East County Restaurants

The AubreyRose Tea Room

Address: 8362 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Cobblestone Cottage Tea Shoppe

Address: 1945 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA 91901
Cobblestone Cottage Tea Shoppe
$ Top 10 Recommended Editor's Pick
Since 1998, Cobblestone Cottage Tea Shoppe in Alpine, CA has been providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience through tea service. Choose either our Cottage High Tea or Cottage Afternoon Tea where you'll enjoy a choice from dozens of tea varities, tea sandwiches, savories, and desserts. You deserve a moment for yourself to enjoy with family or friends in a quiet, tranquil, calm setting. So make a reservation today, and we'll look forward to serving you our very best.

Mediterraneo

Address: 1347 Tavern Rd, Alpine, CA 91901

Pho Minh & Grill - Spring Valley

Address: 2615 Sweetwater Springs Blvd, Suite A, Spring Valley, CA 91978
Pho Minh & Grill - Spring Valley
$ Recommended New Editor's Pick

Andiamo Ristorante

Address: 5950 Santo Rd, San Diego, CA 92124
Andiamo Ristorante
$$ Top 10 Recommended New Editor's Pick Private Room
Andiamo! Ristorante is a delightful northern Italian restaurant in Tierrasanta. We have been serving San Diego for 21 years in a comfortable, elegant atmosphere that caters to every occasion. Our servers and cooks are all 'family' here, and we want you to have a magnifico experience on every visit. Andiamo! means "Let's go! in Italian. With our wonderful selection of mouth watering entrees at reasonable prices, soon you'll be shouting "Andiamo!" to bring the whole family too. We provide family-friendly service with a bambino (kid) menu, comfotable booths, high-chairs and booster seats.

Tierrasanta Mexican Food

Address: 5950 Santo Road, San Diego, CA 92124
Tierrasanta Mexican Food
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Feel right at home at Tierrasanta Mexican Food, a local hot-spot for Mexican comfort food. This casual eatery transports you in to a world of comfort and color. With two dining large dining areas that can accommodate both small and larger parties, their interior is rich with bold colors, wood accents, and Mexican décor. Serving up fresh options for lunch and dinner, Tierrasanta Mexican Food features generous portions of traditional and hearty Mexican favorites, such as Chile Relleno, Enchiladas, Sopas, Burritos, Pollo Asado, and many more. They also offer weekday specials, combination plates, house margaritas, beer, wine, and a children’s …

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill - La Mesa

Address: 8555 Fletcher Parkway, San Diego, CA 91942
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill - La Mesa
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Looking for the perfect restaurant for a casual night out? Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill in La Mesa is the place to be, offering a comfortable dining experience and quality cuisine that everyone can delight in. This family-friendly restaurant is located a block away from Grossmont Center’s shops and movie theater, so feel free to unwind after a day of shopping, enjoy a relaxing dinner and a movie with someone special, or bring the family by for a wholesome get together. Peruse the selections of wine and craft beers and order half-priced tapas during Happy Hour, every day from 3:00 …

Himalayan Cuisine

Address: 7918 El Cajon Blvd. #P La Mesa, CA, San Diego, CA 91941
Himalayan Cuisine
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Himalayan Cuisine, nestled in the east county city of La Mesa, offers authentic Indian, Nepalese, and Himalayan cuisine. The warm earth colored walls and traditional Hindu and Buddhist decorations accentuate the overall exotic mood. Specialties include various momos (stuffed dumplings) and vegetarian tarkaris (spicy vegetable curries) prepared in an array of distinct options. Carnivores and seafood lovers alike are sure to delight in the abundance of chicken, lamb, and seafood selections that are available for both lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is both casual and inviting: Guests feel as though they are delighting in the traditional homemade meals found in …

Terra American Bistro

Address: 7091 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115
Terra American Bistro
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Terra calls the East College District of La Mesa home. Chef and Owner Jeff Rossman brings quality to the table (literally) by stocking the Terra kitchen, bar, and menu with locally sourced and sustainable produce and ingredients. Brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks reflect the best the seasons have to offer, and often highlight the rich bounty of San Diego and Riverside County agriculture. From the fresh fruit-infused libations to the “New American Cuisine” menu featuring preparation styles unique to the Americas, Terra serves up a thoughtful dining experience that celebrates the joy of community and communal eating.

