Suggestions for American Restaurant near Balboa Park, San Diego

Beatriz T. • September 30, 2017Everything was delicious, the place has the most amazing views of downtown, perfect for a romantic evening! The service was excellent!! Strongly recommended for special ocassion or a formal event.

Fahda A. • September 20, 20161-Roasted Brussels Sprouts + they have a shrimp dish on the starters. 2-the Half Roasted Chicken + The Bh Burger 3- I fall in love with the Butterscotch Pudding. 😍It was great experience. 👍

Erin F. • August 27, 2010Surprisingly kid-friendly for lunch. Ditto on calamari, mahi tacos and sangria! One of best restaurants in SD

Grant B. • May 15, 2010Big rooms, friendly staff. Extraordinary Desserts, two blocks away, is amazing.

Nicholas W. • January 6, 2014Black Bean Burger is one of the best in SD!

Colleen R. • October 18, 2012The Chimmichurri cheesesteak is awesome!

Melissa D. • February 25, 2010Check out the cocktail lounge on Friday or Saturday nights. Come casually cool, casual, or ultra-cool! Go for the drinks after 9:30pm and listen to the piano man himself, Rick Lyons. Kinda "old-school

Boyd M. • September 13, 2015The omelette Is good, and the view is great. Classic San Diego view if park and downtown off in the distance. Friendly service and nice folks.

Art V. • March 19, 2011When choosing, pancake over French toast, scrambled eggs over other styles and (fresh squeezed) orange juice over all other drinks.

Ezra M. • January 31, 2011The mahi-mahi aloha burger is delicious !

OC Food D. • May 27, 2013Grilled salmon and pork belly sliders are da bomb! Music selection is awesome! We were dancing in our seats between plates!

CrysD • November 6, 2014Ahi pizza, spicy shrimp and the pig larb apps are all fab! All seats require a reservation besides bar (up&downstairs), and fireplace seats

Teri P. • March 22, 2013Small plates mini meatballs with fried pasta, creamy polenta, fresh ravioli.

Danny N. • October 28, 2017Surprisingly good cocktails. Try the whatever Dragon Ship or their barrel aged centennial manhattan.

Dougie F. • April 19, 2012Try the Halibut Cheeks - ..with pancetta, purple Peruvian mash, leeks and ramps. This dish completed my life. I can die now.

Carol • September 6, 2021Generous portions for good prices. The sage chicken & waffle tower (bacon in waffle) is insane! loved the chilaquiles and What’s up morning glory? (Cold brew, vanilla cream, lemon peel, bacon garnish)

Mike M. • April 23, 2022Friendly staff, delicious food, and great cocktails! We really enjoyed the curry hummus, crispy chicken sandwich, and the Cubano.

Susan K. • August 25, 2017Bisque is thin but rich & yummy; Spare ribs are awesome! Pork chops were huge serving; crime bulee & cobbler were both fabulous

Kirk • March 24, 2013Great menu for beer, food, and drinks. Give the chorizo corn dogs a try, you will not be disappointed.

Denette • July 27, 2015If you're a foodie this place is okay. Great plating and so close to being really great! If you're not a foodie this place is Amazing. Cocktails and service are great!

Willette • June 26, 2015Craziness burger around... butter burger! The brioche bun is perfectly golden. The homemade potato chips were perfectly crispy. Perfect after beach spot!

Derek D. • August 8, 2014Mashed potato pizza is the bomb! Pretty much every pizza is great. Freshest salads. Good rotating beer selection.

Joshua L. • August 10, 2014Great specialty burgers, and good sides( I like the Brussels sprouts) get the special with a drink and fries.

Andrew C. • December 23, 2016Delicious menu with reasonably priced entrees and shared items / sides. Local beer and wine, and a friendly atmosphere! Definitely worth checking out (especially during the lunch hour)

Mark G. • August 6, 2014Came here during SDCC. Great new place! Good food, knowledgeable bartenders, good price for Gaslamp.

Ashleigh T. • August 26, 2019Mango shrimp and Mac and cheese are so good!

Omar S. • July 17, 2016Aurora's the best for this summer weather...and chilli fries (sweet potato) are awsome...If Hungría try its Burger or the ribeye, both are great.

Jennifer D. • March 22, 2019Great people, great food and drink. The cookie is to die for, and always add ice cream!

Billie Bourgeois - Pacific Sotheby's International • November 13, 2011New York Strip butterflied was fabulous! Actually everything was wonderful (Caesar Salad, Five Onion Soup, chocolate cake with ice cream)!

Susan K. • December 20, 2015Gluten-free pizza available! Love the salmon Benedict (comes in hash brown cakes rather they bread)! Lunch & Breakfast items served until 3 pm! Always friendly staff.