Seafood-Tin Fish

Name: The Tin Fish Gaslamp

Cuisine: Seafood, American, Hamburgers

Opinion: Great

Area: Downtown, Gaslamp

About: One of the greatest locations in San Diego for a restaurant (between Petco Park and the Convention Center). This place can be busy at times, but it is well worth the wait.

What to order: Salmon Fish Tacos, waffle fries

More info: The tacos are gigantic and very filling! Also, the food is very fresh, well prepared and when it shows up infront of you it looks like an art piece.  You order at the counter and your food is brought to you, so it's good for a quick bite. There is a full bar in the back of the restaurant and there is a lot of out door seating.

The waffle fries are terrific, and seasoned to perfection!

Apparently there are multiple locations in various cities but I can only speak on behalf of the Gaslamp location, but if you try a different location comment and tell me how it is.

Website/Menu: http://www.thetinfish.net/right-tinfish.php?nav_ID=106&nav_Parent=104

Address: 170 6th Ave., San Diego, Ca 92101

Phone: 619-238-8100

Salmon Fish Tacos with waffle fries (Double order)

Calamari Fish Tacos with Waffle Fries (Double order) 

American-Bite of Boston

Name: Bite of Boston

Cuisine: American, Seafood

Opinion: Great

Area: La Jolla

About: Hidden in a shopping center, Bite of Boston serves great food inspired by the east coast for a reasonable price.

What to order: Lobster Roll

More info: The lobster rolls are delicious and overflowing with meat. They are about half the price of most lobster rolls too. I hear the clam chowder is great too, so give it a try and comment!

Website/Menu: http://www.biteofboston.net/

Phone: 858-453-4000

Address: 3202 Governor Dr. San Diego, CA 92122

Lobster Roll

American-The C-Level Lounge

Name: Island Prime: C Level

Cuisine: American, Fusion, Seafood, Steak, Hamburgers

Opinion: AMAZING

Area: Downtown, Harbor Island

About: One of the best views of downtown, this upscale restaurant is a perfect place for a date or when you have guest in town.

What to order: Lobster Truffle Macaroni & Cheese, Snake River Farms Kobe Beef Filet Burger, Fish & Chips, Lobster & Fontina BLT Sandwich

More info: Many restaurants can only offer good food OR a good view, but The C-Level does neither, it offers a terrific view AND a terrific meal! Definitely a pricer dinner but the food is not unreasonable by any means. For a normal entree estimate anywhere from $15-$35. When I called in they said no reservations* so expect a bit of a wait time if you want a table outside (and you do want a table outside), but they do have a full bar and large entry area to wait. I would try and arrive at the restaurant an hour or so before the sun sets, so you can view it out on the water. When we were there, the marine layer had just come in and blocked the sun set but the view of downtown was still gorgeous.

I also noticed that a lot of there vegetables and ingredients are locally grown which I think speaks a lot about the integrity of the restaurant.

The two most popular items on the menu are the lobster truffle Mac & Cheese, and the Lobster & Fontina BLT Sandwich. Once you have one bite of either you will understand why they have become so popular.

*According to there website you can make reservations online, but I don't know if you can choose where you want to sit.

Website/Menu: http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/menu-restaurants/island-prime/

Address: 880 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA
Harbor Island
Phone: 619-298-6802

Lobster Truffle Mac & Cheese

Snake River Farms Kobe Beef Filet Burger 

Lobster & Fontina BLT Sandwich

Linguini & Clams

Blackened Chicken Sandwich

Blackened Chicken Sandwich

Fish & Chips

Fish & Chips

Sandwiches- Carlsbad Board & Brew

Name: Board & Brew

Cuisine: American, Sandwiches

Opinion: AMAZING

Area: Carlsbad, Encinitas

About: Because of how nice the workers are and how clean this location is compared to Board & Brew Del Mar, I have to change the rating for the other location to a lower rating.

What to order: Turkado (really try every sandwich, they are all good), no matter what sandwich you get ask for two secret sauces on the side per sandwich. 


More info: A friend and I were craving Board & Brew and I remembered there was a newer location in Carlsbad, so we decided to try it. Coming to this location was the best decision I have made in a long time. Everything is so clean and inviting, while the other Board & Brew seems dirty, and I never feel welcome there. The ladies working at the counter were so kind, it was really refreshing compared to walking into Board & Brew Del Mar, where I feel like I am inconveniencing the workers by ordering a sandwich. Also the food seems a lot more fresh and better prepared. The shame is that this restaurant isn't located next to the beach, but I am sure it still receives a lot of business from the office buildings in the area.


The secret sauce has a sweet & sour taste, which is a little bit different but goes well on any sandwich. 


Website/Menu: http://boardnbrewcarlsbad.com/


Address: 2675 Gateway Road, Carlsbad, Ca 


Phone: 760-929-2739

Turkado

Chicken Club

Japanese, Korean- Oshi's

Name: Oshi's Kitchen

Cuisine: Japanese, Korean

Opinion: Great

Area: San Diego State University, College Area

About: A hole in the wall restaurant in walking distance of San Diego State.

What to order: Chicken Katsu, Teriyaki Chicken plate, California roll, Rainbow Roll

More info: Very reasonably priced with great portions, this is one of the better Japanese places in the San Diego State area. This places seems like it is family run and has a good atmosphere. Most of the workers are Korean and some of the menu options are Korean too, but their emphasis is in Japanese food. If you are not in walking distance, try calling it in, because the parking lot is very small.

Address: 5838 Montezuma Rd
San Diego, CA 92115

Phone: 619-582-5391

Vietnamese-Com Tam 75

Name: Com Tam 75

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Opinion: Good

Area: El Cajon, San Diego State

About: This place is easily passible on your drive down El Cajon, but try to stop in for a big ball of pho.

What to order: pho, BBQ wings, Curry Linguine

More info: Very friendly atmosphere, and reasonably priced food makes this place a keeper. A good location for those living on 54th or Collwood Blvd. Also, the menu is very diverse, so everyone can get what they want!

Address: 5420 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115


Phone: (619) 583-2311 

BBQ-Phil's BBQ

Name: Phil's BBQ

Cuisine: American, BBQ

Opinion: AMAZING

Area: Point Loma, San Marcos

About: I probably shouldn't even write a review for Phil's BBQ because no review could live up to how amazing this place is.

What to order: pulled pork sandwich, the best of both plates, ribs, fries

More info: Phil's is amazing BBQ, the one problem is that it is so good it is hard to get into. Expect lines during peak times, but to counter this check the BBQ CAM on their website which has a live feed of the line! The BBQ is delicious, I have been to both locations and loved both. The pulled pork sandwich is very reasonably priced and you get A LOT of food. We ordered a small plate of fries which is more than enough for two people!

Website/Menu: http://www.philsbbq.net/

Address:

Point Loma:

3750 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110

Phone: 619 226-6333

San Marcos:

579 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078

Phone: 760-759-1400