We were a party of eight and we all had a good experience. We sat outside and had a nice view of…read moreSantee. Our server was a lovely young lady. I wish I had got her name. She was attentive, friendly and just very good at her job. I decided on French Toast with Scrambled Eggs & Bacon. Other dishes for our group included Chicken Fried Steak, Biscuits, Muffins and Pancakes. It all looked so good! I loved the French Toast. The Bacon was perfectly cooked and the Salsa I was given on the side was tasty on the Eggs. My only complaint is I asked for a Tropical Tea (it's on the menu). The guy taking our drink orders kind of snapped at me saying, we don't have Tropical Tea! Not a huge deal but worth mentioning.

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Santee. I've been here multiple times and have always had a…read moregood experience. The staff is always friendly, the food is good, the portions are large, the prices are reasonable, and the vibe is chill and welcoming . I've ordered various items here, from their chilaquiles, biscuits and gravy, pancake/waffle combo, egg combos, to their pies and muffins. The food is always fresh and has good flavor. Their coffee is good, there are flavored creamers, and there is attentive staff to keep my cup full. The service is exceptional and very friendly. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Prices are reasonable and there is plenty of free parking. Love this place and worth trying.

This was my first time here, and overall, it was a really good experience…read more I came in on a Monday for Monday Night Football (Rams vs. Giants) and met up with a few friends. I got there pretty early around 4:45PM, so it was still pretty empty with only a few other people there. I'm not sure if it was because the restaurant was still empty at the time or if our server was simply that awesome, but she was great! She was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. I started with the chips and salsa and onion rings from the all-day happy hour menu. Both were fresh and tasty. Once my friends arrived, we ordered draft beers, which were also good and came out quickly, with quick refills throughout our visit. I also ordered the mango habanero boneless wings, which came with carrots and celery. The wings were huge, fresh, and served hot. They had a good amount of sauce, with a nice crispy exterior while still being juicy on the inside. I believe it was around $15 for 8 pieces, and I would definitely order them again. I also really like that they mute the music and play the game audio throughout the entire venue. It makes watching the game much more enjoyable. I definitely want to try the Scripps Ranch location next to see if the experience is just as good. You really can't beat all-day happy hour! Overall, a great first experience, and I'll definitely be back to try some of the other menu items.

My friends are usuals here. They reserved the corner booth that was stroller friendly…read more Our burger was bomb diggity. The menu had a little bit of everything. Our server was super attentive. This restaurant is great for all ages. There are a lot of TVs. This is definitely a sports bar restaurant. The noise can get pretty loud.

I truly don't know how I've never rated this place. WE LOVE IT HERE. My fiance doesn't even like…read moreBBQ and this is a staple in our house. We always have friendly and fast service, the menu is extensive, everything we've ever tried is amazing and the beers are always cold! Can't ask for much more... except there is! The portions are huge! Each reasonably priced meal is at least 3 meals for me. The meat (especially the tri tip - IMO my fave) is so tender and juicy! They have a wide range of sauces to try and I love the horseradish cream. They have indoor and outdoor seating, are dog friendly and only open Thursday-Sunday so beware! Don't skip on this spot because it's a little hidden (industrial area of El Cajon). It's well worth the adventure to get there! Ps. The sides are amazing too... corn bread, potato salad, beans, coleslaw... regular salad with homemade ranch... oh em gee. My mouth is watering thinking about it!

Can here on a Sunday late afternoon. It was fairly empty when we arrived, but filled up throughout…read moreour time there. Anyways.. we ordered at the counter and our food was brought out to us after just a few minutes.. I got there pulled pork sandwich. The sandwich had a huge amount of pulled pork. This, and their tri tip sandwich was savory and satisfying. Husband got the baby back ribs. They came off the bone easily. My family esp enjoyed their Mac n cheese balls with the dip that comes it. The sides are purchased separate and come in generous sharing portions. We enjoyed the sweet potato fries, potato wedges, and onion rings. All nice n crisp. By that point, I was too full and took some bread pudding home for later. I enjoyed the flavor, but the texture was bit too mushy for me. The ladies working were incredibly friendly and sweet to everyone. A nice casual, clean dining area. There were multiple TVs on showing sports, without it being super loud. The dining area was actually a bit quiet until more people started showing up. Prices are fair. Definitely a place to try.

To be honest, The Stand is... pretty dang good! I had the Havarti Shroom Burger and sweet potato…read morefries and inhaled it all. This is a place for every type of eater because the menu is extensive, and it's centrally situated right across from the movie theater. Indoor and outdoor seating, casual space with TVs, and friendly service. I'm happy to see all the updates the mall is making -- dare I say they're making a comeback?

