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1. Press Box Restaurant + Bar
4.4
Awesome(15)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rancho San Diego
An East County neighborhood community gem for over 15 years, Press Box Restaurant & Bar offers a refreshing take on all-American classic cuisine. Featuring a wide selection of local beers on tap, original cocktails, and a whiskey lovers dream, Press Box's menu highlights creative bar staples like "Mediterranean Chicken Skewers" and "Beef Cheek Nachos," alongside more classic dishes like the "Ribeye with Seasonal Potatoes and Vegetables" and "Smash Burger Sliders." Owned and operated by Executive Chef Joseph "Papa Joe" Salem, the same mastermind behind the restaurant "Sahara of the Middle East," Press Box incorporates a Mediterranean flare into both the menu and design. Items are sourced fresh on a daily basis, and chef's specials can be found as a constant addition. Opened daily for lunch, happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch, the restaurant also features a large selection of TVs to highlight the upcoming game of the season.
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2. Brigantine La Mesa
4.8
Exceptional(4196)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • La Mesa
Booked 34 times today
A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history: "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today - just to name a few.Well-known for our signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Crème Brûlée, the Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats. With an updated nautical decor, the busy Oyster bar is hands-down the local favorite. Lush flowering foliage outdoors creates an elegant dining experience on one of two charming patios.The La Mesa Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Monday-Saturday, and brunch every Sunday.Join us for our signature Happy Hour.
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3. Casa Gabriela
4.7
Exceptional(769)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Mesa
Booked 16 times today
Chef Gabriela Lopez brings her elevated Mexican cuisine to Downtown La Mesa. Using her grandmother's recipes from Guadalajara crossed with her cosmopolitan upbringing in Tijuana, Chef Gabriela's menu features authentic hand-crafted dishes and imaginative takes on classic dishes. All of Baja California is represented along with influences from other regions in Mexico.The spacious outdoor garden, cozy loft, and private dining areas are the perfect places to enjoy tequila and mezcal based cocktails, family celebrations, or brunch with friends.
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4. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa
3.9
Excellent(80)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Mesa
Booked 11 times today
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
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5. Prime Cut Steakhouse - Jamul Casino San Diego
4.7
Exceptional(1465)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Jamul
Booked 15 times today
Prime Cut is a classic American steakhouse located inside the lights and flash of an upscale Vegas-style casino just twenty minutes outside the city center. With Chef de Cuisine Greg Coyle leading our kitchen, an award-winning wine list designed by Manager Christina Ambriz, and a full bar featuring some of the most unique hand-crafted specialty cocktails, Prime cut is the perfect place for conversation or an intimate dinner. SpecialsExperience the best brunch in San Diego! Join us from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm every Sunday for Prime Cut’s Lobster Brunch. Enjoy a picturesque mountain view, sample from our award-winning wine list, or sip on your favorite craft cocktail while you indulge in delectable creations by Chef de Cuisine Greg Coyle. Lobster Brunch • Sunday • $59.95Only guests over 21 years old may attend.

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  • Paula
    Baja California •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The place is very small and the lines are long to get food. Our waiter brought us drinks and disappeared, half hour later without asking if we needed something else she brought us the check and disappeared again. I had to chase her down for more drinks. The food was excellent as always!
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    Prime Cut Steakhouse - Jamul Casino San DiegoPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Jamul
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    4.7
  • Carmen
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food and great service. Will be coming back.
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    Casa GabrielaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa
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    4.7
  • Valerie
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The new menu, which is a combination of the next-door Sahara restaurant, is a brilliant one. Not only can we get traditional Mediterranean food, but we also get regular press box offerings, which have consistently delicious features. The Fish and Chips was a hit; it had a crisp batter and was not greasy, which is sometimes hard to find. I enjoyed the chicken skewers, which were marinated just right with lots of chunks of white meat chicken nestled on a rice dish that included plump golden raisins. The cocktails, I enjoyed the lemondrop, were delicious, and our hostess/server, Fatima, was personable, professional, and efficient. The ONLY criticism is that we need to have more martini glasses. Both my Lemon Drops were served in a champagne glass.
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    Press Box Restaurant + BarPrice: Moderate• American• Rancho San Diego
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    4.4
  • Susan
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    My husband and I celebrated his birthday with wonderful winr and fabulous food at Brigantine , La Mesa CA today. Our server, Josh, was excellent and showed a wonderful combination of being accommodating and giving us our space. It was an added positive getting to know Josh a little. He is a great server and a very personable addition to Brigantine's staff.
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    Brigantine La MesaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• La Mesa
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    4.8
  • Ronita
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 4 Dec 2024
    I am so glad we had reservations. That pizookie deal sure brings out all the highschool kids. Our server was a plus. She was excellent and made our night!
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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaPrice: Moderate• American• La Mesa
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    3.9

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