Great place to stop by for an early weekend lunch. Since it was early, I decided to go with the Angus sliders, which were better than your average sliders. The caramelized onions and bacon jam make a huge difference and make it worth getting sliders. Heads up - if you have tots, they do have high chairs for both high top and regular tables but they don't have a kids menu. read more

Right off the bat, the host just seemed blunt and monotone. Our waitress tried to vouch for her, about busy morning.. We were seated outside, 5mins later I was trying to ask for a table change from 1 corner to the other due to the sun. I went to get back in line at the host stand, but the family before me asked for the corner table& I feel like because we were there first, my issue should've been addressed 1st, esp when the mother of the family was making faces and making a big deal. I mentioned to the host another table left in the same area, she said she'll clear it, problem solved. Just off to a horrible 1st impression on a little issue, and that was just at the face of the initial interaction. *The host did come over and apologize about whatever feelings she thought I had still though* I had the chilaquiles, it was good, it just wasn't AMAZING. I swear I read on the menu it said fresh tortilla strips.. unless I read that on another menu. Everything else seemed like basic breakfast/lunch. It was something new to try& we tried it. read more

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The service can be better I wish the servers would write our orders down with the Toast device or just write it down on a note pad instead trying to taking everyone's order by memory then asking twice what did we order and then it comes out wrong. As for the food it was good. The burgers were small but not too bad of a taste. The vibe there was nice. Watching the game while eating was fun to experience. Even so the service was somewhat okay I still gave a good tip. I would order drinks at the bar instead of getting food next time. read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

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The grilled chicken sandwich was okay, but I wasn't completely crazy about the Dijon Mayo sauce or the type of sourdough bread that was used. However, my daughter liked her Gyro plate. Oh, the Fries were really good! read more

The food here is amazing! Poke nachos why not? The seating is busy like the name. It's nice seating outdoors on the curb of the street corner. We enjoyed every bit of this hang out. If the weather isn't good they do have indoors. read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - Not your nachos but mine - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

Solid new American grub right in the heart of La Mesa. Yours truly had the sweet heat Brie sandwich; Brie cheese, apricot habanero jam and bacon. Delicious and plentiful. If comes with potato chips but I opted for fries which carried a $4 upcharge. Service was pleasant and prompt, the venue itself was clean and spacious with a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating. Only reason for 4 stars and not 5: tipping starts at 20% which I don't generally have an issue with but it's pre calculated to include tax and the local surcharge. Meaning that you're tipping on both those added charges too. read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - Sweet Heat Brie Sandwich - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

Great place, good service, good beer! Having a Firestone Citrus Squeeze with my sis! Nice environment! read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

It's been a minute since visiting Curbside. I always get the hankering on Fridays, and don't want to deal w the farmers market. No excuse because it's Saturday! They've updated the menu and added some great new stuff. Today it was the Poké nachos, chicken kabob, and for me, the short rib melt. ( It tastes as good as it sounds.) The girls loved the kabob, cooked perfectly and whondoesnt like poké nachos? We like sitting outside because we brought the pups but it's a cool spot. I think the food is solid Four but it gets Five due to Kyle our server. He's very nice but was on top of his game and we had a slight order mishap with sauce on fries ( no biggie to me) immediately upon delivery, hey sorry that's not quite right and I've got new fries on the way. Five star service deserves the rating, thanks Kyle. read more

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Stopped by here for brunch and a Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary was the best I ever had. The bartender said she makes the mix her self and it was delicious! The short rib was soooo good. The place is super nice inside and very open. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

This place is so good! It's a bit small inside but the menu makes it worth it! It's in the perfect area, with shops near by. Food has been incredible everytime. The salads are all unique and absolutely delicious. They even have some Greek items and the falafel was outstanding!! Fries are perfectly crunchy. Service is always fantastic, food is incredible. I'd definitely recommend this spot! read more

