Restaurants in Poway

“Good and fast service. Food was very good.”

“The food here is so good. We got cabbage, green beans, fried pork buns, chicken and corn potstickers, chicken and shrimp potstickers, orange chicken Xiao long bao, beef chow mien, egg custard buns, and jasmine tea. I would recommend all of the above but I didn't like their veggie Xiao long bao. The service was excellent and we sat at the cutest table under the pagoda.”

“It's our place to dine. Great food. Antonio and all the staff are wonderful. John Adams”

“food is made daily and fresh there is plenty of parking. vso vkusno the best russian store ever”

“This will be our new favorite spot for AYCE sushi. Fresh sashimi and sushi. Quick and friendly service. Nicely decorated. It is a small restaurant so make a reservation if your party is 5 or more.

They also have a-la-cart menu.”

“our waiter was amazing. food was top notch had crab stuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheese sauce. Get it!!”

“If you love BBQ, you will love this place!!!
Family owned since, well, since before most of you were even thought of.
Food has delicious recipes, some are even from inside the family, and are totally awesome.
Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken, and you have to try the RIBS, unbelievably superb!!!
Platters, Burgers, Numerous Side Options, Salads, Deserts
AND Sandwiches: A MUST, ya gotta try the “Beef & Chedder” which you can sub the chedder for pepper jack, yummy -also- the “Amazing Melts” …I heard a story that this beauty was originated by one of the cooks, while on the SuperQ food truck, an old wives tale, it could be, or not… A MOST EXCELLENT CHOICE… remember to add the jalapeños!!!
Heck, they even have a good selection of vegetarian items... if you can believe one would go to a BBQ joint... I don't understand that choice at all, although I have had a "beyond burger" with cheese and bacon added, quite tasty I must say!
Great beer options for those who enjoy that, above and beyond selection of your favorite liquors.
Not the cheapest restaurant, because you are getting top quality meats and food, believe me.
Personally, I am not a big karakoe fan, mostly due to the lack of quality at most events, but it is a hoot.
Staff is super friendly and attentive to your dining, drinking and even your sports needs... yes, there are over 20 TV's and most everything you could ask for is available, just ask.
Sports, from NFL Sunday, Monday and Thursday nights, to baseball, to Hockey, NASCAR, UFC, basketball, to Olympics (even Curling), to Soccer, you name it, they will do their best to find it.
Exemplary… and remember this tid-bit: If you leave hungry, well, that’s your own fault!!!

Parking: When it's busy, say Sunday Football, always remember, there is a lot adjacent to the restaurant. An office building next door. Just be mindful of where to fit in during the hours those businesses are open. Still plenty of room.”

“Don't usually bother writing reviews. But the man who rang me up deserves it. My experience was smooth, I felt like he genuinely cared about my fitness goals and recommended me a product based on that rather than to make a plain sale. I will be back.”

“Delicious and Great service.”

“We got to eat on the patio, it was wonderful. We had a newborn and 2 year old and it was warm enough to keep them warm. The food was great, our server Maxamillion was friendly and portion sizes were good for the price of food. Would happily come again!”

“BEST SANGRIA EVER!!! Really TOP WINES in Mission Cellars Winery. Nice and relaxing patios. Trent and his wife Sylvia are absolutely great. Highly recommended!”

“I recommend you bring back lamb on the menu.”

“Solid little café with a limited menu emphasizing quality espresso. My friend loves how good their lattes are even without any sweetener, and I’m happy to see affogatto on their menu. Espresso holds up well on its own and in their drinks.

Limited space indoors for those of you who like to work from a café!

Thanks for the espresso and affogatto, Idego team!”

“My sandwich was perfect and he even wanted to make sure afterwards. Fresh food & ingredients, great prices, great service, great atmosphere, & a safe environment. I’m not in town often so I wanted to leave a good review. Support this place!

Parking: Customer Parking”

“These cakes are just as beautiful as they are delicious! The added bonus is that Luna is a caring and extremely kind hearted mom. I ordered one of her cakes for my daughter‘s birthday. It was her first celebration at college and far away from home. I was missing her. Luna put a lot of time and care into her cake, making sure all the details were perfect even down to her favorite color. She was sweet and friendly to my daughter and made her feel very special. The cake was a hit with her entire dorm room floor! I would absolutely do this again for her next year.”

