Croutons Restaurant
Neighborhood: La Jolla

8707 Villa La Jolla Dr. #2B
La Jolla, CA 92037

Vicky L. writes: Croutons is located in the Ralph's shopping center just south of UCSD. They opened up over a little year ago and cater to the fresh food and salad loving crowd around here. (Its located next to Pick Up Stix and the bike store).

They offer a large…

Original Pancake House

14905 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064

Erin O. writes: This is my favorite North County breakfast spot.  Their Eggs Benedict (with 3 potato pancakes on the side!) is perfection.

I'm knocking off a star because they leave the creamer out on the tables and sometimes it gets chunky.  Yuck.

Aloha Sushi
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7731 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

May T. writes: the san diego sun came out just for me today. ok, maybe not JUST for me, but it's out. it's bright as fuck without a cloud in the sky and i'm about to take a nap poolside.

before i do that though, i'm going to write a review about this place:

meh.

ok,…

Wild Note Cafe

143 S Cedros Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Alisa M. writes: This place never disappoints.  The service is always spot on and the food delish!!!  This time I had the steak tacos (tasty) and split a lobster dumpling appetizer with my friends.  The port wine reduction sauce that came with it was multi orgasmic.…

Gaslamp Strip Club
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

340 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

stephen l. writes: I'd give this place 2 stars for the food and 4 stars for the fun, go with a few friends and enjoy the cheese factor. The prices kinda suck and the quality of the meat is meh, but the fun factor is what it's all about I guess. I had a good time here…

Thin
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

852 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Miss Josephine Z. writes: I'm not gonna lie, I was hesitant to go here for my first time. I felt pressured to be *THIN*, in order to attend. But, a pretty hefty gal in a too-tight orange dress reassured me I didn't.

The drinks are expensive.
The music is ok.
The bathrooms are…

Mexican Fiesta
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1460 India St
San Diego, CA 92101

dave y. writes: SD boasts a helluva lot of burrito joints, but more often than not you'll find that the meat is not up to snuff. Is that carne or a rubber band you just stuffed in my burrito, yo? Enter Mex Fiesta. Thinly sliced, juicy, tender, even a little spicy,…

Chive
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

558 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

tatiana d. writes: I ate there on a Monday night, not busy at all but parking was a bitch (for my date that drove). We did get seated right away. That punk hostess seated us at a wobbly table all up in the front. The waiter was very friendly and laughed at my comments…

The Mission
Neighborhood: East Village

1250 J St
San Diego, CA 92101

Richard C. writes: After living in Downtown for over six months, I finally took the chance to go here for breakfast.  And boy, I'm glad I did!

I was always intimidated by the line on weekends and 30-45 minute waits.  I mean, what's so great about this joint, I thought?…

Balboa Park Carousel
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

Walker S. writes: In 1994 the Balboa Park carousel won the NCA Historic Carousel Award in recognition of it's historic significance, quality, maintenance, regular schedule of operation and the community support.  Our carousel continues to be available to the public as…

Mimmo's Italian Village
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1743 India St
San Diego, CA 92101

Linn H. writes: What a cute Italian place! It's a mini Italian village indoors.

I was seated in the backyard patio which was nice b/c it was quiet. After arriving into San Diego for Comic Con, I need a little respite from all the people here. Especially after…

Comic-Con International: San Diego

San Diego Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

Ian C. writes: Comic-Con International is the single most greatest annual event in San Diego.  i look forward to the con more than i do my own birthday.  it's a 4 day event (thurs-sun) and is one of the biggest conventions of its kind; people from all over the…

Rama
Neighborhood: East Village

327 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

stephen l. writes: Riddle me this fuckholes:  what do you get when you cross swank decor, mediocre Thai food, and a grip of douchebags?

Answer:  RAMA in the Gaslamp! YAAAAAAY!

This place looked good, had a good feel, but left me unfulfilled. Correction, it left me…

Blick Art Materials
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1844 India St.
San Diego, CA 92101

Allison H. writes: I'm giving up my apartment so I can move in here.

It's cleaner than my apartment.  It's brighter than my apartment.  It has everything I need.  Unlike my apartment, when you walk in, there are people waiting to say hello to you!

Lei Back Cafe
Neighborhood: South Park, Golden Hill

1517 30th St
San Diego, CA 92102

Ethan H. writes: This is a cute, inexpensive family-run place with great food and a wonderful neighborhood feel. How can you go wrong?

The garlic-parmesan fries are a special treat.

The relationship they have with the bar next-door is also quite special. You can get…

Nate's Point Dog Park - Balboa Park
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

San Diego, CA 92103

Liz M. writes: I love all dog parks. I think it is awesome this park exists. Why only 3 stars? There are many male dogs that aren't clipped that come here. One is this totally f'n annoying dog (sampson? simpson?) that always tries to hump my dog no matter how much…

Hillcrest Farmer's Market
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3960 Normal St
Lincoln & Normal-DMV Parking Lot
San Diego, CA 92103

Avery J. writes: How do I love the Hillcrest Farmer's Market? Let me count the ways...

1) I live about a second away. Maybe two, depending on traffic.

2) Once, within the span of 11 minutes flat, I bought six avocados, a fresh baked pie, a bundle of flowers, a funky…

Bertrand At Mister A's
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

2550 5th Ave Ste 406
San Diego, CA 92103

Marie B. writes: To start, I'm a woman with parents who were married at the time of my birth.  Therefore, I probably am not technically a cheap bastard, but my spendthrift nature comes close to the title.

