Lovelyyyyy date night dinner experience on the harbor. Beautiful sunset views and super fresh food…read more& cocktails!! The service was outstanding, our server Taylor was super attentive and made us feel comfortable to stay as long as we wanted even though the restaurant was closing up & he made sure we were happy with everything we decided to order. Will definitely be back in the near future!

The food and wine were incredible!!! Fabulous views and fabulous service!!! Special shoutout to our…read moregirl Liz

This place is one of the top 5 best sandwich shops in San Diego hands down. They also serve salads,…read moresoups, and some awesome sides. I heard they're going to start serving beer and wine soon as well! *Best 1st-timer options*: The Keeper (if you like it spicy) or the L.G.B.T. My favorite hot sandwiches are the Cali Cubano, B3, and The Keeper, while my favorite cold sandwiches are the Avocado Highway, L.G.B.T. (lettuce, gouda, bacon, tomato), and Caprese. My favorite salads are the Grapevine and Duck Cranberry. For sides I recommend the potato salad and tomato basil bisque. The aioli they use is to die for -- can't hurt to get a side of it with any sandwich! The restaurant is situated on the corner of Park Blvd. and Polk Ave. (more generally, it's on the strip of Park Blvd. between University Ave. and El Cajon Blvd.). There is usually a good amount of parking on Park Blvd. and Polk Ave., which is nice. The space has a simple-yet-tasteful modern design and interior, is always clean, with friendly and helpful staff. Great for lunch hour or a weekend date. Update: Came back today with my friend and we ordered the B3 and the Turkey & Cheddar Mousse sandwiches, plus sides of potato salad and cucumber salad, and a double chocolate cookie with pistachio and sea salt. Everything was really good, but the Turkey & Cheddar Mousse sandwich was the star of the show. The cookie was great too. We both agreed the potato salad could use some salt, but besides that it was a solid meal all around.

Big Front Door has quickly become a new favorite for sandwiches, and visiting two days in a row…read moremade that very clear. On the first visit, Zack provided exceptional care and attention while helping navigate food allergies. Zack took the time to carefully check ingredients, double-check preparations, and personally come back out to verify everything to ensure safety. That level of care made the experience feel genuinely welcoming and stress-free. The chicken sandwich was fresh, satisfying, and thoughtfully balanced. Juicy chicken, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a bright splash of oil and vinegar came together beautifully on Big Front Door's roll, which had a great texture and held everything together well. The flavors were clean and vibrant. A little extra salt would have pushed it over the top for a salt-lover, but that came down to personal preference rather than any shortcoming. A dining companion ordered the avocado sandwich and could not stop raving about it, praising both the flavor and the freshness. The outdoor seating area deserves special mention. The shaded space was perfect as I do have sun allergies, especially for anyone who prefers relief from direct sun. The care taken in food preparation added an extra layer of comfort and trust. The second visit somehow raised the bar even higher. Micah went above and beyond to accommodate physical ability needs with patience, attentiveness, and genuine kindness. That effort did not go unnoticed and made the experience feel deeply respectful and inclusive. The roasted chicken sandwich ordered on the second visit was phenomenal. The roasted chicken was tender, savory, and full of depth, elevating the sandwich even further. Adding a bit of extra salt brought all the ingredients into perfect harmony, making every bite more satisfying than the last. This sandwich has officially earned a spot as a new favorite sandwich. Big Front Door was amazing not just for delicious, thoughtfully prepared food, but for the people who work there. Zack and Micah created an environment where care, kindness, and respect were clearly prioritized. No moment felt rushed, dismissive, or uncomfortable. At no point did anyone make the experience feel like a burden or inconvenience. A sincere thank-you also goes to the team members who prepared the food. Even without knowing names, the care taken to keep guests safer while serving delicious nourishment was evident and deeply appreciated. Big Front Door comes highly recommended for the flavorful sandwiches, the shaded outdoor space, the welcoming atmosphere, outstanding customer service, and the genuine kindness shown at every action.

Hands down best salad I've had in SD! The harvest Cobb plus roasted tofu really hit the spot…read more Why aren't there more salad shops in north county? Mary's gave me nostalgia for my west LA days, where $20+ salads were hearty, complex, and worth it. Service was fast and friendly. The dressing was amazing, though next time I'd ask them to go a lil less heavy. Mary's was excellent and I wish I grabbed two more salads to stock my fridge! I'll have to make the trip down to La Jolla again soon.

What an incredible hidden gem! Mary's salads offers an ample menu of salads for all taste buds. I…read morehad the Summer Breeze salad w/chicken and the zesty summer dreassing on the side while my husband ordered the Santa Fe w/chicken and the chipotle southwest dressing. Each salad is unique and delicious in their own way. We opted for the large portion and it's a generous portion. I had some for lunch and saved the rest for dinner. The dressing was also served generously. You can tell the ingredients are good quality and fresh. We ordered our salads to go and service was quick. There's also the option to order on their kiosk by the entrance. We look forward to coming back and trying some more of their salad line-up!