“It was packed a lot of people... But the employees were pleasant and I got my food quickly And it's always good. And I always love that I can get my doggy at patty too.”

“Tong Sake is newly remodeled. Chef Tony and Kim are the most welcoming / friendliest people in food industry. I absolutely love this place! Tonkatsu is flavorful. Everything is delishesness!!!”

“Amazing spot I can’t remember the last time that I was at Adi. They had such a willingness for the customer besides with on the board they said it will make you whatever you want however, you want it the price was incredible for the size of the sandwich the taste I mean it’s five star all the way across, the server, the one working the register and he even gave me free set of cookies definitely will come back to visit the swat again. Highly recommend Able.”

“I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious my lunch was. It’s been a while since I’ve had such a good, authentic Japanese curry. The chicken tonkatsu was spot on—the perfect balance of crispy coating and tender chicken, just like I’d make it at home.
The two waitresses checked in on us after the food arrived, which was pretty quick. The restaurant itself is clean and spotless. I also appreciated the special poster highlighting the restaurant’s specials. I’ll definitely be back to try other items on the menu. There’s a good selection of sushi and ramen that I’m eager to explore.”

“Battleground Brown is outstanding!!!”

“This place! Yes this place is fantastic. Sometimes i have dreams about their chicken shwarma! Their gyro meat is also next level. Portions are more than fantastic and flavor is on another planet. Hands down my favorite shwarma spot in the entire city!”

“Looking for a replacement Chinese Restaurant, since my favorite closed down. Ran out of options in Poway. So decided to give 369 a try. They had a few Chinese options, so tried the Broccoli Beef lunch special. I was pleasantly surprise, very good flavor and large portions. The regular portion would feed two. They also sell Beef Chow Fun. I normally have to get this at a sit down place. Theirs is pretty good. One day I will try the Ramen.”

“Always delicious. Never disappoints.”

“Best service and best variety of selections”

“It is a great group meeting to support and encourage business growth in the area.”

“I pop by this place every Sunday to get my morning coffee. I love their drinks and friendliness. The ladies are always helpful with any enquiries about new seasonal items.”

“This might be the best Greek food in San Diego. Gyros were great, tzatziki super tasty, fries are deliciously seasoned, spicy feta sauce was awesome, and the falafel was one of the best I've ever had. And incredibly friendly staff”

“Nice smoky and spicy flavors; as Marc Murphy says, "seasoned with authority." Very nice staff. The cucumber pickles took me right back to my childhood, to family dinners on the High Plains, prepared by my bachelor farmer great-uncles and an unmarried aunt or two, who had their Southern roots in their memories. Yummmm!”

“This has been our go-to for Chinese takeout for years now and it's criminal that I've taken this long to finally give the 5 stars they deserve. Cheers!”

“The most wonderful staff and amazing pizza!! The indivudial pizza slices are so huge and the most reasonably priced I've encountered. My kids loved their cheese pizza and asked for more. Great, friendly, and tasty pizza for everyone. Will be back!”

“awesome, great food for 5 & 7 year oldboys”

“It's alright. Great lunch spot when at work. Reasonable prices. Carnitas fried rice is good. The Cali burrito is so fricken huge. Defiently a 2 sitting burrito. Plus .99 cent fish tacos.”

“We were there when they opened this morning, and that entire team of workers was ready for the 15 or so people waiting to get in!. My dutch baby was fantastic!”

“I am a tough critic and Lupe's earned all 10 stars. Super friendly, free chips that were made perfect, Carne Asada and Adobada was superb. Tortillas prepared perfectly. Salsa in bowl blew me away. Prices are too low. Excellent all the way around.”

“My fav burger. Always hot and fresh. Good people with friendly faces.”

“Great Mexican cuisine here and the service from the brothers was excellent. We'd definitely come again. One thing that stood out was the portion of food for the price paid was phenomenal, you won't leave hungry.”

