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“

“The San Diego burger was delicious. We arrived at 3pm when they opened, food came around 3:50. The waitress came back to our table one time after we got our food. Our fries and tater tots were cold but the burgers were hot. I recommend eating here if you aren't in a rush.“

“First time here to celebrate a birthday. Everything was excellent. We've not had the best experiences at casino restaurants... ever (excluding Vegas). The food was either sub par and not worth the price or the service/restaurant itself was lacking. I heard good things about Black & Blue and decided to take a risk. My husband was as skeptical as I was. From the minute we arrived the staff was friendly and attentive. We never had to ask for refills or stop them for anything. The drinks were amazing and decently priced. We ordered the surf and turf... best scallops we've ever had, huge delicious lobster tail, the filet was perfectly cooked. We could not believe how delicious it was, and how much you got for the price. The only thing is we wished it had more mashed potatoes on the plate... because they were that good. We also got the crab cakes and the fig and burratta salad, both recommended. We finished off with the baked Alaska. There were no flames at the table, but it was a delicious dessert that will be hard to miss when we come back to try something else. Overall, super happy we took a chance, we will definitely be back soon! Thank you to all the staff for making this birthday one to remember!“

“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 biscuits and gravy I have eaten in a while. We'll back for sure!!“

“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“

“Good home cooked type food, excellent service, clean and very well run.“

“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“

“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.“

“They offer a great menu with a good variety!
Larger and delicious portions!

Heads up for those that haven't been here:

Although the atmosphere is nicer than most breakfast spots it's pretty cold in there so I would suggest to bring a sweater or jacket.

The staff is friendly, however, the wait time for food and drinks is longer than average.

Lastly, if you're contemplating of getting the beignets, don't. They don't compare to the original ones. Go for the fried green tomatoes instead!“

“I like Applebee's because it's predictable - I know the menu and there won't be any surprises. Parking is very convenient. The staff was friendly last night, including the manager. Seating for my older friend was better at a table with chairs - the booth seats are so low that a part of your anatomy that shouldn't rests on the table, lol! Our food was decent, though my friend's steak had a fair amount of gristle. I had to wait until more than halfway through my meal for the promised bread sticks because "there weren't any fresh ones" when the server brought the meals. He was maybe handling a lot of tables, but was hard to find when we needed something. However, we were seated right away during the peak dinner hour and appreciated that. I'll be back - it's not exciting, but reliable, and I like that I can catch glimpses of the football games in the bar area.“

“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.“

“great place to go hang out and have lunch with friends and family. Special thanks to Lily the bartender......“

“The best staff and good people ❤️“

“Good home cooked type food, excellent service, clean and very well run.“

“This place is all about the location in the middle of the Animal Park .. it's pretty amazing and it has all the ambiance to match! The food was quite good and reasonably priced and they have made good selections on the few wine offerings with reds from Paso and whites from New Zealand. Over all we enjoyed it and booked to come back with some friends in a few weeks.“

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

“The venue is spacious and has a great view. Excellent food love the salads.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Carlsbad location -delicious grilled veggie melt sandwich with unique fries and salad on the side dot-dot-dot really delicious and couldn't finish it all. Loved the buffalo cauliflower appetizer and amazing beer selection. Great service! We will be happy hour regulars“

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

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

“Wonderful food and great service.“

“Canyon Grille has reduced their menu and does not have enough staff. The staff that are there are GREAT, so if you have time, it's good. Our party of 12 was in no hurry, and our server/bartender/busser was marvelous. The food was quite good, and the patio was nice.“

“Delicious grilled chicken Mexican restaurant (think pollo loco but better) in a strip mall. We had the 4 piece meal. The chicken was flavorful with crispy char grilled skin. It came with rice and refried beans, grilled onions and chilies and 3 homemade tortillas. We got an aqua fresca (pineapple) to drink. Everything was delicious. It was lots of food and reasonably priced. We'll be back.“

“We had one the best experiences we have ever had at a zoo today. We started off a little hesitant to spend the money to upgrade to a safari truck ride but ultimately decided to spring for it. Boy are we glad we did. We got the rare occasion of being 2 of 4 riders and the guide and driver decided to just do the deluxe tour! Our guide steve was phenomenal and I just wanted to ride with him all day. He was such a joy to spend time with and was so knowledgeable. You can truly tell that these people LOVE what they do and all of those animals. I can’t wait to make another trip to San Diego and do it again with my kids.“

“A great drink selection, outstanding food and a cool vibe! Plus they have live music!!“

“100×100 recomentado cualquier lujar no los igualan“

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

“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“

“Finished our round of golf and needed to find a place to watch Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals. Players Sports Grill was really close to the course so we ended up here. Great place to watch sports as they have plenty of TVs. Service was excellent and food and drinks was your normal pub/sports bar type. Glad the the Oilers didn't win!“

“Great customer service“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“Just a Few Table With Women Talking about Their Relationships ?One Women Sent Her Dish Back! Because it Didn't Look Like What She wantedThose Types of Modern American Women, Don't Take in Consideration that the Cooks are Making Meals for Other!Most Likely That Type of Woman Can't Boil a Hot Dog!?“