45 Best American Restaurants near Valley Center

“I see that the San Diego one gets a lot of bad ratings I went right when it first opened and it was very good service was great food was great the casino that it is in is a little run down but Hells kitchen was nicely built Oh yeah the sticky toffee pudding is out of this world“

“10/10 will be returning and recommend to everyone!!! I have recently made big changes to my diet and this gem will now be my go to so I can stay on track. I had the Southwestern salad that had an amazing dressing and yummy chicken! We indulged and had the gluten free pumpkin muffins and when I tell you they were absolutely delicious.They also have an area for cornhole! Lots of seating and parking isn't an issue either. Take a friend or enjoy solo either way its a big YES!!!

Dietary restrictions: gluten free“

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“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!“

“Even with a Shortage of staff, they have fast service and Food is always fresh, all the times I have gone not once have I had fries that were old and nasty, Thank you to Ashley for a Funny and Great Time laughing and joking while we waited.

Vegetarian options: Blackbean burger“

“best chicken fried steak and gravy this side of El Paso“

“Have always had a great experience at The Money Pit; except for today (10/28/24). My wife and I stopped for lunch and ordered 2 hamburgers, 1 fry, and 2 drinks. At the time of ordering your employee gave me a to-go carrier for the two drinks, and I told her that we were eating at the Money Pit. She gave me two cups for the drinks. I paid the bill of $20.04 with cash, and she gave me my change. She seemed very put out that I was not taking the drinks and food out. Anyway, when they brought the meal, there were 3 hamburgers, not 2. I said I ordered 2 and she basically told me I was lying and walked away. If you get a server about 30-35 years old, 5'4" tall, with glasses at the Money Pit expect to be treated in a rude matter. Never happened to me in the past (over 10 years of eating there), and I hope you don't have to deal with this employee.“

“Awesome spot!! Good beer and good sandwich’s“

“It's one of our favorite brunch spots in North County! The menu is filled with yummy options. I haven't found anything on the menu that I would recommend yet! The fried green tomatoes and okra are good starters. The scrambles and stuffed french toast are our go-to favorites. They will bring a little bowl of huckleberries to your table, so don't forget to ask for some. They are soooo yummy, especially with a biscuit.

Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“The girls of Girl Scouts troop 2999 want to thank Debbie’s Pie shoppe for the wonderful pie!! It was tasty and wonderful. Thank you #girlscoutstrong“

“It was about noon as I left my Doctors office and feeling a little hungry. I say Pegah’s Kitchen next door and gave it a try. The staff were all very professional. I had their Italian omelette and if I had to rate it on a one to 10 scale with 10 being the best, I would give it a 12. This is the Vista location. Highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch, as they are not open for dinner.“

“great owners!! great food!for!! love the place“

“We decided to try Bellamy’s for the first time and happened to mention to the hostess while making our reservation that we were celebrating our 64th wedding anniversary. When we arrived, We were warmly welcomed first by the bartender who seated us and then by the hostess who enthusiastically congratulated us and offered something special. Our waiter was friendly and attentive and perfectly timed our meal selections. The food was outstanding. First we had the watermelon salad which was wonderful. Then the calamari and shrimp appetizers - yum! My husband enjoyed the cioppino and I had the seabass - all perfectly prepared and delicious. We topped it off with a creme brulee and the butter cake! Needless to say we enjoyed every bite. This was a perfect choice for our anniversary and we intend to return for another culinary experience at Bellamy’s.“

“The Escondido location it’s my favorite AB in the area. They are friendly,the food tastes good. All server always extremely polite, different from other locations. I’m rather drive 30 minutes to this location then going to the one near where I live.“

“We have been coming by the past for weekends for breakfast. The food is consistent and good. We have only ever had to wait once and that's because the wifi was down so back of house was behind? Beyond that the self serve coffee is always great, some items can be kind of pricey but there's plenty of options to choose from to meet your dietary or preferred tastes.“

“The best staff and good people ❤️“

“It was about noon as I left my Doctors office and feeling a little hungry. I say Pegah’s Kitchen next door and gave it a try. The staff were all very professional. I had their Italian omelette and if I had to rate it on a one to 10 scale with 10 being the best, I would give it a 12. This is the Vista location. Highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch, as they are not open for dinner.“

“A must if you go to the San Diego Zoo!! Try it.
Because it was a weekday, it was possible without a reservation.
You can also sit outside if you tell the staff.
But if all reservations are full...
A space where you can have a meal in a cozy atmosphere while watching the animals you saw while riding the Africa Tram🤩
The sourdough toast with mushrooms and spinach was delicious!! lol
There was a lot of food and the price wasn't too expensive even though it was a zoo.
This restaurant had friendly servers and a nice atmosphere!“

“EXCELLENT SERVICE THE FRIENDLY COORDIAL GIRLS AND GOOD ATTENTION DELICIOUS FOOD, A NICE PLACE TO SPEND WITH FRIENDS FAMILY OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC I WAS SATISFIED, EXCELLENT, I WOULD GO AGAIN Again AND I’LL TAKE FRIENDS FRIENDS I RECOMMEND THE PLACE I GIVE THEM 5 STARS ⭐️ Thank you for the attention, the service“

“Seniors portion is just right. Nice servers & good food .“

“Went there last night for my birthday. The food was amazing. The best dinner I have ever had. Thank you!“

“Cute family restaurant. A little Americano variety of food. Your old fashioned restaurant. Not your uppity modern hipster kinda place. Real food for real people.?

