Sportsmen's Seafoods

1617 Quivira Rd
San Diego, CA 92109

Carol O. writes: this place is the whole reason why fish & chips is my favorite all-time meal.  anyone who knows me knows that i'll order fish & chips if it's on the menu.  secretly, i'm hoping i'll find another place that does is just as good as Sportsmen's but…

Mateo's Hot Spot
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4479 Everts Street
Pacific Beach, CA 92109

All About Town .. writes: Mateo's Hot Dogs are the best. Both Matt and Mo are the coolest guys in Southern California. I went there after dinner once (full) and still pounded a hot dog (sober) and it was excellent!  They have all sorts of excellent hot dog enhancements, for…

The Plunge

3115 Ocean Front Walk
Mission Beach, CA 92109

Shelli S. writes: This is a historical landmark!!!

Not only does it KICK total pool butt, it's very cool inside and it's haunted with ghosts of olympic past...

But they are athletic and they just goad you on to do 10 more laps, they're not scary.

S D Mission Bay Boat & Ski Club

2606 N Mission Bay Dr
San Diego, CA 92109

Christy R. writes: The first time I visited the Boat & Ski Club we were crashing a wedding.  Well, okay, not really--but kind of.  A friend called us and said we should drop by, because the main wedding stuff was over.  We still thought it'd be tacky, so we blew him…

The River
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1020 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Brian D. writes: One of the few clothing stores, IMO, that equally supports mens clothes and women's clothes.
Good selection of relatively unique boutique brands(Ambiguous, Jedidiah, etc.)
Not cheap. carries boutique clothes at boutique prices, at least on the men's…

Open Bar
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4302 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

elbo l. writes: It's a big room with booze

****UPDATE****
I went back the other day, and noticed that they also have a porch.

Liberty Pizza
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4634 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Melody D. writes: I stumbled in at 1:30 a.m.  I might have been a bit tipsy.  I go up to the counter and order a cheese slice.  The guy gives me the evil eye.  I turn around to see if maybe there was someone behind me that he was looking at.  Nope...it was for me.  I…

RT's Longboard Grill
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1466 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Mason T. writes: It has been a long time since I gave a bar in PB more than one star and did not spend my time typing slander and talking down on the establishment and its patrons.

But here it is roomy. The bro's, jocks, and jerks seemed few and far between. There…

STA Travel
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

957 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Christine C. writes: I'm convinced that the best travel deals can be found through STA Travel. STA Travel is a traveling service for students and kiddies under 25. It is a great organization because it allows youngsters to broaden their horizons a little bit.

The best…

The Green Flash
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

701 Thomas Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Kim L. writes: This place has definitely been hit-or-miss... I'm pretty much giving it a whole star for location. On the beach.

Food is not bad, not special. Apparently they have decent brunch drink specials, but I've never partaken. Service has been poor to meh the…

Henry's Marketplace
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1260 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Kristen M. writes: Ok, so compared to other grocery stores, any Henry's gets a 5 star, but I am comparing this Henry's to all other Henry's.  

The aisles are cramped.  I know it's PB and space is a hot commodity, but seriously, Henry's needs bigger aisles.  The aimless,…

Latin Chef
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1142 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Sam S. writes: after spending 2 weeks in Peru, I was missing the awesome food we had during our trip (especially cuy aka guinea pig). so I searched yelp for a peruvian place in san diego and came across Latin Chef.  thank you yelp, because this place brought back…

Forget Me Not
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

5005 Cass St
San Diego, CA 92109

Christine C. writes: Having kids is expensive, I don't have kids, but I still hit my padres up for cash at every opportunity I get. That is why I recommend new parents to shop. It is a thrift store of sorts for the wee ones. They have a lot of cute, vintage toys at t…

Tacos El Gordo
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

711 Oliver Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Milaflor E. writes: mmmmmmmmmmmm...i call these TJ tacos. simply the best tacos! I discovered em in TJ and was very happy when they started opening up restuarants that featured the TJ tacos, adobada is my favorite and i can eat probably four of these. Can't wait to…

