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Created by Jack Simpson • Updated On: March 23, 2017
The Cheesecake Factory is one of American.

1. The Cheesecake Factory

8.9
7067 Friars Rd (at W Fashion Valley), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews
Panama 66 is one of American.

2. Panama 66

8.7
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Balboa Park · 37 tips and reviews
Yard House is one of American.

3. Yard House

9.1
1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Mission Valley East · 16 tips and reviews
Soda & Swine is one of American.

4. Soda & Swine

2943 Adams Ave (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · North Park · 77 tips and reviews
Studio Diner is one of American.

5. Studio Diner

8.5
4701 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA
Diner · Kearny Mesa · 128 tips and reviews
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill is one of American.

6. Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill

8.8
7510 Hazard Center Dr. Unit 215, San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Mission Valley East · 26 tips and reviews
Searsucker is one of American.

7. Searsucker

611 5th Ave (at Market St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Gaslamp · 249 tips and reviews
Tender Greens is one of American.

8. Tender Greens

9.0
1640 Camino del Rio North, Suite FS-7, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Mission Valley East · 13 tips and reviews
Island Style Cafe is one of American.

9. Island Style Cafe

5950 Santo Rd, San Diego, CA
Asian Restaurant · Tierrasanta · 29 tips and reviews
Encontro is one of American.

10. Encontro

8.1
3001 University Ave (30th St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · North Park · 11 tips and reviews
Papa Lunas is one of American.

11. Papa Lunas

1404 Garnet Ave (at Gresham St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 11 tips and reviews
Bubba's Smokehouse is one of American.

12. Bubba's Smokehouse

7.7
888 Prospect St (at Fay Ave), La Jolla, CA
BBQ Joint · Village · 27 tips and reviews
STACKED is one of American.

13. STACKED

7007 Friars Rd #356, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · 129 tips and reviews
Bully's East Restaurant is one of American.

14. Bully's East Restaurant

8.0
2401 Camino del Rio S (at Texas St), San Diego, CA
Steakhouse · Mission Valley East · 36 tips and reviews
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is one of American.

15. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

5010 Mission Center Rd (at Camino Del Rio N.), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Mission Valley East · 74 tips and reviews
Carnitas' Snack Shack is one of American.

16. Carnitas' Snack Shack

2632 University Ave (at Oregon St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · North Park · 186 tips and reviews
Grand Ole BBQ y Asado is one of American.

17. Grand Ole BBQ y Asado

3302 32nd St (at Thorn St), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · North Park · 12 tips and reviews
The Red Door is one of American.

18. The Red Door

8.4
741 W Washington St (at Falcon St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 33 tips and reviews
George's at The Cove is one of American.

19. George's at The Cove

8.9
1250 Prospect St (at Ivanhoe Ave), La Jolla, CA
New American Restaurant · Village · 221 tips and reviews
Waypoint Public is one of American.

20. Waypoint Public

3794 30th Street, San Diego, CA
Gastropub · North Park · 53 tips and reviews
Gaglione Brothers is one of American.

21. Gaglione Brothers

8.1
3944 W Point Loma Blvd (at Sports Arena Blvd.), San Diego, CA
Sandwich Spot · Point Loma Heights · 20 tips and reviews
San Diego Chicken Pie Shop is one of American.

22. San Diego Chicken Pie Shop

8.2
2633 El Cajon Blvd (at Oregon St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · North Park · 58 tips and reviews
Crest Cafe is one of American.

23. Crest Cafe

8.1
425 Robinson Ave (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), San Diego, CA
Diner · Hillcrest · 54 tips and reviews
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is one of American.

24. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens

9.1
1999 Citracado Pkwy (at S Adreasen Dr), Escondido, CA
Brewery · Vineyard, Escondido, CA · 282 tips and reviews
Prepkitchen is one of American.

25. Prepkitchen

7556 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
New American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Kettner Exchange is one of American.

26. Kettner Exchange

9.1
2001 Kettner Blvd (Grape St.), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Little Italy · 53 tips and reviews
Ruby's Diner is one of American.

27. Ruby's Diner

3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Midway District · 35 tips and reviews
The Cottage is one of American.

28. The Cottage

9.0
7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
Breakfast Spot · 172 tips and reviews
The Original Pancake House is one of American.

29. The Original Pancake House

8.9
3906 Convoy St, San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Kearny Mesa · 93 tips and reviews
Lit'l Pepper Gourmet is one of American.

30. Lit'l Pepper Gourmet

9.3
8911 Complex Dr #C, San Diego, CA
Sandwich Spot · Kearny Mesa · 27 tips and reviews
West Coast Tavern is one of American.

