9 Best American Restaurants near Pauma Valley

“Very nice, clean place, lots of TV's all around the restaurant, staff was nice but did not check to see if we needed anything else, had to go ask for refills, ordered pizza and they were out of dough, ordered hamburgers, food was good, we had no reception and there was no WiFi.. if your staying at the campground nice place to go eat, FYI parking is a little tight“

“Delicious! Out of this world Mexican. Very different from Taco style restaurants and typical Mexican food. Please understand, I love my Tacos and Enchiladas, however this menu, the food is very different. Over the top delicious. The portions a huge, be prepared to take part of your lunch or dinner home. The ingredients are good quality and recipes unique. Love this place.“

“Overall, good food, however, for the caliber of restraunt and the price the service is lacking. Gordon may know how to cook, but he has dropped the ball on training his staff properly on high-end service.If my meal is $100+ a person. I definitely expect the entire experience to be taken to the next level. We've been here twice, and I can say the service was not bad. It just wasn't exceptional.The food has all been good. We've tried a ton on the menu and are yet to find anything we don't like. The prince of darkness cocktail has an amazing flavor that I would highly recommend trying if it sounds like your type of drink.The scallops are great and so is the wellington. Honestly, I think I've been more impressed with the appetite than anything. Every app we have had has been to die for.Overall, it was a good experience. I would just like to see the service elevated to the next level.“

“First off, the food was phenomenal. The entire staff was “Top Notch!” Our server, the busboy and food and beverage manager were the upmost professionals. They worked extremely hard to ensure my wife had a wonderful birthday dinner!! I can't thank you all enough! Great dinner/birthday night out for us.“

“A while back, we accidentally discovered the Native Oaks Golf Club while out and about.We decided to check out the membership info. And eat there at the new Shawii Kitchen.The girls (Hannah and Tori) taking our order were lovely and accommodating! (They may not still be there since this was a while back, but my husband plays golf there quite frequently now.)My husband had the French Dip, and I had the most delicious sandwich I've ever had, the Grilled Veggie. It sounds basic, but it was not! Sadly, I didn't get a photo.Chef Amy came out to see if I needed anything and said that the sandwich had three different types of cheese and the crispy parm grilled into the bread. Spinach, tomatoes, onions, grilled artichokes, and asparagus were inside.You HAVE to have this, Sammy!!!!We will be back!“

“I stopped in for the all you can eat catfish that was recommended by a local. I'm glad that I took his advice. I'm from Eastern NC so I know catfish. We eat it regularly. I can confidently say that this is the best catfish I've ever eaten. It isn't beer batters but instead they use a light cornmeal dusting that becomes perfectly crunchy, combine that with the moist clean white catfish inside and I can promise you that you will remember it for the rest of your life. I hope that I get this catfish in heaven because it's truly heavenly. Ms. Mary is the owner and cooks with love and you can taste it in every bite. It's everything you could ever want. I'm beyond full but I still feel the love in my belly. This is a must eat if you're in the area. Truly an incredible meal.“

“What a joy to discover this little gem in Valley Center! I was staying at Harrahs, got tired of the food & noise, and went exploring for something local. I found Magnetic North Farmstand! Loren was so helpful, and he guided us through their offerings & explained which items were gluten free. We ordered the egg salad sandwich, cilantro lime tuna, and a container of their potato salad. My friend & I split the sandwiches so we could each try both. Both sandwiches were great, but the egg salad was top for me! Just the right amount of mayo and great flavoring! The tuna was good too, but needed a bit more moisture. The potato salad was the bomb! I loved the setting. So peaceful & serene. Rustic outdoor seating & some cool music. A great way to spend an afternoon!“

“This has always been our favorite place to go among all the casino eateries in No. San Diego Co. The food and service has consistently been an outstanding experience. But last night my favorite offering, the Firecracker Shrimp, with it's fantastic glazing, crispiness and flavor was different. I've been ordering this appetizer for perhaps three years, at least once a month. My server, conscientious and friendly as always, mentioned there had been some changes in kitchen staff. I hope they manage to revert back to the same Firecracker Shrimp recipe - soon. Thanks, Patties & Pints!“

“We were here on a week night and it wasn't very busy at all. We we did expect a bit more with the meal since it's a bit pricey. We still enjoyed meeting our friends here. The waiter was very good and he worked hard. The salad was very good!“