I love this place! My husband loves this place! Finally an easy, healthy, fresh option we both…read morelike. You choose your base from salad, rice or pita and then they layer on chickpeas in a tomato broth sauce, grilled chicken, a different salad of cucumbers and mint with a lemony dressing and more lettuce and pickled onions and peppers with all the delicious dressing sauces and even hot sauce if you need. Service with a smile and super friendly. A few outdoor tables and some seating inside. Clean and easy to grab and go too. I only wish they had real cutlery for eat in and didn't rely on single use plastic. A girl can dream!

I'm a big fan of assembly line style quick and easy meals such as chipotle and cava so I knew I had…read moreto check out Chicken Over Rice. The overall cuisine is closer to Mediterranean not so much Mexican flavors. They are a no frills shop as they only offer chicken in 3 different flavors. The food itself tastes great, very fresh and clean ingredients. Overall, a satisfying and healthy meal for me. Street parking is abundant and they have seating inside. I'll have to knock down the rating 1 star just because compared to CAVA and chipotle the options here are quite limited (chicken being the only protein) which is completely fine if you just want chicken. Also I think $17 is quite the hefty price for one bowl HOWEVER, they do really give bigger portions here so at least that makes me feel better about spending almost $20 on a bowl. This is located in Ocean beach, a neighborhood in San Diego that doesn't have too many options so this will be the best next thing to getting chipotle and cava. I think if I lived here I would come quite often but not worth it in my opinion to drive all the way here.

There's nothing like a family member, with all his enthusiasm for the food recommending what you…read moreshould eat! This is one of those hole in the wall places, you dream you will drop in on. Small, limited seating, nothing fancy but the food is really good. The combination plate gives you an amazing variety of choices with seriously good flavor profiles. Everyone at our table agrees. It's just yum! As I see others before me have noticed .... if you look at their egg rolls (and since I make my own I was a little surprised to see them in a greek place).... but like everything else there, the flavor is just great. The kitchen sent them to us, without ordering. And that was a good idea for proving their food, no matter what you order is authentically greek, sometimes with a twist. Thanks chef and staff. It was our pleasure to enjoy your food and hospitality. With garlic, gusto and gratitude,  Chef Marian San Diego Foodies Carlsbad Foodies

Shawarma House is my go-to spot for dinner during the OB Farmers Market on Wednesdays. The indoor…read moreand outdoor seating is perfect for people-watching, and the place is clean and recently remodeled. The staff is always friendly and helpful, plus they have a dedicated bathroom for paying customers. On this visit, I had the beef shawarma pita wrap. It had great flavor and paired well with the lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, and garlic sauce. While I did have a few chewy pieces of beef, it wasn't a major issue. The pita is very filling, and I could barely finish my side salad! That said, the chicken shawarma wrap with the lemon dressing remains my favorite pita to date.

What a nice restaurant to enjoy a really lovely dinner at in Ocean Beach! Walking up with my…read moredaughter and my doodle , we asked if there was room on their patio and there was a lovely table with umbrella on the corner. It had turf underneath all tables along the street side and was shaded well for both hoomans and dog! The server quickly wiped the table and was friendly in asking about drinks , while we immersed in the menu - much inspired by New Zealand. She was great the entire time we were there. She came by just enough to check in to get the "nodding yes with our our heads as mouths full " affirmation she needed that all was well. So- I had the Blazin' Ahi and it was absolutely delicious! The ahi , a fave of mine anyway but with the seared with panko covering it and the wasabi mayo and peas and cucumbers? Chef's kiss! Will go next time we are there in late summer and highly recommend!

We arrived at around noon on Saturday, torn between breakfast & lunch, and with our dog in tow. We…read moresat at a cute little two top outside with room for the dog to spread out without infringing any other guests. The setting continues to be cute and comfortable. M. ordered the Wagyu burger with matchstick fries & I got the New Zealand Classic breakfast with chicken sausage. Waters were brought out quickly for us, including Cali. I later ordered a mimosa & it came out quickly as well. There's a special on mimosas on Saturday & Sunday from 10-2. They start at $1 at 10am and the price goes up incrementally until 2pm when they're $9. (My mimosa was $6.) The food took a bit longer, about twenty minutes, to be delivered. I liked my breakfast very much. Everything was tasty & I enjoyed having little bits of different things to nosh on. M. said his burger was very good, he only wished that it was a bit bigger for the price. Service was fine & friendly. Overall, this was a pleasant experience. Great people watching and great weather helped to enhance this brunch even more. Peace.

It's Raw Poke Shop was so BOMBBBB!! It tasted extra delicious since we ate it at the beach. Pretty…read moresure it's family-owned, which made me love it even more! It was just a small shop where you order & go! The salmon & tuna were super fresh + flavorful... no fishy taste at all. Around $18 a plate, I thought it was pretty reasonable for poke these days. And the macaroni salad?! So unique & delish. It was made with thin angel hair noodles instead of traditional macaroni, paired perfectly with the poke. Portions were just right. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in SD!

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.

My favorite Thai spot in San Diego. Mellow and clean inside, great staff and reasonable prices…read more Love the Panang Curry, not too spicy, the flavor comes through well.

