Tapas Restaurants near Lemon Grove, CA

“Wonderful place. Wine selection is wide & the staff are top Tier! I Had a small birthday gathering in the patio & it was perfectly set-up & the arrangement of the seating allowed me to see & talk with the guest celebrating with me. We fit 35 comfortably. Shannon is an incredible server & host. Her customer Serivce is unmatched. Thank you for making this day so special.“

“Great gem with excellent service, delicious bites and reasonable prices. We went for lunch and they had a promotion going where if you rolled a 1 with dice, your lunch was free! We didn’t roll a 1 but still it was a great experience and worth the cost. Definitely recommend:)“

“I attended an event at Meraki last night and absolutely loved the space! It’s beautifully clean, open, and so versatile—you can really make it your own. The food was delicious A++ (my favorite was the Fettuccine Alfredo) and the service was truly top notch. Such a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!“

“Great music and delicious food.“

“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!“

“On 12/29 at 4pm, we got married in Alcazar Garden! At 6pm, we had a reservation at Mabel's Gone Fishing for our party of 13, and it was the perfect first meal of the rest of our lives. The dinner was in the Fish Bowl, the private dining area next to the main one, and we had a prix fixe meal coordinated between us their event coordinator, Everything that came out was perfectly portioned. I never had a passionfruit mignonette, and I appreciate them opening my mind to a sweet thing with the savory brine of the oysters. Course after course, it just kept getting better. Our conservas platter with smoked and oil tinned mussels and mackerel, the roasted beets with the chili and goat cheese, the broiled cod in garum butter and sunflower...I can't believe we ate so much and still had space for cheesecake. This says nothing of the drinks we had, that we probably drank too much of, but they all went down so smoothly! Much praise for our two servers, one of whom was the coordinator we'd been chatting with via email for a month. When we come back to San Diego, The FIRST place we go to dinner will be Mabel's Gone Fishing...ok, maybe it will be Del Taco depending on when we land, but the SECOND place we go will definitely be Mabel's Gone Fishing.“

“The best dining event in a long while. Food is terrific and the beer is literally ice cold. The owner is delightful! Please visit cause it is a treat.“

“We had a great time visiting during the Mistletoe Pop-Up. The Christmas cocktails were delicious and we tried a few regular offerings. The food menu was underwhelming, so we ended up going elsewhere for food, but the vibe and drinks were great.“

“Absolutely fantastic experience at Osteria Cotto e Mangiato! The service from Andrea (owner) was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every dish we ordered was incredible-from the rich, comforting Carbonara w/anchovies to the Captain's Treasure chest is unexplainable good, everything was cooked to perfection. You can really taste the quality and care in each bite. This place is a gem in San Diego for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine. Oh, by the way, did I mention the Tiramisu... WOW!! Can’t wait to come back!“

“All good dudes hang out at Clem’s.“

“I ordered pickup through doordash and walked in with my family to pick up our food. We decided that we wanted to just eat there at the restaurant and we were led to a table and brought waters. I had my toddler with us and he started getting restless. One of the staff members noticed and brought him a Halloween gift bag, it distracted him for a moment but we did leave shortly afterwards since I didn't want to disturb other diners. The Ramen was amazing, the staff was friendly, and the restaurant overall was both clean and refreshing.“

“They have a white sangria that the wife just LOVES. Have to stop in every once in a while and grab a glass“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best ramen we’ve had in a long time — and it helped my wife finally eat again

My wife has been sick for almost two weeks and still wasn’t feeling well tonight, so I decided to pick up dinner from Nozaru Ramen Bar. They had everything ready on time — spicy ramen, edamame, and gyoza — and this is the first time I’ve seen her actually eat a full meal since she got sick.

We shared everything, and she said this was probably the best “post-sick” meal she’s had in a long time. The broth was rich and comforting, the spice level was perfect, and all the sides were spot on.

Not only was the food delicious, but it genuinely helped her feel better. We’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Eaten here numerous times. Excellent quality food, and service. Equivalent to San Francisco Bay Area Japanese restaurants..which are outstanding.“

“A must try the fig Flatbread. So good!!!“

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

“Food are delicious. Good customer service.“

“The Monkey Bar is such a fun and memorable spot. The atmosphere is vibrant, stylish, and welcoming, making it a great place to stop for drinks or a casual bite whether you are staying at the resort or just passing through.

The holiday drinks are definitely the highlight right now. They are creative, festive, and full of flavor. Each one feels thoughtfully made, not just pretty but actually delicious. They capture that cozy seasonal vibe perfectly and are the kind of drinks you look forward to ordering again.

And I have to mention the monkey fries because they are absolutely amazing. Crispy, flavorful, and addictive, they come out hot and perfectly seasoned. They are one of those menu items you order “for the table,” but everyone ends up wanting their own.

The service is friendly and upbeat, and the whole place has a great energy that makes you want to hang out a little longer. Overall, The Monkey Bar is a must visit. Great drinks, great food, and a vibe that keeps you coming back.“

“I went as a solo traveler and sat at the bar. The staff was so sweet and friendly. They cleared extra space for me so I could order food (it is a pretty small bar area and I get the feeling food is not often served there) the house wine and eggplant parm were so good and again the staff were so mind and warm. Will definitely go again ❤️“

“Excellent service, yummy food, delicious drinks & and awesome atmosphere!!!“

“What a great place. Amazing food and cocktails. Bartenders were amazing.“

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

“Delicious food…all of it, the Ramen, the sushi, everything!“

“Great music and delicious food.“

“el mejor lugar para bailar un exelente ambiente y muy buenas bebidas el mejor club“

“Such a great venue! Loved it!“

“We absolutely loved it. We celebrated my husband's birthday with our adult children! We are from the Toledo Ohio area, and came here the first time, and enjoyed it so much that we came back. We loved every single pizza, had the arugula salad again, and cacio Pepe and the bucatini - amazing. And the service was beautiful. Our servers name was Liza. So lovely!“

“We went here like 3 years ago and STILL talk about the food AND the vibes! We had a late night snack and drink and will 100% be going again when we’re back from Minnesota!! If you’re in the area, go HERE!!!“