El Kora Restaurante

Service was fast, polite and food was great! They were…read morecelebrating their third year in business, and we received a slight discount for it! Definitely be back

The food is fantastic and the employees are polite and respectful towards my Hubby and me. I will…read morealways miss the old bakery, but since the Pandemic there's not a lot of really good places to eat in Lemon Grove. Until Lemon Grove Bistro. Thank you for the delicious food!

Inside: barstools, TVs and swag

Fisherman's Stew

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Dessert with mom

Chiefs Da Crab Shack

4.3(85 reviews)

2.9 mi

When our nephew told me he was celebrating his graduation party at Chief's Da Crab Shack, I thought…read morewe were eating seafood in a plastic bag with our choice of spices. Chief's is one of those type of restaurants, but what I didn't know about Chief's is that it is a sister restaurant to JJ's Island Grindz and Chief's Da Tiki Bar. The food that was served came from JJ's Island Grindz and Chief's Da Crab Shack, and both served delish grub. Besides the tasty food, I really enjoyed the Hawaiian vibe inside, the tunes emanating from the House DJ made me want to dance, and I appreciated the hustle from the hard working staff. If you're looking for a restaurant for a party or a graduation celebration, check out Chief's Da Crab Shack. Chief's Da Crab Shack is located in South San Diego, specifically Bonita, and it can be reached utilizing the 805 freeway and driving east. The restaurant can be found within an outdoor strip mall that contains the following businesses: Chief's sister businesses, JJ's Island Grindz and Chief's Da Tiki Bar; Franco's Flapjack; Wells Fargo; Colima's Mexican Food; and Fresheria. There is plenty of parking in this shopping center. As you enter Chief's, you immediately notice the Hawaiian decor and fisherman imagery with dryed grass skirt material hanging over their seating booths, netting holding crustaceans and seashells, thick ropes, fish as light fixtures, and ocean birds. This is a spacious restaurant with indoor booth seating, tables and chairs, distressed wooden tables for group seating, and outdoor seating. There were televisions around the restaurant showing World Cup soccer. I appreciated the diligence of Chief's staff who hustled while handling my nephew's graduation party and regular customers visiting. Before making my first visit to Chief's Da Crab Shack, I thought we'd be grubbing on seafood that are boiled and placed in a plastic bag with your choice of seasoning. That is what Chief's primary business is, but since it's affiliated with JJ's Island Grindz, my nephew's graduation party had a buffet line that featured Hawaiian and Asian food, which came from both Chief's and JJ's. The following dishes from Chief's were waiting for our tummies: mini pork lumpia shanghai, buffalo lemon pepper wings, garlic noodles, and white rice. The following dishes from JJ's were calling our name: spam musubi, salt and pepper chicken wings, teriyaki chicken, kalbi beef ribs, and red rice. The spam musubi is spam wrapped with seasoned sushi rice and nori seaweed. The spam musubi was a tasty bite in a small package. The mini pork lumpias were packed with ingredients and flavorful. The salt and pepper chicken and the buffalo lemon pepper wings were crispy and wok fried with green onion, fresh minced garlic, crush red pepper, and lemon. I devoured those chicken wings, which ate well with the two types of rice. The garlic noodles were yummy and had an abundant amount of garlic flavor. The red rice complemented all of the protein I ate. The kalbi beef ribs were okay and I wished they were more tender. My nephew and in-laws made appetizing choices for the graduation party and I happily consumed two plates of the food. 4.5 stars because the kalbi beef ribs weren't as good as the other food items. When we were told that our nephew was celebrating his gradution at Chief's Da Crab Shack, I was looking forward to experiencing seafood seasoned in a plastic bag. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Chief's is affiliated with JJ's Island Grindz and was able to grub on delicious Hawaiian and Asian entrees from JJ's and Chief's. Next time, I'd like to visit both Chief's and JJ's and try entrees that they're known for.

The service here was quick and the cashier was nice. The food came out quick and hot and is pretty…read moretasty! However, if we dig a bit deeper and evaluate the po boy on NOLA standards; it's missing that NOLA flair. It is very buttery, which is pretty good; but if you're craving a NOLA corner store kind of po boy, this might not satisfy your cravings. It's a different style, which is fine, but good to know.

Chief's Da Crab in Bonita, CA

Chief's King Crab Garlic Noodles

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Here for the all you can eat seafood brunch today at Chief's Da Crab In Bonita, CA

TJ Oyster Bar

4.3(2.1k reviews)

2.7 mi

The small "Original" location in Bonita is the perfect spot to enjoy some delicious comfort food;…read moreseafood tacos, tostadas, for a reasonable price and in a very friendly and cozy environment. The menu items I've had at this location on a multitude of times are: - Grilled Fish Salad - (8.5/10) basic but fresh and flavorful. - Aguachile - (8.5/10) - Shrimp cocktail - (8.5/10) - Broth soup - (9/10) (lots of good seafood meat in a small cup) - Tacos (Octopus, Grilled Fish, Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp Diabla, Seafood) - (9/10) all very simple but good, flavorful and tasty. - Tamarindo Michelada (10/10) Service: The entire staff at this location is Amazing! They are very caring, friendly and Great customer service.

I had to drive quite a ways from san diego to get here. I really thought i was driving to the…read moreboonies, but to my surprise there was this place! Its an oyster bar but they have amazing food! Amazing seafood! I came with my party 12 and they were able to seat us. Its not very big but it looks fitting of a seafood bar and restaurant. I really liked the fish here. The fried fish was really good with their sauces and salsas they have. I also really enjoyed the fish and shrimp tacos. My husband didnt kike the tomatoes in it. Lol I liked the sauces they lather on it. My favorite though, was the calamari. It had a nice crisp and they give you a good portion. If im at a seafood place ill always order calamari. Its my go to and how I judge a seafood restaurant. The service was friendly and for a big party my server took care of us well.