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Loved getting a lil brunchies here! I got the basic breakfast and it was perfect. Everything you want in a breakfast plate. The over easy eggs were prepared just the way they should be. Non runny yolk lovers look away! The space is a perfect set up for you to sit by the open windows and enjoy brunch and a little people watching. Staying cool from the heat and enjoyin ya lil treats. Ashley was my server and was so sweet! She continually checked on me and made sure I had everything I needed. Def will be coming again! :) read more

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Unfortunately, our experience at Curbside was very disappointing. We were seated right away and served waters while we looked over the menu, so that wasn't the issue. The problem came at the end of our meal when we were ready to leave and waiting for the check. We waited an unusually long time while several tables around us, including guests who were seated after us, received their checks before we did. What was even more concerning was observing the server eating while standing behind the bar, then handling ice and items going into customers' drinks without washing her hands. This raised serious concerns about food safety and hygiene. The place is a cool vibe and always has the game on, but service and quality of food is not the highest. read more

Got to visit Curbise today, I was disappointed because I got there at 2 and happy hour is at 3pm They have a good space outside to enjoy the nice weather, big selection of craft beer and plenty of cocktails. Unfortunately, I forgot my ID and I wasn't able to try anything. Food was good! I ordered poke nachos, a little too spicy for me but still good! Overall, a good space. I thought it was a little too pricey but still good. read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - Poke nachos - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Love this place and the food. Perfect for casual lunch or quick bite with the hubby. From their sliders to the it salads and burgers everything here is delicious. We like to park behind the goodwill and walk around and do some shopping before coming here. Staff is always friendly. Definitely recommend. read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

First time here. Such a great spot. Food was great! Drinks were great! Good music playing. Place was clean. Service was great. Our waiter was Mike he had so much personality, just great was attentive just making sure everything was good. Good amount of seating. You can sit inside or on the patio. I would definitely come back here. read more

After a day of thrifting we wanted a dog friendly lunch and found this gem. It's got a wonderful outdoor patio that you can bring dogs on, as well as an indoor packed with TVs and a bar. The menu is really fresh, creative, and all made from scratch which was a HUGE selling point for me. We came and got a kebab sandwich with chicken, fish and fries which we got their house made chips instead, and pooch patty. Let's start off with the pooch patty. I took a nibble to test before I gave to my dog and it was unseasoned and delicious for a dog patty. Great quality meat and she was elated to scarf down the three patties included. The kebab sandwich for me was amazing. Every single thing in that wrap/sandwich was seasoned and fresh. The chicken had a perfect char while still beong flavorful and juicy. It was sooo good. The pita chips that came with it were also house made and amazing. My fiancee said her fish and fries/chips were really good. Not over battered, not greasy, but crispy light and flakey. I would agree, the batter was not weighing down the light fish at all. Their tartar sauce was house made with mustard and we both fell in love with it. Their chips are also super delicious. We did not leave a singular crumb. We love the location of this place right in downtown La Mesa and we will for sure be back with our puppy in tow. read more

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Waffled between 2 and 3 stars here. Went here around 9pm as it's one of the few places on the boulevard open later on a weeknight. This place is always packed, particularly on car show nights and farmers market nights, so wanted to give it a try. They have a great patio and nice bar area that overlooks the boulevard. Eating inside was a bit tough--the music was so loud that I could barely hear the person sitting across the table from me. Also, with tons of open seating, they put us at a table next to the bathroom entrance, which felt odd given the other available options. Prices were ok, service was ok, food was just okay. It may have been because we were there closer to closing, but I personally still expect the same experience as I would at 6pm from a food standpoint. I got a burger and fries, and the fries came out cold and there were very few of them. When having to pay $3 extra for fries when the burger is already $20, I expect an actual serving of fries that aren't cold. The burger was decent, tasty toppings. I'm probably willing to give this another shot earlier in the evening given its popularity, but it will probably be a while until we give it another go. read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

