We decided to come here for Friday Night dinner tonight. When we arrived, we noticed that there was…read moresignage about th charging $10 to come in and listen to the live music. We were only there to get dinner and so we didn't realize that you can also just come for the live music with a $10 admission fee. When we approached the host station, Wilbur the host and server he explained it to us. Since we were just having dinner, we were good to be seated in the dining room. We were seated in the middle of the room at a bar top dining table. They did have booths, but they were all taken. It was still a really good spot and as we could see the televisions above the bar. This is a really lively place on Friday night. Some patrons pay $10 for live music and dancing. They also have access to the bar in the dancing area which is a patio outside. We ordered: Cornbread appetizer, 1 Flat iron steak dinner-cooked medium, and 1 Cobb Salad with Chicken added as a protein. I don't care for balsamic vinaigrette, so I requested that my dressing was the Caesar dressing. I also had a Tamarindo margarita which was absolutely delicious. The bartenders were very busy. There were two ladies as bartenders. They were very, very efficient and I watched them operate. The vibe and the customer service at the bar seemed great. The patrons in the dancing area with live music had access to a bar window so that they could make their drink orders at that bar window. I thought this was very convenient. Our food came out in a timely manner and the cornbread was absolutely delicious. It comes with a honey butter that is very tasty. My husband said his flat iron steak was great and he ate the whole meal. He seemed to really enjoy it, which was nice. I was a little full from the cornbread so I only ate maybe a third of my Cobb salad. The Cobb salad was really good and fresh. The added protein was grilled chicken and it was a dry. The Caesar dressing was absolutely yummy. I noted that it also had a garlic flavor to it which contributed to the enhancement of taste. Our server's name was Wilbur and he took care of us for the whole dining experience. He had excellent customer service and was very attentive overall. We really appreciated how Wilbur was so dedicated to detail as our server. He checked on us appropriately, he verified what we needed, and he also just sort of took care of everything when it came to packing up our food to go. Since we are new customers, we will probably come back just because of the excellent customer service from Wilbur. The food was good and very reasonably priced. My Margarita was also fantastic. Again, the vibe was great and a lot of positive energy is going on here. Thanks for a great experience Wilbur! Also the manager or owner of the establishment checked in with us while we were finishing up our dining. This was a very meaningful encounter and we appreciate appreciated it as well. It's always nice to see the owner or manager taking pride in their venue.

I came here over the weekend, on Sunday, just looking for a quick bite and to relax. I saw on the…read moremenu, before I arrived, they had cornbread and I was craving some. Outside, there was a band/dj combination playing 90's music from all genres, and a nice fun crown outside dancing. The weather was nice so I could sit inside and enjoy the music. I am not a big burger person but this place def topped the scales in a positive way! Their burger was amazing! The sweet potato fries were a little overdone (dark) but not burnt so I didn't have to return them. But the star of the show was their version of an espresso martini, but made with tequila. GAME CHANGER! SO SMOOOTH! I was disappointed they had run out of the cornbread. I am only in town for a few more days so I came back tonight for one last espresso and to see if they had cornbread, which they did. Huge portion, delicious flavor and honey butter adds another layer of deliciousness! Worth it. Laid back atmosphere tonight. Large space, lots of room, friendly staff both visits. Def worth a trip. And good parking! Which is worth the drive, if you know anything about San Diego.

EXCELLENT SERVICE & YUMMY BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES! If you're a breakfast/brunch specialist like myself…read moreyou need to add this place to your Yelp to-do list. I'm a huge fan of trying new pancakes and Family House delivered. The pancakes are fluffy, and the sizes are perfect. My pancakes came with my country scramble which was equally delicious. I just had to upgrade a bit from buttermilk to buckwheat. The meal was very filling, it kept me satisfied all the way to dinner almost. The Family House of Pancakes is very busy and has a lot of patrons. It's a community hub and rightfully so. Staff are attentive and polite, we were checked on regularly despite the sheer amount of visitors. My family took my Grandpa out to eat here and we were still able to hold a conversation, it wasn't overly loud. I felt super comfortable. FHOP has booths and tables across the restaurant. Walking is tight as everything seems close to eachother. A bar/counter is also available for smaller parties. We waited 15 mins to be seated, there's a speaker in front of the restaurant to alert you when you're called. The wait felt like a breeze.