Long line starting from outside on Wednesday evening at 8:40pm this place is popular. Inside the…read moreresturant reminded me of chipotle setup where you pick and choose your own bowl. I was lost in there not knowing exactly what to order the best possible way since I was new. I see that they have new salmon on the menu. It was salmon + strawberry sesame it sounded intriguing but today I was craving for some grilled chicken salad so I did. Did I regret it? Not at all. I will be back. "If you're new here get the pita chips with garlic sauce it's so bomb!" The guy next to me gave me that pointers so I did. Their pita chips (get the crispy one not soft ....or why not both!!!) really are out of this world! He was just a customer waiting in line like I was and told me to enjoy my dinner. Nice people here! Here to spread love.

Horrible menu design. The Greek salad is the exact same thing as the chicken and rice except it…read moresubstitutes olives and romaine for the arugula and brown rice. But they list all the ingredients in completely different order making it hard to compare. Bad cognitive design. Proof that it's just another soulless corporate cash-grab with a "healthy" facade slapped on top of its glazed strawberry salmon bowl and the sugary tangerine aleppo drink you washed it down with. Every table had crumbs on it. The workers should wipe down the dining room at least every 30 minutes during peak hours to keep it clean for customers. Some of the workers seemed to be in a pretty bad mood. I still gave it two stars still because they don't ask for a tip.

Are you fking kidding me right now? Pretty rude to show me such an optimal dining experience in…read morethis economy. However, given that we all will likely explode in nuclear warfare in the near future, I will be spending my retirement fund here on a weekly basis. (Its reasonably priced so dont take this the wrong way). I digress, If you are looking for a good time, or a will to live- I would recommend! Staff lovely too. One time i got in an accidental tiff with a server on a busy friday nite because I poured my own water from the server station. She gave me attitude about it and to that I say: 100% acceptable/ im sorry you had to work given your trying circumstances (being a woman) !

Pretty loud but a cute dive bar vibe You can sit anywhere…read moreyou want and the staff will serve you which is nice They have a cute happy hour menu including a girl dinner - kale Caesar salad and fries And other small yummy looking appetizers like meatball sliders and TJ Dog (bacon wrapped hot dog w/ pico de gallo queso and avocado crema The bartender was friendly and staff were also pretty friendly Affordable happy hour prices and tasty food And street parking in north park so depending on the time parking can be easy or a challenge but there's a paid public parking lot across the street Would recommend

it's raw is actually hecka yummy it's such a shame the plate is so light because i genuinely…read moreneeded more fish i got the wasabi ahi and the spicy salmon plate with one scoop of rice and one mac salad. i also really liked the mac salad because the noodles were super thin and shredded compared to the usual kind i've had before also the furikake was SO fricken good because i swear they added sugar into it or something... wow i've literally been craving it ever since a bowl is around $9 for one scoop of fish, and a plate is around $18 for two scoops. the place itself is really tiny inside though, so if you're coming with a group, try not to crowd the space too much lol they also have daily specials that i really want to try next time i come back, plus butter mochi, noms, and other hawaiian snacks on the side that you can buy too overall i'd say like an 8/10 for me! i just wish the portions were a little bigger oops

We waited an hour in line to eat from here and, sadly, they were out of multiple things by the time…read morewe got in and it was our turn to order. We still ended up getting multiple different kinds of poke to try. My guy and I both agreed the poke was good and the quality was fresh, but it really wasn't anything special. I also thought the sauce to fish ratio was off (too much sauce); my guy agreed but doesn't mind it as much as I do. I don't know what it is, but it is just missing that special something to truly make it special poke. I'd eat it again if I was there, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

Came into Rustic Root for brunch today and the manager, Jesse, honestly stood out the entire time…read morewe were there. He greeted us at the host stand, was upstairs assisting tables and supporting the bartenders, checking in on guests, and just had such a great attitude the whole time. You can always tell when someone genuinely cares about hospitality, and he absolutely did. Super friendly, welcoming, and working wherever he was needed. It made the experience feel that much better. The great food is a plus, but great hospitality makes the experience.

