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    Denny's

    3.4 (121 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Burn Hashbrown, some of my egg white as well the only good was my bread on7/24/2023 I beli e Maria was the chef
    Alexxes K.

    I HATE GIVING A BAD REVIEW, BUT THIS TIME WAS VERY BAD SEE IMAGES I ORDER ALL AMERICA SLAM I order a nice and crispy Hashbrown But what I got was burned oily Hashbrowns, Maria I believe that way the lady who cooked my breakfast and my eggs some spots where burn my bacon burn I Return my plate because it was not Edi request eggs. Disappointed, disappointed, this place always has great food, great service. But this time they fail. Not sure if I'll be going back. I hope next time if I ever stop at this location, Maria is not the chef

    Remains of the 10th or so, Bourbon Street Chicken
    Tony G.

    Why am I showing an empty plate? Because this is how my plate looks every time I order the Bourbon Street Chicken Skillet, when I finish. You get 2 decent sized chicken breasts, grilled potatoes, and steamed vegetables covered in a sweet Bourbon glaze. Ever since I found this on their menu, it's the only thing I've ordered the 10 or so times we've been to Denny's in Ramona. And, I've left my plate emptied! You might not like Denny's or think it beneath you. But, the Bourbon Street Chicken is better than the majority of meals we had at "higher quality restaurants." Give it a try!

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    Dennis C.

    I'm blown away at the Denny's in Ramona, it's the best place to eat up here! Cob salad, omelettes, sandwiches, dinners like steak and pot roast, smoothies (strawberry banana is my kid's favorite) the best burgers, etc. Something for everyone and the owner Fernando makes sure everything is perfect... everyone in town knows this already but to anyone else it's a good little secret.. people drive by thinking all Dennys are the same, and want to go to a cafe...NOPE ...All I have to do is bring family and friends one time, then next time they come up they only want Dennys. This 5 star Dennys is the only one I eat at.. it is so good and it has to be because of the man who runs/owns this place Fernando and his team, make this Dennys feel like home and the food taste sooo good. This Dennys needs some type of award and the other Dennys should really see what's going on up here and follow suit!

    Salmon plate
    Chad T.

    Amazing serivce. Good food . Yes I recommend them. Even during the COVID-19 going on. Staff was polite and fri endly.

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    Dan E.

    I have eaten here off and on for 17 years, and I'm pleased to report that the Ramona Denny's has really turned things around! Could not have been more evident during my last visit! We enjoyed a wonderful dinner experience here and will certainly be back soon. I was astonished at not only the level of attentive service, but how quickly everything came out! I remember back in the day being the only one in the restaurant and waiting literally 30 minutes for a simple breakfast to come out. And I'm not exaggerating on either account. I tried one of their new burger specials, the "Southwest Chorizo Burger". Beef burger blended with chorizo sausage and topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, pepper jack queso and some sort of five pepper sauce. Served with lettuce, mater, red onions and pickles on a cheddar bun, with fries. Only $11.19. The burger was outstanding with a distinct smoky and spicy chorizo flavor. As hearty as that bun was though, it succumbed to the hot & juicy patty and moist burger-set. After a few bites it all turned into a hot mess, but it was delicious. Highly recommended.

    Robert Z.

    Visited 9/12/2018 Late night in Ramona and not a lot of food choices. Decided to give Dennys a try. Chocolate shake was very tasty. The Prime rib cheese melt was disappointment as it no way look like the picture on the menu. This prime rib was tasty that's where the sandwich left off. It was smothered in some kind of cheese sauce and not very good at all. 2Stars. Not recommended. The stack bourbon bacon cheeseburger was quite a surprise. A delicious burger cooked near perfectly covered with cheese, grilled onions, grilled bell peppers, and a delicious bourbon sauce. I never thought I would say that this burger was quite tasty and I would try it again. 4 Stars all day. Service was good place was nice and clean I would definitely stop here again.

    Neil T.

    If anyone read my review before I deleted it, I had some misgivings about this place. Upon speaking with the manager, Fernando, he was friendly, professional, and was more than ready to address my concerns. Based on him alone, I will be sure to give this place another try. I feel that it would be less than fair to give this place any less than five stars based on his excellent customer service. Nice job, Fernando.

    Half super bird sandwich
    Madison M.

    Either my standards for food have gone up or Denny's has gone down hill. I went to give it one more shot today since my last visit wasn't good, and unfortunately it hasn't gotten better. The prices have skyrocketed (which I know is a universal thing) yet the quality has suffered. My meal was $8 for half a tiny sandwich that was missing ingredients and had very questionable Turkey meat in it. The Turkey meat was pale and had grey patches throughout it. The fries were flavorless and only made better with the side of ranch I asked for. Everyone else's meals I went with had similar reactions as me, low quality food for a higher than it should be price tag. Only reason I'm giving it 2 stars instead of one is because the waiter was very kind and apologetic about the state of the food.