Inside

Fish Taco and Garlic Shrimp Taco

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Oysters

The Ace Crab

4.2(411 reviews)

Loved the vibes at Ace of Crabs! The place was nice and clean, and the customer service was great…read morefrom start to finish. The seafood tasted fresh, and the flavors were on point. We got the spicy sauce on the side, and it was really good--great flavor with a nice kick without overpowering the seafood. Overall, great atmosphere, fresh seafood, good flavors, and excellent service. Highly recommended! Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

I was craving a crab boil and decided to try this place…read more The pros: Crab all had a lot of meat Decent amount of food The cons Flavor just wasn't it for me, I didn't like it at all Shrimp was given with head and poop tail still in, without the option to have it otherwise Personally won't be back

Entrance

SSK Combo with mussels

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La Sinaloense Restaurant

3.9(326 reviews)

1.7 mi

The service is the only shortcoming, and it's the only thing keeping it from a 5 stars!…read more Absolutely amazing food, very welcoming and homely decor. I really want this to become a 5 star review, but our waitress kept our party waiting for over 15 minutes at a time or never took attention to our table. I will come back sometime to see if the service has change and I'll update my review.

Warm and Friendly service. Loved the patio seating space. Huge portions! My plate would have…read moreserved 2 easily.

Bar area

Fajitas

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Tostada de camarón y pulpo

Chef John's Fish & Chips

4.3(920 reviews)

Excellent fish and onion rings. Service was great, the service was excellent. I enjoyed the…read moreambiance and the great group of individuals who frequent this venue.

Was driving by headed to Las Vegas. Stopped to eat here. This place was amazing! The fish and chips…read moreare very generous for the price. Great customer service. prices are reasonable for serving size :) Cute family owned business. You will not be disappointed. If you're in the area a must try! Inflation is real, the prices make sense in these times.

Dining Space

Hush puppies

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El Cata

3.8(61 reviews)

The Baja Tacos ARE AMAZING! My sister and I had the best fish tacos EVER: the fish was peefectly…read morefried; the cabbage and salsa fesca were fresh (as were the limes); and the house made tortilla chips are perfectly salted and perfectly delicious. This was our 1st visit, but we'll be back sooner than later! The service is superb! Cecilia greeted and histef us like royalty: she is warm, friendly and professional. She explained the menu, Su-Th Specials, and the live music and dance nights! NO need to cross the border; just head to Lemon Grove. The venue is clean, well-lighted, open and has abundant (indoor and outdoor) seating.

An amazing gem of a mariscos restaurant! Such a fun place to hang out with friends and love the…read moreentertainment! The staff is efficient, warm and attentive. Whenever I'm in SD I always go by for something new and creative seafood.

Entrance

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The bottles of salsa many of them were as you can see them open, which seem a very safe way of storing salsa.

Jimmy N

5.0(1 review)

0.1 mi•Lomita

This is a good spot to get something fast and good food on the go, highly recommended.The food is…read moregreat, service is fast and efficient, affordable low prices,I'm going there to get a tray of salt&pepper chicken wings and a tray of orange chicken again.

Salt&pepper chicken wings

Fried shrimp

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Fried shrimps

La Botana loca

5.0(3 reviews)

2.8 mi

Alex is the chef. He treats his customers like royalty. I had the shrimp cocktail and it is…read moreawesome. This is a new business and Alex would love your support to help him grow. Please stop in and enjoy his amazing food.

Shrimp and octopus cooked perfect tender very good recommend it's a new place in the cut but worth…read moreit give it a try definitely going back to try more stuff

Restaurant inside

Fish tacos

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Big sign of the restaurant

Tj Oyster Bar

4.0(970 reviews)

2.7 mi

Been coming to TJ Oyster Bar since 2013 and it still hits. Usual order: smoked tuna fries. First…read moretime I tried the stingray quesadilla instead of my regular stingray burrito. When the seafood cart came around, Juan asked if I knew moules-frites. He said throw some of those smoked tuna fries in there and you've got smoked tuna frites. Delicious. Then Alex jumped in: dip the quesadillas in that consommé and treat them like birria tacos. That meal hit the spot.

Good food, good drinks! I am regular here and come at least once a week or so. My only complaint is…read moreabout the service, more specific this one lady. short, blonde or blonde highlights, early to mid 30s. Every time I am there she gives me the dirtiest looks. Few times I even heard some comments, like under her breath or speaking to someone about me. I know this because my friend passed by her and heard her after she sat some food down in front of us . But of course when she sits me at my table or brings my food, suddenly is all smiles! What is her problem? Valeria I think is her name, maybe Valentina iam not sure. But she really needs to be retrained or somebody needs to look more closely how she acts around customers and how she speaks about them. I always get the same items from the menu, zero modifications. My server does not seem to mind at all, so why this random lady is so upset about it? I like this place and come here often, but honestly, the way she acts makes me very uncomfortable every time I am there. I don't understand why she has this attitude with me when I never have any problems with my server or my order, heck, i've never even spoken to her other than thanking her for bringing my food!

Calamari, smoked tuna tacos

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Food is good. Service sucked!!!! Not one time did we even get a thank you or a smile!!

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I love their carne asada fries, Their fries was cook just right, Staff was nice read more

Matthew Z.

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just left there itis nastyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

LILIA M.

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it just okay okay mexican seafood

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