European Cake Gallery

3661 Voltaire St
San Diego, CA 92106

Gary D. writes: This is where we ended up getting our wedding cake. Our wedding coordinator at the Bali Hai said he had worked with these folks in the past and gave them a great review. The staff was very attentive to us and allowed us to sample as much as we liked.…

Ocean Beach

San Diego, CA 92107

Christine C. writes: I don't live here, but if I did, I might not have such a glorious impression of OB. I always have a lot of fun going out here because I like the laid back vibe of the bar scene in OB. I also like the funky little shops and restaurants on Newport.…

El Salvador Pupuseria Y Restaurante

3824 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92105

Natalia J. writes: Papusas papusas papusas papusas..... oh how i missed thee! When I moved here from san fran, i made a sad realization, san diego lacked papuserias, I couldnt find a single one! Then one random day on my way to dinner with a friend , ironically, I got…

Julios Mexican Food
Neighborhood: City Heights

4502 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92105

Surfer H. writes: One of the last places you can actually enjoy spiced carrots and tortilla chips. The menu is first rate. Nothing fancy, complete with paper place mats. Staff, service and food is exceptional. Everything is made as ordered. If you haven't been to…

Cay Nhan Restaurant
Neighborhood: City Heights

4155 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92105

Ethan H. writes: This is a really cute new place.

But with so many other Vietnamese restaurants in the area, why would anyone go here? Well, for starters, because you can never have too much Vietnamese food. But secondly, this place really stands out in a good way.…

United Cerebral Palsy Thrift
Neighborhood: City Heights

4341 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92105

Young N. writes: A frugal fashionista heaven.  The main floor is meticulously color organized for easy browsing. There a pretty great selection of knick knacks and used clothes here, but the real gem is upstairs.  Up there you can find racks of brand new charlotte…

Trader Joes

2401 Truxton Road
Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92106

Lisa W. writes: Great BIG new store. Wide aisles. Large selection. Nice staff (but not as "cool" as the Hillcrest store). Big parking lot.

Here's a hint- do NOT go during lunch time. There are several Charter Schools nearby and they all appear to dump out at the same…

Fiddler's Green Restaurant

2760 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

stephen l. writes: This place is great. The food is really good, the prices are very reasonable, and the atmosphere is great. The guy who owns this place is cool as hell too. I wanted to watch the baseball game one night while I was eating there and since he couldn't…

Abuelo's Taco Shop
Neighborhood: Rolando

5413 Redwood St
San Diego, CA 92105

Ethan H. writes: San Diego has no shortage of quality burrito shacks, but this one is exceptional. The guy who runs the place (who claims to be el abuelo, although he's quite young) couldn't be nicer. And the food is particularly good.

This isn't just another Mexican…

Wine Steals

2970 Truxton Rd
San Diego, CA 92106

Jory J. writes: SSSsssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh. .. wanna know a secret?

Go here on Saturdays. 4pm to 6:30pm... all you can drink wine for $10 a person. It's on the patio. Get your buzz on for cheap. You can "taste" as much as you want... pour, drink, repeat.

Seriously.  …

Living Room Coffeehouse
Neighborhood: Liberty Station

1018 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106

Teej T. writes: As I walked into the beautiful, spacious Victorian home that played host to this Living Room cafe, i squinted a bit as I came in out of the bright sunshine.  The first thing I noticed was the sign next to the register.

"What do Nihilists believe in?…

Pizza Nova
Neighborhood: Liberty Station

5120 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92106

Melinda D. writes: Pizza Nova Point Loma gets 4 stars for the doughy balls of deliciousness that they bring out before your meal.  I could just eat those and be perfectly happy with my $4 beer.  But, I need to eat something substantial so I order the Chipotle Lime…

Golden Donut
Neighborhood: North Park

2360 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

lauren c. writes: A faded, plastic ring meant to signify crispy batter, sagged above the ordinary, almost invisible font, "Golden Donut," and reminded me more of buying tires than eating sweets, but this covert treasure squeezed four fundamentals of baking into their…

Bahia Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: University Heights, North Park

1985 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

Eric P. writes: Bahia must mean, "great tasting torta" or something. Good food, good prices and close to my house. Ding, Ding, Ding, I'm a winner!