I don't make it to South County often but know that this place has been around since 1964 and is…read moreone of the most popular breakfast options in Chula Vista. They are known for their very large portions and this being my first visit I can confirm that is true. There is also a large free parking lot in the back so parking was really easy. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table for 4 when we arrived around 10AM Sunday morning. Inside was packed and every table was taken, but our food came out surprisingly fast. They have a very large menu filled with all sorts of options on it. They have everything from American to Mexican classics as well as pancakes and waffles and everything in between. It's the sort of place that young people and old can find something. I would call it more of a country kitchen versus a diner and they have inside seating only. For this visit I chose the Chorizo Omelette and really enjoyed it. It came with a ton of meat and a large fruit side. They could definitely use a little bit of refurbishment on the inside, but the food quality was very good and the pricing was fair. I would recommend if you are in the area.

Service was great, they kept the coffee coming!…read more I used to come here when I was a kid so it's been a few years since I've been here and it's just as fantastic as I remembered! Food was good and for a great price! I love a chicken fried steak breakfast for $15.99 , what a steal! You won't find better prices than manna! The booth seats are iconic as well and I was able to show this place to my friends and family who fell in love!

Grabbed breakfast here and had chicken fried steak after a very early movie viewing (6:30AM)…read more The server here was amazing. The dining area was clean with more than 3/4's of the tables and booths filled. This looks like a very popular place for locals. Many of them know the server by name. The food was amazing. I had a biscuit and gravy with the eggs over easy and crispy hashbrowns, so this made for a great combo. I'm set for the day!

Love never fades from this place. It brings back memories when I buy food here and halo halo. Kujo…read moreEats has one of the best Manager/Owner in San Diego. Humble and down to earth. I go here because of the amazing attitude he has. Overall, great old school foodies and bomb @ss Halo Halo. Thank you Kujo.

Legit pancit. For real. Like legit legit…read more BBQ chicken? Word. BBQ pork? Word. Spam masubi? Did you say spam masubi? WORD!! The his place is bomb. To be fair, I've only ever had their food at Good Pressure Brewing. I haven't been to the shop. But their food truck, food tent situation is fantastic!

My husband and I have been coming to Emma's Pancakes for over a year, ever since we moved to San…read moreDiego, and our loyalty definitely lies with our server, Javier. I can honestly say that, aside from the food, he is one of the main reasons we keep coming back! After being seated with different servers on several occasions, my husband and I both agreed that Javier is the best when it comes to customer service. We now always request to be served by him. I've also seen him interact with other customers, and he is incredibly personable and attentive, which makes perfect sense as to why we enjoy coming here so much--aside from the great food, of course! The food is consistently good quality, and the portions are generous. Request avocado? No problem! They give you a generous portion instead of counting out a few pieces like some other restaurants do. I'm also a big fan of their homemade soups, freshly made by "Tía." The only drawback we've experienced was last month. We requested Javier as our server and didn't mind waiting, especially since we were a large party of 12. We waited for over an hour and watched at least two full rounds of customers get seated, including other large parties. Our disappointment wasn't necessarily with the wait; it was more that, despite requesting Javier, we were ultimately served by someone else. Unfortunately, our food came out incorrectly (things happen!), but our waitress never came back to check on us. We had to get our own takeout containers and eventually had to request the check ourselves so we could leave. Again, our issue wasn't the wait--it was the lack of follow-up and customer service once we were seated. We've had such consistently great experiences with Javier that this visit really stood out compared to what we've come to expect from Emma's Pancakes. Overall, we still love this place and will continue coming back. We just hope our future visits are more like the wonderful experiences we've had with Javier!

CUSTOMERS BEWARE Our…read morefamily of 14 recently visited Aunt Emma's Pancakes for what was supposed to be a nice family gathering. Instead, we left deeply hurt and in tears because of the way my 5-year-old son, who is highly autistic and non-communicative, was treated. My son was not disturbing other customers. He was simply walking next to our table because he was watching his shadow. Despite this, the store manager and 3 different waitress confronted me and told me to "handle my son or they will." As a parent, I found that statement extremely threatening, insulting, and completely unacceptable. There was no attempt to understand my son or his disability, and the way this situation was handled left my entire family devastated. I understand that restaurants have rules and expectations, but there is a respectful and compassionate way to address situations involving a child with autism. Threatening a parent and making them feel unwelcome because of their child is not that way. Customers beware. If you are looking for a place where families--including families with children with disabilities--are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, I strongly encourage you to think twice before visiting Aunt Emma's Pancakes. Not once did I get an apology from any of the waitresses or the manager!