Pasta Espresso
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4480 Haines St
San Diego, CA 92109

Lisa W. writes: This place gets a 5 because:
1. Pasta, sauce and killer garlic bread is only 7 bucks.
2. it's all FRESH
3. Like Scott C. said, it's genuwine and homegrown hippy run
4. Great tunes playing overhead (when the boom box is working)
5. A "green" restaurant
6.…

Latitude 32
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

5019 Cass St
San Diego, CA 92109

Kristen J. writes: I've gone here a few times while doing laundry across the street.  One night, I was starving, so I sucked it up and ordered a fish taco, which I assumed would suck.  I was completely wrong.  It was fantastic, and only $2 (I think it was a "special"…

Green Papaya
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1820 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Bobee S. writes: Green Papaya is Vietnamese food with an American twist.
First, lets talk about the interior, why do I give it 4 stars?  Because its clean! The tables are always clean, nice little bar with tv's, clean bathroom.  It can't get any cleaner for an Asian…

Fred's Mexican Cafe
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1165 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Joshua T. writes: "Yo, man, you want the surf or the turf?"  

"What?" Fred replies.  

"Do you want the surf or the turf?" the pushy bastard asked again.  Fred's wheels are turning, and he pondered this thought for a few moments..... "I want surf and turf."   The thought…

Nite Owl Cocktail Lounge
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

2772 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Miss Josephine Z. writes: Cavernous. Juke box. Pool table. Weird XXX game. Cheap drinks.

HAHA the Night Owl was quite a bland, however memorable experience. The walls are adorned with cheap wood veneer which gave the bar this "late 60's, early 70's" vibe. Small bathrooms made…

San Diego Paradise Point Resort & Convention Ctr

1404 Vacation Rd
San Diego, CA 92109

Asil T. writes: It was a quiet, romantic kind of night tonight - the moon is almost full and the sunset was beautiful in a subtle way. I can't imagine a nicer place in San Diego right now than this strange, stereotypical resort on a little private island (peninsula?…

Bare Back Grill
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4640 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise L. writes: I love a good burger and will gladly pay Tuesday for one today.

Parking at the Bare Back is a bitch because it is on super busy Mission Blvd.  After I parallel parked and gave the guy behind me the bird for honking, my friends and I hobbled in.  Club…

Kafe Yen
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4516 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Jessica G. writes: So a friend of mine suggested we go to dinner tonight,  I kind of had a bad day.  So he picks me up and asks do you like Thai food?  I say yeah a little, I haven't really explored the Thai a whole lot, but I said I would be willing to try it out.…

Santana's Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

2303 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise L. writes: We roll up to the red yellow signage, Drun k Guy  leans over me and excitedly yells "Buenos Dias!"
I turn  to him  "shhhhhh NO!  Let ME order!"  

too late! he yells  "Chiles VER-GAS!!!!   por-fah-vooor!"

He doesn't realize what he's said!  I know from…

Sully's Sandwich Shop
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4508 Cass St Ste C
San Diego, CA 92109

Meg M. writes: Ever find yourself down at the beach - plenty of ice cold beers on hand, but no food?  And you're STARVING!

SULLY'S to the rescue!  Yep, that's right... they DELIVER!  Even to the beach!  That's worth 5 stars on it's own!  

Sandwiches are pretty…

Olde City Grill
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

967 Garnet Ave
Pacific Beach, CA 92109

Kristen M. writes: First of all, the server working here and serving my drunk friends and I and putting up with all our shit gets an extra star.  