Been here at least a handful of times, my husband and I will eat here when we have no other options…read morewhile down in OB, there isn't a dedicated vegan place next to the venue we go to, unless we drive a little bit to Plant Power. Soi OB they are pretty good at letting you know what's vegan, they even have labeled vegan eggs rolls on their menu. The reason they only get 4 stars though, is because they don't have a dedicated vegan menu or anything listed as vegan(besides the egg rolls), you literally have to ask what is vegan on the menu. It's right next to Newport, the main area of OB, so it's convenient for us, it's a small little restaurant, but we don't mind when grabbing a quick bite, the service is fast and the staff is nice. Last night however, this time I had the yellow curry with mock duck and the potatoes and carrots were undercooked, in the words of Gordon Ramsay "It's Raw!" Came to mind when I bit in to them. Now undercooked carrots, sure I'll eat them but undercooked potatoes nope, they aren't able to be digested and unless you wanna spend your night trying to expel the raw potatoes from your body then don't eat them. I say that Soi OB can improve in quality control, please check that everything including your potatoes are cooked. You don't want people getting sick off raw potatoes.

Needed a couple of items that we forgot to bring, so we scouted out Olive Tree Marketplace. They…read morehad everything we needed and a lot more. Really, it was a mini supermarket, with a meat counter, deli area, dry goods, drinks and liquor. The manager helped me find everything and directed me to various options. His personality was so friendly, I'll bookmark the OTM for future visits.

Love having this spot down the street from me in OB. The sandwiches are always on point. I prefer…read morehot sandwiches and the manhattan has got to be my absolute favorite. My friend grabbed a cold Italian sub and that was also pretty tasty, but you really can't beat a hot juicy sandwich in my opinion. Lots of side options as well, if you're looking for something quick on the go. Super convenient that the deli is located in a market where I can grab any random food items I might need for the week ahead :)

We thought that we would drop by our favorite DELICATESSEN, after visiting the Carrillo National…read moreMonument. It's just a short 15 to 20 Minute Drive from the CNM. NORMALLY, we have to circle the block several times to get a spot. We were quite lucky to get a Disabled Spot at end of the street. FOOD WAS READY, really glad we called when we did: walking to the parking lot.

I've been coming here since 1979 and I must say their beef sandwiches are epic, as there are plenty…read moreof toppings. The bread has a nice simple crunch to it, and the sandwich as a whole is almost over whelming, as it is sooo good! (Just like it was in 1979!!! The service is great, and always with a smile. I like that! The price-point might scare some folks at 12 bucks, but I can only eat half of the sandwich anyway, save the other half for later, or for one of my friends! They also have a Pastrami sandwich that is epic and huge as well with that delicious crunchy and tasty Italian bread!

We stopped by for happy hour while using the laundromat down the street. The happy hour menu…read moreoffered a nice variety of appetizers, rolls and drinks! Our server was so friendly and brought out menus quickly since it was self seating. The outside seating was the perfect spot for some people watching and generally enjoying the weather. Now in terms of the food.. we enjoyed the little pickle platter. Unfortunately it came out much earlier than the rolls and we were quite hungry so we ate most of them before our rolls came out. They would have been great pairings with the rolls themselves. The kabocha squash roll was so unique and surprisingly tasty. A sweeter creamier roll for sure. The salmon skin roll was a nice savory balance to the squash roll. I'd have to say the salmon skin roll was my favorite. We'll definitely be back to try some of the other rolls!

The Joint has a really nice atmosphere both indoors and out. We order off the Happy Hour menu as…read morewell as the regular menu. We are doing tastings at 4 Restaurants in Ocean Beach. And this review is after that experience, so we can compare and contrast things like pricing and quality. When you come here you must bring a loaded wallet. To try a sour beer or any of their Russian River beers, (which was a surprise to us that there even was beer coming out of Russian River, a place I love for wine) .... is $19 for a bottle. And if you've never tried a sour beer and no one likes it, there are no returns. You pay your money and you take your chances. They are creative at The Joint. I mean an eel roll with macadamia nuts is a brilliant twist on sushi. The second thing we try is their soft shell crab roll. Delicious. Everyone at the table 'seconds' these comments. I ask someone on the way in, seated at a table eating sushi if it is good. He says: "I'll let you know". Later, he comes back to our table to let me yes! It's really good". So is this a good place to go for Sushi? The answer is yes. Is it a little confusing as an asian fusion place to have so many diverse choices? The answer is yes, but I also admit I do like all the options. Again, they call their Happy Hour food 'Tapas'. Is that Spanish, or is it just me? Japanese fried chicken or an arugula salad or oysters? lol Your taste buds must travel all over the place and that's hard on the palate and my headspace of 'what am I eating'? Is it overpriced? The answer is yes! And if I'm being honest, it surprises me that no one else on yelp is mentioning this. If money is not an issue and you want good sushi, our group recommends trying The Joint. Just don't count on happy hour having happy prices. $4 for an oyster is not happy! It's regular priced. Maybe even over priced for a happy hour menu where oysters come in at $1 and $2 for happy hour. And today, they are all out of oysters. lol We usually just tell you what to order when you go to a restaurant. This is the first time we have felt the need to let you know what you're in for, price wise. Sorry to the wonderful staff and great chef. No idea why they need to represent themselves as 'happy hour noon - 6pm every day', leading me to believe there is good pricing. But it's not my zoo, not my monkeys. With garlic, gusto and gratitude,  Chef Marian  San Diego Foodies Carlsbad Foodies