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    The Grant Grill

    4.1 (596 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast - truffle quiche
    Amy K.

    Located inside the US Grant hotel in downtown San Diego. There are too many good things to say about this restaurant. It's a historic restaurant where high society of San Diego would eat at since 1910. Highly suggest to call and reserve for breakfast or dinner. The weekend day we didn't reserve breakfast, we told them at 9:30a and waited until 10:30a. Service, food, ambience is superb. Parking is hard but they have a valet and lot dedicated to the hotel where you enter on 3rd Ave. For dinner, We ordered some calamari, carrots, asparagus, and mushrooms to share. Everything tasted superb but husband says carrots were a little overcooked. Then we got surf and turf which included 3 jumbo shrimp and a 10 oz steak. This meal was enough for the two of us for dinner and left overs for breakfast for two as well. The surf and turf costs $100 and 10 is steak alone is $67. We had breakfast here as well and loved the truffle quiche! Their Bloody Mary is fantastic. Tip: you get $100 credit at this restaurant from chase visa. Surf n turf 10/10 Beet salad 10/10 Calamari 8/10 Carrots rainbow 7/10 Asparagus 10/10 Chicken soup with rice 10/10 The grant breakfast 10/10 Breakfast truffle quiche 10/10 Fried potato at breakfast 10/10 All the cocktail, espresso martini, Bloody Mary, midori cocktail 10/10 I'm a fan and will be back. Sorry I forgot some of the items names.

    Lunch Menu Dec 2025
    Tiffany C.

    Wow! Just an amazing experience from the moment we walked in. The hostess warmly welcomed us by name as I had a reservation. We were seated in a nice booth and our waiter Jose welcomed us and told us about a few items on the menu. It was late for lunch and we have an AYCE dinner planned in a few hours so we told Jose we wanted to just share the Mock Turtle soup and the Sea Bass. He brought over a basket of fresh breads and soft butter. There were 3 types of bread and all so good that we had no choice but to eat all of it despite wanting to eat light. Jose brought out two soup bowls and separately poured 1/2 portion for each of us. The Mock turtle soup is actually made with beef...and just so perfectly flavored and absolutely delicious! The sea bass came out so beautifully plated and brought us two plates for us to share on our own. The Sea bass was tender and flaky and the sauces were delectable. At the end of our meal, Jose surprised us with a complimentary birthday cheesecake. That was so nice of him. Food was perfect and service was spectacular. We really enjoyed ourselves.

    Grilled chicken sandwich (gluten free bread + potatoes instead of fries)
    Elena C.

    I stayed at the hotel for a weekend and ended up eating at the Grant Grill for both lunch and breakfast. I grabbed a seat at the bar for lunch and sat at a table for breakfast. Service was great both times, everyone was super attentive and the food came up quickly. My sandwich was good (and they had GF bread), the portions were generous, and it was convenient to eat on-site. I would definitely recommend making a reservation, especially for breakfast/brunch since it gets pretty busy.

    Flatbread
    Monty D.

    This is the southern California height of elegance. We entered via the hotel's main entrance, which set the tone for high end service, settings and dining. We were greeted warmly and were made right at home. This evening started with their Flatbread: which was a notch above (see my pic). The actual bread was relatively thick for flat bread: yet was thin enough to allow the toppings to show off their palate of flavors. But, was thick enough to provide a nice chew. The duck confit had a very mild flavor and was lean. The mixture of cheeses, in combination with the sweet grapes and dried cherries, provided bursts of flavor. While the pinenuts offered a complimentary crunch. Overall, this was nicely done. We returned for breakfast. As you can see from my pic the complimentary rolls (AND matching amount of real butter) that came with our coffee. The Steel Cut Oatmeal was made with water and had a nice grouping of walnuts and marmalade. The Greek Yogurt Parfait, as you can see in my pic, had a plethora of toppings - all fresh and enhanced the yogurt. As seen in my Seasonal Fruit pic, you couldn't find fresher and better tasting berries anywhere.

    Bonvoy elite breakfast credit of $21 as if 10/2025
    Chris F.

    Great service, pretty dining room on the surface but the seating (booths) are all stained and they feel cheap. The menu is rather boring and limited - nothing luxurious or regionally inspired. They do start you off with complimentary mini muffins. The pastries while warmed were frozen or many days old. Service is competent and all very friendly.

    Bread Pudding Benedict
    Jason M.

