Bourbon Street
Neighborhood: University Heights

4612 Park Blvd # 200
San Diego, CA 92116

Ryan R. writes: Have you ever gone into the weekend hell-bent on making it awesome? I have... I have also failed miserably in setting the sexpectations far to high... The latest girl to tool me around asked me to go out to the bars with her on Saturday night. Having…

Kadan
Neighborhood: University Heights

4696 30th St
San Diego, CA 92116

Tiffany S. writes: -Roll up.
-Order Pilsner Urquell on tap.
-Stare at medieval weapons and knickknacks (this is not a good place to break up with your girlfriend)
-Wish I could play chess...for about half a second.
-bust eardrums
-recognize guy with whom I went to high…

Pacific Theatres Town Square
Neighborhood: Clairemont

4665 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117

Eddie P. writes: The only reason to drive out of the way to this theater is that it's not crowded. It's a cool theater, small and has plenty of parking. It's also a good date spot since there's a ton of stuff to eat there. I don't know of many "neighbor" theaters,…

El Cotixan
Neighborhood: Clairemont

4676 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

Elise F. writes: When I reminisce about the good ol' days of college, way back in 2006, my meandering drunk stories always seem to end on Coti's. Or whenever I start going into a "What I Crave Most" kick with my buddies, it inevitably ends with some variation on the…

Di-Chan Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Clairemont

5535 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

Peter T. writes: So I have been going to Di Chan now going on, I think three years and I think it has by far and away some of the best Thai food I have ever had.

I was introduced to this house of succulence by my girlfriend and have been a staunch advocate for this…

Taquerias Cotixan Mexican & Seafood
Neighborhood: Clairemont

4370 Genesee Ave
San Diego, CA 92117

FoodSlut .. writes: Dear El Cotixan,

I'm sorry -- it was me last night that threw up in your bathroom.  I tried to clean, but I couldn't even see straight.  

We had too many wine "waterfalls" at a wedding and craved your carne asada burrito.  El Cotixan, you really do…

Loews Coronado Bay

4000 Coronado Bay Rd
Coronado, CA 92118

Mason T. writes: Loews of Coronado you have a cute little thing going here. But I know what goes on here behind closed doors. Behind the unknowing eyes of your average occupants. Sure you are four stars and all. You have a guarded gate. But your parking spots are not…

D.Z. Akin's

6930 Alvarado Rd
San Diego, CA 92120

Denise L. writes: I am going to start hosting my own Gong Show.  Imma walk around town with a large brass gong... walk into Dz Akins, set it up.. apply lipstick, using the gong as a mirror, and then sit down and order an egg salad sammich, but I want it hawt!

"Do you…

Tartine
Neighborhood: Coronado

1106 1st St
Coronado, CA 92118

Andy C. writes: I came here with a group of friends after a nice day of sailing around the coronado bay and my friend suggested that we come to this little place and grab some coffee. I Was totally down with coming here and getting my grub on.

I love just gettitng a…

Peohe's
Neighborhood: Coronado

1201 1st St
Coronado, CA 92118

Star A. writes: Location, location, location.

My husband and I took the ferry from downtown to celebrate our anniversary.  Despite our reservation, we had to wait at least an extra  half an hour to be seated.  Once we were seated, our service was excellent.  The view…

La Jolla

San Diego, CA 92120

Teej T. writes: La Jolla is a mixed bag.  I've loved and loathed this neighborhood the five years I called it home as a university student.

Improbably home to a university campus, La Jolla is a mix of several things--wealthy retiree enclave, high end university,…

Taco Fiesta
Neighborhood: Grantville

6201 Mission Gorge Rd
San Diego, CA 92120

Tien N. writes: The perfect destination for drunkards.  Quality Mexican food served 24-hours a day, plus if you're there at the right time prostitutes are around the corner if you happen to fail in your nightly ambitions..

Windmill Farms

6386 Del Cerro Blvd
San Diego, CA 92120

Barry H. writes: I go here weekly so I guess I should rate them.  They were a breath of fresh air when they opened.  I used to come here as a kid when it was an Alpha Beta.  How many of you remember that?  After Alpha Beta closed, several other small independent…

Lorna's Italian Kitchen
Neighborhood: La Jolla

3945 Governor Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

Erin O. writes: This extraordinary moment in my personal gastric history is brought to you by Lorna's Italian Kitchen.

The overabundance of Italian wine, the never-ending baskets of warm bread and butter, the mountainous bowl of pasta that lay before me.  It was just…

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

8970 University Center Ln
San Diego, CA 92122

Chris Y. writes: The thought of this place makes me salivate.

1) It's better than Ruth's Chris
2) The wine list is awesome!
3) The Chocolate Lava Cake rocks my world
4) Rib-Eye...omg, the Rib-Eye....mmmmm Rib- Eye

I'll be your friend if you take me here!

Urban Mo's Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

308 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

w g. writes: the absolute nexus of gay life in san diego.  this place took gay and got a running start and went all the way to the end of the galaxy and pulled a quantum shift that almost turned it inside out and made it un-gay but then it went even beyond that…

St. Tropez Bakery & Bistro
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3805 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

may j. writes: A great place for a first date right after a one-night-stand.

[I'm trying to say I like their breakfast]

lol

La Pizzeria Arrivederci
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3789 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Tonie T. writes: "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's AMORE!"

