and the guy ignored her when she told him, they should choose their cooks better and have well-prepared people to make better food, I have seen this guy aggressive on several occasions, I will never change my favorite place to eat but the owners should select their team well”

“I am new to IB and am just so impressed with Katy's Cafe! They are busy (so you know they're good!), but they get your order out quick. The staff is friendly, inviting and accommodating! I had my dog and daughter and they could obviously tell that I had my hands full and brought my order outside to me without me even asking. I have definitely found my go to local coffee shop!”

“great coctel de marisco. food flavorful great service”

“The coconut shrimp is amazing! Excellent food and service! The owner Paul does a fabulous job!”

“Riquisimo todo ami esposo Ignacio Macias y ami Elia Macias nos encanta”

“AWESOME FOOD they never miss and have been consistent for the past couple years I’ve ordered from them. The cooks are amazing with the flavors and expectations”

“Excellent friendly and personalized service. Food is freshly made to order and tastes great. My family especially enjoys the Texas burger and the chicken tenders. 👍👍👍👍👍”

“Great burgers. Outstanding customer service”

“Such a great spot! Friendly service, delicious food, and a great vibe. Whether you're with friends or family, The Scoreboard feels like home. Otto really knows how to make everyone feel welcome!”

“I DO recommend Pizza Port, however their pizza is not consistent. You can definitely tell if they are busy or not, the quality goes down. A few weeks ago the pizza was delicious, beautiful even (I wish I would have taken a picture) lol. Today, not so much , picture included. I will continue to eat here just hoping the pizza becomes more consistent”

“Our experience was superb! Food was amazing! So impressed with the delicious crab cake! And, we loved that our waiter made sure we celebrated our dear friend's birthday with a special ice cream treat at the end of our fabulous dining experience. Thank you for a wonderful evening!”

“I was walking with my dog nearby and I accidentally walked into this place. I ordered a Hydration cooler and it tasted amazing. It even have a freeze dried pineapple that leveled up my drink. I am definitely coming back!”

“I had such an awesome experience at Cowabunga Ice Cream! Mick, Gabe, and Emma K were hands down the nicest, friendliest people I’ve ever met at an ice cream shop. They greeted me with such a warm and genuine welcome that it instantly made me feel at home. You can tell they truly care about making customers happy.
The atmosphere was fun, upbeat, and inviting — the kind of place that makes you want to hang out for a while (and definitely come back again!). Great people, great vibes, and of course, AMAZING ice cream.
Thanks Mick, Gabe, and Emma K for making my day!”

“Amazing cookies, beautiful owner inside and out!”

“Great sushi in a casual place. It ain’t fancy but the prices are great and the sushi is even better. Unagi was warm and sweet., delicious Amaebi with a bonus beyond fried heads. Yellow tail and scallops were exemplary”

“I found the BEST pizza in San Diego. Crust was just right! Not too thick not too thin. The sauce was flavorful with the right amount of spices. My pizza was not greasy from the toppings. We ordered a Greek salad that was crisp and very fresh. The dressing was superb! What a tasty meal. I will be back!”

“Never knew that they deliver locally! THAT,... was a great surprise”

“Entre a probar los tacos de adobada, el güero que me atendio muy amable se tomó el tiempo de explicar todo el menu , termine comiendo un plato con arroz y frijol y tres tacos , todo delicioso!!!!!”

“The best portobello tacos and the kombucha 😋”

“I spent many years in the San Diego area and Don Pancho's machaca burrito was a must have as often as possible! I wish they could ship some to Ohio!!”

“Had a lot of fun. Highly recommended”

“This has become our go to spot for a cozy and delicious dinner. The service is always great, food has been top notch, and the pricing is very good too. I highly recommend. We will continue to come here while being stationed here!”

“We had an amazing time at this local bar, great service from Ness, and the locals are very friendly. We were lucky to listen to Irish bagpipes playing outside on the beach! We will definitely return.”

“I love stopping by Arandas Café whenever I’m in Imperial Beach. It’s such a cute little spot and it always feels cozy. This time I got a matcha, their freshly squeezed orange juice, the Monte Cristo, and a parfait — everything was so fresh and honestly so yummy. The vibe is calm, the people are sweet, and it’s just one of those places you’re happy you found. Definitely one of my little go-to gems.”