Great way to end the weekend with my Hubby..... A/C, good music, playing some pool, enjoying an…read moreadult beverage, & yummy eats from maui_dogs72. Just good vibes all around at Stoney's!! . Always friendly service. Although I was charged for someone else's ticket on my CC, they fixed it right away..... #DiningWithTheAnderson #SundayFunday #PoolTime #Stoneys #NationalCity

Definitely a way better experience this go around. The Bar tender still needs to listen to how the…read morecustomer wants things instead of making how they like it or how it is done. The best Michelada I have had in a while. Bummed that Mawi wasn't there as still no food even though the sign says there open . Wife enjoyed playing pool except the several times we had problems with cue ball getting stuck on table 4. Other than that everything else was great. Love the vibe and had more fans keeping things fresh

If you haven't been, you're missing out! Food has always been consistent and good. My go-to is the…read morechicken friend steak but decided to switch it up this last time around and got the veggie hash with carnitas. Let me tell me, I did not regret. The potatoes were roasted to a perfect crisp while still soft on the inside. The veggies were a good mix and didn't overpower the dish. Since the carnitas was an add-on, I wasn't sure what to expect on the portion but they were quite generous. Great place for breakfast or lunch on Sunday if you're also looking to catch a game!

Loved this place! We went on a Saturday and it was not crowded at all. They had lots of good…read moreoptions for breakfast but the chorizo breakfast skillet with avocado added was amazing! Also tried the hot chocolate and it was topped with a ton of whipped cream. Very good service and vibes.

The ment we entered Chiroy's my spouse and I both commented on the delicious fragrance of food,…read moresweet, smokey, garlic and corn...my mouth was legit watering! We ordered Guate Chorizo breakfast plate and Shrimp Ranchero omelette. The omelette was fluffy with plenty of shrimp, the pancakes were deliciously fluffy!! The best pancakes!! Guate chorizo was an excellent plate. We are looking forward to having dinner at Chiroy's in the near future. 10/10 highly recommend Chiroy's!

Solid breakfast...nothing stood out, but I left satisfied. Sadly, I was disappointed that ALL of…read moretheir beans are cooked with pork. We live in California, afterall, where there are a lot of vegetarians. Beans can very easily taste delicious without using any meat products (like lard). The breakfast potatoes were undercooked, too. Besides the food, the service was okay-as was the simple ambiance. I might come back, if I'm ever in the area. It was a total of $30 for my meal: French Toast meal, side of potatoes which was an extra cost, and orange juice-a lot of pulp, but not fresh squeezed.

Nice little breakfast spot, had trouble reading the specials because it was on a small whiteboard…read morebut everything was yummy and our server was nice! I loved the French toast, very flavorful(I think it was a chocolate banana French toast with a cream cheese whip). The chilaquiles were really good, but even their green sauce was pretty spicy.

My family and I stopped here while traveling because of the excellent Yelp reviews. We were looking…read moreforward to breakfast, especially since my dad loves omelets and was excited to try this place. Instead, we left feeling humiliated. There were four of us, and after we were seated, my dad politely asked a staff member which omelet she would recommend since it was our first time visiting. Without any kindness or explanation, she abruptly set his drink down and said, "I'm not your server," in a harsh, dismissive tone. We had just been seated and had no way of knowing she wasn't our server. A simple, "Your server will be with you shortly," would have been enough. What happened next was even more upsetting. We waited about 25 minutes without anyone taking our order. During that time, we watched other tables around us receive service. The table next to us had their order taken and was already being served food while our table hadn't even been acknowledged. There were multiple employees on the floor, including staff at the front, yet no one came over to help us. Sitting there while everyone around us was being attended to made us feel invisible. It was embarrassing, degrading, and incredibly uncomfortable. My family and I couldn't help but wonder why we were the only table being ignored. As a Hispanic family, we left feeling that we were treated differently because of the color of our skin. I cannot know what was in anyone's mind, but I do know how we were treated, how we were spoken to, and how it made us feel. No family should have to sit in a restaurant wondering whether they're being treated differently because of their ethnicity. This review isn't written out of anger or to get anyone in trouble. I'm sharing our experience because no one should have to leave a restaurant feeling unwelcome, embarrassed, or less worthy of basic respect. We came in excited to enjoy breakfast together. We left without eating, questioning why we had been treated so differently. I sincerely hope management takes the time to reflect on how their staff interacts with every customer, because everyone deserves to feel welcome, valued, and treated with dignity.

Fun neighborhood place in Washington St. Great brunch vibe and bonus because they serve the…read moreentire menu all day! My friend loved the biscuits and gravy. I had the tuna melt and it was done perfectly. I need to go and try their happy hour. The owner was working in the kitchen last time I was there!

This 4 star rating is saying a lot since they forgot all about our order and we were genuinely…read moresitting waiting around for 45 minutes before we realized we were not going to get our order. Our server was sweet about it though, told us she forgot, and said the kitchen will get on that. I was worried how the food would turn out with the rush but everything turned out to be very pleasant. Short rib benny 10/10. The short rib is delicious + Chilaquiles are good and plentiful