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California, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in National City
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in National City. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. National City is a city located in the South Bay region of the San Diego metropolitan area, in southwestern San Diego County, California.
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10. Goodies Plates and Pours
Overall Ratings
3 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By jjmartin25
Been going here for years and under different ownerships. By far the friendliest waiters and management. Always stay with mexican dishes, they have a better handle on presentation and taste.
9. Hodad's Downtown
Overall Ratings
4 based on 666 reviews
Reviewed By Hank956
What a spot.A must visit.The menu is small but big.Warning the single patty burgers are huge.Wife ordered w bacon and they do not skimp.... crispy bacon.Ordered the guido and thanks Guy Fieri.What a creation, Patty, pastrami, grilled onions, swiss, pickles and brown mustard. Best combo ever.Beware order th 1/2 fringe, the full order could be shared with 6 people.Us three barely made a dent.Thank you Axel for the service.
8. Half Door
Overall Ratings
4 based on 206 reviews
The Brewery Half Door Brewing Co is a "pub" in the traditional Irish countryside sense of the word - a place where beer is made and served fresh. At one time in the recent past, every hamlet on the Emerald Isle had its own pub, its own brewer, and its own
Reviewed By themotorcyclebeerman
A block or two from Petco Park Half Door Brewery is a convenient place to stop for a bite before the game. The place was packed on the Saturday that we stopped. It was one 10 breweries on the agenda that day. It was also the most disappointing one of the day. The beers that I tried were uneventful. With so many breweries in the area they need to step up their beer making game.Hello, Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We value all feedback and take all of it into consideration. Hoping you can give us another try in the future!
7. Waterfront Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By grandslamhomer
We met some friends today for lunch on Pier 32 in National City, at The Waterfront Grill. The Restaurant sits above a beautiful new 250-slip marina on the Sweetwater River that leads to the San Diego Bay. The Waterfront Grill has indoor and outdoor seating for your convenience. After picking out your table and looking at the menu, and picking out your breakfast or dinner plates, customers will then walk up to the cashier counter where you will meet Debbie Stephenson. Debbie was so nice as she takes your order and you pay your Bill in advance, so your food can be delivered by DJ the nice server, to your table. Waterfront Grill also features many varieties of Sodas, Wines, and Beers, for your pleasure to enjoy. We had the very delicious New England style Clam Chowder, served in a sourdough bread bowl. The soup was really tasty. The Fish & Chips which were very tasty and crispy served with homemade Tater Sauce. And we had the Mesquite Smoked Albacore Sandwich, which was home made with grilled sourdough bread, garlic aoli, shaved red onion, toasted walnuts, and organic greens. It was Sooooo Good ! The Sandwich comes with a side of either garlic fries, mixed greens, potato salad, bean salad or regular crispy french fries. We had the regular crispy french fries which were very good. Great Food, Great Service, Great Prices, and Great Views. How can you Top that. The Waterfront Grill on Pier 32 is a must go place for Breakfast, Lunch or Happy Hour. It's worth the visit !
6. Aunt Emma's Pancake's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Ephraim V
The service was super and the food was excellent Of course order some pancakes I had a mimosa too for breakfast. Enjoyed the Huevos Divorciados. ( divorced eggs )Two eggs separated by beans and each have their own salsa. Red n greenCoffee was not good. Tasted burned. Strong. Over brewed. They happily removed it from my ticket
5. Cafe La Maze
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By Julio G
This was and kinda still is a good Rrstaurant. Its been here since before the Freeways. Movie stars from way back use to visit. Been there many many times..but this last...no like. The New Yorks we ordered were average grocery store quality. Go for there specialty...the Prime Rib. Always use to be great at a perfect pink. Since The Butcher Shop closed in CV...this is the viev of a past time.
4. The Mission
Overall Ratings
4 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By rageisman
Great mexican breakfast food. Rancheros verde were as good as remebered from last trip and my husband was very happy with the breakfast burrito. Absolutely recommend if you are in the area.
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3. Family House of Pancakes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By gtownjewel
The portions were massive. The California omelette was delicious but I would have happier with half the amount of food. Others enjoyed the chicken fried steak. The side of Home fries that came with my husbandâs entree was excessively big. What a waste of food. I guess sharing is an option which I would definitely do next time.
National City Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in National City
2. Family House of Pancakes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By L H
I had banana pecan pancakes they taste like banana bread. I mean they really out did it with the pecans. The pancakes were cooked w/ pecans inside and lots of pecans covered the pancakes. I wad glad that my server asked me before hand how many pancakes I wanted because the menu showed it w/ 4. That would have been too much to finish I still had a few bites left with only 2 pancakes. I didnt care for their grits and my server offered to take it off my ticket without me asking her to do it. I know now a days many places still make you pay for what you didnt care for. I was pleased with service, food, and price.
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1. Aunt Emma's Pancakes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By Road638591
After hearing everyone talking about what a great breakfast place this was, I was sorry to take my family there. It was a low end Dennyâs. The food was a mediocre step down from Dennyâs. Dirty, and the menu did not offer much variety. Too bad.
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