50 Best American Restaurants near Spring Valley

“This is my first bbq experience in California and it ain't bad at all. I usually order to-go, service was FAST! For a bbq spot to get you your order in under 10 mins that's saying something so kudos for that. The food, I got the Rib combo with the brisket along with the MacNCheese with the seasoned fries. The brisket was great, ribs were good but I liked the brisket more. The amount of MacN Cheese given is outstanding! There's more things on the menu I would like to try so I will be back for sure“

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

“The first time you go your a stranger but it didn't feel uncomfortable because you could tell that you were in a friendly atmosphere. Good singers, delicious drinks, good company, excellent bartenders and an attentive KJ! Karaoke is on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9:00 pm until closing. Pool tables and darts. If you don’t sing come by anyway … you’ll be glad you did. Hey you’ll probably see me there!“

“Had a Mishap with my order . But the manager, Fatma had me covered. She had the order redone , cooked all over again, and checked on me during the whole process . She even ensured that the staff left me a cookie and a gift card afterwards. I REALLY appreciate her actions during this transaction and i HIGHLY recommend the staff here despite some of the other reviews. This place is a gem in spring valley and the service was reputable, considerate, and quick! This team is awesome! Please keep managers like her employed!“

“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.“

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

“Service 💯 Food 💯 Drinks 💯“

“I happened to find this cidery through National Cider month this year. I was so excited to try their cider that I signed up for their monthly cider club, sadly to find out that they don't ship to Minnesota. They worked with me on sending a few of their ciders though and I was hooked!

Fast forward a few months and I happen to be in San Diego so we decided to stop in. The atmosphere was amazing! It was like finding a piece of the woods in the middle of busy San Diego. The staff was fantastic to interact with, the food was so delicious, and the cider is fabulous! I have a huge love for dry ciders and their ciders check those boxes. Even the non-dry ciders are not overly sweet. Definitely will be back and hoping one day I can get their cider back here in Minnesota.“

“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!“

“1st time trying this restaurant. It was highly recommended by my son and daughter in law and it did not dissappear. I ordered the Tampequena plate and it was a unique and well presented plate. The steak was tender and perfectly prepared and the enchilada and potatoes complemented the entire plate. Loved the atmosphere and the pitcher of margs was natural tasting.“

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

“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“

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

“great staff. great food. so far I've had a few of their different plates, and all have been good“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 😎“

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

“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.“

“Great place way under rated, sleeper…“

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

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

“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.“

“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 .“

“Muy rico. Todo muy atentos en el servicio“

“Absolutely amazing food and drinks at great prices. Never disappointed.“

“Cali Burgers, fries, Chicken sandwich, Fish and coleslaw. The food here and service is great come see for yourself.“

“atmosphere was great server was super friendly had a variety of appetizers all where off the hook definitely will revisit“

“amazing fish stew better than any you'd find in La Jolla!“

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

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

“Melissa and Cynthia were absolutely amazing! I could not have asked for greater service. They each checked on my table every 5 minutes. My glass was never empty. And let me not forget about the energy in the restaurant, family all around. You will not be disappointed stopping.“

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

“My family and I had a wonderful experience. The food, drinks, atmosphere, staff and price were on point. We definitely will be back to this restaurant.“

“Was a bit skeptical at first look from outside. It is not a stand alone building. But glad we visited.

Walked in and got seated immediately. Server was friendly and attentive.

Clean and spacy with music playing. Not too loud however.

We were a bigger family of 8 including 2 kids under 10. We were all able to sit on one table. I liked that their seating consists of bigger tables great for bigger families.

Menu consisted of a good variety.
Burritos, hamburgers, pancakes, fried fish.
I ordered the Love Waffle. Came with 4 big slices and fresh strawberries and bananas with drizzle of chocolate syrup in top.
We also ordered the fish and chips. My fiancé is a big eater and he ended satisfied.
The kids grilled cheese was nicely tasted and the kids pancakes were brought out with a smiley face of strawberries just as ordered.
My son's Eggs to order plate came with bacon or sausage. He ordered the sausage but didn't care for them too much. He felt he should have chosen the bacon. Sausage were bigger, perhaps they were more like dinner sausage. They were good just our personal preference.
The Torta Cubana plate could have been shared it was so big. Had to smash it down to eat. That was a gigs thing according to my son. Looked and tasted delicious.

We ate for $150.

Plate servings were huge. Some orders could have been shared between 2 people.
Food was delicious!
Bar area if that is your preference.“

“Erick thank you nice service“

“We were treated like royalty by Aria. The food was fabulous both mornings. The buffet and omelet bar on day one and avocado toast and eggs benedict on day two. Aria also made a perfect bloody mary. Great service and food all the way around. We will return!“

“Great restaurant! 100 percent recommend!“

“Honestly so happy i chose to bring my family here at sizzler the service was A1 the food was amazing and our server alondra takes her time with us take care of us and always checking in making sure we were good I was so happy with the service thank you so much !! Everyone did amazing“

“People friendly. Welcoming. Attentive.“

“super recomendado al 100% todo rico al momento preparado“

“I would highly recommend booking for any and all of your events! SO GOOD. I've been fortunate to be at two events catered by Manny and both occasions were absolutely superb. All the workers agreed on how good the tacos were. Tender meat and fresh ingredients. Delicious.“

“Sirena was an amazing server! Drinks came out very quickly and food was great. Best server here for sure.“

“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. 🖤“

“Great service with Jeannie“

“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.“