Food was decent, decent prices, nothing special.  I had chicken fingers and my friends had philly cheese steaks, which they…

Dolci Mango
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1420 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Tiffany S. writes: Driving off my buzz from the Yo La Tengo show at the museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla, I decided to take the PB scenic route home, down La Jolla Blvd.and east through Garnet. I was trying to talk myself out of buying a pint of ice cream to cap…

710 Beach Club
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

710 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Jess B. writes: BIG space..well planned.  Bartender Jessica is OUTSTANDING...soooo much fun to talk to!  
Sunday afternoon happy hour special...$7 gets you any beer and any shot.  GOOD DEAL!  GREAT CROWD!  I'll be back!
PS Game nights on Tuesdays (Rock Band, Beer…

Catamaran Resort Hotel
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

3999 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise L. writes: The Catamaran says they'll do anything for their guests.  That being said, I was playing Scrabble on the balcony of my room in the tower, and dropped my T.  I couldn't find it in the grass, so I called the front desk and asked them if they happened…

FreeForm Fitness + Cafe
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1011 Grand Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Meg M. writes: So.. I've decided that I am turning over a new leaf.  No longer am I going to allow my career to dictate my energy level, drive or dedication to myself.   I have been out of shape and lazy at my desk for too long.  I am taking the power back and…

Lotsa Pasta
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1762 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise Q. writes: Really, how can you go wrong in this place?  It's a make your own pasta dish type of situation.  You pick out your sauce, pasta flavor, pasta type and then any sides (delicious and creative salads!!!) you would like to have with your meal.  If you're…

Hustler Club
Neighborhood: Midway

3334 Midway Dr
San Diego, CA 92110

stephy s. writes: "But it's my coming out party and I just bought Tera Patrick's vagina?!"

Ah yes, the little white lie that started it all :) For anyone who knows me, no trip is complete, or really, no day is complete without a little debauchery thrown in for good…

Waffle Spot

1333 Hotel Cir S
San Diego, CA 92108

ruggy j. writes: This place is classic. Gotta love a giant waffle wearing a king's crown upon entry. Nice touch.

Something about eating breakfast at cafes located within the confines of an old 70's motel is just cool. Love it. The people, the culinary theme, the…

Apadana Cleaners
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

7610 Hazard Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92108

Christina P. writes: I am soooooooo picky about dry cleaners! But this place is AMAZING. Easy to get to in Mission Valley, it's located in Hazard Center, adjacent to Starbucks (making mornings easyyyyyyyy)!

They have never lost or damaged anything I own, and the owner is…

The Pennant Bar

2893 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Tara G. writes: Driving around the SD beaches brought back some fond memories of my past trips... mostly of when I stayed in Mission Beach: Belmont Park, Lifeguard station, MTV something or other, and the Pennant.  We watched the '03 Super Bowl here on a beautiful…

Cane's Bar & Grill

3105 Ocean Front Walk
San Diego, CA 92109

stephy s. writes: Whoa bra, did you know that Cane's is a comedy club?!?!

It's awesome, there are sooo many ridiculous things transpiring from the people who hang here to the bands that play here that there is definitely something to keep your mind and sense of humor…

Los DOS Pedros
Neighborhood: La Jolla

723 Turquoise St
San Diego, CA 92109

Ashley U. writes: i dislike driving, especially if all i want is a quick taco at 1132 pm.

so i should walk, right?

however pb is notorious for nocturnal sexual assault, or so i've heard.

los dos pedros is but a quick 5 minute stroll from my apartment, so if i am to be…

Saska Sushi

3774 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

BJ C. writes: I like this quaint little spot for those mid-week sushi cravings. The staff rocks and makes you feel at home, the sushi is mildly priced and the chefs are very interactive. I've eaten there by myself a ton and I've had the chefs leave their area to…

Boulevard Automotive
Neighborhood: La Jolla

737 Turquoise St
Pacific Beach, CA 92109

Denise L. writes: I like the guys that run this shop.  They're friendly and funny.

They worked on my 94 Ford Exploder.  It started dying during red lights though, and so these guys suggested new spark plugs and a new fuel injection this or that.

I distinctly remember…

Luigi's Italian Restaurant

3210 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Stephanie C. writes: I love this place.  The pizza isn't much over average, but the giant slices are HUGE!  They have a nice selection of micro brews on tap.  If you like dark beer like my boyfriend does, try the Russian Imperial Stout.  Good salads and delicious, crispy…