50 Best American Restaurants near Spring Valley

“Haven't been in over a year and came back with the family and it is great to see them doing well! Great feel always and the food never disappoints. Love the brisket and tri-tip, and the cornbread is always great! If you want good BBQ in east county this is our favorite!! (Was a little warm inside, even the server was sweating but it was an extremely hot day and better than outside!)“

“best local burger spot. Fresh, delicious and great prices. 👍 Support local businesses.“

“**STOP WHAT YOUR DOING***
I cane to this dive bar expecting nothing. It is the epitome of a dive but what I was met with were charismatic locals and bartenders eager to please. I HAVE to single out one bartender in particular, her name is Pisces. I'm a San Diego native and had the best Martini I ever had in SD here!! Yea..im not a drug addict you heard (read) me correctly. I asked for a slightly dirty gin martini and got EXACTLY that. It wasn't swimming in vermouth or overly salty from the olive she got the proportions perfect. I took a sip and thought I was sitting in a speakeasy in SF, and yes I use to live there so I know what I'm talking about. Somebody come and get her...I told her after my fist sip she should not be working here. 10/10!“

“Shawn had excellent customer service. He was friendly and checked to make sure I received the best dollar amount for what I ordered. It’s nice when someone takes your order and take time to save you a dollar at the same time. Will be back to visit Shawn again. Also Jario also was very pleasant will come back as long as they’re in the store.“

“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.“

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

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

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

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

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

“Bivouac Adventure Lodge is such a gorgeous space! Every little detail is extremely intentional and you can tell so much thought and love has gone into curating the space. Lara was gracious enough to let me host my journal club in her space and everyone loved it! The food and drinks were delicious and it was the perfect ambiance for a Camp themed event! Cannot speak enough about how much I loved hosting here!“

“If you want a spot to watch a Philly game, this is very clearly the place to be in San Diego. I've watched Birds, Flyers, and Phillies games here. It's absolutely packed for Eagles games, with the crowd spread between two indoor spaces and a large outdoor area. IMO, the IPA choices here have been comparatively weak when San Diego has so many great IPAs to offer, especially at both nearby North Park and Pure Project, but there is a decent selection of other styles. However, the pretzel is the real selling point. Whether on its own or as the bread of a sandwich (the Spicy Turkey was recommended to me and it is quite delicious!), the soft pretzels are the real deal. I saw lots of people coming in just to eat, and I can't blame them.“

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

“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!“

“Retro arcade conveniently located in La Mesa. Don't drink so can't speak to the beer selection but they have a wife variety of taps. If theres a beeryou wanted to try this is a phenomenal opportunity. Played for about 45 min, 2 ppl cost $27 incl good tip. Sundays are free play all day. I'll be back“

“Service 💯 Food 💯 Drinks 💯“

“I got the potato, poblano & chicken rolled tacos which is delicious. Both me and my daughter enjoyed it. The cantarito is also very good. We also got churro and the sauce is so good.
There's parking in the front. We went during October fest so we parked kind of far. We sat outside and they have the fan blowing with a mist which is so nice. Customer service is excellent!“

“where do I even begin my experience was STUPENDOUS?! Thank you to the honorable mc and host who is a pillar in the representation of the LGBTQ+ community recognized by the city of San Diego for their philanthropy and activism I only found out after the show when I searched for a proper way to tag @ParisSukomiMax and that would be. . . #ParisIsMyHomegirl . she really is! she handled 👏 every guest with hilarity and grace!!! the outfits were 😍🤩 the numbers were PHENOMENAL ORIGINAL and beyond the entertainment I deserve at 1030am over brunch 😍. . I wish this fabulous team of entertainers the very best of clientele guests and fellow performers. . Thank you for having us 🙏 ❤️ ABSOLUTELY returning! . . We stay good in every hood and you should too regulators mount up support the arts and advocate for allyship 🏳️‍🌈 always, lest we forget. 🖤“

“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 😎“

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

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

“Great restaurant! 100 percent recommend!“

“Great place way under rated, sleeper…“

“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.“

“T&A Adventures is @ The Hills Local Pub in La Mesa California having THE BEST BURGER of our adventures so far! I mean WOW! Juicy deliciousness! Garlic Parm Burger - Half Pound patty, candied jalapeño bacon, swiss, garlic aioli, arugula, tomato, brioche bun, parmesean crisp - Served w Fries. Absolute 🔥! Our Server "Jordan" was awesome too.“

