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Queenstown Public House
New American Restaurant, Pub, and Burger Joint$$$$
Little Italy, San Diego
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Serious Eats
"Get some peach sangria or a glass of wine on tap!"(4 Tips)
"Try the Lil' Lamb Burger, and the peach sangria!"(3 Tips)
"They also have a great selection of beers on draft!"(5 Tips)
"Big bowl salad and sweet potato fries are both excellent!"(5 Tips)
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EaterJanuary 6, 2014Queenstown is a New Zealand-inspired spot with thoroughly San Diegan priorities: patios, burgers and Sunday brunch. The design of this repurposed house ensures that every seat has great-looking views.
Justin GianninotoApril 4, 2018Upscale, New Zealand-inspired pub fare with a modern twist. Sample the delicious brunch and cocktail menu on the gorgeous patio with fast and friendly service
JCJuly 11, 2017The Salmon croquette is a little creamy for my taste. But a great match with the crispy deep fried shredded onions that i couldn't stop eating.☝🏾️ grainy w/ every bite from the breading..
Upvoted Dec 12, 2024
Mayra FloydMay 13, 2015This place was utterly fantastic. Service, food and drinks are great. Locals seem to hang out here. No need to dress up. Come as you are whether it's in a suit , jeans, or shorts.
Marsinah HopkinsJanuary 14, 2015Had the happy hour sliders and they were great. It's a very chill spot and the staff is nothing but friendly! It's a beautiful and relaxing spot. Will be coming back when I visit San Diego again.
John KiddeAugust 5, 2017The pretzel is phenomenal! Add the jalapeño cheese and it's even better. Soup & Sammie is delicious as are the burgers. Nice spot, friendly servers, and a great selection of drinks.
seth meyerowitzFebruary 17, 2017What a cute and interesting place. super friendly staff and good food in the heart of downtown. will be back. got the potpie (awesome) and lamb skewers (7 out of 10).
Chaise KahlenbeckNovember 15, 2017Definitely trendy. Great burgers with diverse options. Shoestring fries with special sauces hit the spot, but don't sleep on the beet chips that come with the order. Large beer selection.- JCJune 23, 2017The grits is cooked properly w/ the right amount of salt. Poached egg blended well too. A little disapointed on the size of the shrimp. 🤔
- JCJune 23, 2017Got the Kiwilango burger with avocado at an extra charge. The tortilla chips doesn't have a strong flavor, so thin and crispy makes the burger interesting with every bite.
Sandro AlbertiFebruary 9, 2014Remember the fabulous little, dark, 1905-Craftsman house at the corner across the street from the Fire House Museum. For years it was a law office and address of a SD Councilman. Well, this is it!
Hal MackinsNovember 22, 2015The $8 happy hour -- six pours of anything on the list, served in a muffin tin -- can't be beat. And of course the portabello fries, as everyone else has said!
Daniel WohlfahrtApril 5, 2018Awesome cozy place with fantastic food! Try any lamb on the menu. Best dinner in SD so far 😍
KellyJanuary 13, 2015Great service and even more amazing food! Have to try the Blazin Ahi burger and their porta bella fries! They also have a great selection of beers on draft!
Marco ErminiAugust 13, 2015Very original sandwiches with mahi mahi and other fish, nice atmosphere and flavoured beer.
Jason CordobaJanuary 27, 2014Very accommodating to large dogs! Great dark porter beers and the tomato soup with grilled cheese is incredible.
Ashlee McRaeOctober 24, 2015Fabulous NZ/Aussie style eats. The jalapeño on the Kiwilango is super fresh! Great wine list and Sangria's. Dog friendly!
Pelin Güvenç KefelMarch 22, 2016Totally recommend the Triple it goes great with drinks, also the fish and chips and steak and chips are really good.- April GameApril 28, 2013We went Here during Art Walk and while the wait was minimal, the decor top notch, the staff was nice... after ordering two meals to share and two drinks, my friend was still hungry. Close but no cigar
Victor ChenJuly 19, 2015The lil lamb burger with sweet potato fries are good. Make sure you also get the fried egg with the burger 🍳🍔
Sally MurdochApril 30, 2013The sweet potato fries are the best I've ever had. Also I am normally not a pretzel fan but this one is absurdly good w dipping sauces
Joelle ReederJanuary 11, 2016I loved this place! Great service, fabulous food, reasonable wait. Love.
Favorite thing on their brunch menu is the shrimp and grits. So good!
Paul SmithJanuary 10, 2015Menu was really cool. Try the cure. Fried chicken and maple sausages were really good. Dog friendly.
Natalia ZAugust 9, 2016Ask for Soup and Sammie and sweet potatos. The Quinoa salad is very good too. Great ambiance day&night
Anything with lamb is delicious! Very friendly servers and beatiful atmosphere. Must go!
Steve RJuly 9, 2019This place was a peasant surprise. We sat outside. Great food, service and atmosphere.
John CassilloMarch 30, 2016Affordable and easy just outside bustle of little Italy. Cool vibe and great food. Worth a stop.
GeauxDC FoodieOctober 20, 2016Good food, a bit overhyped, but the ambiance is second to few. Think of this place as a sexed up burger joint. The menu is a little convoluted, but the presentation is nice.
Serious EatsApril 16, 2014Head here for tasty Aussie-style burgers loaded up with pickled beets, fried egg, and pineapple rings.
Jennifer Van GroveAugust 15, 2014Okay, the peach sangria is everything it's cracked up to be. And that's coming from a red wine person.
Gabrielle GrudzaOctober 23, 2017Love the decor and atmosphere! Food was great and the drinks were super unique!
Noura SAugust 17, 2014Good place with excellent food , we like the fish and chips , queenstown burger and e legal 😍👌- John AvelisOctober 2, 2014Big bowl salad and sweet potato fries are both excellent! Great variety in the beer menu also.
- Zarita de la CerdaMay 7, 2016Great for place for pre cine italia movie night dinner. Pacific shrimp is always a favorite.
Christie ParksSeptember 20, 2013This place is great on a weekday. Definitely mor challenging on a weekend. A sweet spot in a bustling hood.- Anne MillerJuly 29, 2014I loved the tots great coffee which just kept coming and the calm relaxing porch
- Jessica AJune 28, 2014Friendly service, cozy place, fab' burgers! Try the Lil' Lamb Burger, and the peach sangria!
The BLT and cheese grits on the brunch menu are stupid good. I can't wait until next weekend to get it again!
Awesome and constantly changing beer list and the food is always wonderful.
San Diego ReaderMarch 4, 2014"They have one of my favorite salads in town, the “Heirloom"..." Barbarella Fokos, San Diego Reader
- Sandro AlbertiFebruary 9, 2014A place to discover 1905 SD architecture AND New-New Zealand cuisine http://sandiegodowntownnews.com/this-old-house/
Neha DubeySeptember 30, 2014Great place. Be here early .. Wait time can be upto an hour!! Good food and great service!
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Queenstown Public House
1557 Columbia St (at W Cedar St)
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
Located at the corner of Cedar Street and Columbia Street in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
(619) 546-0444
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Cocktails
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"Quick but healthy, home made meals. Love the open kitchen. It's nice to be able to see what to select. Grilled chicken, brussel sprouts, Mac & cheese and mashed potatoes were very good. Def going back"
Chieko Bonna - 8.9
"I got the Happy Vegan Salad and it was delicious. But beware - it's also HIGHLY caloric. Like, 900 calories for the whole salad! Boo to that"
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