50 Best American Restaurants near Lemon Grove

“amazing fish stew better than any you'd find in La Jolla!“

“I absolutely love this restaurant. I discovered this place about a year ago, and ever since that day I have enjoyed every single moment spent there. The retro 50s style with oldie legendary music just fills the atmosphere with a touch of comfort, sophistication, and happiness. The food was extremely good especially the burgers, with affordable prices. The waiters are also kind and caring.“

“Great choice for food Always good But long line as always“

“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.“

“Gorgeous view and atmosphere“

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

“The only downside is the hired help, Ryan Bradford telling people they deserve to be killed (lynched, was his exact words) when he's posting on social media.“

“Fabulous oysters! Definitely worth the wait!“

“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!“

“Awesome food. It never disappoints. You’ll be glad you came.“

“Everything about that place! Just AMAZING!“

“Really pleasant staff and a great menu selection. I didn't take any photos because I dove right into the meal but it was delightful. Prices about average for San Diego area breakfasts.“

“Food is delicious & the service is great, the old guy who seems to be the Mgr is kinda crabby though.“

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

“There is no better spot for Cider in North Park (if not the WORLD) than Bivouac. A cozy campout aesthetic ran by the CiderQueen of SD herself, and a warm and hospitable staff to boot! The food and cider options are immense, with a delightful rotation of ciders to keep things adventurous! I’ve said it once, but I’ll say it again - if I could give Biv a SIX out of Five, I would!“

“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!“

“We have frequented many Cohen restaurants. Our feeling is that most have gone downhill since Covid. So, this was a breath of fresh air. Food was authentic and unique. We are locals and are grateful to find a Mexican restaurant with tasty entrees.“

“Friendly service. Not too expensive. Outside seating available. I had their Gyro sandwich. They didn't have the traditional toppings but meat was flavorful and veggies were fresh. It was a good sandwich. Their blue berry bread pudding with pistachio ice cream was absolutely wonderful. You don't see pistachio ice cream being served often and it's one of my favorites. So I was super happy.
The albondigas soup was good too but beware it has a bit of a spicy kick to it.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Absolutely adore this spot! The staff were friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience a joy. My swoosh burger came out perfectly cooked, and the fries were incredible. The local root beer added a fun, unique touch. I dined outside and soaked in the lively Gas Lamp atmosphere, which made the meal even better. Everything I tried was flavorful and satisfying. Can’t wait to come back — highly recommended!“

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

“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“

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

“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“

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

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

“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.“

“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!!!“

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

“We wandered into Coin Haus during the Oktoberfest and were thrilled we did so. It has a great business model where you fill your own cups. Since I really enjoy the variety of different drinks this was exactly what I wanted but didn’t know existed. I spent probably 30 minutes working my way around the different beverages. Plus there are super fun arcade games on the perimeter that use the same payment system, so it’s a one stop shop.

Big fan and I can’t wait to come back in a bit to try their new seasonal flavors.“

“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 😎“

“Passed through while on tour and had to stop at the Philly bar to feel like we’re back home! Best vibes and even better staff and brews and pretzels!!! Such a great environment, wish we could have stayed longer! Can’t wait to come back :)“

“massive burgers and everything ive tried is amazing. only area i would like to see improved is offering combos (burger + fries).“

“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!!!“

“Literally one of the best cheeseburgers I’ve ever had. They delivered 25 min after my order was placed. Fries were still crispy!!! Very delicious.“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“We wanted to try this place for a long time but we only had several times drink at here before. Mingei is my favorite museum in SD and a restaurant at here, it is gonna be good! Plus their drinks are pretty nice as I remember. And yes, I’ll say here’s food is worthy to try. We ordered a Vietnamese pork meatball and a choripan burger, they are all fusion style food, which I like - A lot of different culture inspired cuisine. Meatball is flavorful and burger is juicy and tender. I would like more Vietnamese flavor in the meatball like fish sauce I guess, now I feel the Vietnamese flavor is not enough. The service is nice and the atmosphere is great. I’ll definitely recommend you come to try.“

“I’d come back again. Great customer service..“

“The salad, burger and pork tacos were great! My youngest son and I love to go their. Nice tropical atmosphere too. Friendly staff“

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

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

“Good job n thank you so much“