I'm normally one to praise this place because the rooftop vibe, drinks, food, and service have…read moreusually been great. That's why this review is disappointing for me to write. But today? There were just too many misses to ignore. There were three of us dining, and it took quite awhile for the food to come out. Eventually the plates arrived, and I ordered the chicken and waffles -- one of their signature brunch dishes. I cut into the chicken and immediately realized it was raw. Not "a little pink." Raw. I showed the server, and to her credit, she quickly took it back to the kitchen. At that point, my two table mates finished their meals while I still sat there waiting with no food. Eventually I had to flag down the manager myself to figure out what was going on. His response? "Well done... let me go get it." Well done? This isn't a steak. Chicken is either cooked or it's raw. There's no such thing as chicken tartare. That response alone was honestly alarming. Then he comes back out with completely different chicken -- chicken cutlets instead of the original bone-in fried chicken. I asked, "What's this?" and he explained that because I said I wanted it "well done," they prepared it differently in a way they thought I would like. I was genuinely blown away by that explanation. So the solution to undercooked bone-in fried chicken is... to stop serving bone-in chicken altogether? We're talking about a restaurant that serves this as a featured brunch item. Frying bone-in chicken correctly shouldn't be a mystery. At that point I was frustrated, still hungry, and honestly ready to leave, so I asked him to adjust the bill. His solution was to only remove the two chicken plates I didn't eat. That was his idea -- not mine. I actually had to go back and explain to him that this entire experience had been mishandled from beginning to end. I told him directly: "Jessie, this wasn't cool at all." There's no such thing as "well done" chicken. That should have been caught immediately. The correct response should have been acknowledging the mistake, correcting the kitchen, and making sure the dish was properly remade -- not improvising an entirely different version of the meal. Eventually he adjusted the entire bill, which I appreciated, but I shouldn't have had to push for basic hospitality after sitting through all of that. I also found it surprising that nobody ever offered an alternative dish, appetizer, or anything at all while I sat there hungry waiting for a resolution. Again, this review is disappointing for me because I've genuinely enjoyed this place before. But raw chicken combined with the way the situation was handled simply can't be overlooked.

#ChimichurriSteak sandwich was hands-down one of the best I've had. The tri-tip was packed with…read moreflavor, and everything from the chimichurri to the feta and cranberry aioli just worked perfectly together. The craft sodas are next level too, especially the Shirley Temple and black cherry definitely worth trying. My favorite Shirley temple they are made with cane sugar which is a major plus for me . What really stood out though was the customer service super friendly, welcoming, and the place was clean all around. Also, a nice touch: they keep the cookies on a warmer right up front, so when you grab one it's fresh, soft, and perfectly gooey. They also offer catering and event catering, which is a huge plus perfect for corporate events, parties, or any gathering. It's that kind of fast, easy, fresh, comforting food , salads and sandwiches,that just works for a crowd. Overall, five stars. Great vibes, great food, and definitely worth checking out. Definitely happy and excited to try more menu items ,I'll be sure to add more pictures of the sandwiches and salads when I do. Definitely 5 stars :) #FoodieFinds #GreatService #CateringServices #EventCatering #CorporateCatering #PartyCatering #WeddingCatering #CateringNearMe

This place is naughty and nice. Naughty when you wanna add more carbs with a cookie, and nice with…read morethe huge selection of salads and sandwiches. I love their app, that allows you to customize any item you choose. And just about every order, I have enough points for a free cookie! The salads are ridiculously big portion for the price. Each one is fresh. The only change I've noticed is they no longer do sliced avocado. I prefer it sliced rather than guacomole-style. I do appreciate they regularly add new options, the most recent being grilled barramundi. It's one of my fav fish. It's been years since I've been a loyal customer and will continue to be!

The cashier, Enrique was super helpful, informative, and personal with my girlfriend and I, who…read morewere visiting San Diego from the East Coast. He explained everything on the menu as it was our first time here and gave his personal favorites as recommendations. Honestly one of the best interactions we've ever had with anyone in the food service industry. Highly recommend coming here not just for the food but for the amazing customer service by Enrique as well.

Amazing crew and tasty food. Definitely recommend this spot :)…read more Been going here since 2024 and haven't found a tastier tomato soup in downtown.

BBQ Month @delshideout @dinecrg welcomes the flavors of the Philippines created by Chef Martin…read more@chef_ecruz featured this weekend From chicken insal, smoked lechon pork belly, tri tip bistek, shrimp & pork lumpia, pancit, fried potatoes, steamed rice, and comforting tamarind pork soup... this BBQ feast brings smoky Texas BBQ together with Filipino comfort food for the ultimate fusion plate Family-friendly vibes, ice cold drinks, sports on every screen, and that low & slow BBQ goodness make this spot a must try in San Diego.

Shout out to Dulce for helping us grab some tables for our large party of almost 20 people, and to…read moreAlejandro for being such a great server! Stopped in last night to celebrate my husband's birthday. Although Del's doesn't take reservations, we were able to snag a few tables right next to the kids play area. It was perfect since we had so many kids in our party. All the food was delicious -- from their baked beans, corn bread, onion rings, and to their barbecue selection. We ordered the 12 party meal plus some appetizers for the kids such as the Mac & cheese and chicken tenders. Everyone was commenting on how good everything was. Honestly, this has become one of our favorite barbecue spots! Their bbq sauce is also really good, it had the right amount of sweetness and slight tang without being too thick. Would definitely recommend to anyone who just wants to watch the game by themselves or bring a large party. Thank you Del's for making it a memorable night!