Location: Santee
Top Restaurants in Santee
Top 10 American food in Santee, California, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Santee, California, United States. Santee is a suburban city in San Diego County, California, with a population of 53,413 at the 2010 census. Although it is a part of the East County region, Santee is located just 18 miles (29 km) from the Pacific Ocean. The city is connected to the coastline by State Route 52, a six-lane freeway that runs from Interstate 5 in La Jolla to State Route 67 in El Cajon. The city is bisected by the San Diego River, a linear greenbelt that includes parks, trails and more than 1,100 acres (450 ha) of natural riparian habitat.
Things to do in Santee
10. Izzy's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By 879brendas
This is a great restaurant. The staff was very friendly. I had the pork sandwich and potato salad it was so very good. I didnât care for the coleslaw. But the bbq was so good my son had the beef brisket sandwich and really liked it. I guess it is known for its BBQ. I would recommend this place to anyone. It is busy but worth the wait.
9. Oggi's Pizza & Brewing
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Cassandra C
We eat here several times a year. It has good flatbreads and salads. The staff has always been nice, but we also go before the lunch or dinner rush. It's a clean establishment as well. It is pretty loud in there as others have reviewed. Price wise...it's reasonable.
8. Mimi's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By grandslamhomer
My wife and I went to Mimi's Cafe in Santee tonight and had another incredible dinner. James our server was one of the nicest and hardest working servers we have seen. James had a very open and funny personality, as he took our orders and hustle around the restaurant serving about 20 people all by himself in a special group party. James is a hard and dedicated worker ! The food at Mimi's is always top notch. James started us off with some freshly baked bread. My wife had the French Pot Roast dinner with a house side salad. It looked and tasted so tender, and the gravy was delicious. I had the Mimi's Meatloaf with a side house salad, green beans with grilled onions and bacon, with Au Gratin Potatoes. The meatloaf was so tasty, and the brown gravy is so delicious. Mimi's Sales Manager Justine also came by our table to see how we were doing. We have never been disappointed at Mimi's, and the food and service is always GREAT !
7. Eastbound Bar & Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Lakeside31
This is a neighborhood eatery that has turned into a local hangout. The food is good: burgers, salads, sandwiches, etc. Lots of beers on tap and a great happy hour. It can get very loud during peak times or during televised games. There are only a few tables/booths with chairs with backs to them. Most tables are tall tables with barstools without backs, which is hard with kids. Parking is limited but there's a dirt lot across the street.
6. Omelette Factory Santee
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
Since 1994 the Giforos family has worked to build this popular restaurant. Their success comes from serving generous portions of freshly-made food at fair prices. The coffee is ground daily to guarantee you a cup of really fresh coffee. The muffins, biscu
Reviewed By ERIC S
Anywhere there are lines out the door waiting to get seated, you have a popular place. Omlette Factory may have been a tasty secret on the west end of Santee, but when it moved to the east end, its popularity doubled! Great food, Great service. Reasonable priced.
5. Cafe 67
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By diverdownfbh
We stopped here for breakfast after hiking a local landmark - Potato Chip Rock. Ordered a Ca omelette topped w/ guacamole & I saw Grits on the menu & had to order. Also, croissant bkfst sandwich w/ a side of home style red potatoes & topped w/ cheese. Oh, there was a lot of cheese on my omelette. Did I mention they like cheese here. We highly recommend!!
4. Janet's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By 2421
Great restaurant, we went with a party of 9 and sat on the patio in the rear of the restaurant.We had called the day before and they had a table for us. Food was great, service outstanding. It was hot on the patio but they got a fan which helped a little.
3. Antonelli's Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By tim s
Iâm not sure why I havenât done a review before this! This is a small...hidden...out of the way absolute gem. Itâs in the middle of a string of auto repair shops so donât drive fast or your miss it. Itâs small and reminds me of the old Chicago sandwich deliâs. Iâve tried at least five different subs and sandwichâs and all were excellent. Even their veggie sub is excellent (2nd hand report). The prices are reasonable, the sandwiches are filled. Itâs basically between the 52 and broadway on magnolia, and if youâre in the area it is well worth the stop
2. Phil's BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By Jason H
I arrived with a group of friends while visiting Wl Cajon, Ca area. We had a late lunch and I wasnt too hungry. I opted for the grilled chicken caesar salad and it was huge. The chicken had great flavor and the caesar dressing was great. My only regret is that I didnt get a rack of ribs, bbq and chicken. It all looked and smelled so good.
1. Anthony's Fish Grotto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 241 reviews
East County San Diego's premier seafood restaurant offering a vast array of fresh catches. Nestled over a large private pond, Anthony's has a setting and ambiance like no other in the area. Anthony's has been voted best seafood, best ambiance, best outdoo
Reviewed By Adriene B
The magnificence of the undersea world of Anthony's Fish Grotto cannot be overstated! I have the happiest memories here! For stunning architecture, charming atmosphere, delicious food and gracious service, Anthony's is simply the best.Scroll to see Anthony's 1959 menu and read about Mama Ghio: "An uncommon early menu from Anthony's Fish Grotto, with b/w photographic vignettes of Catherine "Mama" Ghio, her two sons, Anthony and Tod, and her son-in-law, Roy Weber to the front. Catherine opened the restaurant in 1946, when she was in her fifties and a widowed mother of three. It soon became a landmark of the city's cuisine, opening several other locations and moving to its most well-known location on waterfront in the 1960s. After over 70 years of business, the San Diego restaurant closed in 2017 when its lease with the city expired." The La Mesa location survives. Menu courtesy abaa.org.Dear Adrienne: Thank you for the kind words and the retelling of the Anthonyâs history. Our remaining La mesa location is truly a gem; an oasis in East County. The pond, the ducks, the dog friendly dining, the serene patio and lush landscaping create a relaxed and rejuvenating atmosphere. And of course one of the cities largest selections of fresh seafood and Mama Ghioâs original recipes keep guest coming back for over 73 years. Thank you again for the kind words; I canât wait to share them with our wonderful staff.Regards, Craig Ghio
