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1. Press Box Restaurant + Bar
4.4
Awesome(14)
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(4195)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • La Mesa
Booked 38 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(768)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Mesa
Booked 31 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. Prime Cut Steakhouse - Jamul Casino San Diego
4.7
Exceptional(1464)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Jamul
Booked 11 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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5. Jive Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(56)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Jamul
Booked 5 times today
Our electric live entertainment venue just steps away from the casino floor features some of Southern California’s hottest DJs and best local bands along with great food, craft beers, and signature handcrafted cocktails.Make your reservation today! A deposit of $20 per person will be required at the time of check in for your table. This deposit of cash or a credit Card hold for the amount will be lifted when your party has surpassed this amount of purchased food or
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6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa
3.8
Excellent(80)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Mesa
Booked 6 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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7. Black Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon
4.3
Awesome(2156)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • El Cajon / Lakeside
Booked 12 times today
WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget.
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8. Red Tail Bar & Grill
5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• American • Crest
*** Please note: Our dining room will be closed from 1/6/25-1/19/25 for renovations. Our bar will be open with a limited menu, for food & beverage service, and accepting walk-ins Monday-Sunday from 7:30am-6:00pm ***Red Tail Bar & Grill at Singing Hills Golf Club is our newly remodeled grill, blending its midcentury charm with a modern twist. Experience the dining room or terrace’s combination of timeless elegance, relaxed comfort, and scenic views with our Southern California-inspired menu throughout the day, from morning to night. It’s the ultimate destination for weekend brunches or family gatherings.From post-golf libations to meeting up with friends, Red Tail Bar is the place for specialty cocktails, delectable appetizers, and a full menu of gastro-pub classics. Plus, enjoy one of our local beers on tap during Happy Hour between 3PM—6PM, Monday through Thursday. Surrounded by the nostalgic allure of its vintage roots, Red Tail is a great space for any occasion!
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9. Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Mesa
We are a family owned restaurant. We take pride in the preparation of our foods & used only fresh ingredients. We personally select the ingredients to prepare our sauces & dressings daily from our family recipes that originated in the states of Sonora and Sinaloa. Aĺ our dishes are plentiful and delicious. Allow our family the pleasure of providing you with a delicious dining experience.
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10. Loft 94 Yakitori | Noodle | Craft
4.5
Awesome(58)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Jamul
Booked 1 time today
Asian Fusion & Craft Cocktails! Come and join us at one of the coolest places east of downtown. Loft94 is a one-stop destination for the best cocktails, brews, Asian-inspired cuisine & the best DJs in Southern Cali - located inside the lights and flash of an upscale Vegas-style casino just twenty minutes outside the city center. Yakitori, Sushi, Ramen, Craft Brews, Craft Cocktails, Sake and amazing DJs. Cheers.

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