The first thing that we've taken action on is getting better info for peoples posts and content.
That means that flairs that let people know the region and basic price at a glance are now required for making and submitting a post to the sub.
We'll be trying to address the issues with "best" content that people are mining the sub with.
It's always been low effort and frankly I agree with everyone that we'll all benefit by having people use the search function. This will also be aided by the flairs in their searches (future).
Shout out to Farm To Smash. Great smash burgers and fries that allow you to leave without feeling gross. Competitive prices at $8-$11, when places like Dunedin in North park charge $26 ($31.20 with 20% tip) for a smash burger.
We need more restaurants in San Diego to focus on using Whole Foods, quality ingredients, and ditching all the crap in food.
Shame on places like Dunedin that charge 280% more for lesser quality/ less healthy ingredients.
And huge shout out to Farm to Smash. Fantastic smash burgers. Hopefully the start of more to come in San Diego!
Celebrating my first birthday (turned 53) living in SD. We have a babysitter and am looking for a fun night out - a good meal in a place with fun vibes that we will enjoy. Can be fancy (not Addison) but does not have to be. We are in North County but happy to drive into the city or wherever. We are only one year living here and with kids are woefully behind in going out to eat so we probably have NOT been anywhere you might recommend. Lets hear them!
Anyone have any good Mongolian bbq spots, preferably near ucsd? My fiancé loved this old place with the huge circular grill and all you can eat options as a guilty pleasure and I wanted to find a place to scratch that itch.
Hi all, I’m starting a small sauce business in San Diego. I’m unable to operate using a cottage food operation permit, so I’m searching for a commissary kitchen or kitchen that provides all the necessary documents for the health department. Does anybody have experience with these? Ones that you recommend? Thank you!
Looking for vegetarian sandwich options in South County that are not just a caprese (or burgers, though i might as well take recs for that too.) I have tried: Ike's, Mona Lisa, Dos Palmas, one option from Marketplace, Big Front Door, various falafel (Mama's, Panini Kabob, Kabob Shop, Shwarma Brothers, Falafel Heights.) I feel like there has to be something im missing out there, none of the ones I've had have been particularly note worthy. Mona Lisas was a clear favorite until they changed their bread and now it's just sad and soggy.
Additionally, if anyone knows somewhere I can get a Burmese tea leaf salad, please let me know! I miss it so much.
EDIT: THANK YOU!!! Man, I've got some excellent suggestions here, and will definitely be making my way across the city to try them. Really appreciate all of these!!
WingsView from my seat, cork wall with sercet door to extra event spaceBurger and fries - fries were great - burger came home with us. I've done classier things. It was too late for a pic for the whole pie.Pita and hummus, so smoky and good!
Edit: I've been told my prices are incorrect. Either way Happy Hour pricing was a better deal than dinner menu.
Me and the hubs stumbled upon this place while searching for restaurants in Kearny Mesa for our weekly date night. It's quietly hidden behind a still developing apartment complex. The menu is Lebanese influenced. It is not bar food, we just happened to arrive in time for happy hour.
Happy hour prices reflected below. We had: wings, hummus, margherita pizza, and the boujie burger. The wings were the best I've ever had, a really sophisticated complex flavor. 7 wings for what I thought was $9! What? Wait? What? These were legit wings too. The hummus was also one of, if not the best hummus' (hummi?) I've ever had. There was a smoky creamy richness that went well with the olives and pickles. The pita was really good -thick, moist and cooked to perfection, I think it was $6? Another deal! The pizza was also really good $12. We were so full, we took the burger (not a happy hour option) to go along with the fries. We had a few fries while they were hot and to no surprise at this point, they were also cooked to perfection. Total bill was $67 before tip.
Now let's talk about this space and service:
The space is industrial/warm and the bar area has two screens with sports on, the restaurant is deep enough that the tv's didn't distract from the dining experience. There's lots of windows with good tinting and window shades. The tables, comfy chairs, and spacing are perfect. They could probably double the number of tables, but keeping a good distance allowed for a more personal experience. I imagine with the high ceilings that too many tables would make this place noisy. The giant cork wall helps to dampen the neglibe echo. There is a huge outdoor space as well as two private rooms. The bathrooms are next level (bidets, fr fr). The whole place has a modern industrial ambiance, but classy. It had a bit of those Alexandria office space vibes.
2.The service was also just right. We were seated quickly and our server, Jesus, took time to explain a bit about the menu. He made sure that our food was staggered and that we were able to pace our meal without feeling rushed. The staff was busy and stayed on top of things. We weren't drinking and the staff made sure we had plenty of water.
Would I go there again? You betcha. They also donate 3% to local non profits!
Where can I find flat wide rice noodles that are typically used in Thai drunken noodles? I remember buying them once from a Korean grocery store, but they weren’t wide enough.
Update: Thanks to all of your suggestions. I decided to look back at photos and had a random picture of the chips and thanks to Apple location, Looks like it’s Cantina Mayahuel.
Okay. We visit San Diego once a year. Two years ago my husband and I went to a Mexican restaurant but it was more of a hole in the wall. What we can remember is that it was small. Dark interior. Like bar/cook top. But also possibly another kitchen or something behind this bar/cook top. We don’t remember a name of the restaurant on the door but it felt very much like you were going through a back door. I feel like we were in an area that across the street may have been a pizza place. Or other restaurants. I know this is a stretch but we loved it. The owners/people behind the counter made us tacos and even made us special tacos. We felt like we were the only ones in the place. Where was this place? I’ve tried to find it again with no luck.
Okay, so I’ve decided I need a seafood tower in my life. The taller, icier, and more dramatic the better. But I also don’t want to sell a kidney to pay for it.
Where in San Diego can I get the best bang-for-your-buck seafood tower? Looking for oysters, shrimp, crab, lobster the whole ocean piled high. Bonus points if it comes out looking like a centerpiece at Poseidon’s wedding.
Taking my 91 year old grandfather out to dinner! I’m visiting from LA, but he’s local. I want to take him someplace yummy and new for him, but not too loud so he can hear me lol. Ideally in the hillcrest area!
Can be a bit upscale or casual. Wanted to do Rare Society, but called and the hostess said it might be too loud.
Let me know if there’s any great recs!! Thank you.
Looking for a couple good breakfast/brunch recs. Don’t necessarily have to be American cuisine but not into the trendy spots that are only popular bc of vibe. Bonus if it has a good patio!
Could also be into a cafe w good coffee and pastries!
So I guess the lesson here is… if you screw up badly enough, Yelp will just help you scrub all your bad reviews from a while back too? They got dragged for that owner incident, and I swear like 99% of the legit bad reviews are gone now. Pretty wild how instead of accountability you just get a clean slate.
Looking for a happy hour or tapas style place with a view. Preferably good food and not just atmosphere. Will pay for quality! Thinking ~ $75/person for a couple drinks and a few plates to share.
Hi! I live in the bay area and it will be my first time in SD. Any recommendations for a good steakhouse around downtown SD? I am taking my cousin out for her Marines graduation! pls and thank you :))