“After Gustave had catered an event at our preschool for the second time, he invited my colleagues and I to come by his new location in downtown, and we did! He served us personally and recommended just the right menu items for our preferences (vegetarian, spicy, mild,...), ordered them and served them. We thoroughly enjoyed the tasty hotdogs, corn and fries. Let's not forget about the drinks from the Abbey and the sweet desert: churro with ice cream! The atmosphere was casual, festive with the strings of lights and the very recently installed inflatable penguin on the roof, that conveyed Holiday cheer! Thank you Gus for a delightful evening!”

“The food is just perfect,good portions”

“Fabian our server was awesome! Attentive and gave several recommendations. The view is always great here. First time I come for brunch and it was delicious. Had the steak and eggs and my nephew had eggs and bacon, simple but delicious. I highly recommend coming here at any time of the day. Thanks Fabian. Ooo and thanks for everything Javier ! P.S. dog friendly too”

“Great burger spot. The reeses milkshake was awesome. Patty melt was ok, I like their burgers better. Cajun fries, you get the little size and you always get another scoop. The peanuts are great while eating”

“Problem for the last couple of visits in the IB location, is the bottom of the crust on pizza and calzone have been really brown.To the point of black.hard to chew. I don’t mind paying money for good pizza, and it is good, but maybe clean the bottom of the brick oven.”

“I drive out of my way to come to this Filippi’s Pizza in Imperial Beach, it’s worth the drive, employees are very nice & the food, it’s just better here than other places, customer forever😋”

“I had the SD Carne Asada and my wife got the surf and turf. Nice size but you will want to order 2 each. Pleasant patio to sit at while you eat your food. Lots of beer choices.”

“this is my spot for the fights😆ufc-boxing or whatever the case may be👍”

“Had a great experience here at this Cold Stone. The worker Ilenia gave the most amazing customer service! Her interaction with my family absolutely made our day! She is very sweet and kind and has a heart of gold. We live in Chula Vista but my family will make the drive just to come to this Cold Stone to interact with Ilenia!”

“The person greeting customers and taking your order is fantastic. Always a smile and such a pleasant personality. She is the best part of the drive thru service.”

“I absolutely love all four bartenders! Sweetest women in California! Maddy is a lovely young women, without a racist bone in her body! Mercedes, Ruby and Yvette are also very sweet!

Whomever is posting this garbage insulting these wonderful young ladies probably sucks to be around and honestly no one wants them at our bar anyway”

“Hey! I came back since they were nice enough to send me a gift card for my previous experience. This time around was much better! If you like onion rings they were different but very good, the pork belly drunken noodles was an awesome dish & the Mongolian duck quesadillas was different as well but delicious! For a Weds, service was great but a tad slow which is no big deal. 1 girl had to wait on all the tables. Still no Sushi Chef so no sushi. I still recommend coming 4-6 happy hour. I’ll be back. 11/5/25 I changed my rating as of today. Thanks, Cassandra!
Well, I checked this place out that just was changed in the resort. The menu is totally awesome! Go between 4-6 for 50% off on certain parts of food & drink menu on the main menu. The view outside is awesome since you overlook The Pacific! Service was on the slow side but very friendly! Unfortunately, I had a few different items since I’m a foodie & retired from the business after 45 yrs. 1 dish in General was terrible at $59. The Short Rib Entree…..the chef/mgmt must be crazy cause the potato croquettes that came with it was nothing but mini hash browns you’d get from McDonalds, roasted red peppers were out of a can & skimpy on the Demi-Glacé! They offer an array of Sushi but wasn’t available which I wanted to order as well. Let’s be real here….for an impressive menu & very high prices, the food should equal or be at the top if it’s game! Spending $140 for 1 person may sound like alot but only if the experience merits it. Good Luck!”

“I like to get chai and matcha here. Prices start at $5.50 for specialty coffee and non-coffee drinks which is very reasonable. They also have pup cups for your dogs and are generous with whipped cream.
Plenty of seating available or you can take the coffee to the beach or walk. Baristas change often but I never had any inconsistencies with my drinks. The young girl working there is really sweet.
I recommend this place for good prices and dog-friendliness.”

“Amazing! We have a place on Seacoast and I highly recommend this Grill! We give it a 10!!!! We we are so happy with the food and service. Two nights in a row!!!”

“Great healthy food. Best customer service and fresh seafood.”

“"Vicky at the CarlsJr on 13th Street in Imperial Beach is always incredibly helpful and kind. She provides excellent customer service, always with a smile, and goes out of her way to make sure everything is just right. It’s always a pleasure to be greeted by her, and she really makes each visit to Car Junior a great experience!"”