“Great service here! A group of us was in for dinner on a week night to celebrate a birthday. The waiter heard and brought out a slice of cake for us! It is not something they usually do, especially Chinese restaurants. The staff was really nice and friendly. Made all the difference between a good dining experience and a great one.

We ordered a few dishes for dinner and had it family style. We like all the dishes we ordered. They were able to make modifications to the dishes. For example we asked for chicken chow fun instead of the usual beef chow fun. No problem!
There are a lot of vegetarian options. It was one of the reasons why we picked this restaurant. One person in our party was a vegetarian, another was gluten free, another doesn't eat beef... there was something for everyone!”

“This is a true gem in north county San Diego. The closet to a real NY pizza you'll find in San Diego, period. Thin crust and no frills, just a legit slice of large pizza made the same way it's done in Brooklyn. Owner Tony is always gracious and generous with his food and stories.
Highly recommended.”

“Our go to mex restaurant…..simply the best!”

“They have the best pita gyro I have had. They make their own marinade for their chicken and salad dressing which are both so good. Hope they will open in Temecula!”

“I didn’t know it would be so difficult to find Gelato around here! This one was an easy drive from Lakeside. Still hunting for a lemon-ginger flavor like I had in Kihei, HI. So Good!”

“Found this place when working in the area. When passing through recently, stopped in with the family. Pizza is great. Dined in but left with plenty leftovers. It’s a small shop but pizza was ?”

“Great food, fantastic beer selection, phenomenal staff all wrapped up in a very cool space!”

“Every time I have been to a Boards and Brews, the service and quality of food has been consistent. My favorite sandwich is the California delight and thr portions are very filling! They also carry the kettle brand chips, which have great flavor.”

“Best coffee in San Diego!”

“Rose matcha is the best in my opinion!”

“Had a great time. Food was amazing and our server Casey was even better. My wife and I will definitely be coming back to sit in her area. Mozzarella sticks were amazing So is there chicken piccata. Looking forward to trying more on the menu”

“The food was very good and the waitress was very friendly. It’s very clean inside the restaurant.”

“Coffee made with excellence! A coffee to honor the King of kings!”

“Excellent beer! Jim is a wonderful host and you can tell his attention to detail is spot on by the smooth flavors and variety of taste! Great place, well worth the trip! Have to go back soon!”

“We love this place, great food, awesome prices and friendly staff. We come here from Mira Mesa couple times a month. Our favorite is drunken noodles with chicken/tofu. Noodles are delicious, fresh and tasty, yummm ?”

“Best smoothie in San Diego County! All fresh ingredients!”

“Awesome awesome awesome! Healthy, extremely tasty! Filling. And the customer service is over the top! I can’t say enough good about GREENS PLEASE!”

“This is our go to pizza place, we eat here 2-4 times a month, we just can't go anywhere else. Consistently delicious, soft dough and fresh toppings. Our favorite pizza!”

“Best place to get fresh fish quick in Poway. Service is phenomenal every time and the food is always fresh and tasty. My go-to spot when I can't decide on lunch.”

“Edit: we gave them another try and the pizza was much better this time around. Thank you to Marco for going above and beyond to ensure our experience was excellent. 5 stars.

The young lady behind the counter was polite and professional. Repeating my pickup order back to me before taking payment. 5 stars for her.

Ordered a large BBQ Chicken pizza with NO onions. Upon returning home, and starting to eat, we noticed the pizza has onions on it. We called and Marco gave us good customer service over the phone for our next visit. Just wish we could’ve enjoyed our pizza while watching the World Series tonight. Instead we will be having burgers. 1 star for the pizza.”

“Jay was so nice and warm when I ordered my food today and he answered my questions clearly with a smile. Today is Sept 13, 2024 I went there around 6pm. The other staff with him needs to smile more like him. It brings joy to us customers but all in all they tried their best to be nice.
Just more smiles is my comment but they were all doing their best.
Kudos to Jay!!!”

