In-N-Out Burger

2005 Camino Del Este
Mission Valley, CA 92108

David M. writes: How good is In-N-Out?
I once found a wood chip in a burger and I still eat here.

Trader Joe's Pacific Beach
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1211 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Tonie T. writes: It's all about the LOVE HUT!

The first time I came into this TJ's, that's what they called their little sample station. And they've been givin' the love every time I stop in no matter what. They do the best samples, and always ... I mean, ALWAYS,…

Taka
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

555 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Matthew H. writes: Very delicious fresh sushi and sashimi.   We ordered Omakase (whatever the chef wanted to prepare for us) and it was fantastic, I recommend going this route if you're adventurous and aren't too concerned with the costs.   Uni, giant shrimp, monk…

Rei DO Gado Churrascaria
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

939 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Michael R. writes: I went here a couple months back, sort of by accident (long story), but I didn't write a review because I couldn't think of anything that hasn't been said, and said well, by over fifty other Yelpers.

Because yes, delicious meat is brought to your…

Hamilton's Tavern
Neighborhood: South Park, Golden Hill

1521 30th St
San Diego, CA 92102

Ryan R. writes: For those of you who didn't get the memo, pink is the new black and beer is the new wine. In recent years, the craft beer or micro brewing community has spawned an entire new consumer demographic. They have essentially created an untamed monster in…

Influx
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

1948 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92102

brooke f. writes: I have a crush. On Influx. I just like to flirt with it. It's not on my normal route or super convenient coming from OB, but it's still worth the drive every now and then. I'll stop in for a coffee or a yummy sandwich and end up lingering longer than…

Spruce Street Bridge

Spruce St & First Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103

Jeff J. writes: Whilst browsing the vicinity for a romantic spot to have relations with a certain gentleman (manhunt trick I had just met), we happened upon a lovely and charming enclosure near 1st and Spruce (stranger's garage), but our tender embrace was…

Ace Hardware
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1007 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Ethan H. writes: This place is exactly what you'd expect a place called "The Gay Hardware Store" to be. It's everything a hardware store should have plus tons and tons of gayness. I think it's about the best thing out there. If I were gay, I might like it even more.…

Jet Rhys Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3846 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

brooke f. writes: Hashem at Jet Rhys is a dream come true. I've always been pretty chill about my hair... never spent a lot of $ or time on it, but some friends had been raving about Hashem, so I booked it. I am hooked. He is seriously an artist.

I simply went in &…

Bar Dynamite
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

1808 W Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

Zoe T. writes: Well, I decided that Bar D had to be my first ever review here on YELP.

Why you might ask? Well...being a semi-music snob I have difficulty finding places I like to go- places that make me happy. Add on the fact that I can't stand snooty upscale…

The Aero Club
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

3365 India St
San Diego, CA 92103

Denise L. writes: Aight.. first let me get the disclaimer out of the way... yes I work here, sometimes.  And despite being my place of sometime employment, I still drink here, frequently.  In fact, when I get off work from bar-tending at 7, I do the "Ceremonial Walk…

Tapenade Restaurant
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7612 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Timothy O. writes: I wound up here on a lark with a former colleague who came for the the jazz they offer here regularly. We stayed for the drink and the food. I'd recommend ordering from the bar - the food prices are more reasonable. The wine might not be so…

Pizza Port-Solana Beach Brewery

135 N Hwy 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Matthew H. writes: Pizza port is a good place to meet people, this is because it's always so goddamn crowded that you need to sit down with strangers anyways.  So if you're a lonely head down, you'll be sure to meet some people who may or may not be DICKS.  

People who…

Beach Grass Cafe

159 S Highway 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Alisa M. writes: The service was excellent and so was the wine.  I must be getting very hard to please or I'm just a simple girl but the menu was a little much.  All sorts of wacky stuff going on in the food and whoooooa I just couldn't handle it.  My food was good…

Tony's Jacal

621 Valley Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Micah D. writes: Most people stop short of Tony's instead opting for a visit to their less than comparable neighbor, Fidel's.  I will admit that I too used to make this same mistake but have since learned the error of my ways.

Tony's Jacal (Tony's Shack for the…

The Che Cafe Collective

9500 Gilman Dr.
Bldg. 161
La Jolla, CA 92093

ALE S. writes: One of the best venus in SD. I've been to numerous shows here, Quintron, Gravy Train, Cassiotone for the Painfully Alone, Hawnay Troof just to name a few. It is such an intimate small place, which makes the music expirience that much better. Sure it…

Fidel's

607 Valley Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Stephanie D. writes: Good spot for yummy Mexican food.  The margaritas are pretty good & the fish tacos are incredibly delicious.  Prices are good too.

Botanical Building
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

Seb T. writes: The flowers were pretty but I was sooooooooooooooo bored. Daddy and mommy wanted to just look at everything. I wanted to go look at the koi pond.

Fiesta Island

Fiesta Island Rd
San Diego, CA 92101

Denise L. writes: Fiesta Island is a big (2.5 mile circumference maybe) flat man-made islet that reminds me kitty litter.  It is you... dry dusty dirt and the polluted bay.  Lots of rednecks with Sea Doos and Budweisers.

If you get in that water:
1. Expect a rash of…

Omni Hotels

675 L Street
Ste 306
San Diego, CA 92101

Asil T. writes: On a recent trip to San Diego for work I found the Omni on Priceline in a fit of last-minute desperation. I haven't stayed in downtown San Diego very much, and I think I'll actually try to stay here more - way more conducive to going out. And…

Fish Market

750 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

Caroline B. writes: I do love this restaurant:

This location is perched right on the water's edge at SeaPort Village. There is a lovely view of San Diego Harbor. They have giant picture windows and offer outside seating on their enclosed patio as well.

