Restaurants
Albie's Beef Inn
Near King's Inn Hotel, Albie's is a classic steak house and lounge complete with live musical entertainment and velvet paintings of nude ladies. If you like classic Americana this is a must stop. If you can't make it for dinner then stop for steak and eggs at Adam's next door.
1201 Hotel Circle South
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 291-1103
Kings Inn/Waffle Stop
Across the highway from The Hanalei hotel...They have the best waffle mascot and nice classic Diner ambiance with great breakfasts at a good price
1333 Hotel Circle South
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 297-2231
Red Fox Room
Steakhouse and Piano Lounge in a vintage but now-hip classic hotel.
2223 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 297-1313
Restaurant at The Pearl
Locally sourced ingredients, craft beers and inventive cocktails with poolside dining. Mid-century modern digs at their finest!
1410 Rosecrans Street
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 226-6100
Imperial House
Continental restaurant and cocktail lounge.
505 Kalmia St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-3525
Filippi's Pizza Grotto
Historic Italian restaurant
1747 India St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-5094
The San Diego Chicken Pie Shop
The San Diego Chicken Pie Shop is a classic, they have been in business since 1938.
2633 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 295-0156
Ricky's Family Restaurant
Ikabod from the Cult of the Eye recommends the Strawberry Banana souffle, an apple pancake that could feed an army, and the best french toast anywhere.
2181 Hotel Cir S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 291-4498
Zanzibar Cafe
Nice coffeehouse/cafe if you are heading to the Pacific Beach area.
976 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 272-4762
Mandarin House
Good strong drinks plus the ONLY place in town that serves a flaming volcano.
2604 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Old Trieste Restaurant
exclusive dinner at a place run by the original owner for 36 years.
2335 Morena Blvd..
San Diego, CA 9211
(619) 276-1841
Hob Nob Hill
Historic coffee shop.
2271 1st Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-8176
Searsucker
Tastey food in a funky chic, but still relaxable atmosphere
611 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
The Marble Room
Decor of this Gaslamp District steak and cocktails restaurant is 1890s bordello with red velvet booths and waitresses in corsets and stockings.
535 Fifth Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92101
Prohibition
A basement speakeasy hidden behind a door for a fake law firm. It’s open Wednesday-Saturday, and Thursday-Saturday entry is by guest list only, and a strict code of dress and conduct is enforced. To get on the guest list go to their website ahead of time and RSVP.
548 5th Ave
San Diego CA 92101
Hash House A Go Go
Voted best breakfast in San Diego.
3628 Fifth Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-4646
Bali Hai Restaurant
The site of Tiki Oasis opening party as well as a regular stop for Arthur Lyman during his days of touring the mainland from the early 1960s to the early 1980s. Bali Hai s also a great stop for Sunday brunch.
2230 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 222-1181
