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    Burger Deck

    4.6 (426 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Fast Food
    Open 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Plain cheeseburger
    Vanessa H.

    This has got to be one of the best burgers in SD! It's located above Rubicon Deli. It's a little rooftop deck area with some picnic tables and bar seating. The service is fast and really nice and friendly! This was a huge burger! I got the double cheeseburger with bacon, avocado and grilled onions. I love my smash burger seared with a little bit of crunch. It was seasoned perfectly and hit the spot! The potato bun was soft on the inside and crispy on the edges. I got the truffle fries which were so good! I like the skinny fries because they're crispier. It had the perfect amount of truffle to it. My kiddo said it was the best burgers she's ever had. She mixed the Swiss with American with a side of fries. They serve milkshakes, glass sodas, fountain drinks, and beer on tap. I'll definitely be back to satisfy those burger cravings!

    The Deck
    Marcie L.

    I came here on a Sunday around 1pm. You order at the counter, and it's all outdoor seating. They do have heaters, which is nice. Street parking was easy to find, which was a plus. When I walked up, there wasn't anyone at the register so I had to wait a few minutes before being helped. I ordered The Deck, which is their smashburger. The burger itself was really good. Great flavor and cooked well. I personally prefer a softer bun, but that's just me. It's a bit pricey for what feels like a fast-casual spot, especially since fries aren't included. On the bright side, dogs are allowed, which is always a nice touch. Overall, solid burger, but between the price and the service, there are better spots out there.

    Truffle fries
    Kristine C.

    Burger Deck is one of my favorite smash burger places. It's located off of Washington St off the 5 fwy and finding parking isn't too difficult. There is outdoor seatings with umbrella on a deck just like its name. To order at the counter, usually need to ring the bell to call for someone as it could take a while to take your order but the food comes out pretty quick. There is a self-serve water station with cups and 4 different sauce options. The burgers are pretty good. I appreciate the butter lettuce used for the smash burgers. However for the lettuce wrapped burger, they left the stump on the romaine lettuce which I thought was odd. The fries can be a bit too salty for the shoestring fries. Anyhow, this isn't a big deal and would be back.

    The deck (top right with fries); double deck (top left); bbq deck (bottom left); baja deck (bottom right)
    Siao Z.

    The guy was kind of quiet. Not much expression or talking but I could tell he was being nice. Food was good. I just wasn't sure about the pricing at $12-13. +$5 for combo of fries and soda on any burger.

    Kim H.

    If you want a good smash burger no a great smash burger this is your place! While the menu is on the smaller side as is a burger chain all you need is a few options. There's burgers are so juicy, caramelized onions toasted buns and based on what burger you pick different sauce and other options. All burger meals are served with shoe string fries. Their deck top where you sit to eat is so peaceful and nice. Before we leave San Diego we are hitting this spot again. Oh and by the way they do have a happy hour !!!

    I visited for my first time yesterday to try a happy hour beer. I was very surprised by their Candy IPA, so good! Ordered the buffalo fries which came with chicken & bacon, mmmm. The deck was a bit loud with the noise from I/5, but you have a small view of the Airport, and you're drinking a tasty brew and yummy eats, so don't complain! Laylonie was SO friendly, describing the variety of beers, and letting me sample them. She was an absolute JOY! I will return very soon & hope to be a regular!

    Single deck burger, shoestring fries, jalapeño ranch, regular ranch, chipotle ranch
    shelby m.

    The burger was seasoned so well and so crispy around the edges. The fries are crisp and well seasoned but a little cold. The service was lacking unfortunately, the wait staff was short when ordering, a member of my party asked for the space heaters to be turned on they never were, the ketchup dispenser had ranch coming out of the top of the pump even after staff took it away to be cleaned. Ambiance was casual but can be cold!! Bring a sweater. Open seating

    Onion rings
    Dung N.

    Burger Deck is located on the rooftop of Rubicon Deli. I chose the Dirty Deck and he ordered the Baja Deck (double smash). We also got a side of onion rings and some dirty fries. The smash burgers were very filling and flavorful! The onion rings were delicious and crispy. The fries came with chopped beef patty, pickles, pickled onions, smothered in deck sauce. It was too loaded for me haha! I think I'd rather get some truffle fries next time!

    Ralph C.

    I had it for the second time today and I tried a different hamburger from last time and I was thrown a little bit off. The first one was absolutely amazing, I am known for hating smash burgers but this is the first place where I actually enjoyed it. However today's hamburger was a little off, it might be just because of the one I ordered. Service was quick and I really liked the layout of the restaurant. I would definitely come back here and try a burger again just to make sure I confirm my assumptions. The fires are pretty good, they're shoe strip style and they have some good sauces. Definitely worth trying

    Stopped by Burger Deck for a quick bite before watching the Michael movie, and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Baja burger and the buffalo fries -- both were packed with flavor and came out fresh and hot. The burger was juicy with the perfect amount of toppings, and the buffalo fries had a great kick without being overwhelming. Service was quick and friendly, making it an easy spot to grab good food without a long wait. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

    BBQ Deck & truffle fries
    Jacob B.

