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Viewpoint Neighborhood Kitchen

4.4 (150 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Vanessa F.

My husband and I really enjoyed this restaurant. They had a delicious food and a nice balcony view. The service was excellent.

Dos tacos de pescado
Long D.

Quick dinner before the show. Very roomy, clean, high ceiling, big window and no line no smoking dining hall. Hospitable and efficient staff. Water with lemon wedge came out quick. As soon as you ordered, the server brought out the warm sour dough mini rolls with butter spread. We ordered a French dip and two fish tacos. The thin sliced prime rib cuts is melt in your mouth soft with melted Swiss cheese and Boursin on the soft French roll. Au jus is not fatty and well complimented. The beer battered cod in the taco is fresh and bland just the way it should be. Squeeze the lemon wedge and enjoy. The truffled fries are really good. Portion is big and filling. Food came out relatively quick. Service is attentive and efficient. Recommended for a quick casino dining.

Crystal M.

I come here often and everything I have ordered has been very good. I love that they start you with a bread starter. The service is usually good. I like that there is outside seating available and they even have restrooms inside of the restaurant.

Raspberry Chocolate Bombe
Krissie R.

MAKE RESERVATIONS we arrived for dinner and waited 40 minutes for an opening but pleasantly surprised they offered a Valentine's Day dinner for two $85. Share an appetizer- we picked passion fruit shrimp cocktail which was 8 large poached shrimp with a passion fruit forward cocktail sauce and a charred lemon. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the charred lemon added a nice touch. We each picked an entree of the 2 offered - Ginger Glazed Wild Salmon and Grilled ribeye. The salmon was on top of couscous with baby grilled zucchini. The salmon had crispy skin and was fork tender just flaked right off and was very flavorful. The rib eye was grilled medium and covered in a peppercorn demi gravy that was so luxurious. I was half tempted to lick the plate. The pesto baby golden potatoes were like individual servings of mashed potatoes which paired nicely with the rib eye and charred asparagus. Share the dessert - Raspberry Chocolate Bombe- was expecting more chocolate than the 2 small heart shaped cookies which did not have a forward chocolate taste but more of a sugar cookie feel. The "bombe" was Raspberry ish mousse covered in a firm Raspberry jelly on top of a thin butter wafer/cookie with fresh strawberries and blueberries which were tossed in sugar. Every course was brought out timely and the presentation of each dish was exquisite. Everything was well seasoned and the appropriate temperature right down to the chilled plate and spoons for dessert. Plenty of seating and service was impeccable. Definitely will be returning WITH RESERVATIONS lesson learned.

Steak Frites
Ed M.

A nice sit down restaurant inside Sycuan casino. The windows reflect the surround mountain areas and the pool areas of the resort. The one downside here was the location of where our party sat. The sun was glaring onto our table. Unfortunately the shades were not functioning on this day so some of our party had to sit facing the sun the entire meal. The server that helped us was very good and friendly. For the most part we did enjoy our meal.

First AYCE plate. Each additional would only consist of 2 crab clusters at a time.
Myphuong L.

AYCE steamed snow crab legs at Viewpoint restaurant in Sycuan every Wednesday from noon to close. This promo started 18 June for $49.99. You start out with a basket of complimentary mini sourdough rolls. Then the first plate includes two crab clusters with a side of broccolini, mini baby potatoes, half corn on the cob, and half a roasted lemon. Sauces include melted butter, cocktail sauce, and mayonnaise. Additional plates exclude the veggies and you get two crab clusters each round on request. There was no line but we were given 25 minute wait time. We got the text to arrive and discovered a line of people who also received the 25 minute text. It must be on rotation, staffing or they want you to go play casino games. The snow crabs were sweet and semi easy to open. Tools were given but we brought our own kitchen sheers which made it quick and simple. I am crab out for now but definitely a place to be if you just want strictly crab. It's a full on restaurant so you can order from the menu noon to close. Abdoul was our server and made sure we were on repeat and each plate came out hot. We appreciate his service.

Megan M.

Been here a few times. This time was an anniversary breakfast (May) We were greeted and seated right away. We got coffee and the complimentary cornbread first. That cornbread is soft with a hint of sweetness. We ordered breakfast and it came to take fast(Monday morning not busy). Brien checked on us frequently and was great. The French toast bread was thick and had plenty of leftovers. My waffles were perfect and the sausage was tasty.

Outdoor casual seating
Susan D.

