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A photo of Giardino Neighborhood Cucina restaurant
1. Giardino Neighborhood Cucina
4.7
Exceptional(1086)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lemon Grove
Booked 17 times today
Located in the middle of Lemon Grove’s charming downtown area, Giardino is a welcoming and casual Italian inspired cucina where the neighborhood gathers for fresh and flavorful classic dishes found throughout Italy.Giardino offers an Italian-inspired menu of seasonally-driven dishes that use timeless Italian techniques and fresh ingredients. Guests will find items such as fresh seafood, pastas, pizzas and salads, as well as a variety of elements made in-house.
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2. Brigantine La Mesa
4.8
Exceptional(4193)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • La Mesa
Booked 63 times today
A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history: "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today - just to name a few.Well-known for our signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Crème Brûlée, the Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats. With an updated nautical decor, the busy Oyster bar is hands-down the local favorite. Lush flowering foliage outdoors creates an elegant dining experience on one of two charming patios.The La Mesa Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Monday-Saturday, and brunch every Sunday.Join us for our signature Happy Hour.
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3. Zest Wine Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(57)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Lemon Grove
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to Zest, your new neighborhood wine bar nestled in Lemon Grove. Come gather for unique wine, tasteful small plates and not-to-miss events!Zest Wine Bistro’s intimate and cozy interior is the perfect place for evening noshing and sipping. You’ll find a small menu featuring elaborate charcuterie boards, small plates and sweets. Our wine menu highlights premium wines not typically found by the glass, as well as lesser known labels from all over the world. An eclectic beer list showcases global markets, as well as local craft brews.
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4. The Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
4.6
Exceptional(31)
Price: Expensive
• American • La Mesa
Booked 16 times today
The Riviera Supper Club & Turquoise Room features a unique experience of service where you can choose to grill your steaks yourself at the communal grill and offers numerous cuts of meat. Not interested in doing the grilling? We will grill for you and we also have a great selection of entrees and appetizers that are prepared for you. Extensive craft cocktail list, great beer selection and live music most nights in the turquoise room.*RESERVATIONS ARE ONLY OFFERED FOR THE DINING AREA, THE TURQUOISE ROOM IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.*
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5. Lemon Grove Bistro
4.9
Exceptional(92)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lemon Grove
Booked 4 times today
In addition to offering comforting American favorites, our menu provides a selection of flavors inspired by our chef’s culinary experiences, ranging from classic Spanish fare to Italian favorites. Our menu changes seasonally to feature the freshest ingredients and provide an exciting dining experience throughout the year.The Lemon Grove Bistro is in a historic mission-style building in the heart of Lemon Grove. Since 1912, it’s been a place where locals meet and build connections, whether they were picking up their mail at the Sonka General Store in 1944 or ordering custom cakes at the Grove Pastry Shop in 2012. Come for the food. Stay to experience the inviting ambiance of the historic building and its new garden. Let’s build community--together.
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6. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill
4.5
Awesome(392)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • La Mesa
Booked 29 times today
Here at Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill we are committed to providing our customers with an excellent dining experience. Each dish on our menu is prepared using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill is unique with its classic Japanese design, fused with a modern bistro look combined with earth tones and lighting to create a visual atmosphere one can't forget!
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7. Casa Gabriela
4.7
Exceptional(768)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Mesa
Booked 59 times today
Chef Gabriela Lopez brings her elevated Mexican cuisine to Downtown La Mesa. Using her grandmother's recipes from Guadalajara crossed with her cosmopolitan upbringing in Tijuana, Chef Gabriela's menu features authentic hand-crafted dishes and imaginative takes on classic dishes. All of Baja California is represented along with influences from other regions in Mexico.The spacious outdoor garden, cozy loft, and private dining areas are the perfect places to enjoy tequila and mezcal based cocktails, family celebrations, or brunch with friends.
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8. Limoncello La Mesa
4.6
Exceptional(311)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Park
Booked 25 times today
Welcome to Limoncello, your go-to destination for authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of La Mesa. At Limoncello, we pride ourselves on delivering a true taste of Italy with our carefully curated menu inspired by traditional family recipes passed down through generations. Our dishes showcase the rich flavors of Italy, crafted using only the finest and freshest ingredients sourced locally and from Italy. From classic pasta dishes to mouthwatering pizzas and delectable desserts, each plate is a celebration of Italian culinary heritage. Come savor the warmth and hospitality of Italy right here in La Mesa at Limoncello, where every meal is a journey to the heart of Italian flavors.
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9. El Torito - La Mesa
4.4
Awesome(454)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Mesa
Booked 9 times today
The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.
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10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa
3.8
Excellent(79)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Mesa
Booked 14 times today
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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  • Susan
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My husband and I celebrated his birthday with wonderful winr and fabulous food at Brigantine , La Mesa CA today. Our server, Josh, was excellent and showed a wonderful combination of being accommodating and giving us our space. It was an added positive getting to know Josh a little. He is a great server and a very personable addition to Brigantine's staff.
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    Brigantine La MesaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• La Mesa
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    4.8
  • ChrisVIP
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Wonderful as always, we like to ask for a chefs choice platter and have NEVER been disappointed
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    Banbu Sushi Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Mesa
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    4.5
  • Matthew
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Took my girl here for our 2nd date night of 2025. Everything was amazing. Looking forward to coming back for more date nights!
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    The Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise RoomPrice: Expensive• American• La Mesa
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    4.6
  • Maria
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 4 Jan 2025
    Came here after reading reviews from other diners. I can say this restaurants lives up to the 5 star hype. We had a large party of 7 to celebrate a birthday. The staff is very attentive and friendly, and had good recommendations from the menu. I do like they have a pretty robust seafood selection. Our table started off with mussels and clams and the crab cakes appetizers -- both were delicious. I have the Fisherman's Stew, which was excellent and very hearty. The portions are generous and I ended taking the other half home. I think this is a great place for a casual dinner where the food is still excellent without having to get all dressed up. There's also a large patio area and I can see that being lively during the summer. This is a solid place and I definitely recommend!
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    Lemon Grove BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Lemon Grove
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    4.9
  • ConteshaVIP
    San Diego •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Jan 2025
    Delicious food and great service. The quality of the food is exceptional! Great wine selection and cocktails.
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    Giardino Neighborhood CucinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lemon Grove
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    4.7

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