31. West Coast Tavern

7.5
2895 University Ave (at 29th Ave), San Diego, CA
Bar · North Park · 73 tips and reviews
D Bar San Diego is one of American.

32. D Bar San Diego

3930 5th Ave (at University Ave.), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 39 tips and reviews
Snooze Eatery is one of American.

33. Snooze Eatery

8.2
3435 Del Mar Heights Rd Ste D3 (at El Camino Real), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Carmel Valley · 71 tips and reviews
Marketplace Cafe is one of American.

34. Marketplace Cafe

9.0
6997 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA
Diner · 46 tips and reviews
Redwing Bar & Grill is one of American.

35. Redwing Bar & Grill

8.4
4012 30th St (at Lincoln Ave), San Diego, CA
Karaoke Bar · North Park · 49 tips and reviews
Kensington Cafe is one of American.

36. Kensington Cafe

8.6
4141 Adams Ave (at Marlborough Ave), San Diego, CA
Café · Kensington · 61 tips and reviews
Sea & Smoke is one of American.

37. Sea & Smoke

2690 Via De La Valle Suite D210, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · North City · 24 tips and reviews
Nine-Ten Restaurant and Bar is one of American.

38. Nine-Ten Restaurant and Bar

8.0
910 Prospect St (at Jenner St), La Jolla, CA
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Brian's 24 is one of American.

39. Brian's 24

828 6th Ave (btwn E & F St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Gaslamp · 119 tips and reviews
The Promiscuous Fork is one of American.

40. The Promiscuous Fork

7.9
6984 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA
American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Trust Restaurant is one of American.

41. Trust Restaurant

8.7
3752 Park Blvd (Robinson), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 22 tips and reviews
Mimi's Cafe is one of American.

42. Mimi's Cafe

7.7
5180 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Mission Valley East · 47 tips and reviews
Hash House a Go Go is one of American.

43. Hash House a Go Go

8.1
3628 5th Ave (btwn Brookes & Pennsylvania Ave), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Hillcrest · 263 tips and reviews
The Spot is one of American.

44. The Spot

8.2
1005 Prospect St (at Girard Ave), La Jolla, CA
Bar · 33 tips and reviews
Bernini's Bistro is one of American.

45. Bernini's Bistro

7.5
7550 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
Bistro · 21 tips and reviews
Barleymash is one of American.

46. Barleymash

8.8
600 5th Ave (at Market St), San Diego, CA
Sports Bar · Gaslamp · 174 tips and reviews
PrepKitchen is one of American.

47. PrepKitchen

1660 India St (at Date St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Little Italy · 85 tips and reviews
Wich Addiction is one of American.

48. Wich Addiction

8.5
6625 Flanders Dr, San Diego, CA
Sandwich Spot · Sorrento Valley · 31 tips and reviews
Supernatural Sea To Sandwich is one of American.

49. Supernatural Sea To Sandwich

8.7
7094 Miramar Rd #105, San Diego, CA
Sandwich Spot · Miramar · 26 tips and reviews
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern is one of American.

50. Jimmy's Famous American Tavern

8.7
4990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Roseville - Fleet Ridge · 82 tips and reviews
The Mission is one of American.

51. The Mission

8.5
3795 Mission Blvd (btwn Rockaway & San Jose Pl), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Mission Beach · 70 tips and reviews
Tiger!Tiger! is one of American.

52. Tiger!Tiger!

3025 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Pub · North Park · 106 tips and reviews
Great Maple is one of American.

53. Great Maple

8.9
1451 Washington St (btwn Lincoln & Cleveland Ave), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · University Heights · 129 tips and reviews
Uptown Tavern is one of American.

54. Uptown Tavern

8.4
1236 University Ave, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 21 tips and reviews
Dobson's Bar & Restaurant is one of American.

55. Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

7.9
956 Broadway Cir, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Horton Plaza · 15 tips and reviews
The Prado at Balboa Park is one of American.

56. The Prado at Balboa Park

8.5
1549 El Prado Ste 12 (in Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Balboa Park · 124 tips and reviews
Marie Callender's is one of American.

57. Marie Callender's

7.5
6950 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
The Hills Pub is one of American.

58. The Hills Pub

8.5
8758 La Mesa Blvd (at Jackson Dr), La Mesa, CA
American Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Tasty Pot is one of American.

59. Tasty Pot

8.1
4698 Convoy St Ste 307, San Diego, CA
Hotpot Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 6 tips and reviews
Bull & Grain is one of American.

60. Bull & Grain

1263 University Ave, San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 2 tips and reviews