50 Best American Restaurants near Imperial Beach

“Food & Folks are always Fabulous“

“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!! ❤️“

“Lunch was very good Enjoyed the French dip“

“I was there for the first time this past weekend for the Canelo vs. Charlo fight and loved all of the positive vibes at this establishment.

The owners (Otto & Selena) are amazing!!

One thing I noticed is despite how busy they all were Otto had a smile on his face the entire time.

Normally when it's busy and chaotic people tend to lose their smile because their stressed out. This is proof that when your doing something your passionate about it's fun and you enjoy every minute of it.

All of the staff provided excellent customer service. Regina is my favorite!! ?

Dj's Money Miner & Jay 2 we're in the mix playing all the old school jams!! At one time all the boys took over the dance floor just vibing out Lol!! I know because theirs video footage Hahaha!!! ??‍♂️?

Can't wait to go back to try their food!!

Highly recommend checking out The Scorebord if you're ever in the area. You will not be disappointed!“

“Today we received wonderful service and comforting food. I’ll be honest I didn’t come with the highest expectations due to some of the reviews but I’m so happy we gave it a chance. Kind service and friendly smiles. Our lattes were made perfectly, really meshed well with the outdoor vibe. We had the chilaquiles and hot chicken Benedict’s. Very good if I had to make a suggestion just a pinch of salt but nothing major. Overall very happy with everything. I would say if you come starving, then just be aware food is made to order and fresh so it does take a little bit which is normal. Also just 2 people serving perhaps because it wasn’t as busy but on a busy day they may have more help. Regardless I highly recommend it, you won’t regret it. Thank you for giving us a pleasant experience.“

“The view of the ocean on the pier“

“I visited this place at 2:30am; I was not expecting much but I was wrong, they offer a large menu and all food was available, I ordered 4 different meals and all of them were served warm and were delicious. They offer some home made salsas and pickled chiles that taste so good! The best of all was the service, the gentleman serving the food was very friendly and generous 10/10“

“Service and ambiance, exceptional service and night life… live dj, good musical and still able to have conversation“

“It is one of our favorite spots. Incredible food. Incredible service. Gorgeous atmosphere. Right in the heart of the village Coronado island.“

“As a local, Freddy’s Chophouse has become one of my go-to places, usually for drinks, that are always delicious! The bar & ambiance are a vibe and the bartenders are super friendly.

This time, I decided to stay for dinner and ordered the skirt steak with fries—and wow, it was amazing. The steak was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor, and super juicy. I highly recommend for anyone looking for great food, excellent drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere.“

“We are from “the beef capital” of Australia and discovered The Lion’s Share during SDCC 2023. My husband has very high standards when it comes to meat (his family owned a cattle property) and he could not fault a single dish. We tried camel sausage for the first time and were amazed at the flavor. Every dish was delicious, and make sure you try the brussel sprouts. A restaurant that specializes under exotic meats that can make brussel sprouts that delicious is doing something right! It is our must visit restaurant when we visit San Diego“

“THIS is the spot. If you love Taco Bell and everything they create this spot is for you. They have fun, exclusive drinks, a fun twist on Taco Bell and a Cafe function. It’s just overall a fun spot to try out. I love the dirty Baja blast, but I also tried sips of a few other drinks and they were like milkshakes!“

“Acceptable poke. I told the counter service person I don't like spice so hold the spicy house sauce. It was still spicy even after I removed the red onions and cilantro. But that's my taste preference. Clean restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. City noise not too loud. Service level perfunctory. Clean bathroom.“

“Always great service and delicious food prepared fresh. Family atmosphere and worth the wait.“

“So FRESH! So DELISH! Isabel was our servir. She anticipated our every need.“

“Seating inside is limited. Looked like a worker was sitting at one of the front tables and the tables in the back with the iconic sign were being used for restocking. The food is delicious. Tomato soup is tasty but not hot enough. Triple grilled cheese is fantastic and the fries are super crunchy!“

“We had a great lunch and the waiter was very polite and helpful. I highly recommend this place.“

“good hospitality and service an the prices are reasonable an the food is very good an the place is nice an clean , really like an enjoy eating their , may God bless them an their families 😎“

“Very friendly and professional staff . Five star ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Great place, great food, service is excellent, everybody is having a good time and it shows, this place is a must in SD, whether you go as a couple or with friends, definitely recommended!!!“

“This place is just great. Come here every once in a while for lunch on the weekdays, but today, they had Chilaquiles with Carnitas. Totopos were really good, salsa was AMAZING & the Carnitas... Anyway, I really hope they have them more often!!!“

“great staff. great food. so far I've had a few of their different plates, and all have been good“

“Yummy food. Had the 805 fries and #5 Lumpia“

“Im gonna start with great service, delicious drinks and the food was on point. I enjoyed the lamb it was amazing. Oh please if you are over 21 please order the cold brew martini!!! The best dessert for me!“

“Bartenders were great and friendly! Fun place to watch games! Love my girl Jordan!“

“Dining and sight-seeing... Delicious and Beautiful“

“Perfect place to grab food before catching a show at the Civic Center. A lot of other customers had the same idea too so the place was a bit busy.