Torta, enchilada combo with fish taco and two drinks were $14. That's awesome.

Los Amigos Mexican Cocina
Neighborhood: North Park

3130 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

Meliss S. writes: This is a tiny, tiny little taco shop you could easily miss if you don't look really close for it.  And I really mean you could miss it easily because I did.  

The first time I went here I was told by a friend to just walk down the street and I would…

St Vincent De Paul Village

3137 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

Jackie M. writes: This place has actually moved twice since this last review--once to 1550 Market Street, and then finally to their current location across the street from 1550.  It's a small location and an actual thrift store (not a super-squeaky clean, everyone'…

Filiberto's Mexican Food

3446 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

Ryan R. writes: On the boarder of North Park and what I affectionately refer to as Shitty Heights, Filiberto's serves up some deceptively dank Mexican cuisine. They work out of a brightly painted hut and serve both walk up and drive through customers. In my…

Clarity Soaps & Candles
Neighborhood: South Park

3022 Juniper St
San Diego, CA 92104

logovo l. writes: The best place for inexpensive, quality candles.

They will offer to wrap your purchases in a a gift basket for no extra charge. The staff is friendly and the place is small and full of fun things.

Always worth a visit.

Olympic Cafe
Neighborhood: North Park

2340 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

Eric P. writes: Que up the 'Chariots of Fire' theme music, baby! I judged Olympic Cafe today and award it the silver medal. My boss and I sprinted in for lunch. Our server was as fast as Hermes: taking and delivering our drink order, then the food order and…

Luna Notte
Neighborhood: Liberty Station

2833 Avenida de Portugal
San Diego, CA 92106

Lucy E. writes: A charming home converted into a restaurant in Point Loma.  Hearing that description from a " food-infactuated-fr iend" with a breakdown of their meal was enough to have my interest piqued!!!

I arrived and sat in the patio.  White twinkly…

Bravo's Mexican Bistro Y Cantina
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

5001 Newport Ave.
San Diego, CA 92107

Lety M. writes: After soaking in the sun for about 3 hours trying to get my pasty ass to tan, it was time for some fish tacos and a brewski!  we walked all over the blvd trying to find something good.  South Beach was jammed packed and full of tourist so F that im…

San Diego City Beat

3550 Camino Del Rio N
Ste 207
San Diego, CA 92108

Tiffany S. writes: Years ago, City Beat was SLAMM, a local free music rag, and a damn good one at that. It's still the best print resource in town for local music stories and comprehensive listings. The music reviews are hilarious and/or spot on, and while Troy Johnson…

Madstone Theaters
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

7510 Hazard Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92108

Bob H. writes: When I lived in San Diego, this was my favorite movie theater.  At the time it was a Madstone.  Word is that now it is a Mann (since last year?) and I haven't been there since the change in ownership.  Hopefully they didn't change anything.  Madstone…

Wahoo's Fish Taco
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

2195 Station Village Way
San Diego, CA 92108

Mark a p. writes: Now this is my second visit to this chain restaurant. Walking in this place brought me back to when i was frequenting the places near my home in Hermosa Beach. It has that surfer vive. The food is healthy cal-mex. It was a block from our hotel and…

Tandoor
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

5608 Mission Center Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

daeman c. writes: Years of dabbling with Indian food has culminated in this.  A modest, honest little restaurant in a strip mall in Mission Valley.

I started, as I'm sure a lot of people did, by hitting up the ubiquitous Mira Mesa Indian lunch buffets.  Mass-produced,…

Bennigan's

1760 Camino Del Rio N
San Diego, CA 92108

Warren W. writes: How is a Bennigan's Vodka & Tonic like having sex in a canoe?

They're both F*cking close to water, and they're both a bad idea.