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    Carol G.

    The choices are limited here for Vegans but we do enjoy the byo burger. They changed their patty earlier this year and the one they serve now isn't as good, but it is still the only burger for miles that we can eat. Recently, we ordered online and picked it up to eat at home. Opening the burgers was disappointing to discover that both burgers were loaded with pickles, which we don't like and it wasn't what we ordered. Checking our online order form and the email that Denny's sent back confirming our order, against our receipt from our local Denny's, we discovered that there is a communication gap between them. Bottom line, this is still the only place nearby that serves a burger without meat. The food is ready when they say it will be. We occasionally want a burger but prefer to eat at home. Ordering online creates a problem. Maybe we will try shorter instructions. "xtra lett&tmt. No pickle". It might fit on the line but not sure if it will go through or if they will understand it if it does. Or maybe call to order. It is an inconvenience to open up an order and take it apart to see what is on it but if you prefer certain things, check your order for accuracy before leaving the restaurant.

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    I love the food at Dennys but when you go there the food always takes a long time to get to you're table.

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    Marinade On Main - Cranberry Orange Pancake (seasonal)

    Marinade On Main

    4.6(956 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    This wasn't just a fried chicken sandwich--it was a statement…read more You can taste the difference immediately. The chicken is insanely crisp on the outside, juicy and clean on the inside--not greasy, not heavy, just done right. The kind of crunch that actually means something. The slaw brings freshness and balance, the bun is soft but holds up, and every bite feels intentional. But what really sets this place apart is the sourcing. Everything is local. You're not eating some mass-produced, freezer-to-fryer shortcut--you're eating ingredients that came from nearby farms, raised and prepared with care. That shows up in the flavor, the texture, and honestly how you feel after. It hits that rare sweet spot: indulgent, but still clean. Even the fries--simple, crispy, not drowning in oil--feel like they belong next to it, not just an afterthought. This is what food should be. Real ingredients, done well, no corners cut. Comfort food that doesn't leave you wrecked. Local. Thoughtful. Straight up dialed.

    Best food in Ramona hands down! My family loves coming here, the fried chicken is some of the best…read moreI've ever had. Recently went for brunch for the first time, outdoor patio space was lovely. Pancakes were delicious and the bacon/potatoes were great as well. My only suggestion would be having ketchup/hot sauce/sugar packets at the table already since it gets so busy at times it can take awhile for someone to grab them for us. Overall, everyone who works there is lovely and the food is always excellent!

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    Rancher's Hash

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    Country Kitchen - Garden Salad

    Country Kitchen

    4.0(463 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    I love this family place. Great food! Fabulous Service. Very Family Friendly…read more Nikki is charming!

    [TL;DR: Served inedible food I did not eat, charged in full, zero attempt to make it right.]…read more I very rarely leave negative reviews and don't nitpick or blast places over small issues - and you can check my other reviews to verify that. I had heard great things about this place, which makes it even more disappointing. The only positive was the quaint country ambiance, including a nice old mural on the wall. Service was a bit slow, but it was a busy Sunday morning, so that's understandable and not part of my rating. The food, however, was inedible. I should note here that I came in quite hungry and with a specific hankering for a greasy chicken fried steak and eggs, so I was in a very easy to please state. I ordered the eggs "over medium," and the eggs came out with raw, runny whites and were also cold. The toast didn't arrive until 5-10 minutes later, so everything just sat there getting colder. The "steak" was mostly fat and gristle. The first couple of bites I ate were gristly but doable with help from the gravy - but the third bite was a giant glob of gristly fat that I couldn't even chew - i spit it out and that's all I ate. The hash browns tasted like frozen unseasoned potatoes with only a patch of sear on the outside while the bulk of it was mushy and pasty and gross. Of the whole meal I basically only ate my toast plus a bite or two of each thing on my plate. I left feeling sick to my stomach. After dropping off the food (and later the delayed toast), our server never checked back. No refills, no follow-up. When she finally returned, she asked to clear my very full, barely touched plate without any acknowledgment. I had to volunteer that the food was inedible. The response was dismissive and rushed, with no effort to understand the issue or make it right. An offhand "sorry about that" was offered while walking away, followed shortly by the $60 bill. The complete lack of accountability and concern was frankly abhorrent. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had, and I won't be back. I would have left hungry except that I was queasy from the gristle and paste.