“The Not-so-Tots are great. Order them with no liquid cheese, only shredded cheese (unless you like liquid imitation cheese). The chili cheese dogs are pretty good too. The hamburgers, are pretty awful. Every time I have ordered one, the meat has been stale. That kind of almost rancid fat taste. I gave it 4 stars overall, because tater tot nachos? Doesn't get much better than that. Atmosphere is lacking, the tables are crowded together, and they're always busy, so service is so-so.”

“When I am in the area, I always swing by and get a California burrito. The food is incredible, the staff are always welcoming and friendly, and the food is always made fresh to order. If you have not been here before, you gotta check them out, you will not be disappointed!”

“This was our first time to Franco’s and we will be back. Breakfast was delicious, and the cranberry muffin was to die for. I recommend you give this place a try.”

“This coffee is AMAZING! The employees are so nice and the service is quick & accurate!

Parking: There's always plenty of parking!

Wheelchair accessibility: It's wheelchair accessible!”

“The safest COVID-free take-out”

“Good food, great environment…”

“I love those tiny pepperoni pizzas! The bread sticks are legit too. Reminiscent of childhood. Because eit is in a Target, there is auch better overall drink selection to go with it.”

“Maderas Golf Grill offers an unforgettable dining experience. From impeccable service to breathtaking scenery, every detail is exceptional. The atmosphere is inviting, the food is wonderful, and the drinks are excellent. A gem in Poway.”

“Everything is cooked fresh to order, had the popular steak sandwich. The flavor is excellent and cooked to perfection. It has that nice slow heat with sweetness on the front. They pile on the meat so it was very filling.”

“Thanks to Jersey Mike’s for supporting RCHSD! Will forever buy all my sub sandwiches from Jersey Mike’s!”

“Recently, Nutmeg near my home closed, and they moved next to Costco in Poway. I tried their Capri panini, and my husband had the Loaded Italian. Both were disappointing—definitely not worth $15 each. The Capri wasn’t even changed to sourdough as I requested, and the Loaded Italian was barely filled. Also, the trash outside was overflowing. Not impressed.”

“This was my first visit, and they did not disappoint. I asked for a custom burrito which my wife said was just right, I had a 2 taco combo which was also good. Their seasoning is just a little different than most places but still familiar, and very good. I will be back.”

“Food was fresh and delicious”

“Fantastic food and ambiance. Very friendly and courteous staff! Kudos! Well done!”

“Great sandwiches and a fantastic crew - friendly, welcoming and full of energy!”

“Great place to listen ? to music live bands on Friday's & Saturdays. Also the food is amazing. I recommend the shepherds pie ? or patty balls. Also wings are delicious ?”

“Have been here in Poway 3 times . It’s been fast and reasonably priced. Burgers taste good and sides do as well. Happy and will be coming back again.”

“Great decorations with a Totoro theme which we love. We ordered a teriyaki chicken bowl, dragon rolls, and a Tokatsu ramen, and all foods are great. Decent price and service. Overall I recommend it!

Parking: Plaza free parking

Kid-friendliness: Kid's meal available”

“Oh my goodness, where do I even begin? Our family FINALLY ventured out to try The Burrito Factory tonight. My husband and I ordered the California Surfin and the Factory Burrito (which we split so we each could try half) and our girls tried the bean & cheese burrito and quesadilla kids meals. Everything was outstanding! I almost didn’t get to try the Factory Burrito because their burritos are the size of a newborn baby (kidding of course) and after half of the California Surfin, I was stuffed but I just had to try it and we were not disappointed. Customer service was phenomenal. I didn’t catch her name but the lady at the window was friendly and welcoming even though the line out the back was insane. Truly can’t say enough. We’ll be back soon and thank you!”

“This place is excellent! I crave it often. Their antipasto salad is fantastic. I lived in New Jersey for 9 years, so my standards for pizza are unreasonably high. But what Filippis may lack in crust quality and sauce, they make up for with tons of cheese, which works just fine for me. This is good pizza... maybe the best in San Diego.”

“Best crepes I’ve had in years!!!”

“Awesome burritos! Huge, fresh, and tasty. Honestly growing up here this place has had its ups and downs but in the last year or so something changed because everything I get here is now bomb.

Breakfast burritos are amazing!”

