Rocky's Crown Pub
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

3786 Ingraham St
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise L. writes: The only cool thing about my ex boyfriend: that idiotic, fake mechanic, nostril flaring ape took me here.

Him:  We have to go to Rocky's.  The burgers are the best you will eat.
Me: Better than In and Out?
Him: Oh yeah!
Me: BULLSHIT!  *crossing arms*…

Java Jones
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4978 Cass St
San Diego, CA 92109

Michael John W. writes: I like caffeine, I love ephedrine, but thanks to all the meth-heads in this great republic, I can't get my proper ECA-stack buzz on anymore, so caffeine has begrudgingly become the prime opportunity for the hazy buzziness key for mental stimulation…

Cafe Athena
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1846 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Aubrey O. writes: Tazaka? Tazaki? Tzazaka?  DAMMIT!  Just gimme an extra side of that yummy side sauce!  

....this week is def. not my week when it comes to correct pronunciation of things I'm discovering I like (ie.  ah-SIGH-ee, not ah-kai....dur..)!.......

Cafe…

Lefty's Barbershop
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1339 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Tony N. writes: I can put up with a lot, but one thing I can't stand is bullshit.  Especially when it's coming from someone who's lining me up.  I gotta stay fly 'til I die, man.

Look, you're my barber - I don't mind if you tell me I have an oddly-shaped head.  It…

China Inn Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

877 Hornblend St
San Diego, CA 92109

stephen l. writes: Me Chinese, me play joke, me put fire in your giant fucking bowl of alcohol that you must drink with absurdly long novelty straws. Holy crap, I knew it was gonna be a strange night when I came here to meet some friends and the waiter brings out a…

Giant Dipper Roller Coaster

3190 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise L. writes: This eerie thing was defunct and sat useless for years when I was a child in SD.
It looks rickety for good reason, IT IS.  A friend of mine worked as an operator.  
His name was Judd:

Judd: Yeah I seen it derail and come off the tracks a few times, ah…

LilyGrace

949 Turquoise St
San Diego, CA 92109

Jeti w. writes: So I needed to get a gift for my friend and I happened to stumble on a cool boutique on Turquoise ST. Mind you Im not into shopping at all plus having to have to go to a girl store but this one was great. The girl working didnt make me feel ackward…

Gone Bananas Beachwear

3785 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

Aubrey O. writes: I'm in san diego again, visiting my bf and attempting to find a decent place to move into with him once i pass my boards.  and of course i find myself: shopping.  so my big goal this time around was to find the perfect bikini, and where else would…

Healing Arts Massage & Wellness Center
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1001 Garnet Ave Ste 220
San Diego, CA 92109

margot b. writes: This place is a fantastic spot. We're talking about a full hour deep tissue massage for $45 bucks people. Yes it's a school but I've been here many, many times and the students are great. It's $45 bucks! You can pretty much just book one without…

El Agave
Neighborhood: Old Town

2304 San Diego Avenue
Suite B
San Diego, CA 92110

Eric G. writes: Delicious corn fungus.

Sure, I've never had corn fungus before, but theirs was the best. It was especially nice in the cheese sauce.

Here are some ways to navigate the Massive Tequila list
A. Start at the top, work your way down (not healthiest method)…

Amvets Thrift Store
Neighborhood: Middletown

3441 Sutherland St
San Diego, CA 92110

Jay D. writes: It's like a garage sale, but without the haggling.  Don't be shy.  Everyone has passed through here.  Definitely hidden gems everywhere.  Including! - a lusty child's bike helmet - too small for mah head.  

oh hai! i need you for a YeP event.

just…

Devine Pastabilities
Neighborhood: Midway

3545 Midway Dr
San Diego, CA 92110

Mae C. writes: So, I've been battling an unspoken war with Yelping/writer's block and now is a great time to draw attention to it.  I've had a lack of motivation for writing new reviews.  This was mainly due to my lack of seeking out new businesses to sink my teeth…

Extreme Pizza
Neighborhood: Loma Portal

3555 Rosecrans St
Ste 114
San Diego, CA 92110

Meg M. writes: Unlike the "sandman c"... I LOVE pizza.  Granted, if I was trying to have a skinny, lil anorexic body...pizza would be a definite no-no... but I'm not - so there. ;-p

My all time favorite pizza is from Pizza Port... but considering I don't live close…

Siesel's Old Fashioned Meats

4131 Ashton St
San Diego, CA 92110

Denise L. writes: Got steaks here.... 4 for $85.  

