32 Best American Restaurants near Poway

“The sandwiches are absolutely amazing. For $10 the sandwich is also a big portion. This deli reminds me of a New York deli absolutely incredible. The owners are very sweet. Also welcoming reminds me of the type of love my grandparents had you were treated as family as the minute you walked in. Definitely will be returning“

“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“

“Great sandwiches, you can choose your toppings! family owned, clean and convenient love this place 👍“

“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.“

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

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

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

“RIBS!!!!! Ribs!!! Ribs!!! Scenic view on my plate!“

“Ava our server was just so amazing! Such a great attitude and got our food/ beverages out in a timely manner. Definitely would give that girl a raise!“

“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.“

“Great place! Excellent service! Delicious food!“

“If you’re in the Poway area and need a bite to turn your frown upside down look no further. You’ll be seated fast indoor or outdoor and waited on without delay. Food is delicious and staff is friendly. Highly recommend chicken fried steak, the gravy should be the envy of every diner in Southern California.“

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

“the Hawaiian with crispy chicken. omg I miss that.“

“I almost forgot this place was just down the street from my work. I had a nicely prepared chicken Cesar salad and an iced coffee to go.

What's nice here is the large uncrowded dining area with lots of tables and seating choices.

The service is fast and friendly. If they see you waiting to order another person jumps in to help.“

“! I wouldn’t go anywhere else“

“our server Annie was so nice and the ranch is homemade and delicious. I got my free birthday burger one of the finest burgers on the menu. and I highly recommended the Rancho parkway Red Robin. food was delicious everything was good temperature freshly served quick and made to order delicious. 😊“

“Duffs is a great go to place for great quality hot dogs and more. smiling, friendly people work there.“

“I absolutely love this place. I have been going here since I was a teenager and now love coming with my two little boys (my dates). We sit outside and watch the cool surf videos on TV and enjoy the laid back atmosphere and incredible food. This has truly become our go to when we want to get out of the house and enjoy a great meal, some fresh air, and lovely staff.
I stopped in after work recently with about 30 minutes to spear before I had to be somewhere. I mentioned this to Jason who greeted me when I arrived, and we quickly started chatting about our children and other related things. He knew I was in a hurry and immediately took my order when I was pretty sure he was a Manager and doing this just to be accommodating. My meal and drink arrived almost immediately and I was approached several times by him and the waitress after that to check on me and see if I needed anything else. I was out of there with time to spare and so grateful for the kindness I encountered there, especially after the week I'd had. I am grateful for this little spot so close to home and appreciate every aspect of Islands from the food, the staff, the ambiance, and the yummy drinks. Thank you Islands for doing what you do so well and caring about your customers, and thank you Jason for being such a bright light in a dim week. Your kindness and willingness to go above and beyond to make my visit so pleasant was appreciated more than you know!“

“The fish special tonight was great! Thank you“

“Fabulous as always 😀 thank you“

“Muy rápida la atención y muy buena atención“

“it's always a great place to eat. It hits the spot everytime. Dawson was so kind taking the order. I appreciate great Customer Service !“

“Food was really good and the staff was nice besides the waitress from the most recent experience I just had here. I had just enough in cash to cover my bill without using any of my big bills or card and she goes “this is just the bill though..” Keep in mind me and my friends(4) all teenagers fresh out of sophomore year and two already tipped, I know its proper behavior to tip for each bill but I show her my wallet with only big bills left. Then she says i have to tip so she makes me break up my $50 bill for it. My friends and I just confused since she wasn’t the one that sat us and brought half of our food while a different person brought us the rest, so what’s granting you a tip?🧍‍♀️like woohoo you did the bare minimum!! Go here anyway though because the food bomb and I know i’m coming back.“

“Food is Delicious... 🥰“

“Loved everything we got tonight, the chicken sandwich, pulled pork, amazing! So were the fried Mac and cheese balls!!!!“

“A grill come small convenience store all rolled into one. Went there for some odd groceries and found that the grill was pretty good as well. There was nothing bad their. Again nothing fancy but certainly good value for money and could not complain about any of the dishes I ordered. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.“

“Still thinking about our dinner at Addison—yep, the Michelin 3-star tucked inside Fairmont San Diego. Total bucket list moment! The uni chawanmushi and caviar rice? Unreal. Vibe was cozy-luxe, service was flawless. Took 4 hours and I’d do it all over again. ✨🍽️💛“

“Absolutely the best BBQ food! Generous portions. Take-out was ready quickly. Amazing onion rings. 😋 The staff were great.“

“I love the food at this restaurant.“

“We absolutely loved this place! Very cool atmosphere with the bar in the inside of a cool looking tree and awesome safari vibes. The view overlooking the Savannah with all the animals was amazing and really made for a very special lunch! The food was excellent with large portions! But the best part of our dining experience was our server, Vu! She was so polite, friendly, and helpful! She made sure we had everything we needed and is the best server that we have had in a very long time! She is the best!“