The service was quick and the food was good. I would say it's elevated bar food. Everything was tasty and our group enjoyed what we ordered. No complaints from anyone.

I ordered the Peach Tom Collins and I think they forgot the peach puree. It was clear so no puree there. I did ask the waitress and she confirmed that it was indeed the Peach Tom Collins. It was a disappointment so don't waste your money on it.

The shrimp tacos were delicious. The fish tacos were good too but I like the flavor of the shrimp tacos more.
The wet burrito was humongous. It came with both red and green enchilada sauce. The red enchilada sauce was better imo.

We also love the big loaded nachos. That was a great choice for our appetizer to share between the four of us.“

“Beautiful view food and service was excellent. Affordable. Highly recommend“

“Erick thank you nice service“

“My husband and I had the absolute pleasure to dine at Juniper and Ivy for our 33 year anniversary. Not only did they have special menus for us, but we had a complete and very special experience start to finish.The staff were so welcoming and knowledgeable. We had what I would consider the best seats in the restaurant. We sat up at the kitchen bar, and were treated to an amazing dinner and “show “ The kitchen crew were so impressive and friendly to each other and us. We had such a great experience, that we canceled reservations at another restaurant on the same block for later in the week, so we could come back and try more. Same amazing experience at the next visit. Highly recommend, when we come back to SD we will prioritize another visit. Thank you so much for such a great experience!“

“Delicioso y muy bien servido“

“We stopped in after receiving courtesy drinks and decided to give Salt & Whiskey a proper try. The service was decent overall—our server was a bit on the slower side, but the bartender more than made up for it with friendly energy and generous samples that helped us pick our drinks. The food? Surprisingly good for what it was—well-prepared and satisfying, exceeding our expectations for a casual bite. All in all, a warm, relaxed experience with a few bright spots that made the visit worthwhile.“

“Sirena was an amazing server! Drinks came out very quickly and food was great. Best server here for sure.“

“I was in town for the 2025 NAFSA conference and stayed at the Marriott Marquis. On my last night I made a reservation here and was not disappointed. Food and service was delicious. My family and I all had the short rib ragu, which we definitely recommend!“

“Great customer service I had the mobile app glitch called in and the manager Claudia helped me will definitely order again“

“My family and I had a wonderful experience. The food, drinks, atmosphere, staff and price were on point. We definitely will be back to this restaurant.“

“Good job n thank you so much“

“The staff was very friendly and helpful. Great place.“

“We had a lovely time. The food is soso good!“

“perfect ribeye ... A positive atmosphere is one that creates a sense of comfort, warmth, and relaxation for diners. Friendly hosts, who greet customers and guide them to their seats, also play a crucial role in setting a welcoming tone for the dining experience.“

“Great place way under rated, sleeper…“

“Great service with Jeannie“

“super recomendado al 100% todo rico al momento preparado“

“My bf just called me on tears; telling me about her experience there. She checked in at 3:30 p.m. today wanting to leave by 4:30 pm she was hoping to have an amazing day.“

“Great burgers, quick service. Good value for money.“

“I would highly recommend booking for any and all of your events! SO GOOD. I've been fortunate to be at two events catered by Manny and both occasions were absolutely superb. All the workers agreed on how good the tacos were. Tender meat and fresh ingredients. Delicious.“

“Our first time dinning our breakfast skillets are delicious. Service are quick and making we have enough hot coffee ☕.“

“Overall excellent steak dinner“

“We enjoyed our breakfast at Carte Hotel. The ingredients were fresh, portions were generous, and the service was excellent.

My lox bagel (technically smoked salmon) had a bit too much arugula for my taste, which made it slightly bitter, but that's purely a personal preference. Next time, I'll ask to skip the arugula.

Our server, Brandon, went above and beyond—truly exceptional! Nat too was very personable.“

“Had lunch with my sister. Great food and portions. Kyle our waiter was friendly and attentive.“