Last night, as my most recent of several trips to this business, was yet another fine example of truly mediocre cuisine.…

24 Hour Fitness

1640 Camino del Rio N
Suite 315
San Diego, CA 92108

Kenneth M. writes: Location...middle of the mall...good
Parking...underground mall parking...good
Equipment...good
Staff...good
Big Flat Screen TVs...good
Dance room...good (except they need to clean the floor)
Locker rooms...good
Child care...good (I dont have a kid, but if…

Ruby's Diner Mission Valley

1640 Camino Del Rio N #360P
San Diego, CA 92108

JC D. writes: I didn't come here by choice, but I made the best out of it.

The Texas style grilled cheese sandwich was very good, BUT I think it might have been sitting too long before they brought it out because the cheese was a bit hard. The garlic fries were…

Riverwalk Golf Club
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

1150 Fashion Valley Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

Jae L. writes: It was the monday of memorial day weekend we decided to head to super twillight golf over at riverwalk. It was only $25 bucks from 5pm till sundown.  Sounded like a good idea but I hadnt played golf in over 3 years.    

How did I do?…

Diamantes Salon Day Spa
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

7710 Hazard Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92108

cara s. writes: Tiffany Hendry gave me the best massage ever....Her room is so relaxing too.

Prego
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

1370 Frazee Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

Ria A. writes: The service at Prego was great, everyone was very friendly and efficient.  The bruschetta was very tasty; the prosciutto and fresh mozzarella added a unique touch.  The Agnolotti d'Aragosta dish,half moon pasta filled with lobster, was rich, creamy…

SanSai
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

7710 Hazard Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92108

Lucy E. writes: Interesting Japanese fast food.

This is what happens when this girl lets her room-mate pick out dinner on a very, exhausted friday afternoon.

"Throw him a bone", I thought to myself.  Let him pick out dinner once and for all.  I even let him order for…

Burberry
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

7007 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92108

Vicky L. writes: I've always found something very soothing and comforting about their well tailored trenchcoats. I definately eye the Burberry Prosum collection for their leather goods. *drools* I don't think there is such thing as "One too many Burberry bags..."

Frederick's of Hollywood

1640 Camino Del Rio N
Ste 155
San Diego, CA 92108

Autumn J. writes: This Frederick's store and the website which is easy to use and offers more risque merchandise than similar vendors. The real catch is that some of the clothes will seem to last forever, whereas some of the bra straps will snap after a couple of…

Bath & Body Works
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

7007 Friars Rd Ste 920
San Diego, CA 92108

Autumn J. writes: The Bath And Body Works is a pongy paradise for girly's everywhere.
Along similar lines to the Body Shop, which has got a little tired and predictable.

I get the impression that the Body Shop is in black & white whilst the Bath And Body Works is in…

Kiehl's Since 1851
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

7007 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92108

Vicky L. writes: There's a reason this company has been around for over 150; its tried and true. Their skincare line actually works, and I swear by their blue astringent to help me through those days when I get a break out. They are located in the old "The Body Shop"…

Williams-Sonoma
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

7007 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

Viola P. writes: This store is chock full of beautiful things that make you want to become a whiz in the kitchen immediately.  It's also mostly overpriced.  If you really know what you are doing, you don't need most of this fancy stuff *or* know where you can get the…

Off 5th

1750 Camino De La Reina
San Diego, CA 92108

David O. writes: For those of you that read my reviews or if you know people who carry the Y chromosome, you probably know that I'm not a big fan of shopping.   Let's put it this way, I prefer to do my shopping via Web browser...   No rude service, no exasperation…

Intermezzo Espresso
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

7610 Hazard Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92108

Ken L. writes: I've been patronizing this place for over decade.  Normally, I order one of their mochas.  Their mocha crunch bar is also fantastic (like the nearby Starbucks would ever have one).

El Torito

445 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108

Benjamin Y. writes: Moderate food. Only went today for their taco tuesday =  99 c tacos and half off their appetizers. Pretty damn good. Got a platter of crap that was pretty bad though... Seemed like it was old and everything was sitting under a heater for awhile.…