I think that these people own Iowa meat market as well... they have both logos on their bag.

Santana's Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

1525 Morena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110

Christopher S. writes: I know. Santana's is sub par in almost every way, but I can say without reservation that it is my FAVORITE burrito EVER.

My last meal on earth? 1 LB Veggie Burrito with Beans, Cheese, Potatoes, and Salsa WITH an order of their fantastically fresh…

Old Town San Diego
Neighborhood: Old Town

3985 Harney Street
San Diego, CA 92110

John S. writes: This review is based on my multiple experiences of this place during the early and mid-'80s.  I haven't been back here since, and honestly, I don't really want to come back as I'm sure either they've destroyed everything I liked about it or that…

Vien Dong Market
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

6937 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111

Mari C. writes: i like that vien dong is a specialty market, but still carries things like toilet paper.

produce selection is cheap but by no means a one stop shop. they had three varieties of papaya. i got a green one for $1.09

also, if you've been looking for chile…

The Godfather Restaurant
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111

Craig W. writes: Located in a strip mall just a bone's throw from Cheetahs, along a busy stretch of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, this dive had no business being so damn good.

But it is that damn good.

Large portions and pretty unbelievably great lasagna and other pastas,…

Fresh-er
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1044 Wall St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Miss Josephine Z. writes: This would be my first 5 star rating. This warm eatery actually lives up to it's name. I had the seared ahi and it was scrumptious. So fresh, so yummy with the salad and the dressing mmmMMmmm. I also recommend the halibut.

Wine connoisseurs beware:
I…

Golden Spoon
Neighborhood: La Jolla

8677 Villa La Jolla Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

Allison H. writes: Golden Spoon has many flavors, convenient hours and it's low-fat.

If I eat it, I'll be low-fat.

But then, people might want to eat me.

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: La Jolla

8825 Villa La Jolla Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

reyna s. writes: Every time I walk into this store, I feel like I've just entered a dodge ball game.  One time I actually thought I saw Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn shopping in their leotards.  La Jolla WFM has a new name "Dodge Foods" it's no longer Whole Foods.…

Bibby's Crepe Cafe
Neighborhood: La Jolla

723 Pearl St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Charlie L. writes: Excellent crepes!

I don't have a Sunday brunch place, but if I did, this would be it.

The savory crepes, mostly made with buckwheat, are all really fantastic - buckwheat crepes may not sound so great, but the important thing is that they taste great.…

Chino Farm

6123 Calzada Del Bosque
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Nick T. writes: In order to make a great meal you have to start with the best ingredients thats available to you. That is a basic and fundamental rule to anyone who has ever applied heat to a cooking utensil.

It doesnt matter if you can barely cook like a Rachel Ray…

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits

2210 E Plaza Blvd
National City, CA 91950

Ian C. writes: popeye's is probably my favorite fried chicken restaurant chain.  they carry the various chicken parts, chicken sandwiches, corn, and coleslaw, but what keeps me going back is their New Orleans style based menu and cajun flavor.  you can order your…

Conching's Cafe

3400 E 8th St
Ste 115
National City, CA 91950

Edwin R. writes: I come here all the time because my mom knows Conching (I guess because she goes to family functions and gives us free food all the time) and because I know Edgar the cook upstairs -- and he always hooks us up.