Brought a friend here for her birthday, and got the timing just right as downtown La Mesa was also having their classic car event, and there was a live band playing. It was a bit loud, but much more the festive than annoying kind. Parking was a bit tight, but if you're willing to walk a few blocks, it's not a problem. Our server was so friendly that I was really impressed. She wasn't at all fazed by the establishment being packed, and even seemed energized by it. Although every table was full, she even noticed that I wasn't loving my drink (watermelon cider) and cheerfully switched it out (for POG). The kitchen took a little while to get our burgers out to us, but that was to be expected since it was so busy. When they arrived, burgers were perfectly medium, with the adjustments we'd requested (sourdough and light cheese). Kettle cut chips were crisp and lightly salted. The chefs are on point! We really enjoyed our meal. If you appreciate the great meal, great cars, great friends combo, head over to Curbside on a classic car night. You will not be disappointed. read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - Classic car night in La Mesa. - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Curbside Eatery & Drinkery has a fantastic location right in the heart of La Mesa. It's the perfect spot to take a date or meet a friend for a couple of drinks while people-watching. Sitting on the rail with a cocktail and watching the sidewalk come alive is always a great time. The food is consistently wonderful, and the menu feels thoughtful and fresh. You can tell they actually take the time to create their own recipes... from scratch-made dipping sauces to house mixers for their craft cocktails. In a world where so many places are just reheating generic, delivered food, Curbside is a refreshing exception--thank goodness. Do yourself a favor and order a Moscow Mule. Pair it with a seat on the rail and you're guaranteed good drinks, good vibes, and great conversation. Service is always professional and on point, which really shows this place is managed the right way. Consistently solid across the board read more

one of our favorite places to go. love that it has an open concept and flows from outside to inside. the seating outside is super quaint. their best dishes are poke nachos (coming from someone who has lived in hawaii!), the sliders (all), shrimp kabob plate, and one time they had a fried chicken sandwich that was perfectly thin and crispy! prices are moderate for san diego and portions are perfect size. go check out this place! read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - banana french toast - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

So came here on a Saturday around 1:30, got seated quickly outside. Served was nice. We ordered the pretzel bites, two taco plate- one firecracker shrimp and one cod, and the breakfast burger- medium with fries. As others have mentioned food was mediocre and just ok at best. Overall everything seemed overly greasy and left a film in our mouths. The pretzel bites tasted rewarmed from frozen, were tough and the cheese sauce lacked any flavor. The fire cracker taco with wasabi slaw was not spicy, mild or medium - it was a zero on a 1-5 scale for spice. Overall flavor was good, but needed a kick. The cod taco was very fried and lacked overall flavor. The salsa was bitter. The burger was well done and missing the sauces-bacon jam I think. We up graded the fries for $3 and got about 12 fries. Overall portion size for the cost, outside of the burger, was less than expected. Flavor wasn't really there. Nothing we got was unpalatable but definitely not crave-worthy. For our meal we believe the prices are too high for the level of quality and taste. read more

We visited Curbside for lunch and were treated very well. They have a full bar with many options, we opted for local beers and ciders. The place has a bar vibe with seating at the bar, inside, and a lot of outdoor street side seating. We ordered mom's burrito and the short rib sandwich. They both came with in house chips - which were good! Yes, the charge for substituting the chips, but you don't need to. The food was great! Our server/bartender was attentive and accommodating. We had a great lunch! read more

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Came in here for lunch with my dad the other day. Neither of us had ever been, so we figured, why not? Well, the vibe is really nice. A super cute look, from the floor to the ceiling and the bar with the flowers. The service was good, and we were well taken care of. I didn't try it, but my dad said the mushroom burger was just okay. As for me, well I ordered the chicken tenders and truffle fries. The fries were good, but the proportion was off. There was hardly any chicken :( I wanted more :( They tossed it in their homemade sweet chili sauce and it was sooooo good, but yeah, only like a few bites with more fries than anything. Other than that, it was a nice spot to dine. I will definitely be back! read more

