Restaurants in Imperial Beach

“Food & Folks are always Fabulous”

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

“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.”

“great coctel de marisco. food flavorful great service”

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

“Love this local gem. Food is consistently delicious and fresh. I have yet to dine in, but the establishment is very clean and there appears to be seating for roughly 40. The workers are kind and friendly, and the pricing is very reasonable, which is a plus.”

“Recently moved to Imperial Beach near this place and now eat here on the regular. I grew up in Chula Vista, so I know good Mexican food. Food is delicious authentic taco shop food and the staff is amazing! If you are in the area, this is your new spot.”

“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!”

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

“This place is amazing. The cheeseburger for two box is a steal. Comes with onion rings AND fries. The burgers are not smash burgers but not overly thick either. Not to mention everything is cooked to order. I've ordered from here more than once and the quality has only gotten better.”

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

“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!”

“Food was delicious. Large portions! Rather a cold and sterile environment. If you're looking for ambience this isn't it! Loud. Good place for a beer and quick bite.”

“It was my first time visiting, and the staff was incredibly friendly and kind. The donut the barista recommended was delicious , not too sweet, just perfectly balanced if you want something.

If you get the chance to visit, don’t hesitate! The place is super calm, spacious, and perfect if you want to sit and get some work done.”

“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!”

“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”

“I try the ramen and I loved it! The pieces of meat where big. Next time I will ask for like 79% more vegetables because I do like vegetables. the price was good because if how much meat it had. I hate sushi but love ramen. My whole family loves sushi so I'm happy that I can just drive 5 minutes n not 30 minutes to find a good restaurant. Also they have an area to sit outside in the sun which is a nice option. I left like at 12 noon and it got really full.”

“The view of the ocean on the pier”

“Had a lot of fun. Highly recommended”

“THE STAFF ARE VERY KIND VERY FRIENDLY VERY COURTEOUS AND THE FOOD IS BY FAR SOME OF THE BEST THAT YOU'LL FIND IN IMPERIAL BEACH LET ALONE SAN DIEGO. ALTHOUGH THE PRICES HAVE GONE UP BY ABOUT A BUCK OVERALL IN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS THE FOOD IS WELL WORTH IT.”

“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!!”

“Always a great place for food after a long day at the beach. I grew up on Bean and Cheese burritos from here but also really enjoy the Machaca Torta, Rolled Tacos with Guacamole, and Supreme Carne Asada Fries for sharing”

“So glad I found this place! The pizza at Luigi's is incredible—perfect crust, delicious sauce, and fresh toppings. It's truly the best pizza in town, and I can't recommend it enough. Keep up the great work!”

“How does this place not have 5 stars? The have the best shredded chicken I have ever tasted. The chicken enchiladas were incredible. The carne asada melts in your mouth. It has such an incredible flavor. The service was the best. Everything was perfection.”

“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.”

“Super cool local spot you need to check out... Great atmosphere. The Scotty Burger is a definitely above average. Bartenders and servers are super friendly and helpful.”

“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!”

“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”

“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😋”

“The food is just perfect,good portions”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“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 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”

“meat, and maybe cheese if you want it. Great food for a great price, tasted dank.”

“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!”

“Cute espresso stand, shares a space and open seating area with Mike Hess Brewing. They offer your standard offerings of espresso drinks - lattes, mochas, americanos. I visited this place twice and found it to be “pretty good.” They’ve got some unique flavors as well. I tried a Mexican mocha, and a latte, and both were tasty but pretty weak. Adding an extra shot to the 20oz drinks would probably improve the rating to an “excellent” review.

Dietary restrictions: They offered milk substitutes - oat, almond”

“First time eating at N&N Creole Soul Kitchen and Beignet Bar, and I highly recommend! 🤩 Small Mom & Pop restaurant in Imperial Beach, portion servings were huge, and prices were reasonable! The customer service was amazing & the food was amazing! Chef Nakia & Chef Antuan were so kind to come out and meet us! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ And the beignets, OMG!! I'll be back soon!! ❤️”

“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!"”