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Best Restaurants for People Watching in El Cajon / Lakeside

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4.7
Exceptional(5340)
$$$$
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 111 times today
We went specifically for happy hour and the $1 oysters were unbeatable!! So juicy and delicious and for a buck each, what more could you possibly ask for? This place might have ruined oysters anywhere else for me. The Venetian spritz was also so good. 12/10 would return!
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4.7
Exceptional(4825)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 60 times today
Everything was exceptional! Best steak ever! Will definitely be back!
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4.2
Awesome(591)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 46 times today
We came for the Halloween experience and it completely exceeded our expectations. The staff nailed everything, the costumes, the service, the food, the themed plating, the photo ops. Everything was amazing. This is our new favorite spot in Little Italy. The GM’s passion and attention to detail was exceptional.
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4.7
Exceptional(1956)
$$$$
• American • Del Mar
Booked 68 times today
As always, an excellent experience. Fabulous food, ambiance, amazing service!!! Our server, Ashley, was very attentive. Highly recommend.
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4.6
Exceptional(2356)
$$$$
• French • Coronado
Booked 82 times today
My Wife and I have dined at Little Frenchie many times. It’s one of our favorite must do restaurant when visiting Coronado Island. Food and service Outstanding.
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4.8
Exceptional(3745)
$$$$
• American • Coronado
Booked 121 times today
Beautiful November morning in Coronado do had breakfast at an outdoor table and service and food were great. Enjoyed the guava-pineapple mimosa and the egg white turkey omelet. Busy place so reservations are recommended!
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4.6
Exceptional(1125)
$$$$
• Grill • Downtown
Booked 25 times today
The service was top notch, the food was incredible, the drinks were unique and very good. This was our first time here, but won’t be our last.
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4.2
Awesome(1689)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 66 times today
Food and service were AMAZING!! Our waitress was super sweet and friendly. Presentation was immaculate. Definitely not a place I can afford to go too often, but it’s worth the splurge once in a while. Can’t wait to go back.
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4.0
Excellent(1701)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 64 times today
Amazing place, food, and Pietro is amazing serving us. I recommend!
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4.5
Awesome(3222)
$$$$
• Italian • Mission Valley
Booked 105 times today
Our favorite neighborhood place! And we bring our guests here to enjoy with us .

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  • Courtney
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We went specifically for happy hour and the $1 oysters were unbeatable!! So juicy and delicious and for a buck each, what more could you possibly ask for? This place might have ruined oysters anywhere else for me. The Venetian spritz was also so good. 12/10 would return!
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    Ironside Fish & Oyster$$$$• Seafood• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • Annie
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food and service were AMAZING!! Our waitress was super sweet and friendly. Presentation was immaculate. Definitely not a place I can afford to go too often, but it’s worth the splurge once in a while. Can’t wait to go back.
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    Rustic Root - Gaslamp$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.2
  • DebGold
    San Diego •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    As always, an excellent experience. Fabulous food, ambiance, amazing service!!! Our server, Ashley, was very attentive. Highly recommend.
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    Nick's Del Mar$$$$• American• Del Mar
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    4.7
  • Jesse
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We came for the Halloween experience and it completely exceeded our expectations. The staff nailed everything, the costumes, the service, the food, the themed plating, the photo ops. Everything was amazing. This is our new favorite spot in Little Italy. The GM’s passion and attention to detail was exceptional.
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    Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge$$$$• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.2
  • David
    Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 31 Oct 2026
    Everything was exceptional! Best steak ever! Will definitely be back!
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    Lou & Mickey's$$$$• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.7
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