Architectural Salvage of San Diego
Neighborhood: Middletown

2401 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Lydia R. writes: heaven on earth....
i love this place and could just sit in the middle of the store all day looking at the stained glass windows.
my very smart husband bought me one for christmas! i love it!!!!
its a very pricey place for old stuff...but one can't…

Bread On Market
Neighborhood: East Village

730 Market St
San Diego, CA 92101

Christina L. writes: The bread here is absolutely delicious, it is soft and fresh. The sandwiches were much larger than i was expecting. I had the turkey with cranberry relish, it was pretty tasty, although I almost preferred my companion's roast beef sandwich. We also…

Petco Park

100 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

sean C. writes: Cab to game $30

2 Budweiser Selects $13

Penuts $4.50

Having the girl you're with spill a beer on you before the game ... then accidently run into TWO of her ex-boyfriends by the 6th inning...

Priceless!!

Chi Chocolat
Neighborhood: Middletown

2021 India Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Zoe T. writes: Sometimes there are days when I don't want to feel ghetto cool.

On those days, I go to my Chi Chi, pretend I am rich, sitting on the French Riviera, eating bon bons and sipping espresso. The only thing that is missing is a hot French man to whisper…

Prado Restaurant At Balboa Park
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

Paul B. writes: After a delightful walk through Balboa Park in the sun, what could be more refreshing than a tasty beverage? And by tasty, I mean refreshing. And by refreshing, I mean alcoholic.

A slightly rag-tag group of four, we didn't exactly look like we…

Jayne's Gastropub
Neighborhood: University Heights

4677 30th St
San Diego, CA 92101

Nadine N. writes: Jayne's Gastropub is a diamond in the rough. I would have never thought to look for such a charming little restaurant sitting across the street from Antique Row Cafe and Kadan, but there it was. *Cue angelic music*

We walked in without a reservation…

Altitude Skybar & Garden Lounge
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

Marriott San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
660 K St
San Diego, CA 92101

Crystal L. writes: I was reminicsing about San Diego and immediately thought of this place because of the view. The selling point of this place is the view! That's all there is to it.

It's downtown prices for drinks, no shocker there. But there's no cover.

I loved being…

Confidential
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

901 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Irene S. writes: Daily A.M. ritual

Squeeze eyes really tight to bring clock hands into focus;
Followed by cursing;
Followed by stubbing of toe on bed post;
Followed by more cursing;
Clothes flying all over the room;
Handful of vitamins washed down with a bowl of ultra…

Candelas Restaurant
Neighborhood: East Village

416 3rd Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Young N. writes: I haven't been here for food yet, but this place is a great place to catch good house music.  It's odd here.  The bar will be empty at 11:00, but by midnight it gets packed (making it worth your $5 cover).  Gaslamp dicks are weeded out, because this…

Envy
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

The Ivy Hotel
600 F St
San Diego, CA 92101

Miss Josephine Z. writes: So, you're in a club, bottle full of 'bub and listening to some sweet jams. Have you ever once, in your drunken blur ever pretend there was NO music. Think about it....nothing but silence. Well, I happened to use my imagination one night at Envy.…

The Cask Room
Neighborhood: East Village

550 Park Blvd.
Ste 2104
San Diego, CA 92101

ruggy j. writes: I went here based on the many Yelp reviews and uber-hype I've been reading for weeks, and I gotta say...it totally lived up to it! Most definitely my new favorite wine bar in town.

The owner, Mike, jet-sets all over the world with the sole mission of…

Grape Street Dog Park
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

Grape Street & Granada
South Park, CA 92102

Geoff H. writes: The Grape Street dog park has become a staple of my weekly routine and my dog Fletch loves it! The park is spacious, parking is ample and they are pretty good about keeping poop bags stocked if you forget to bring your own.  They also have a couple…

Pizzeria Luigi
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

1137 25th St
San Diego, CA 92102

roger b. writes: very good thin crust pizza. i like this place better than bronx mainly because parking is nowhere as hard. i never have to wait long for my slices. two slices and a drink for $5 is cheap eating. i find these slices a bit more crisp than bronx as that…

Chorus Karaoke and Cafe
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4428 Convoy St
Suite 290
San Diego, CA 92111

stephen l. writes: I'm a milestone whore.

#100 was a huge review for my yelp "career" and even though I can't remember what it was (and there's no fuckin way I'm gonna try and count back) I'm sure it was probably a big deal. Huge. This is gonna be bigger! Huger even.…

Los Reyes
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

2496 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92102

Timmy P. writes: WHOA WHOA WHOA!  At first, I thought this restaurant had the BEST California burrito EVER because I discovered this place hung-over, but then I drove all the way from my apartment in La Jolla to Golden Hill just to try it again and now I'm HOOKED!…

El Salvadoreno
Neighborhood: Grant Hill

2845 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92102

jindi s. writes: This place is very good.

I had eggs with (chese & jalapeo) pupusa, rice & beans and a great cold Horchata .

The dining area was spotless and the other patrons were regulars who know a good thing. Service was relaxed and friendly too.

My experience…

Turf Supper Club
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

1116 25th St
San Diego, CA 92102

Viola P. writes: I am perfectly happy to review this place after a single visit because I know I will be back again and again!  And next time I will definitely partake of several of the delicious looking cocktails I saw getting passed around - I had a 15 mile drive…

Mandarin House
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

2604 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Matthew V. writes: Oh, the tastiness. Mandarin House makes you want two stomachs so you can sample more of the menu. It also makes you want two livers, because they do not skimp on the booze. Thankfully, you'll only need one wallet. Mandarin House isn't cheap but it is…

Bronx Pizza
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

111 Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

David M. writes: This is okay pizza. If I'm in the neighborhood, I'll eat here. But I don't like giving money to New York Yankees fans.