The food is…

Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

565 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Miss Josephine Z. writes: I have yet to sample their cuisine, but Blue Point does have a wonderful atmosphere for your cocktail-sipping, ambiance-absorbing, elegant-spewing kinda bar with outside seating for Gaslamp people-watching.

Patrons are either quietly consuming their…

Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8425 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

Denise L. writes: Drunk Guy and I went to Marios for lunch today per the suggestion of a certain Naughty American

The fricken mole was so good.  So good that I sang the "Moley Moley Moley" song to it while the 2 moles on my face danced around because they thought it…

Panera Bread
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5500 Grossmont Center Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942

Kim L. writes: I am eating at Panera Bread right now.  I am using their free Wi-Fi, which I love.  I am not annoyed at all by how crowded this place gets at lunch time.  I am that bitch taking up a whole big booth by myself so I can fit my laptop, purse, and other…

Super Sergio's
Neighborhood: National City

1631 Sweetwater Rd
National City, CA 91950

Albert L. writes: I honestly believe there is no "best" mexican food place, there's just places that do one particular thing the best. And if you like tacos more then anything then the place that does the best tacos is your fave. But no mexican food place does…

El Q'ero Restaurant

564 S Coast Hwy
Encinitas, CA 92024

Josh S. writes: 3 letters to describe this place - W O W!!!!!!!!!!

First, this isn't a place I'd usually try.  I'm not a big Peruvian/South American food lover (at least not before) so I would not search this place out.  Turns out, didn't have to.  My wife's…

Juanitas Taco Shop

290 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

snarkycat r. writes: san diego blows. it blows like a hot wind on a 130 degree day in death valley. it blows like the mouth of hell with a head cold. it blows like a tranny hooker on santa monica and highland...i hate it. passionately.

so if for whatever reason you find…

Coast Hwy Traders

530 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Sarah L. writes: This place is my Day of the Dead GO TO Spot.... Affordable? And How! From jewelry and purses and keychains... to tables and chairs, candles and decorations, Coast Hwy Traders has it All - for the Dia de Los Muertos freak. This is one of those places…

La Jolla Shores Beach
Neighborhood: La Jolla Shores

8200 Camino del Oro
San Diego, CA 92037

Keane L. writes: Where PB seems a tourist farm

And OB brings dirt hipster charm,

La Jolla's calm caress disarms

http://www.yelp.com/bi...

No good word left that rhymes with "-arm."

:-/

Warwick's
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7812 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Liza P. writes: YES! Just when Cody's in Berkeley had to move AWAY from where most reading people [ie. students] find themselves, when Kepler's in Menlo Park was within a second of going out of business, here is a FANTASTIC bookstore in the very center of La Jolla!…

Trattoria Acqua
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1298 Prospect St
Ste 3M
La Jolla, CA 92037

Bob H. writes: My wife and I got engaged here, after years of it being our favorite romantic restaurant in San Diego.  The restaurant is located on the main street of La Jolla, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.  The service is excellent and the Italian…

George's at the Cove
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1250 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Edenista M. writes: George's is a pillar of La Jolla.  It is an establishment of its own; that's why you'll see a lot of ladies looking to be "sponsored" and gentlemen looking to "sponsor" congregate at this meeting place, particularly at the bar.  The clientele is…

Yogurt Mill
Neighborhood: El Cajon, Bostonia

935 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021

Naomi A. writes: How are there not more raving reviews?

This place is a San Diego treasure.
Cheap (cash only, come prepared), ginormous, delicious frozen yogurt.

It's worth braving skin cancer to stand in line for 15 minutes outside in El Cajon.

They have a few standard…

Potato Shack Cafe

120 W I St
Encinitas, CA 92024

Julie T. writes: Do you want a pancake the size of a manhole? One that is ACTUALLY CALLED a "manhole-sized pancake" on the menu?

I don't. Gross.

It has been years since I ate at The Potato Shack so I probably shouldn't knock it. I just felt so bad for bagging on them,…

Bubby's Gelato

937 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Suzanne K. writes: As another reviewer said - a hidden gelato place.  But worth the search.

Service - okay.  Not hugely friendly, but average.

Chocolate fudge gelato - fabulous.

Roasted banana gelato made my wife make odd passionate noises that got us some damn funny…

Art of Espresso

9500 Gilman Dr
San Diego, CA 92037

Matt K. writes: Hands down the best coffee you will find ANYWHERE in San Diego. Sam and Patty (the owners) have really taken this once small coffee cart and created a well-established destination for any UCSD student. I've been coming to this coffee cart for 7yrs…

Ulta Salons & Cosmetics
Neighborhood: La Jolla

8657 Villa La Jolla Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

T N. writes: This place is da shite. It's haute without being hoity and the women there are fab-u-lous as in real people with false eyelashes and cool makeup, really far-out, over the top, beautiful! Divas in real life. Piercings, the whole nine yards. But down…

Black's Beach

2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr
at Torrey Pines Glider Port
La Jolla, CA 92037

Robin Z. writes: "Well down on the beach,
"Where nobody goes,
"There's Surfer Joe,
"Without no clothes..."

That song, written decades ago, was probably penned about Black's.  It certainly doesn't apply today as it seems all of San Diego now goes here: "Well down on the…