50 Best American Restaurants near Imperial Beach

“Food & Folks are always Fabulous“

“Great burgers. Outstanding customer service“

“Great karoake on the weekends!! Bingo and trivia throughout the week.Make sure you get some fries. Also have food specials daily. The owners are in the building frequently and make everyone feel welcome regardless of race, sex or creed. There's room for everyone at this bar!!“

“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.“

“My family and I had a late flight in and came here at 1am and it was so good. Definitely hit the spot. We got the rolled tacos and the carne Asada fries. The rolled tacos were delicious classic rolled tacos. We got the combo so it came with rice and beans. Those friesss…… the Bees Knees! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 Nice to know these a 24 hour place that has Bomb food.“

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

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

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

“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!!!“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“Had a “daddy daughter” day with my dad. Spent the day at Balboa Park and wanted somewhere near but not too fancy to eat. Found Hidden Craft. The food was so good. My dad got birria fries and a salad. I got the American cheeseburger. One of the best burgers I’ve ever had!! This place is a must try if you’re in San Diego.“

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

“This place was delicious I had the normal melt with bacon the chef Atoy did a great job cooking our burgers timely and to the right temp
One thing to note is it doesn’t automatically come with tomato or lettuce but you can add them in for free“

“Excellent steaks, great service and wonderful atmosphere!!!“

“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“

“Great service with Jeannie“

“Great food and drinks! The service is superb!“

“Take a date! Take a friend! Hell, go alone if you want!

This place is the most perfect convergence of awesome things all mingled into one: A lounge, a bar, an awesome restaurant, a relaxing poolside hangout, a motel, a theater, a California-to-the-core vibe, a wonderfully comfy and swanky mid-century gem, suitable for young and old alike. And best of all. it's NOT pretentious!

To me, this is the sort of place that truly gives San Diego its well warranted identity.“

“Erick thank you nice service“

“Martha was are server on friday the 10th. She is AMAZING! I have not been to a sizzler for over 30 years and my husband wanted to go. We sat down and with out a sec our server greeted us with the most infectious energy! She came over with our food and checked on us a lot, like in a good way! Everytime something sat down in front of us she would make sure it was perfect! We definitely had some small talk but she would be the reason we return! She made my family and I feel welcome and want to come back for the great food but really to see Martha!!“

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

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

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

“We had awesome service by Dern! He was polite, friendly and outgoing. (Killer now tie too!) He made our experience so fun! I even witnessed his care for his customers as I watched him ensure an elderly man did not fall walking to the bathroom. Also, he seemed to interact positively with his teammates too. Thanks Dern! The facility and restrooms were clean. It was like stepping back in time. There are a lot of nostalgic things to take in. My husband and I split a classic hamburger, crinkle fries and a strawberry malt. All of it was delicious. My husband said, “if we lived here, I’d be a regular.”“

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

“This place is awesome! Whether you are vegan or not, the food is delicious and creative! The music, the food and the atmosphere (decor) JUST TRY IT!! It’s set in a great area.“

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

“Awesome food, great service, perfect location“

“Awesome deli! We stayed at hotel by here and they gave voucher for each night of our stay. Honestly, we don’t usually use these incentives, because I’m not a breakfast person. My husband used it the first morning for breakfast sandwich. He raved about how delicious the sandwich was and it looked great. We’ve been back the 2nd & 3rd days to have lunch each time. They have an extensive menu and everything we’ve had has been delicious. Sandwiches are on delicious bread and with plenty of meat and cheese. Highly recommend this place for food choice, quality, and great friendly service!!!“

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

“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 😎“

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

“Good restaurant, delicious food. I recommend everyone to try it“

“Great place way under rated, sleeper…“

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

“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.“

“Victor, John, and Erica delivered a very genuine and personable hospitality experience. The vibe there is comfortable, the food and beverage deals were a fair shake, and the food was delicious :-) Talk to Victor about the hotel’s history and you won’t be disappointed ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We used to live around the corner but moved away many years ago. It was great to revisit KSBC and enjoy it just as much as we did last time.

Excellent service (and beer advice) from Taylor and it was also wonderful to chat with Bonnie.

If you get a chance to meet her, be sure to ask about the history of the place, and also “the photo” :-)

Food was terrific, and it was good to see they still cater well for vegetarians.

We often travel through San Diego on our travels, and try to stop here when we can. We haven’t been disappointed yet.

Thanks Taylor & Bonnie for the friendly welcome, great food & beer, plus the added bonus of some interesting conversation.

We look forward to our next visit.“

“Good job n thank you so much“

“A lovely date night restaurant. We didn't do the thing where you get a steak from the deli but def on the list. The burger was the highlight. Spicy Caesar one of the top Caesar salads I've ever had. Wine selection is great and the staff is incredibly nice.“

“My favorite place to go eat when I go visit San Diego. The food it’s delicious and the service is wonderful. ✅😋“

“Great vibe, delicious food, and wonderful service!

Agave Grill & Café is a fantastic find in Chula Vista! The lounge area has the cutest, most relaxing atmosphere that makes it a perfect spot to get some writing done or catch up with a friend over brunch. The service is consistently top-notch and attentive. I highly recommend trying the flavorful chilaquiles or the avocado toast paired with a dirty chai latte. It's an unassuming gem from the outside, but absolutely worth a visit!“

“I hope this is the right location I’m not sure if there are any others since we are from out of town, but we went to Habor Town Pub in Point Loma.

Me and my husband stopped by this place on Sunday for Father’s Day and had probably the best service I’ve ever had! I never usually leave reviews but great food and there was one server in particular that just went above and beyond. I believe she said her name was rain (what a cute name). She was so funny and was so kind even though it was a bit busy and really seemed to know her stuff! The drinks she suggested were perfect! We are just visiting but are adding this place to our must stop list when we come back! Hoping rain is our server again!“

“Wowwwww !!! GRAND OPENING DAY!!! Urbane Cafe Chula Vista UFFF staff was on point despite that they were busy. Food is super fresh and really good. Love the vegan options. There is something for everyone in the menu. Wish you good luck and happy to have them you in our community 😊 Katia EFTG“