Parking: Restaurants off the beaten path but easy enough to find.

Kid-friendliness: Well priced“

“Was very impressed by the food!! The service by our waitress Sara was amazing. She was very attentive and brought out a dog bowl and treats for my old dog, Buddy.

I has the ribs, wings, and the fish. Both the soups of the days and the dressings for the salad was house made and absolutely delicious ? ? ?

The owner/manager was very hospitable, joking around and asking if there was anything he could do to make pur visit better. As this was my first time, I cannot tell you have much I loved this place!! Cannot wait to come back and bring more people to this wonderful establishment. 10/10 would recommend!!“

“Chicken Plus cuisine is consistently excellent. Best food in Escondido. The ingredients are always fresh, the dishes are healthy proportions, the flavors are rich and full. The owner/chef, Sid, takes great care of his product and ensures all is perfect. Can't go wrong at Chicken Plus, whether for lunch or to cater any event.“

“Great place to eat and drink a beer!!.. 💕👍😉“

“Getting to eat here is always a special treat. Our go to is the rib sandwich with Mac and cheese. The food is wonderful. So next time you’re stuck in that horrible traffic jam on the 15. Just hop off at the Pala exit and go past the truck stop. You won’t regret it. That traffic is crazy!“

“The food was really good nice persons and I highly recommend 💯“

“Was in town visiting family and they took me here. Unbelievably good! The margarita pizza was spot on with fresh cut ingredients. I will definitely return next time I’m in town.“

“The bbq burger was the best hamburger I have ever eaten! All the food was great and service too!“

“Wonderful food and great service.“

“great owners!! great food!for!! love the place“

“Compadres Chicken is an absolute gem! My coworker and I go there on our lunch break all the time, and we’re totally hooked on their chicken quesadillas. Hands down, the best chicken I’ve ever had—the flavor is incredible, and it’s always so juicy and tender.

The salsas pack a punch, too! Even the mild salsa brings some serious heat (my nose is always running!), but honestly, it’s so worth it. The spice just adds to the whole experience.

If you’re looking for amazing food with unbeatable flavor, do yourself a favor and check out Compadres Chicken. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Wow. Julie & I Love San Diego Zoo Safari Park So Much. I Sure I Love Getting Engagements. Wearing Fancy Casual Clothes & Casual Dresses & Low Heels.“

“This was my first time visiting Stone brewing directly restaurant That stuff is very friendly good food I highly recommend it“

“100×100 recomentado cualquier lujar no los igualan“

“Wonderful wedding there! I loved the beautiful wedding site w/ the bell to ring and that all the rooms were right on site!“

“Buen servicio y el horario y yo como salmón y es el lugar que tiene el mejor“

“good atmosphere..bomb drinks and delicious food 😋 and even better service“

“Great customer service“

“I have been enjoying a quarter pounder for ages with a HI C orange, still delicious and fries were amazing. Soo good

Kid-friendliness: I don't have kids but they do have games inside for kids

Parking: They have a lot of parking for pickup, which to me it seems they have too many but since I don't know if they really get many at a time. I guess I shouldn't say. The reason I mention is because it doesn't leave much for the rest of us

Wheelchair accessibility: Pretty sure they have ramp“

“Solid diner food, but the kitty robot delivering your food is worth the trip. I had the carna salad, which was plentiful and tasty. My husband had tuna melt and side salad, both good. My daughter had chicken and waffles, which were the standout. Fried chicken was tasty, tender, and crispy. We were with a group, and ordering at the counter is perfect for that. But we simply loved the kitty robot delivering our food!

Parking: Nice lot with plenty of parking.“

“Skip the chain and give this hometown mom and pop cafe a try!! The flavors and portions were great! The homestyle potatoes were fresh and the pancakes fluffy!

Only critique would be ti clean the booth windows bc they were very dirty and smudged with finger prints.

But overall a great family diner with fresh food and polite service.“

“The worst ribs tonight. Usually good but burnt and dried out tonight. couldn't eat half of them. I messaged the owner and he had them remake my ribs. Much better the second time. Thank you!“

“Great place for Breakfast. Lunch ,and dinner if you lucky enough to get Kimber to serve you it’s even better she is a great server, next time your there tell her hi, she might even give you a hug to go along with your pancakes🙂

Kid-friendliness: Great place to take kids who doesn’t like pancakes

Wheelchair accessibility: Easley parking and entrance for a wheelchair“