    Hands down one of the best burger spots in San Diego ! Never disappoints and the service is just as great as the food !

    Brandon C.

    Excellent burgers! I ordered a Baja Burger with a pretzel bun and the bun is so good, the burger has fresh jalapeño and the fries are thin, crispy and delicious. My husband ordered a dirty deck burger with pretzel bun and it is just as great as mine. The deck has a nice breeze and chill music. I would recommend this place to any burger lovers.

    Bobby D.

    One of my family members raved about the burgers at Burger Deck, so I've had this burger joint on my Yelp Want To Go list for sometime and was excited to try their burgers for the first time. Burger Deck serves smash burgers, which now can be added to the multitude of smash burger restaurants I've dined at. I wouldn't say Burger Deck was my top smash burger, but if you're a smash burger aficionado like me, then Burger Deck needs to be on your Want To Go list. Burger Deck can be reached by exiting off the 5 freeway, heading east, and driving down India Street. It's specifically on Washington and India Streets. If you're familiar with where Lucha Libre and El Indio Mexican restaurants are located, then you should have no problem finding Burger Deck. It shares the same building as Rubicon and Shakespeare Pub and it's a few steps away from Saffron and Karina's. There is parking towards the back of Burger Deck, but parking consists of metered and street parking. We got lucky and found a metered spot across from the restaurant, which involved using the QR code where we paid $2.50/hour. We had to ascend stairs to get to Burger Spot and it's an outdoor eatery. There are covered umbrella metal picnic tables and covered deck bar stool seating where you can look outward towards the freeway and San Diego International Airport. The young lady behind the order counter provided friendly customer service. Burger Deck is a popular destination as there was a steady flow of customers while we were eating there. Their menu is not extensive as they serve 4 types of burgers, a chicken sandwich, a fish sandwich, fries, onion rings, milkshakes, and draft beer. I ordered the Baja Deck and made it a combo, which comes with your choice of fries and a fountain drink. The Baja Deck smash burger is a single smash patty that comes with cheddar cheese, thick cut bacon, fresh jalapeño, butter lettuce, vine ripened tomato, chipotle mayo, and everything was in between a soft brioche bun. This burger was definitely tasty and I liked the combination of cheese, bacon, and jalapeño, which didn't make the burger spicy. The burger being a single smash is good for people counting calories. I wasn't a fan of the soft bun and the burger is a little messy. I chose the onion rings as my side, but I didn't like that the onion easily detached from the fried batter. My wife had truffle fries with her burger, but it was too salty for my liking. Big ups for their unlimited sauce bar that served ketchup, ranch, chipotle aioli, and cilantro jalapeño ranch. I dipped the onion rings and fries continuously into the cilantro jalapeño ranch because it went really well with our side items. I finally got to check off another smash burger spot and will continue my quest to find the best smash burger. Burger Deck is a worthy competitor and will need to be experienced especially if you're a smash burger fan.

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    2 years ago

    The dirty deck burger was awesome and exactly how I want a smash. Love the shoes sting fries and dipping sauces. Gladly return!

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    2 years ago

    Really good food yum yum yum i got a burger and fries #wouldeatagain #iaddedavocado #yummyfries

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    2 years ago

    Great food, great service, great addition to the neighborhood definitely worth a try !

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    2 years ago

    Our first time here and the Food was great very flavorful and fulfilling. Definitely will come back again!!! 10/10

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    2 years ago

    Dirty flat burgers are awesome and not greasy! Definitely recommend if you don't like greasy burgers and if you like smash burgers :)

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    2 years ago

    Super cute spot and affordable! The burger bun reminds me of a croissant it's so good and flakey. Quick service too!

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    2 years ago

    Food was delicious and service was great! Next time we are in the area we will definitely come back.

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    2 years ago

    Such yummy burgers and sauces! Love love love. Service and ambiance was 10/10. Would definitely return.

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    2 years ago

    Best burger on the street, tried their mushroom, deck burger and a veggie wrap deck. Def a fan of the deck burger. Will be coming back

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    2 years ago

    This place has amazing onion rings and fries. The food is fresh and it is cooked as you order.

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    2 years ago

    10/10 smash burger i absolutely love this place highley recomend to anyone in san diego

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    2 years ago

    Best burger ever. Loved the chicken sandwich and the onion rings are fire. Love it deck

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    2 years ago

    The Baja Deck was deliciously spicy! The fries were thin and crispy, great. Try it out, you'll like it.

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    2 years ago

    Burger was very tasty, loved the house sauce. And fries and onion rings were delicious as well. Nice rooftop location.

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    2 years ago

    The food is great and not over priced. The Service was fast and awesome and ambiance is a cozy hole in the wall.

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    2 years ago

    Friendly service and amazing vibes. The food was so fresh and flavorful. Those onion rings are no joke. 10/10 I'm coming again.

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    2 years ago

    Food Was Amazing And Customer Service Was A Plus. Highly Recommend Would Go Back For More.

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    2 years ago

    I ordered the dirty deck with fries. It was delicious and the service was also amazing. Will gladly return!

