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.“

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

“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.“

“Absolutely LOVED my first time at Hidden Craft! Such a great layout and so unique that you can pour your own beer! My partner rented out the space for my 30th birthday and the staff was so wonderful and everyone that came absolutely loved it! The food was delicious and this will now be a regular spot of mine.“

“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.“

“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 😎“

“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!“

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

“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“

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

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

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

“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 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.“

“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!“

“We went there ON Saturday to watch the Steelers/Ravens game. Even though the Steelers lost 😕, we had a great time. We sat at the back bar and Amanda was a great bartender. I don't think my glass was empty the entire time I was there. She was friendly and helpful. Greg, the manager, was a fellow Steelers fan and stopped by to chat a few times. We ordered the buffalo wings and they were so yummy. They were good sized and had great flavor. I didn't get any of the macs but I saw one going by and it looked amazing. Definitely going back.“

“We had a business dinner here and I'm still thinking about the whole experience a week later. The food is a culinary explosion in your mouth. Highly recommend getting several things and sharing with the table. The risotto and seafood pasta were incredible. I cannot even describe the flavors. The cocktails were also indescribably brilliant. Our server was perfect. She was friendly but professional. She had the perfect balance of being on top of everything, but not being on top of us. All around perfect experience.“

“Delicioso y muy bien servido“

“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.“

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

“Great place way under rated, sleeper…“

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

“Good job n thank you so much“

“Erick thank you nice service“

“We had lunch here and really enjoyed our experience. The service was excellent and made us feel welcome. The food was great too, we ordered the Crispy Baja Shrimp, a burger, and the seafood pasta. Everything was fresh, and I especially loved the crispy chips that came with the burger and the variety of seafood in the pasta. I’d definitely come back if I have the chance!“

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

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

“We tried a few dishes at Watercolors during our stay at the Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton. The hummus was solid—pretty much what you'd expect from a dip-and-bread starter. The braised beef ragu pappardelle, though, was a bit underwhelming and could’ve used a bit more flavor. The steak sandwich was tasty and filling, though it had a bit too much blue cheese for our liking. Overall, a convenient spot to grab a meal, but some dishes hit the mark better than others.

Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian dishes available to order.

Dietary restrictions: This venue is able to accommodate for dietary restrictions.

Kid-friendliness: This venue is kid friendly with plenty of comfy places to sit.

Wheelchair accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible.“

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

“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 service with Jeannie“

“The food was delicious. The service was so so. They even removed my drink and utensils while I was still eating and did not bother to bring them back. How is a customer supposed to eat hot soup without utensils or a beverage to wash it down? How is a customer supposed to eat the salad bar or hot food with out utensils, napkins or drinks. I even paid $3.59 plus tax for a beverage. I got the all you can eat salad bar. The restaurant had only 3 or 4 tables full and was not busy. However since 1 lady was mopping they forced me out of a clean table into a dirty table. I prepaid my salad barmeal and also paid extra for my soda. I even left a good tip. However they did not even offer me toast and even took so long to come by. Then when they did they took my soda cup and utensils. I was there over 30 minutes.“

“Overall excellent steak dinner“

“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 ☕.“

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

“Last time I ate here was 4 years ago during the pandemic when everything was grab-n-go. Since I was in the area I decided to stop by for breakfast. For the price, you can’t beat it. I got a made to order omelet, minute steak and Louisiana sausage. They had a few more options like waffles and a fresh fruit salad bar as well. I had green tea… which suspiciously tasted like the raspberry tea that was next to it… but overall, for less than $4.50 this cannot be beat. The other day I had a Denny’s All-American slam for about 4x as much and not as filling. Mercer Galley be bussin’ y’all.

Vegetarian options: Fruit salad bar“

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

“Mahi Mahi Tacos amazing, Shrimp Pasta close second“

“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!!!“