    We stayed at the US Grant during our recent trip to SD, and decided to grab breakfast at the Grant Grill the morning we were flying back to NY because convenience. I enjoy sitting for breakfast when traveling, so it only made sense for us to check this place out. Like the hotel it sits in, the Grant Grill is filled with history - apparently up until the 70s women were not allowed in here until after 3pm; there's a convenient plaque just outside the restaurant that tells its story. Walking in, we were greeted by the lounge area which has an almost classic aesthetic - lots of medium woods with high-end details and fixtures. We were led towards the back of the space which opened up to the main dining room. This was also pretty grand with high ceilings, more wood, and an overall upscale feel. The breakfast menu is pretty standard - the obligatory items were there but they have a few things that are out of the box as well. Before even ordering, we were served three mini muffins with butter - these were tasty and a great start to our meal. I decided to keep the carb marathon going and get the gingerbread French toast for my main. This was ginger-flavored toast that was topped with pears and candied ginger. French toast isn't normally my go-to, but I have an affinity for gingerbread and couldn't resist. The dish was good - the toast wasn't overly mushy (sorry that's how I feel about FT) and they cut each slice in half which not only made it easier to handle but also aesthetically pleasing. Ginger flavor was definitely there but not overpowering. Service was great - Jose was very friendly and made sure our experience was seamless. Overall, I had a great experience at Grant Grill and am curious to see how their dinner service is; something to consider next time I'm in SD.

    The Grant Breakfast
    Johanna J.

    This restaurant is located inside the US Grant Hotel, where my sister and I stayed during our San Diego trip. We ended up sampling a bit of everything on the menu--breakfast, lunch, and dinner--either before heading out for the day or after sightseeing. The staff was attentive and polite, and the ambiance has a refined, classic‑contemporary feel. Honestly, everything we tried was delicious, from the appetizers and main dishes to the cocktails and desserts. Overall, it was a solid experience, and I'd happily come back again.

    Wine by the glass
    Joelle G.

    This was quite the quiet bar for lunch, but their by the glass wine menu was superb. My husband I came to watch a futbol match, which the staff had no problem putting on for us. Meanwhile, I was enjoying my salad and glasses of red (Prisoner, Quilt, and Silver Oak) while my husband had a substantial meat dish (don't recall which type of meat). Definitely plan to come back when visit friends and family in San Diego.

    Sammie C.

    We stayed at the US Grant hotel on a quick trip to San Diego, and ended up here twice. First was a night cap. We walked in kind of late, and the bartender was kind enough to make us our cocktails even though it was so close to closing time, so thank you! Other staff were also bustling around us to bring the olives, water, etc... Came down for brunch the following day. Service was once again impeccable. Food was ok, nothing to write home about but nothing bad either. Hubby was sad they didn't have the veal at brunch when he saw it on the breakfast menu the day before. Kinda cool to read the history of the Grant Grill invasion. Convenience will definitely see us here again.

    The Grant Breakfast
    Edward C.

    Absolutely loved our experiences here! Our server Jose was amazing! Checked in on us frequently, made excellent suggestions!

    Brittany T.

    Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Portions: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 4/5 Price: $$$ Outdoor seating: no ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes Dogs: no Kid Friendly: yes, located in a hotel Vegetarian options: yes, few Vegan options: no Ambiance: upscale Pros: delicious food, excellent customer service, beautiful ambiance, strong drinks Cons: smaller portions, limited vegetarian/vegan options

    Linda W.

    I was pleasantly surprised by my dining experience here. The restaurant is located in a hotel so I didn't have high expectations, but the dishes I had were well seasoned, cooked perfectly and the service was attentive. It's a beautiful space and very spacious. I got the catch of the day (spottail) and the pork loin. I especially liked the spottail since it was tender and juicy, as the pork loin was a bit on the tougher side. They also serve you sourdough bread as a starter.

    Dessert menu
    Jane L.

    My friend was staying at the hotel so me met up for brunch. First thing I noticed was how friendly and attentive ALL the staff were A+! We were seated at a booth, already set with silverware and condiments. We were immediately greeted with mini muffins and water as we sat down. The was a vast menu offering, ranging to sweet to savory. I saw Niçoise Salad on the menu so I knew I was going to order that. When our server returned, he informed me that the salad didn't come with tuna. I could add chicken, shrimp or catch of the day for an additional $12. Which I found odd, everywhere I've ordered the Niçoise Salad comes with tuna. No biggy, I switched to the Avocado salad instead. Which was refreshing and perfect about of brightness. Staff were on top of refilling our drinks and checking on us regularly. Overall great experience for a hotel restaurant. I would dine here if I was visiting a hotel guest again.

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    Ask the Community - The Grant Grill

    Do they have a kids brunch menu for the weekend?

    Is the orange and grapefruit juice at brunch fresh squeezed?

    Can you bring your own bottle of wine, how much is the cooking charge?

    Yes, it is $35.

    Are reservations needed for just the lounge?

    No reservations needed for the lounge; except maybe New Year's Eve, etc.

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