The food here isn't horribly high priced and the dishes are…

M-Theory Music
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

915 W Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

Tiffany S. writes: I love M Theory for keeping record store culture alive. In a time when big daddy Goliath Tower Record is liquidating, and the mp3 playlist has almost replaced the album, M Theory doesn't make me feel stupod for buying CD's. On top of that, they have…

Hong Kong Restaurant
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3871 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Tony N. writes: Jesus Christ, Tony. Are you really eating at Hong Kong?

Yes. I am literally sitting in a booth right now having Walnut Shrimp. This is a strange experience because the last time I was here I wasn't nearly as inebriated. So I could tell you that when I…

El Cuervo Taco Shop
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

110 W Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

elbo l. writes: If you're suffering from a lard deficiency, this place is your cure.  Tasty tacos and burritos at a non-monetary price.  I stopped eating here once or twice a week and lost five pounds.

Ebisu Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3765 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Teej T. writes: Nothing says "second date" like taking someone to Ebisu.  It was a cute, cozy little sushi spot, and although I had called ahead to try to make reservations, I was told that Ebisu only takes reservations for parties of four or more.  Luckily for us,…

Sicilian Thing Pizza
Neighborhood: North Park

4046 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

josh s. writes: i'm from the east coast!

you see what that did? automatic cred. why? because, while you californians do a lot of things better than the rest of the country (surfing, tanning, laying back, porno, etc), your pie tossing ain't worth shit. therefore your…

Celadon
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3671 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

JC D. writes: This place has some of the greatest thai food I've ever had. The dishes are full of flavor and all the right textures. The curries have all the right herbs, the drunken noodles and spring rolls are really good. My favorite is the eggplant and tofu…

The Kebab Shop

630 9th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Amy G. writes: There's meat. And there's stick. The two did not come together without brutality. However violent the origins of meat on a stick, as one, they satiate the cravings of East Village cavemen and women alike at a little place called The Kebab Shop.

Not…

Cafe 222
Neighborhood: East Village

222 Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Aaron H. writes: When I get morning wood, that's my body telling me to get to Cafe 222, STAT! I just love this quaint lil corner cafe downtown. And, for someone who considers the Gaslamp the "Universal CityWalk" of San Diego...that's saying a lot.

Cafe 222's whimsical…

San Diego Bike Shop
Neighborhood: Downtown

619 C St
San Diego, CA 92101

andre' d. writes: real. one of the real deals.

i like these guys. and to be honest i wasn't sure this place would be my kind of shop. we dress different, but have the same goal. they want to make me happy  when i retrieve my bicycle and i want to make them happy by…

Napa Valley Grille
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

502 Horton Plz
San Diego, CA 92101

Christine C. writes: This is one of my favorite restaurants in downtown. It is located on the top of the Horton Plaza mall and it features one of the best views of downtown San Diego. The location of the restaurant makes it unique. True, it is in a mall, but the Napa…

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar

380 K Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Colleen H. writes: This place is perfect for a nice romantic dinner! It's very very dark making it convenient if your on a blind date or your date's not a looker! It's also great for dining hungover! The mac n' cheese and creamed spinach are a little side of heaven!…

Lou and Mickey's

224 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

stephen l. writes: This is a great place to go before a game or after a game or fuck the game and just go get steak. The food and service are very good here. Even though it has a weird name that makes me think of two grumpy old men, this place rocks. I love coming here…

Reuben H Fleet Science Center
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

Balboa Park
1875 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

Brad P. writes: The Fleet Center is a cool interactive science museum with a lot of hands-on exhibits to entertain and educate people from 3 to 93.  We had fun interacting with the audio and visual exhibits, and the kids (predictably) were more interested in the…

Tin Fish Gaslamp

170 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Allison H. writes: Do you have one of those friends who attracts magical goings-on?  The green flash, rainbows, and spontaneous dance?  I'm fortunate to have several such friends and Jae L. is among them.

After an especially heinous and painful work week, Jae was kind…

Bud's Louisiana Food Shoppe
Neighborhood: Middletown

2034 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

dave y. writes: The portions might be on the wee side, but the jambalayas are flavor-packed dishes. I gotta go with the Creole over Cajun, combining the complex, intensely savory tastes of the Andouille sausage, Tasso and smoky chicken, crawfish, shrimp, and spicy…

Hong Kong Nite Club

1030 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101

Pilly W. writes: This bar is exactly what it looks like from the outside: a skeezy ex-sailor hangout with a ex-hooker (probably, read on) of a bartender. I actually saw the bartender let a couple of the drunks touch her boobs. I think they tipped her or something.

She…

Mona Lisa Italian Delicatessen
Neighborhood: Middletown

2061 India St
San Diego, CA 92101

Kenneth M. writes: So I-ah walk-a into ah zis-a place-a AYE...and I am like-a taken aback-a by-a the-a neigh-a-borrrra hood-a fee-ling-a about-a zis-a place-a...ah enough of that shit.  

So, this time Art and I were taking numbers for the bookies on my block...see we…

Gen Lai Sen

1065 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Marie G. writes: Delicious hole in the wall! This is a great place to eat, very casual, and sleepy (owner) is great. We love to order the house special fried rice (bbq pork, chicken, shrimp), the pork in peking sauce (which is a great blend of hot/spicy and sweet),…

KSDS
Neighborhood: Downtown

1313 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Brad H. writes: No question about it, the best station I have ever heard.  If you love music and appreciate the complexities of it you will surely agree with me.  Jazz 88.3 has so many different types of Jazz and caters to every listener.  They have a large Blues…

San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

660 K St
San Diego, CA 92101

Jenn L. writes: **im only reviewing for the rooftop bar**

Great views and a giant fire pit make for one charming spot to have drinks in the Gaslamp. more importantly, the bartenders here have a mean pour and are amazingly friendly (very very important to a…