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We walked in with produce we had just purchased from the farmers market and had no issues entering. A few minutes later, our friends came to join us, but they were stopped because they were carrying lemonade they had also purchased at the farmers market. The biggest issue wasn't the policy--it was Paul's behavior. He was incredibly rude, dismissive, and unprofessional from the moment he approached them. Instead of politely explaining the policy, he spoke to our friends with an attitude and looked at them with what felt like disgust. His tone, facial expressions, and overall demeanor came across as discriminatory and made them feel singled out and unwelcome. If there's a policy against outside drinks, that's completely understandable. Policies can be enforced with courtesy and respect. Unfortunately, Paul chose to handle the situation in a way that was disrespectful, humiliating, and left a terrible impression on everyone in our group. No customer should be treated that way. read more

I used to enjoy eating here. But now it feels like I'm going to a gay bar in Hillcrest. The establishment is festooned with inordinate rainbow flags and decorations. It's not even reasonable. Despite worldview and moral beliefs, it's just tacky, overwhelming and has an ideologically try-hard vibe. Are they trying to turn downtown La Mesa into Hillcrest? read more

I've been going to Curbside for several years now... They are a nice relaxing indoor outdoor restaurant located in the heart of down town La Mesa. The food is always amazing & consistent, the drinks are always good and the staff is always on top of their guests seating. My go to is the Curbside ShortRib Nachos, and a Lavender75 to drink... But everything there is yummy, from the hummus to the truffle fries.... My Mom loves their Salads, and burgers. 5 stars all the way, highly recommend read more

Came in at 6:30pm with 3 people. Spencer served us and did an exceptional job. The burgers are always phenomenal, especially the Curbside Burger!! The service and ambience is so lively and we always look forward to coming back. read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - Brussel sprouts - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

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I been here few times and the experiences wasn't great. Last Friday (1/30/26) while at Garmers Market, one of my friends and his lady wanted stop there late night for some food. Everything was fine until it my friend wanted to order few shots and was told by our server that our table was cut off (No beside my friwnd ordering a Lemon Drop ordered any drinks). I asked the server who was we cut off and was first told the owner cut us off from alcohol due to our table behavior, which nothing was inappropriate. Then told us the whole liability thing, not knowing that my friend and his lady caught a Lyft for that reason and I wasn't even drinking (he personally served me Pepsi the entire time). Observing the bar noticing that there was more commotion at the bar itself and then realizing we the only black group in the establishment I drew my conclusion. We paid our bill and immediately left. This is the 3rd time this has happen to me and my wife at this bar and that just a sign that maybe we not welcomed there. Any black group going in there be ready to get sterotyped based off assumption that you loud you must be drunk. I will never come back in here and sure would not recommend this establishment yo anyone of color. read more

Food was amazing! Our server was so sweet!! I highly recommend the chicken kebab plate.

I had a solid afternoon at Curbside Eatery & Drinkery. If you're looking for a spot to soak up the La Mesa Village energy, this is it. We sat outside in the sidewalk seating, which is easily the best seat in the house. It's the perfect vantage point for people-watching in downtown La Mesa. The ambiance is relaxed, breezy, and exactly what you want for a weekend lunch. The food was genuinely amazing. I ordered a burger (the name escapes me), but I made a bit of a "rookie mistake" by substituting the brioche bun for sourdough bread. I was craving a sandwich and a burger at the same time don't ask! Stick with the original brioche bun. The sourdough was fine, but this burger was clearly designed for its original pairing. Even with my weird bread choice, the quality of the meat and flavors was top-tier. The only reason I'm not giving a full 5 stars was the service. Our server was busy, which I totally understand, but he walked past our table several times without a glance or a check-in. A quick "how's everything tasting?" or a water refill would have gone a long way. I'll definitely be back. Next time, I'm skipping the "burger-sandwich" experiment and going straight for one of their actual sandwiches! read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - Burger - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