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

734 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Aly D. writes: 5 gagillion stars for being the only place around campus that we could find beer before the tool concert. i heart you chipotle. oh and your foods decent too.

Kemo Sabe
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3958 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Gourmet G. writes: A modern, ultra-chic dining room, with lots of copper and silver touches and floor-to-ceiling ironwork, is the setting for a meal that's hot, and not in the Paris Hilton way. The Lone Ranger and Tonto would have been reeling from the fire in this…

Babette Schwartz
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

421 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Tiffany S. writes: Let's not emphasize the "last minute" aspect here folks. Babette Schwartz, as cute and funny and gay as it is, will only accomodate procrastinators as far as their Hillcrest badditude allows.

Case in point: I was scrambling to get to a birthday…

Alex's Brown Bag
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

2550 5th Ave Ste 171
San Diego, CA 92103

margot b. writes: Oh my God my mouth is watering just remembering the divine sandwiches that Alex's makes. I've always been completely stuck on the chicken Philly cheese steak - to the extent I can't even stray from it to try a regular Philly but I've had many bites…

Flashbacks Recycled Fashions
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3847 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

ruggy j. writes: Me likey Flashbacks.

I go here all the time. Kinda sad, yes...but I don't wanna miss out on that next great gem. Like the Whitney Houston "I Will Always Love You" t-shirt I bought from there last week. How could I pass that baby up?

I probably frequent…

Henry's Marketplace
Neighborhood: North Park

4175 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

sze t. writes: Let's say.. hypothetically, you're on a weird fruit/vegetable kick. Let's say, you only have $10. You wander the streets of San Diego in search of fruits/vegetables... and end of in the veritable bulk foods/vegetables/fruit grocery heaven that is…

Cafe On Park

3831 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

christina s. writes: Wow.... The servings are freaking  enourmaous here.. Seriously, I could not finish my plate. I ordered the number two "scrambled eggs with mushrooms fresh spinach and feta cheese" needless to say it comes with a side of toast a slice of cantaloupe…

Extraordinary Desserts
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

2929 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Jeff J. writes: There is something very strange going on at this place. It's a typical trendy upscale maybe-a-bit-overpriced dessert place, right? Their desserts are delicious, for sure. They serve brownies with little flowers on top, the teapots are modern and…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

711 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

lisa f. writes: I want to give Whole Foods five stars. Let me tell you why:

--The selection of prepared food
--The overwhelming amount of stuff to choose from to put in your body, on your body, around your body
--The super helpful staff who seem to either, a) know what…

The Wit's End
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

420 Robinson Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

elbo l. writes: This place recently changed owners, and apparently (according to the new guys) they've really cleaned up the place.  I'm new to SD so i never saw the old place.  Wish i had, sounded like it had a lot of "character".

They're just getting started out,…

Khyber Pass
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

523 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

jessica t. writes: "I waited to eat till you arrived" my sister smirked as I pulled up to the hotel in a taxi.

And so we did it right. We caught Afghanistan Khyber Pass before they were about to close. The space is beautiful. Big poignant works hung against the…

Lido's Italian Foods
Neighborhood: Lemon Grove

7252 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Drea V. writes: LIDOS!!  I love this place!  It's the type of place you go when you don't feel like going out, but you don't feel like cooking either. It feels like home : )

I love Lido's because I have gone there since I can remember. I love lido's because I run…

Tacos El Gordo 3
Neighborhood: National City

1940 Highland Ave
National City, CA 91950

Adrienne W. writes: best. tacos. i've. ever. eaten.

ever.

holygod.

______________________ This is me speechless.

Landmark Theatre La Jolla Village Cinema

8879 Villa La Jolla Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

Teej T. writes: Back when I was a cheap ass college student, I **hated** going to Landmark unless it was the only place showing a film.  Times have changed.  I used to think it unreasonable that they would charge a whopping $9 a film.  However, they've kept their…

Sante Ristorante
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7811 Herschel Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Mimi L. writes: I am giving this place 4 stars for ambiance (cozy, intimate) and the fact that you're not rushed out the door.  Some may say the service is slow due to the second reason, but I think it is because they are allowing you to enjoy the company you're…

Lips Restaurant

3036 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

Tina C. writes: Went this weekend and I am still singing the songs. I say everyone should see this at least once. We were laughing the entire time.

The food might just be okay but the entertainment is "FAB"...So with that being said, don't we all need a good laugh!…

Amarin Thai
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3843 Richmond St
San Diego, CA 92103

Mae C. writes: Can I just reiterate how happy I am to be living in the North Park/Hillcrest area? That just makes Amarin close enough to walk to, and now I don't have to worry about trying to find parking.  But even before our move, I didn't mind driving around for…

Jimmy Carters Mexican Cafe
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

807 W Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

elbo l. writes: The food is tasty and good quality.  It relies on good recipes and ingredients and preparation for its flavor rather than gallons of lard like every other dump in san diego.  

Stuff I eat here:
-Great for breakfast - chorizo, breakfast burritos, etc…

Busalacchi's Ristorante
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3683 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Akiko T. writes: Since EJ likes to monitor and police my carb intake, I sort of go crazy when I do get the opportunity to consume some.  We came in here famished from a mini road trip... we were looking forward to a home style, cozy Italian meal.

Let me start with the…