Was my first experience going to the stand is nice at here's one very close by to where I live…read more Took my father-in-law and my husband here to eat lunch. There's actually a lot of different options. Not just burgers here. My father-in-law got the teriyaki bowl and he really liked it my husband got the burger and I loved it as well. I got the full size of the chili cheese fries, even though it when it came out, it looked like it was only a half size. What I like about this place is that they have a whole list of free sauces that you can request a heat places that charge extra for sauces. They also have an extensive list of milkshakes and beers. The service was nothing special as you order at the counter and they bring out your food. It looks like a normal upscale burger joint or just regular American restaurant. There's a lot of TV screen so it's really popular place to watch games here. Would come back

Absolutely love the staff and food at this place. This isn't just about the great food and…read moreaffordable price but they actually remember you by name. It's one of those places where they see you walk in and already know your drink order. And if you are a regular they even remember how you like your eggs cooked. There is seating indoors and outdoors. So depending on your mood, you can watch some highlights on tv or get a great view of the golf course. This is a hidden gem of Lakeside.

The service here is always friendly and the food comes out super quick. The quality is fine, but…read morenothing to go out of your way for. I know that my dad loves the burgers, so I'd suggest that and avoid the grilled cheese.

My friends and I stopped by The Hills Pub for breakfast, and we definitely left happy!…read more We ordered the all-you-can-eat waffles, and let me just say--they are very much worth it! If you're a waffle lover, this is definitely something you'll want to try. I ordered the Breakfast Burger, and it was delicious! The flavor was on point and definitely worth trying. It also comes with fries, which were a great addition to the meal. And if you're a ranch lover, this is your spot! They do not disappoint when it comes to ranch. Overall, we had a great breakfast, and the food was flavorful and satisfying. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

Very cool hip bar lounge family friendly spot in La Mesa. Great place to have happy hour or hang…read moreout with family. Does not get rowdy here from times I've been. Plenty seating, TVs, and great service.

Honestly the potato skins were the best ones I have had in a long while. So good that I can forgive…read morethe bartender for forgetting to input part of our order. The restaurant was very busy because of Bingo night. I felt like the bartender was having to do too many things at once. I felt bad for him honestly. We sat at the bar so it felt a bit stressful to watch him run around behind the bar. Hope he is able to get some help on a busier night like that night. All in all, I would go back. Nice to know I have a restaurant nearby that has the best potato skins on their happy hour menu.

It had been quite a while since we caught Sunday football at The Oaks Bar & Grill…read more We had friends visiting from out of town and we were meeting a large group of mutual friends. The Oaks proved to be the perfect venue. When we arrived, the group had commandeered several tables in the dining room. Becky and I bellied up the adjacent large horseshoe shaped bar. The TVs were all tuned to various NFL games. A group of Steelers fans were in the dining room next to our group watching and cheering their team on a giant TV. Becky and I wanted to watch the Seahawks. Mike, Director of the Carlton Oaks Country Club, was happy to put it on one of the many TVs for us. We wanted a snack, so we ordered the Potato Skins. Potato halves filled with cheese, bacon bits and chives. They are cut lengthwise in half for easier dipping and eating. Served with ranch and sour cream for dipping. Bottles of Tapatio, Tabasco and Cholula were provided if you wanted to spice it up. They were quite tasty and the perfect portion size. Price was right too! Because of the acoustics, the dining room can get a little loud. If you just want to chill and take in the view, step outside to the patio. Great views of the golf course. Service at the bar was friendly and on point. The large groups in the dining room were being well taken care of as well.

We were visiting from out of town, and Public House was a few miles from our hotel. My son wanted…read morea good burger and Yelp suggested that they had a good burger. They have a great burger! We got the house burger and the smash burger. My wife got the chicken salad. We also had the artichoke appetizer. In addition to the burgers being great, the fries were amazing too. You can get other sides too - which I'm sure are just as good. The server was spectacular, keeping glasses full, food coming and very knowledgeable about the menu. This place is on our list to stop in the next time we're in the area for sure! It's worth a drive out of your way - it's that good!

We stopped at Public House 131 to meet up with a couple friends that lives in the neighborhood for…read morebrunch in Scripps Ranch Marketplace. When we arrived we were greeted and seated right away. The service was fantastic and friendly. As for food, we ordered the following: Shaved Pastrami Sandwich: They were very generous on the pastrami that was served on a nice warm hoagie roll. The sandwich also came with a side of au jus which was a bit to salty, plus to don't need it. Bourdain Breakfast Sandwich: Solid and delicious. Definitely can't go wrong. Our friends ordered the Smoke Tuna Meat and the Cajun Fried Rice and both were good. Overall, brunch at Public House was good and enjoyable.