It's definitely "amore" for me at Pizzeria Arrivederci! This is my new MOST FAVORITE Hillcrest spot. The pizza is authentic thin-crust Italian style pizza with fresh ingredients, and…

Saffron-Chicken
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

3731 India St
Ste B
San Diego, CA 92103

Denise L. writes: Five stars for the food!  I've only had the rolls but man are they good, fresh and healthy and CHEAP!  $1.87.  I went to the to-go side, got the sweet pepper sauce and peanut sauce.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

646 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Erin C. writes: okay, today was my husband's birthday.  and i wanted to get him a really great sandwich and bring it to his work for a surprise birthday lunch.  so i yelped [haha] and i saw everyone's reviews of this place.  i took your word for it and tried it out.…

Community Magazine
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3938 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

Nadine N. writes: If you live in or near "Uptown" or "Downtown" you have probably gotten one of these coupon magazines in the mail. I jump for joy whenever I get one and flip through it like an excited child. You will find lots of "buy one get one free" coupons for…

Ortega's
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

141 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

stephen l. writes: Ryan R makes some really good points about Ortega's in his review: 1) the ambience is nice. 2) the staff is beautiful and 3) hillcrest is pretty fuckin gay.

Like Ryan, I am a poster boi of masculinity and heterosexual prowess. I gots more bitches…

The Linkery
Neighborhood: North Park

3794 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104

Ryan R. writes: I appreciate the Linkery and what they are trying to do with their restaurant. It's refreshing to see a restaurant taking an entirely different approach to food, drinks, and service. However, being fresh, unique, and thinking outside the box can also…

Canada Steak Burger
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3604 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

Maxwell H. writes: This little box in Cherokee Point actually came through.

Falafel, Spanakopita, Baklava, and of course steak burgers.
Try to sit next to the windows facing University. In the brief time there I saw two blatant transsexuals, head tattoos on this vato,…

Whistle Stop Bar
Neighborhood: South Park

2236 Fern St
corner of 30th and Juniper st
San Diego, CA 92104

Janice F. writes: I despise hipsters but tend to like hipstery things. Many of my friends have pointed out that hating hipsters is the hallmark of a true hipster. But I'm not, I swear.

I still love the Whistle Stop. I read my highschool diary at Debaser in front of the…

Dao Son Noodle House
Neighborhood: North Park

2322 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

margot b. writes: It's all about the TASTY RED CHICKEN!!!

It's delish, fab and yes... tasty indeed.

This place rocks and I've had many many, meals there...
minus a star because not all of those meals were great.

Great prices, great food, bare bones atmosphere.

Live Wire
Neighborhood: University Heights, North Park

2103 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

Jeanna M. writes: What kind of dive bar doesn't have the Doors on the jukebox!?  Great selection of tunes, other than that.  I satisfied my taste with some Zombies.  It's nice to go to a bar where they don't have one of those new fangled digital contraptions to choose…

OB Farmer's Market
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

Newport Ave
between Cable St and Bacon St
San Diego, CA 92106

brooke f. writes: Mangos with chili powder on a stick, south of the border style. Made to order crepes brought to you by a hot singing Frenchman. Veggie tamales and fresh limeade. Local and organic produce galore. The Yerba Mate crew with an amazing set up. Fresh and…

Old Venice
Neighborhood: Liberty Station

2910 Canon St
Point Loma, CA 92106

Sean C. writes: Her long flowing auburn hair was wet and soapy, as a glistening droplet of water fell off her perfectly arched back. I closed my eyes for just a second... and imagined the day she would be all mine. And right at that moment.. WHAM! I was being…

Venetian Restaurant

3663 Voltaire St
San Diego, CA 92106

Michael M. writes: skkkky rockets in flight buuuuuuuuuup afternoon delight booop boooop ok thats what goes through my head when Venetian pops into mind.  this place is og Italian food and thinking about it makes me feel all funny inside. I have been going here since I…

Cabrillo National Monument
Neighborhood: Point Loma

1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

JC D. writes: You have to give history 5 stars, especially if it's from the motherland.

O.k, so is Cabrillo Spanish or Portuguese? No one can make up their mind.

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo or Joao Rodrigues Cabrilho? No one knows his exact date of birth or place of…

Trader Joe's

2401 Truxton Rd
San Diego, CA 92106

Jen G. writes: I had been staring at the beer selection for over ten minutes, going back and forth down the aisle, reading labels for stouts, ambers, ales and frankly, feeling a bit confused.

"Excuse me,"  I said to the cute guy in a red Trader Joe's T. "Can you…

Point Loma Nazarene University
Neighborhood: La Playa

3900 Lomaland Dr
San Diego, CA 92106

lisa f. writes: I was not sure how to rate this place. Definitely five stars for location and view. Right ON the cliffs--if ya can hit the baseball hard enough it might land in the sea. (If the wind isn't blowing.)

Three stars for the profs. Some were amazing, some…

Ocean Beach Municipal Pier
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

1950 Abbott Street
San Diego, CA 92107

Teej T. writes: Whenever I can't deal with the stresses of life, or just find myself in need of clarity and understanding, the Ocean Beach pier is where I find myself headed.

I find piers to be ridiculous and awesome things at the same time.  Who thought it a good…

Ocean Beach Farmer's Market
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

Newport Avenue
San Diego, CA 92107

Tiffany A. writes: This is definately one of my favorite things to do in San Diego...  Besides the lack of parking (no big surprise), there is nothing bad that can be said about it.  A wide variety of products: beautiful flowers, art, fresh fish, jewelery, pasta…

Zion Market
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4611 Mercury St
San Diego, CA 92111

Jason K. writes: I love this place. A few weeks after I had moved to San Diego , I found myself longing for a home cooked meal like my mom made. After I'd had a few very disappointing ventures to Korean restaurants in my belly I decided I'd try and find the local…

Super Sergio's
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4125 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111

Lilani E. writes: After my friend's wedding in SD, we had a 3 hour period between the ceremony and the reception.  So Kieran loosened his tie, and I took off my heels and we cruised around looking for a good joint.

We passed by Super Sergio's a couple times before we…