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    Up The Hill Grill

    Up The Hill Grill

    4.1(466 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    A great experience. Our server, and there's only one, was very friendly and engaging. SHE made the…read moreexperience. We escaped today from the flatlander norms of North County and ventured up a path (State Hwy 78) that we hadn't trekked for a number of years. I think this is the only town with a Bol Weevil hamburger joint. We initially sought after and found it. We just couldn't bring ourselves to having lunch there. Too many good spots up here in Ramona. Searching Yelp, we found this place and decided to try it based on the large menu. We had a couple of delicious sandwiches, but I could see as the plates came outta the kitchen, I should've ordered a burger. They really looked awesome, ; and quite the variety, vbut we were already elbows into our plates along with house-made offerings. We also had the excellent ranch dressing that was offered along with the good onion rings. There are plenty of things to look at inside and out, as there are very much a hodgepodge of collections over the years. This place will be our visiting spot next time. CritDicks

    Took a drive up the hill from Esco to redeem my free birthday club appetizer. We got the fried…read morepickles and they were excellent once they cooled down a little bit. My wife got the Vegasaurus Rex and loved it. I got the Smokey's Popper Burger that is a take on jalapeno poppers. It was also delicious. Both came with thin cut krinkle cut fries. They were also very tasty. Our server was super friendly and we enjoyed our lunch very much. It's a small place so it could probably get crowded on weekends and holidays. We will definitely make the trip back up the hill again before my next birthday to try something different.

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    Love up the hill grill!!

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    Fry Sauce

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    Ramona Cafe - Cornbread

    Ramona Cafe

    3.5(522 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Right in the heart of Historic Ramona sits Ramona Cafe. It is the classic diner with all the…read morefixings. Retro decor, friendly staff, and good food. Now that we live in Ramona, we have been venturing out and trying the different eating establishments. This place is like Cheers, where everyone knows your name. It has a great vibe and decent prices. The plates are HUGE and definitely shareable. I have been here a few times now, and I always really like what I order, with one exception: I am not a fan of their biscuits. I have tried on a few occasions and they do not do it for me. Today's was really not palatable. You can tell it was overworked and not cooked properly. You could still taste raw flour. It stuck to the plate it was on; that's how poorly cooked it was. On the happy side, we had great breakfasts. I ordered something different today, their Au Gratin omelette. It tasted great, but did not taste anything like Au Gratin potatoes. I would order it again. We also had chicken-fried steak with gravy and a chorizo scramble. Both were tasty and super filling. I understand their cinnamon rolls are out of this world. Since I rarely eat sweet things, I have yet to take a bite. Hoping next time I go out with friends, someone orders one. There is outdoor seating, and the establishment is dog-friendly. So bring Fido along and enjoy a meal. *Please excuse the photo. I forgot to take one before I started eating my omelette. You can see how dry the biscuit was in the next photo.

    Came here the other day and had such a great experience! We had a party of six and the staff was…read moresuper accommodating! Inside the restaurant is super welcoming and home-style atmosphere. The menu is huge in the best way, with so many options to choose from! Our waitress was incredibly sweet, checked on us just the right amount, and our food came out perfectly. I got the French toast and it was so good! Fluffy, buttery, and the portions were super generous! Also, if you're an iced coffee person, I would definitely recommend! It was massive, tasted great, and they even offered cups so we could take the rest to go! Overall, this place was amazing for breakfast and I'd absolutely recommend it. Can't wait to come back and try the lunch menu next time!

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    Breakfast burrito

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    Boll Weevil - Stacked

    Boll Weevil

    3.9(122 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    I'm 49 years old and stepping into this place was nostalgic. It feels like it did 40 years ago,…read moresame good food. We will absolutely be back every time that we go to Ramona. One thing that was amazing to me was how clean and organized it was. Very refreshing. My salad was great. My husband had a burger and french fries, that was great. Thank you for keeping this place alive. We need this place.

    Came with my girlfriend to relive a bit of my younger days. I used to frequent the Boll weevil on…read moreshelter island drive in San Diego Bay when I was working on fishing boats out of nearby fisherman's landing. The original Boll weevils went out of business several years ago but a couple of franchises are still around. Home of the steering burger. Boll weevil brings me back to those days and fond memories. Server came to the table, took our drink orders, returning with the famous Boll weevil condiments tray and our drinks. She then took our burger orders. The food came out quickly and we dove in. Burgers were solid and tasty. Just not quite how I remember them. The menu has changed and been updated from the 1980's. So we ordered 2 different burgers, cut them in half and sampled both. This was a walk down memory lane for me. Although the burgers were good, they weren't quite how I remembered them. I'll eat here again but will slightly temper my expectations from now on.

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