50 Best American Restaurants near Lemon Grove

“What can't we say about dining at the Lemon Grove Bistro? Fine dining simply isn't enough to sum up our experience at the Lemon Grove Bistro. For our 2025 Employee Appreciation Luncheon, this Lemon Grove gem was our host of choice. From a five-star meal to a savory presidential dessert, the Lemon Grove Bistro does not disappoint. We can't thank you enough.“

“The workers are always so kind and ready to greet you with a smile. The restaurant is always clean and has a welcoming feeling as soon as u enter. The dishes are always clean in the mornings, not like other restaurants where you see dirty spots on the cups. It's just amazing service especially on Sundays the busy days. Props to everyone working there. The owner really knows how to manage a restaurant. I will recommend many friends and family to eat here knowing they'll leave satisfied. The young looking guy that's always wearing an apron on Sundays and sweeping, working nonstop is always saying hi to everyone and very kind. He looks like a hardworker.

Vegetarian options: They have plenty of yummy vegetarian options. Just let them know what your craving and they will accommodate.

Parking: They have plenty of parking. And extra parking.

Kid-friendliness: The workers are always very sweet and patient with the kids. My daughter loves going to give them hugs.“

“This location can get wayyyy over-crowded, but they do a decent job of keeping up with the flow of traffic. Although, I will say that waiting for an hour and 10 minutes for a Dbl Dbl + fries light well seems slightly excessive...

Thankfully, my meal was delicious as ever! 😋“

“Excellent food and very good service. Everything was delicious and the portions were huge. It was expensive for breakfast, but great for a special occasion.“

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

“Gorgeous view and atmosphere“

“The sandwich with beef and chimichurri is delicious!! Excellent service…“

“We had a cider from here at the San Diego Zoo and had to check it out and glad that we did! What a wonderful place!!!

The bartender was very knowledgeable and we had amazing service the entire time. The decor and everything just fit and suited the vibe. One of the best thing is about this place is that it's DOG FRIENDLY! Met the cutest furry friends here that just added to the experience.

Definitely do the cider tasting and the polenta tots was different and interesting. Seems like a great place for a meal, catch a sports game or catch up with friends or a nice place to chill while you are in between meet ups or appointments.“

“Amazing food! Fantastic atmosphere. Best Cobb Salad in San Diego.“

“Really enjoyed our first visit to Parkhouse. Definitely coming back. Food and drinks were delicious. The service was exceptional“

“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.“

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

“My 1st time here mid May 2024.Super sweet and fast service, fun old fashion atmosphere and cool old time decor. Great local place. Large portions, quality food. Clean restaurant and restrooms. This was my 1st visit however, they have been here a long while and pushed hard to stay open during Covid-19. Parking lot is small, however we had no issue.“

“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.“

“Good brews and great appetizers. The mini-deep dish pizza 🍕 is great!“

“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 😎“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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“

“Soft toasted Bagel with Cream cheese, Orange juice. Hot Coffee with honey sugar tow . Honey Sparkling Water. Daniel Smith.“

“Came here for late night food. The staff was very friendly and food came out quick. Restaurant is open until 11 but kitchen closes at 10. We enjoyed the nachos, the portion size was big and lots of meat! We also ordered the burger and burrito which were both good.“

“Amazing food and amazing staff! My husband and I went for breakfast and ordered the meatloaf Benedict and the chicken and waffles tower. They were huge portions but so so delicious! The staff was super friendly and were very happy to be at work. Highly recommend!“

“Fabulous oysters! Definitely worth the wait!“

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

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

“Swami's has the perfect local vibe with great food and great service! We recommend them to visitors and locals who don't know yet. It is a great La Mesa dining option!“

“Everything about that place! Just AMAZING!“

“You guys are the real MVPs Not having a special menu goes the extra mile to show that you’re willing to show gratitude to veterans. Now I’m a regular after eating here. Shout out for the flank steak last night. Our server Belle was great as well.“

“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.“

“Very good food… And our waitress Mary was awesome .. Highly recommended 😊“

“Our server Savanah was fantastic. Thank you Savanah, you made our evening.
Thank you Black Bear - 2 of our party of 3 had their meals "on the house." Veterans, on Veterans Day. What a nice surprise. ?
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“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!!!“

“Went for our anniversary late dinner, our server Meghan was EXCEPCIONAL! The food was AMAZING. The drinks were unforgettable. It was our first time and will not be our last. We had the ribeye, with mushrooms, and potatoes. Their Mac and cheese was so good! Everything was just so great! Thank you guys so much!“

“2 Sundays a month guaranteed! We love an old school diner that gives back to the community.“

“Tasty 😋 food, good service, popular place, and only on weekends have outside dining“

“I over the drinks, ambiance and location/space. I’ll return again soon.“

“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.“

“I am late to reviewing and forgetting the servers name. She was from Maryland, and the reason we ordered more than just a pick me up coffee before the Japanese Friendship Gardens. Our server (delightful as can be and a great conversation partner) encouraged us to try the Spicy Calamari and Aquachile. It's not the best flavor pairings with coffee. So, stick with a bubbly libation when ordering these delightful dishes. The flavors, however, are divine. Fresh ingredients that remain high quality! We enjoyed a table overlooking the gardens and lucked into it without a reservation. Although, I recommend reserving in advance for optimal seating and table assurance.“

“Good job n thank you so much“

“amazing food 4 many decades in a family owned,family friendly atmosphere. a true east county gem“

“KC is great. His old fashioned is to rival the whiskey house. Salt and whiskey with KC provides the complexity of drinks that most bars will be envious of. He is fun and kept us entertained. This is a must stop if you are in the San Diego area.“

“atmosphere was great server was super friendly had a variety of appetizers all where off the hook definitely will revisit“

“Cali Burgers, fries, Chicken sandwich, Fish and coleslaw. The food here and service is great come see for yourself.“

“Happy Hour at Artifact is the highlight of my week! I always look forward to those afternoons when I can wrap up an early day at work and walk over to unwind.

Kendra and Kelly are the best—they always greet me warmly and, knowing sparkling rosé is my go-to, pour a glass right after saying hello. The ambience is light and relaxing, and the conversation is consistently pleasant and entertaining—it’s the perfect way to transition from work mode to relaxation.

All of the food here is absolutely delicious, but the ahi crudo and beet salad are my favorites. They’re fresh, flavorful, and never disappoint.

Artifact has mastered the art of creating a welcoming, delicious, and enjoyable happy hour experience. Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely amazing food and drinks at great prices. Never disappointed.“

“I just had a tuna melt panini. it was delicious and dipping sauce on side was amazing!! it’s super clean. I haven’t seen a restaurant this clean in a while. I ordered a latte half decaf. which people do not like to do. it was excellent. The froth was perfect. FYI, it’s Kaiser Garfield Medical Center. and it has parking for customers.“