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    2 years ago

    Great food and the outdoor seating area and atmosphere was great. They had a descent selection of local craft beers.

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    2 years ago

    I've tried multiple burger places around San Diego and personally to me this one is the best.

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    In-N-Out Burger - Burgers

    In-N-Out Burger

    4.0(933 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    In-N-Out is always the best, always. This location is no exception. Now, that said, they did mess…read moreup my order just a little bit. I ordered a cheeseburger with grilled onions, and they did not put grilled onions in it. An In-N-Out burger without grilled onions is still great, but it's not spectacular. Grilled onions are a must. I muddled through. They must have put the grilled onions on my sons's burger, who requested no onions, because he said it was amazing, and when I checked, it had grilled onion on it. I said, "See! You love it because it has grilled onions on it!" This went to prove my hypothesis that grilled onions are better than no grilled onions. We ordered fries, cheese fries, milkshakes (strawberry and chocolate), and some soft drinks, and the whole thing was paradise, as In-N-Out is. There are some tables outside of the restaurant, and we sat outside in the glorious Southern California sun and devoured our lunch. There's nothing like In-N-Out.

    Finally had the opportunity to eat here on Wednesday at 11:30. Every time we've tried to get food,…read morethe drive-thru is wrapped about the block and there is no parking. We were lucky to arrive right before the lunch rush in the drive-thru. There were two team members taking orders so it went by very fast. We ordered a Double Double with grilled onions, two patties on the side without salt and fries. We were greeted with a warm smile by Jake. I forgot to request pickles and he happily added some on the side. He even educated me on the donation program to combat human trafficking. He made the visit much more enjoyable! We hope to see him next time we come back.

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    Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Outside

    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    4.3(805 reviews)
    2.0 miLinda Vista
    $$
    Catering service
    Takes reservations

    Was hungry for some Mexican food and am glad we came here…read more It was a very nice day so we decided to sit outside. The server came right away to take our order. We started out with the Mexican street corn along with the chips and salsa. I've always had Mexican street corn that was on the cob, but I really liked it this way. Would definitely get it again because it was very good. We both ordered the spicy skinny margarita. Best skinny margarita I've ever had. Yum I ordered the traditional cheese enchilada because that's my go to for Mexican food. So good! The flavor was spot on. Lots of melty cheese. Everything was excellent and I would definitely be back when I'm in town.

    Your bubble girl reviewer (peanut, tree nut, and seafood allergy) did not have an allergic reaction…read morehere. But always tell the staff about any allergies! This place has been a staple of ours, we've seen the different menu changes over a few years. We've done Cinco De Mayo, date nights, and brought family here. Unfortunately they got rid of our favorite chocolate cake (a few years ago) and we're still holding out hope they'd bring it back. We always get the short rib machaca cheese crisp, it's been a solid choice 6 years and counting. It's very crispy and comes with guacamole on top, but serves almost like a pizza. This time around we tried the birria taco and it was good, we even dipped our cheese crisp in the consumé. We tried the apple empanada, I'll definitely get it again. It's not too sweet and very crispy; a good sharing option where you can have one each! *Not pictured is the carafe of sangria we had. We almost always get it, if we don't get a margarita. They have outdoor seating and indoor seating. The outdoor has some umbrellas and lights. The booths inside aren't high backs, but still nice. Can get a little loud some nights, but nothing too crazy. Of note, if you're watching a movie at AMC they're still doing discount for your meal!

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    Fried Chicken House

    Fried Chicken House

    4.6(186 reviews)
    1.1 miHillcrest
    $$
    Grab-and-go
    Family-owned & operated

    Visited Cluck N Sip on a whim during a recent trip to San Diego. I'm glad we did because the food…read morewas really good!! When we ordered we all got the 2 piece combo. I love that you could mix and match the chicken parts of your choice and are not just confined to 2 of the same. If you want a thigh and a tender you could do that, or if you wanted wings and a thigh you could do that! I had the chicken tenders which were very large. 2 pieces were more than enough for 1 person. The tenders were more like chicken breasts but cut into tenders. However they were still very good!! I tried the sichuan seasoning on the side and I really liked it. It reminded me of shichimi seasoning and had a mild spice. I believe you can order it spicier if you wish. As for sides, my kids got the fries and the fries were excellent. Someone in our party got the mashed potato and that was excellent also. My favorite side however was the hainan rice!!! It was so flavorful and fluffy, my daughter loved it as well. I would go back just for the rice alone! The restaurant is clean and staff is very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be returning if we visit San Diego again and would recommend it to anyone! Also, forgot to take pics as we couldn't wait to dig in :)

    I came here per the recommendation of someone and they were also having a deal on DoorDash. I have…read morepassed by this spot several times whenever I come to Hillcrest and did not know they have szechuan style fried chicken. I got a group order togo and we got the chicken rice, chicken strips, coleslaw, and biscuits. The service for picking up was great. All the food was fresh. I liked the chicken rice a lot. It was very flavorful, and honestly, I think I'd buy a chicken rice plate if they offered a full version of it. I'd come back to try more of their items. The parking is all street parking in Hillcrest so it can be a bit hard to find.

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