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!! ❤️“

“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!“

“Lunch was very good Enjoyed the French dip“

“The view of the ocean on the pier“

“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.“

“Tbh the food is pretty good but some find it bad or sickening. I personally love the food there and their service great. The atmosphere is just basic restaurant vibe but its not about the vibe it's about the food. Overall 4/5 stars. Id comeback every now and then.“

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

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

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Very fun experience, the concept is awesome! I tried the strawberry matcha chiller and was pleasantly surprised. The manager was super nice and made some recommendations, ended up getting three more drinks! It's exactly what you think, Tacobell making iced coffee but with their twist. I would come back again.“

“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.“

“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“

“Just spent five nights at the Wyndham Baysidd and had breakfast every morning at Hazelwoods. Great food, fabulous staff. Highly recommend them. Ann & Steve from NJ“

“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!!!“

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

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

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

“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 😎“

“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!!!“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

“Good job n thank you so much“

“awesome happy hour and bartenders“

“Great place way under rated, sleeper…“

“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“

“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.“

“Overall excellent steak dinner“

“Spent the night in downtown and had to come by since I’d heard it was rumored to be haunted?? We had perfect drinks, Grand 75 for me and my friend had what he said was an amazing whiskey flight. Our server Julian took great care of us for our apps and dinner. He was super attentive and gave good recs for the area. Even if you live here you should totally stop by! We’ll be coming back for a night out again.“

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

“Erick thank you nice service“

“Dynamic atmosphere. Luv the fact that show classic movies at the pool.“

“The food and service were very good. My only disappoint was that the restaurant does not validate or discount parking at all. We drove from OC. We met our cousin who was visiting San Diego from Boston for a convention and our kids who live in DTSD. We could have parked by them, but chose to drive to the hotel because it was pouring.“

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

“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.“

“Celebrated good friends’ birthdays on Fish and Chips night! Fun times with good food and great friends! 👍🏼😊🌻“

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

“Awesome food, great service, perfect location“

“$7 meal in San Diego, where else besides NBSD galley.
I wanted to write something for my experience long time ago finally get down to it. I’m getting a little emotional because I’m soon be out of navy and I will definitely miss the food and dining experience here.
I have to say Navy do spoil me with the food. Look at the varieties. Fresh fruits and vegetables, deserts, drinks, so healthy and well balanced in nutrition. My stomach is so spoiled that I can’t handle fast food anymore. One time I tried Wendy’s because my kid keeps telling me how much he craving for it, and I got sick for a few days after that.
Some people join navy to travel, some for education, and some for food! And I am not surprised if people say they join navy for food. 😋😋😋“

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