“we have been going to this place for years. with that said service was outstanding and the food was great as expected. I had surgery on my Right Knee and still not that comfortable sitting at bench tables. no problem here they sat us at a table with both chairs and bench. Now that is great customer service. They listened and accommodated us for lunch. Thank you Islands for paying attention to detail. we will be back . oh and if you like chicken. Try their Sandpiper. I get it every time .“

“This place is awesome! Whether you are vegan or not, the food is delicious and creative! The music, the food and the atmosphere (decor) JUST TRY IT!! It’s set in a great area.“

“Muy rico. Todo muy atentos en el servicio“

“I like the attention , i like food desserts the place looks very clean“

“Went there at 830a on a Saturday. No wait. So glad they have mimosas! Bonus! Got our drinks quick. Our food delivery was fast also. Our dishes were really good also. Our first time there and had good food for bfast. Will come back for lunch and dinner to taste those menus“

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

“Stopped in for a late lunch and witnessed the GM, Philip, handle an erratic and aggressive customer with calm and utmost professionalism. He apologized to us for the incident, although clearly he was not responsible for that person's rude behavior. We had delicious sandwiches and enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere. We WILL be back!“

“super friendly and cozy and comfortable“

“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 !“

“Good job n thank you so much“

“Yesterday my friends and I went to your restaurant. I tried brioche French toast (banana foster 🍌 with strawberries 🍓 and whipped cream). WOW 😲! It was very delicious 😋, well-flavored, light, spongy, melt in your mouth, irresistible 😁, and heavenly 😇. I loved it 🥰. And sugar free vanilla latte, very good 😊 and comforting ☺️. Your restaurant is amazing 🤩 and peaceful. You have a great service 😃. Your employer is kind and courteous. I hope you in other occasion.“

“Really nice little chocolate shop with a good variety of treats. Everything looked fresh and nicely presented, and there were plenty of different flavors to choose from. I liked that they had both simple chocolate options and some more interesting ones too. The staff was friendly and didn’t make things feel rushed while looking around. Prices seemed pretty reasonable for the quality. It has a nice, relaxed feel to the place and would be a good spot to grab something sweet for yourself or pick up a small gift. Overall, a pleasant experience and I’d be happy to check out more of what they offer.“

“Tayler was absolutely kind and attentive. She made some great recommendations as well. We had the new o-m quesadilla burger plus some appetizers( wings, pickle fries, and riblets) All which were hella good, but we def over ordered haha. Anyways the place was super clean and charming. Food and service was excellent! Thanks again Tayler!“

“Best barbecue ribs in the city!!!!!!“

“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.“

“My friend Jerry and I had lunch on Saturday at around 1 pm and we shared the meatloaf dinner. Unfortunately we both got really sick from it and thought it was food poisoning. Luckily we didn’t have to go to emergency but suffered from it for a long time. We will never have that again. We are regular customers and enjoy the potato cheese soup.“

“My wife and I went to this cozy place for dinner based on a recommendation. GOOD CALL! Our server was pleasant and checked in on us to make sure we were happy. The food was delivered fast and hot. We shared the 16 oz. T-bone steak. It came out pre cut, ready to share. We also ordered a wonderfully great big salad and a wonderful empanada with beef. The empanada was pleasantly spicy, but not overly. The steak came with lovely potatoes. We also ordered a side of broccolini. I’m not a big veg guy, but I have to say the broccolini was delicious. All said the meal wasn’t the cheapest, but was worth every bite.“

“Grand Slam of a place ! Been coming since childhood and never disappointed.“

“Wonderful, delicious breakfast. Definitely going back for more food. Great service, friendly atmosphere. Clean“

“What a fantastic place! Food was excellent and great proportions, likely the best flatbread I’ve ever had. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend and will return if in the area again.“

“Me encanto el lugar que es muy familiar♥️“

“Cheddar shrimp and grits were so good!“

“Great customer service I had the mobile app glitch called in and the manager Claudia helped me will definitely order again“

“Great service with Jeannie“