“Owners very courteous , polite & patient. A local gem. You can tell everything is freshly prepared, all was very Hot, Tasty & delicious

Parking: Very accessible

Kid-friendliness: Very family orientated for all ages”

“I used to come only for their carne asada burritos, but I have since added their Surf & Turf burrito and their healthy chicken bowl to my favorites! ?
The employees who have helped me have been nothing but wonderful!

Parking: There's a relatively small parking lot adjacent to the building, but I've never seen it full as I think most people either drive-through or walk up to El Armando's. There's also a short side street that can be parked along.

Wheelchair accessibility: I believe there's a ramp that allows for access to the walk-up order window.
There's no inside dining, just the drive-through and a couple outside tables.”

“So I had an amazing experience here.My app showed a new drink that just came out called a lemonade lavender love and when I pulled up to the drive thru they didn't know about it but she had me read the description and they made one for me. The amazing barista said they used 4 scopes of lavender. I loved it, and once again, Starbucks baristas have done it again, verifying professionalism and amazing service and people skills. I am very happy and I will be back again.”

“Great food! Highly recommend!”

“Michelle and Lydia went way above and beyond to provide me with an excellent experience! For some reason, my Jamba app wasn't being read by the computer, but they honored the coupon that I was trying to use anyway. Then on the way out, I got caught up on the door and dropped one of my smoothies. As I was frantically trying to clean up the mess, they made me another smoothie to replace the one I dropped! I couldn't believe it! They reassured me that everything was okay and that they would finish cleaning up the mess. It was the kindest and most positive customer experience that I've had in a really long time; maybe ever. Thank you so much, Michelle and Lydia!”

“The service was amazing. My husband and I didn't have any knowledge of what was on the menu, our server took the time to go over everything and answer all of our questions. The food was outstanding. First time eating here, we'll definitely be back!”

“BETTER THAN THE BOX! I usually buy the CPK boxes at the grocery store and shove them in the oven, but nothing can beat the in-restaurant experience. It's soooo much better getting my Mushroom-Pepperoni-Sausage pizza out of a brick oven and fresh! The pizza was super tasty and crispy. We got the regular crust and it blew our minds.

My party and I also tried the salad, it was surprisingly fresh and not too bad! It's the Thai Salad I think? For dessert, we had the Belgian Chocolate Cake w/ Vanilla Ice Cream,. It tasted like a soufflé made in heaven.

Overall, our service was great, our waitress Sofia was very attentive and professional. She kept our drinks full on this hot, hot day. Sofia was also courteous and removed our plates without us asking. She deserves a major shoutout! The other staff were pretty nice too, only a couple of odd balls with staring problems, but not too bad.

The ambiance was relaxed for the most part, there were plenty of families and various age groups. It never got wild. This is a fantastic spot to see a Padres game! I got to watch some of the game here and they had excellent screens at the bar and in the dining room.”

“They master the rainbow sherbet freeze! Awesome staff :-)”

“Seriously some of the most delicious Thai food I've ever had. I ordered the yellow curry, red curry, and the pad see-ew. All medium spice. The food is fresh and the flavor is on point. Just the right amount of richness and spice, and everything seasoned to perfection. Highly recommend!”

“Never had an Ike's til now. I got the meatless mike and it was tasty. My only complaint was the shredded lettuce kept falling out. Other than that,
the sandwich was flavorful and filling.”

“el pan de temporada de calabaza delicioso”

“Amazing boba. Great drink options.. slush, shakes, milk teas, latte, fruit tea etc. LOTS of different toppings: boba, lot of flavored jellies, pudding, aloe vera and cheese/tiramisu foam. Waaaay better than Boba Co and they're always super quick.”

“A variety of edible products, with convenient hours at some locations (not this one), second only to ininout with food consistency, they thankfully haven't future proofed against inflation nearly as far ahead as Carl's jr, where buying a "$6 burger" for $10+ actually accurately aligns their ad pictures with the actual products, relative value-wise.”

“La comida mexicana más deliciosa que hemos comido en Cali so far. The most delicious Mexican food we have eaten in Cali so far”

“Always great coffee and cakes to go.”