He hooks us up so much that it is almost…

Bangkok Bay Thai Restaurant

731 S Hwy 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Chi W. writes: Bangkok Bay is stuffed full of Thai paraphernalia... a bit overdone. Also, the menu is annoying because they renamed a lot things. For example, I was looking for larb, which is usually under an appetizers (was renamed "Appe-Thai-zers"), but they…

La Jolla Playhouse

2910 La Jolla Village Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

David O. writes: I saw the most demented piece of modern theatre ever produced here at The La Jolla Playhouse.   It was Happy Days by Samuel Beckett sometime in 1996.

The whole play's bent... but the really twisted part (twisted as in the movie 'Pi' or 'Requiem for a…

Beverages & More
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8410 Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942

Beau C. writes: I love this store...  Great beer, wine and hard liquor selection and you can always find what you are looking for or a close approximation.  I've found some great deals on wine here.  Also nice assortment of munchies to choose from as well as…

Vine Ripe Market
Neighborhood: La Mesa

8191 Fletcher Pkwy
La Mesa, CA 91942

Abigail G. writes: I miss living across the freeway from this place...

They have such a great variety of cheeses, olives, and I love their unusual sodas!

Lots of interesting foods to choose from if you're the adventurous type - plus, it's the only place I know you can…

Paradise Nails & Spa
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5500 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942

daeman c. writes: I was specifically told that I must give this place 5 stars.  I didn't get the manicure or pedicure but I will say that Lindsay was so relaxed from the foot, leg, and arm massage she could barely walk afterwards -- and she's a masseuse!  I counted 9…

Niederfrank's Ice Cream
Neighborhood: National City

726 A Ave
National City, CA 91950

Albert L. writes: I don't understand why there aren't more reviews for this place. It's the best place for fringe-free ice cream in town. At Niederfrank's there's no guess work, what the labels says is what you get, you want vanilla, you get eggs, cream, sugar, and…

East Coast Pizza

2015 San Elijo Avenue
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007

G J J. writes: Very good, expensive slices of pizza. Go there. Get the frequent slice eater card. Well worth the experience.

Pasta Pronto

2673 Via de la Valle
Del Mar, CA 92014

katrina c. writes: I have never tried the food at Pasta Pronto, but I am absolutely a fan of their Mango Tart. It's always a crowd pleaser, and will satisfy even the pickiest eater. It's worth every penny, and will make you look like a rockstar!

Pannikin Coffee & Tea

2670 Via De La Valle
Del Mar, CA 92014

Teej T. writes: Oh how I love you, Pannikin.  Pannikin was the first coffeeshop that I really fell in love with in San Diego, and the affair last to this day.  The random artwork, delicious gelato, saucy baristas, great coffee, free wi-fi, recent expanded space…

Willy's Electronic Supply Co
Neighborhood: National City

1636 D Ave
National City, CA 91950

Merrily C. writes: Easy to find and park.

Wide selection and helpful staff.

Quick check-out.

Beats the annoying parking lots and high douche-factor at Radio Shack/Wal-Mart/Best Buy any day.

Hanaoka's
Neighborhood: National City

1528 Sweetwater R
Ste C
National City, CA 91950

Mitzie H. writes: This was the very first place I tried sushi at many, many *cough* 13 years *cough* moons ago.  Not only was their sushi good so were the other items on their menu I loved their chicken teriyaki and tempura as well.  

I was happy to see they were able…

American Thrift Store

9935 Campo Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977

Dylan O. writes: This is a seriously great thrift store experience... It's terribly unorganized but if you have some patience  and a good eye you can come away with some major gold

Daley Double Saloon

546 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92007

Jessica W. writes: nice. stiff. cheap. drinks.  great dive bar.  great place to look at cute surfer boys. great place to get wasted.

Las Olas Mexican Restaurant

2655 S Hwy 101
Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

Todd P. writes: Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name...Right? Well they know my wife but everybody keeps calling me Tommy. Hey! My Name is Todd. I'll come back to this in a second.

Ok, so the food is good, margaritas great and the beeeeeeeer...…