Edamami

Address: 5950 Santo Rd, San Diego, CA 92124
Edamami
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Edamami Japanese fusion sushi offers fresh sushi that is beautifully presented and delightful to eat. The sushi chefs at Eda-Mami make their sushi rolls from an inspired and creative perspective adding unique ingredients and offering innovative specialty rolls. Their Ninja Roll combines spicy tuna, crab, cheese, avocado, and jalapeño whose outside is then deep fried to provide a flavorful surprise with every bite. The buttery texture and clean flavor of the fish adds tastiness to any sushi roll. Love sushi but want to mix it up? Try a range of classic Japanese entrees including a chicken teriyaki bento box or …

The Fish Bucket

Address: 6330 Santo Road, San Diego, CA 92124
The Fish Bucket
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After the hustle and bustle of a busy week, The Fish Bucket offers reprieve from a stressful day. Tucked away in a Tierrasanta shopping area, The Fish Bucket is a quiet little eatery where locals come into relax and have some great food. With a nautical and vintage décor, customers are taken back to an older era of ocean blue and sailor-white elements reminiscent of sandy days out on the beach. Also a part of the oldies-but-goodies theme, 50’s music can be heard in the background as guests converse with friends and colleagues over some great American seafood. Outdoor seating …

Armstrong Catering

Address: 4134 Poplar Street, San Diego, CA 92105
Armstrong Catering
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Since 1976, Armstrong Catering has been a San Diego institution. Providing top-notch, professional, and affordable services throughout the county, this family-owned company is dedicated to the cause of giving you the event of your dreams – maybe one better than you could imagine. Weddings turn magical, themed parties are unforgettable, and corporate events reflect impeccable taste under the expert eye of Armstrong Catering. They even offer their own historic facility that boasts grand architectural details, along with scenic surroundings and an outdoor patio to suit all your event-hosting needs.

San Diego Desserts

Address: 5987 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
San Diego Desserts
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San Diego Desserts offers a large variety to fulfill anyone’s sweet tooth. With a menu hosting a range of indulgences such as tarts, cookies, cupcakes, and cakes, one could spend hours looking at all the different options and in the end want to try them all. Every item is made from scratch with no re-using of ingredients so everything is fresh and sweet as can be. This dessert and bakery hybrid also caters so it is a great place to order food for parties or weddings. The extra options add up to create a unique experience for any who dare …

Antica Trattoria

Address: 5654 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
Antica Trattoria
$$ Special Offer
Delinquent account! This restaurant has an unpaid balance for our services. Unfortunately, it has been our experience that account delinquency is the result of an establishment’s financial difficulties, which also commonly translate into a deterioration in service and food quality. As we have not been given the opportunity to assess the status of this restaurant, we cannot in good faith recommend it to our customers. While we can’t currently endorse this venue, we are happy to suggest a number of other high quality restaurants to meet all your dining needs.

JP's Pub

Address: 10436 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92124
JP's Pub
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JP's is a classic American pub equipped with pool tables, a jukebox, and karaoke every night of the week. Locals know JP’s as an easy-going, casual place to enjoy a drink and have a good time. Each weekend they offer live music and valet parking. With a vast selection of draft beers and cocktails, a full menu of simple bar food, plus weekday happy hours, JP’s Pub is a laid-back neighborhood bar with something for everyone.

BJ's

Address: 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
BJ's
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BJ's Restaurant & Brew House serves a menu of American Classics alongside fresh, handcrafted beers in a casual, lively atmosphere. One of many BJ's locations nation-wide, the restaurant follows in the traditions of the first BJ's, which opened in 1978 as a Chicago Pizzaria in Santa Ana California. Their menu features options for pasta dishes, pizza, burgers, salads, soup, sandwiches, not to mention beer, wine, and cocktails. They even feature a gluten-free menu, curbside takeout, and online ordering options. As for their hand crafted beers, BJ's is known for their unique brews they serve in house, such as BJ's Brewhouse …

Outback Steakhouse - El Cajon

Address: 722 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
Outback Steakhouse - El Cajon
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'Outback Steakhouse' is an Australian steakhouse concept open for dinner only and although beef and steak items make up a good portion of the menu, the concept offers a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes at moderate prices and a casual atmosphere suggestive of the Australian Outback.

Romano's

Address: 2718 B Street, Julian, CA 92036
Romano's
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All selections are made on the premises and feature traditional italian dishes as well as innovative specialties. Whether your mood is for spicy apple cider sausage pork loin in cinnamon, garlic and whiskey sauce halibut in florentine sauce or the more traditional Italian fare of pastas and pizza, For finale, share a tiramisu or cappuccino.

Claim Jumper

Address: 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
Claim Jumper
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Menu features over 150 items including Choice steaks, prime rib, fresh fish, appetizers, wood-fired pizzas, pasta, dinner-size sandwiches, rotisserie barbecue chicken, baby back pork ribs and a variety of baked goods and desserts. The saloon menu is equally impressive with over 400 selections including; Premium and ultra premium spirits.

Phil's BBQ

Address: 750 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110