A hidden gem located in the Sycuan casino. My extended family loves Sycuan they're "Black" & "Diamond" members. So we were invited to try this restaurant and it was amazing! It's a beautiful restaurant, very light and bright, looked elegant but casual. We had a reservation for a party of 13. From the moment we sat down to the end of our meal, Nico our server was awesome! He was so friendly and efficient throughout. And there were other employees that would come to our table periodically to ask how we were doing. We ordered various menu items, I had the steak frites with chimichurri on side and truffle fries. Absolutely delicious! My 12 ounce ribeye steak was cooked perfectly medium-rare and the fries were nice and crisp. I literally could bathe in the chimichurri sauce it was so good, the best I've ever had. All the food was so visually appealing I wasn't able to take a lot of photos of the food-we were hypnotized lol. For dessert we shared banana splits, sorbets and parfaits and we left all satisfied. Also the Wilson Creek Almond Sparkling Wine (or champagne) they use for the mimosas is wonderful! I didn't even add any juice to it, great by itself. Overall, it was a great experience and I strongly recommend it for just casual enjoyment or for celebrations. You won't be disappointed.

"Menu offer" has passed. My husband & I ordered it & were not thrilled. BBQ Half Chicken was all breast with bbq sauce. The tarts were good.

The photo below, the date has already passed for this "menu offer." My husband and myself ordered it. We thought it was going to be a yummy half a chicken. It wasn't. It seemed to be compressed chicken with bbq sauce smeared on top. There was no leg or thigh bone. Was not what we expected and were disappointed. We let the manager know. The potatoe salad was not prepared as typical potatoe salad. Too crunchy. It supposedly had apples in it, but couldn't distinguish the apple cubes from the potatoe cubes. Wish we would have returned the entire dish. We had no compensation offered us. Only thing that was good about that dish, were the fruity berry tarts. Please note, food is not always as deceiving. It's pretty good. Especially their omelets and pancakes. Their breakfast cornbread is good, too!

Lobster and steak platter for brunch.  Minus the steak
Michelle M.

One of many Delicious restaurants intended the sycuan casino. This restaurant offers sit down meals with views of the pool and outside with its large massive windows. Not only are the food really yummy here, the staff is exceptional! I stayed at the hotel for my birthday and went here for brunch. The chef made a beautiful dessert for my bday. I like how they take the time to make you feel special.

Chilaquiles

Best service food was so delicious a must when you visit Sycuan will not be disappointed. Best cornbread I've ever had

Bowl of chowder
Mayra G.

The service, food and ambiance is always spot on at Viewpoint. I have never had a bad meal here and get really excited for any small bite or plate here. Today I had the bowl of chowder, it had a great amount of clams, cod and potatoes in it. It's so creamy, savory and comforting. Our server was so kind and agreed that they have the best food here in the entire resort, she went on to say they make all of it in house and do not use microwaves or anything like that which is so nice to hear.

French dip - a deal for $23 !
Scot U.

Really enjoyed the French Dip! A restaurant in the Sycuan Casino. Really enjoyed the French Dip one evening ...prime rib was flavorful as well as the au jus sauce. Lots of salad that came both it! 2nd evening i wasn't hungry so I had the shrimp cocktail for my dinner. Nice sized shrimp/ prawns with cocktail sauce - was enough for me! If you play at the casino and get a member player's card, be sure to give the card to the server when settling the check. With some accumulated playing points, you can get the meal price reduced from the points, as well as an overall discount! Some of the spa and hotel workers recommended this place...and sure glad my wife and I heeded their recommendations! Thumbs up!

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Ask the Community - Viewpoint Neighborhood Kitchen

Is smoking allowed?

No, Smoking is not allowed in ViewPoint.

Are kids allowed?

This whole property:casino, restaurants, pool, hotel etc are 21 and up.

Heating in patio during winter?

Yes, we do have heaters on the patio! We currently have 4 available for our guests to enjoy some fresh air with some heat!

Take reservations? Thank you

None are needed. They are open 7am-10pm daily.

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Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse

3.8(369 reviews)
0.1 mi
•$$$
Large group friendly
Takes reservations

We had a very generous gift card to use at Sycuan and decided to use it at Bull and Bourbon for my…read morebirthday. Wifey and I chose to not get an appetizer because we knew we were gonna drink a bit and eat a lot. I started with the Port Aged Old Fashioned and she got a Oaxacan Old Fashioned. Both were very delicious. Highly recommended drinks. As for dinner, I got the Wagyu New York strip steak. Thankfully it came with a side and I chose a Caesar salad. The salad was good and had a nice little touch of 2 anchovies in it. Wifey got the baked potato soup and it was delicious. She got the Chilean sea bass and I only had one bite but that 1 bite was yummy. My steak was a perfect medium rare. As for flavor, it wasn't knock your socks off delicious but it was enjoyable. We also got a twice baked potato and it was delicious. Hector our sever provided great service. He was very attentive and pleasant. This was our second time here and we will definitely return.