They advertise a daily happy hour but when we got there they said no happy hour during the Farmers Market. That sucked. Along with an additional surcharge that does not go to the server!!! Drinks are $18 small glass all ice! Time to explore other restaurants. read more

Our food was good. I ordered the ahi poke, I wish there was more tuna and seaweed on my plate but I still enjoyed it. Our server was super nice and friendly. We got our food really fast. We went on a Sunday when the Padres were playing so it was a bit loud. We loved seeing other patrons cheer on the local team. read more

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Checked out Curbside Eatery & Drinkery on La Mesa Blvd for the first time with a friend yesterday --so glad we did! Outdoor seating was chill, service was on point, and the food was seriously delicious with just the right portions. Prices are reasonable, and there's street parking or public parking nearby. Definitely a solid spot and such a great addition to La Mesa! Will definitely be back ! read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

Food was delicious. We ordered both types of French toast, the breakfast sandwich, and chilaquiles. All enjoyed their food. Forgot a pic of one but the chips were crunchy which she really liked. Roxanne was faboulous. From seating, to accommodating our requests, and her amazing customer service - a gem!! The vibe is very cool! We sat in the window seats. We loved the music, seeing locals greeted as they joined, and even the bathroom has a cute cow decor. Highly recommended. read more

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Happy hour food menu=perfect food portions! Server was friendly and very attentive. He even let us know if the happy menu and it was exactly what we needed. I got the "personal size" short rib nachos. Very tasty and filling. The regular size nachos are always too big to finish but this size was just right. The ahi ceviche is delicious too. Great place, highly recommend. read more

We decided to come here on a Monday Night, instead of Mastiff Kitchen. We were welcomed right away by a host sitting at the front door. After overlooking the menu posted outside, we decided to be seated. The host was very customer service oriented. Shortly after sitting down, our server arrived. She was very enthusiastic and offered a fresh greeting. She answered any questions that we had about the menu and the drinks, in such a positive manner. She is truly the expert. Tried the Societe IPA and the Tequila Old Fashioned. Both were definitely great. The Tequila Old Fashioned IS AMAZING! This is the new go to drink for me this Spring. We also ordered: CAULI ONION SQUASH Shareable, THREE BERRY SALAD with Short Rib added, and SHORT RIB SLIDERS with Housemade Potato Chips. Our food came out in an appropriate amount of time. I had a chance to visit the restroom in between that time. I try not to visit the restroom before I eat, because it can potentially ruin my appetite. This place had a VERY CLEAN AND PRESENTABLE RESTROOM. I was impressed and pleased. Everything tasted great and the vibe here is throwback and nice, plus they play 80s & 90s music. The only thing that I regret is not realizing that there was no dessert on the menu. We were here to continue to celebrate a birthday, but could not indulge in any desserts here. Otherwise, we will visit again for the great hospitality, service, and yummy food. read more

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Great Sunday! I was driving around today and stumbled upon the amazing strip in La Mesa, which has fantastic shops and eateries. Baseball was on the tube, and the menu looked good, so I shot it. I'm glad I did. The Spicy Burger was spicy enough not to burn your tastebuds. The service was good and quick, keeping everything easy and chill. The open seating with a great breeze was just right. read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - Spicy Burger - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

Food was great ! Service was on point ! 0 complaints ! Highly recommend this place ! read more

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery - Moms burrito - New American Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Curbside burger is so delicious! And poke salad! Great service and ambiance! We sat outside under umbrellas. Highly recommended read more

FOOD! Service ! Had Poke Nachos for first time and oh my my!! Amazing simply amazing. Could say best I ever had but it's also my first sooooo I'll be back.... craving all week Wonton wrappers cut and made into chips fresh poke, eel sauce, wasabi crema regular crema seaweed salad on side gotta try this really. read more