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- SStevevipWashington, D.C. Area •18 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoBrigantine is consistent in quality and portion size of the food. Service was somewhat lacking this time: the server may benefit from training on how to pour a bottle of wine correctly (hand too close on the neck of the bottle) and how to be a bit more attentive to a table of four (no condiments offered).More infoBrigantine La MesaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• La Mesa•4.8
- WWilliamvipSan Diego •11 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI ordered the fiesta platter with no jalapeños and no onions. The order was correct on the third try. I received jalapeños and onions. The second attempt no jalapeños but onions in the quesadilla. The third attempt was correct.More infoEl Torito - La MesaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa•4.5
- KKathleenSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoSuperior food, excellent service. Always full of people loving their food.More infoBanbu Sushi Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Mesa•4.5
- CCelestePhoenix / Arizona •3 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 1, 2024Victoria our server excellent!!! Food and ambience perfect!More infoClaim Jumper - La MesaPrice: Moderate• American• La Mesa•4
- KKaraSan Diego •13 reviews5.0Dined on Aug 28, 2024Always a great place for our family for a celebratory dinner, ending with a shared pizookie, of course.More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaPrice: Moderate• American• La Mesa•4.1
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In the East County area of San Diego, you’ll spend your time hiking and exploring the beautiful Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Nature abounds here, and that includes the food. You’ll easily find American farm-to-table bistros with local wineries, French cuisine with cocktails, gastropubs equipped with on-site breweries, and a large beer selection. As the rugged outdoors is paramount, you’ll find many places with fresh meats as well as produce from local farmers. Besides the international cuisine offered, there is also an eclectic blend of hip restaurants offering contemporary takes on classic dishes. East County offers everything from local, family-owned restaurants to diners serving "western grub," all in the vicinity of the scenic and historical view of the San Diego backcountry.
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The best reviewed restaurant in East County is Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant - Santee
The best vegan restaurants in East County are Casa Gabriela, Farmer's Table - La Mesa and Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse
The best vegetarian restaurants in East County are Casa Gabriela, Brigantine La Mesa and Antica Trattoria
The restaurants with the best service in East County are Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant - Santee, Ney Restaurant & Cafe and Jive Lounge
The restaurants with the best ambiance in East County are Ney Restaurant & Cafe, Prime Cut Steakhouse - Jamul Casino San Diego and Jive Lounge