This restaurant was the highlight of my days at the Sycuan Casino. It is what you want…read more Good food, straight drinks and a great vibe. I sat at the bar and was severed by Emily. She is a hard working bartender and had to put up with some jerk behavior. I won't be back because the casino and hotel were not great. If you find your self there, I would recommend.

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Jamul 23 - 160$ what a steal for king crab, dungenous crab, and lobster!

Jamul 23

4.0(81 reviews)
6.1 mi

I wanna share right away that this buffet is super great (& convenient) for being open everyday of…read morethe week, unlike the Tony Gwynn buffet...- which is only open from Wednesdays thru Sunday from 4pm-9pm --which nothing bad against it... hehe... But main point, pointing out that it is open everyday and that it's convenient because...they offer brunch / lunch / & dinner times! And well, who doesn't like an all day option right? ... Jamul 23 is newer, located in the hotel lobby area. It has class, clean atmosphere and the buffet set up is simply-simple and great. The hostess are great and welcoming. The servers are attentive as well including bussers. It is quite quaint area compared to TG buffet set up but maybe it's cuz they have servers for every area when you grab your food at TG. J23 is more free for all... serve yourself.. which is great to me cuz I can get a little greedy on some crab legs picking my own pieces...TG serves you kindly but you are limited at a time of how much you can take... Brunch and lunch AND dinner are all great choices to dine...I can say cuz I have been to each meal times... All do have seafood. But dinner is where it's at... you have the options between 3-4 different type of crab legs and plus lobster and the scallops are a must and the maki sushi rolls! I will say, I do prefer the TG desserts better. They have a wideee variety... J23, could at least offer full size cookies too.. they have some delicate treats but nothing mouth watering (to me) ... my opinion but I have confidence in my insights of what I'm talking about.. they need the ice cream upstairs! Hehe... That's just me though. So this review can go a lot longer cuz of the all day buffet times and comparing to the TG one but I'll just trust that you give J23 AND BOTH Tony Gwynn buffet a chance! I love them both honestly.

I've been to Jamul 23 Buffet a few times now. The seafood has been fresh every time I've gone,…read morewhich is definitely one of the highlights. The beef dishes, like the prime rib, have been a little dry. The stir-fry can be hit or miss as well, but most of the time I've found it to be on the dry side. The veggies have been good and fresh. One thing I wish they would improve is the cocktail sauce for the shrimp--it's definitely lacking in flavor. For dessert, the cobbler is worth trying, and the coffee is a nice way to finish off the meal. Overall, there are some hits and misses, but the fresh seafood keeps me coming back.

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Tsunami Modern Cuisine - Sashimi sampler

Tsunami Modern Cuisine

4.5(227 reviews)
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Outdoor seating
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we are completely new to this area and found this place on yelp. and thank goodness we did! this…read moreplace was absolutely amazing. our server was the best. i think his name is kale? cale? sorry for not spelling it right! he explained the menu to us because we told him it was our first time. we got most of his recommendations, i didn't think we had room in our stomachs to order the rest lol. which is why, we are bringing our friends over to try this place very soon. more bellies, more food! we got: - miso soup: probably one of the better miso soups i've had. most places make it extremely salty, but this one was just the right amount. - el jefe roll: WOW i was not expecting to like this one that much. the spice was spicin'! if you cannot handle spicy foods, do not get this one. - salmon nigiri: one order comes with two pieces. the salmon just melts in your mouth. i'm drooling just thinking about it. - negro aguachiles: speechless at this dish. i could eat aguachiles everyday!! i loved it. i can't wait to try their verde one! - smoked yuzu hamachi: omg you get dinner and a show with this one. this was soooo good, i want to eat this everyday. parking was aplenty and there were a good amount of tables inside. we came on a sunday afternoon and we didn't have to wait to get seated.

I ordered 3 things…read more Omg was good ... 8 out of 10 California was ok Toasted sushi was the worse! The rice was fried from one side the topping was not pleasant Service was slow Ambiance is nice and Ac was great

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Brigantine - OYSTERS ROCK

Brigantine

4.0(1.2k reviews)
9.6 mi•Cajon Heights
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Sept. 30, 2026. At the bar, eating tacos. I saw the food prep worker with glasses and dark hair…read morewalk behind the food counter to the back room, blew his nose and then walked back to the counter to continue food prep for a customer. He was wearing black gloves, but never changed them nor wash his hands. Yuck.

It's been a week since going to the La Mesa Brigantine with my pal, Nancy. I'm still thinking…read moreabout how delicious our food was and how nicely Kylie (I hope I got her name right) treated us. Nancy and I went to the Del Mar Brigantine about a month ago and it was a disappointment as noted in my review of that location (happily and thankfully, they made up for it via our visit to the La Mesa location last Friday) in early August. Last Friday's visit was terrific. We were welcomed immediately and seated where we asked. Kylie greeted us right away and brought us some great bread. For our entrees, Nancy ordered Salmon and I ordered the Crab Stuffed Shrimp. Everything was delicious, absolutely delicious. I had been craving the Crab Stuffed Shrimp when my husband and I went to the IB location with our friends, Bill and Toni, a couple months ago but even though that shrimp is still on their menu today, they didn't, and still don't, have it. Disappointing. When Nancy and I went Brigantine Del Mar we apparently were there at the wrong time of day so I was out of luck that day too. We made a point of getting to the La Mesa location at the right time of day last Friday so I was able to get the shrimp. Obviously the third time's the charm. Thank you, La Mesa Brigantine, for a lovely meal and a lovely time, I appreciate it so much!

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Mediterraneo - pear and gorgonzola salad with salmon added

Mediterraneo

4.1(401 reviews)
4.7 mi
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We were passing through town and (thanks to Yelp) came across Mediterraneo just off Highway 8. With…read moremany of the nearby options being fast food or counter service, this place really stood out. The atmosphere was very nice, upscale without being too fancy (or too casual). We started with the beef carpaccio and then had the penne with salmon and spaghetti with meatballs. Everything was excellent. And the ridiculously affordable $5 Old Fashioneds were a very pleasant surprise. What really stood out, though, was the service. I have been to restaurants that cost five times as much without receiving this level of service. Ryan was our main server and was excellent. When we asked for recommendations, he told us what he personally liked rather than simply pointing us toward the more expensive items. He checked on us throughout the meal without being intrusive, and we had a chance to chat with him along the way. During one of those conversations, it came up naturally that we were celebrating a special occasion. Ryan quietly took note. At the end of dinner, he surprised us with a piece of cheesecake, along with an entire message painstakingly written across the plate in raspberry sauce. It was completely unexpected and a really thoughtful touch. The staff also worked extremely well as a team. Zack came by with an actual block of Parmesan and a grater rather than the pre-grated cheese you see at a lot of restaurants, and Haley was there to help with various things throughout the evening (yes, we asked for their names to include here). It never felt like anyone was concerned about whose table it was. If something needed attention, someone took care of it. At one point I jokingly told Ryan that he should be the manager. He immediately gave credit to Jessica, who is the actual manager, and said she's a big part of why the staff operates the way they do. Based on our experience, it shows. Everyone was friendly and personable while still being very professional. I was so happy with the experience that I doubled my normal gratuity, something I reserve for truly exceptional service. We found Mediterraneo completely by chance, but it ended up being a great find. Excellent food, very reasonable prices, a nice atmosphere, and especially impressive service. We would absolutely come back if we're in the area again.

We love this place, and I rarely leave negative reviews, which makes writing this especially…read moredisappointing. We've gone out of our way for years to drive to Alpine because the food and ambiance are truly exceptional. We've hosted parties here, attended celebrations here, and enjoyed countless brunches, lunches, and dinners. The Med has long been a staple for our family and for East County. Our daughters even ask to come for the bread alone. Unfortunately, our experience this evening was unlike anything we've encountered here before. From the hostess, to our server, to the owner, every interaction felt unfriendly and dismissive. The only bright spot was the bus staff--they were kind, attentive, and appreciated. The food remains wonderful, but the service was shockingly disappointing. There's really no other way to describe it: rude. We sincerely hope this was an isolated experience because this has always been one of our favorite places to visit.

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The Grove Steakhouse - Orange chocolate given after dinner

The Grove Steakhouse

4.0(295 reviews)
8.2 mi
•$$$

This was my first time here. (I have been curious for years. I heard that Viejas had one of the…read morebest steakhouses in town.) We were here to celebrate a family member's birthday. A family member made arrangements for 11 of us to sit in a private room. Note: Be prepared for a long evening. Orders are spaced out on purpose. If you have a large group of people and order appetizers, it will be a while before your main course will arrive. If you have a group of 9 or more people, expect a 3-3.5 hr meal... If you make reservations, make sure you make it before 7pm since they close at 10:30pm. Bread came hot along with butter (regular and cherry). When our main course arrived, everyone was silent and just ate. I ordered the scallop dish and it was surprisingly delicious. (I'm a picky seafood eater.) The mushroom had a surprising amount of flavor. My husband had the Chilean sea bass and enjoyed his dish as well. Everyone was happy with their order. One person in our party was a vegetarian and ordered a number of side dishes. She said it was all delicious. There were very few leftovers. We were given hazelnut with dark chocolate at the end (not shown). Service was wonderful and attentive.

We had a reservation and was seated promptly, the servers also brought out glasses of water for all…read moreat the table. Our main server came and told us the specials along with our drink order and appetizers. Once the appetizers were ordered the server took our main order and everything was just delicious and amazing. The ambience is nice with nice clean lines and accurate lighting.

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