Jamul 33 is hands down the best buffet I've ever been to…read more We were fortunate enough to visit with a family friend who was able to bring guests on a weekday, and I'm still thinking about this experience. The buffet is located downstairs in the hotel lobby area, and from the moment we walked in, everything felt clean, elegant, and well organized. I also appreciated that it was adults only, which created a more relaxed atmosphere. The seafood selection was incredible. They had king crab, Dungeness crab, snow crab, steamed lobster tails, and Puerto Nuevo-style lobster tails. There was also prime rib, large shrimp, fish, oysters, clams, and more. What impressed me most was that everything was fresh, well stocked, and impeccably maintained. There were no restrictions on seafood and no special "crab night" or "lobster night"--it was all available during our visit. For seafood lovers, this place is heaven. Even if seafood isn't your thing, there are plenty of other options. During our Monday visit, they had chicken dishes and Filipino favorites like pork lumpia and pancit, along with a variety of other Asian-inspired offerings. The salad selection was excellent as well. The dessert station was simple but very well done. Highlights included chocolate-covered strawberries, macarons, carrot cake, tiramisu, and my personal favorite--the small chocolate-filled donuts. A special shoutout to our server, Panya, who provided outstanding service. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Overall, this was an amazing dining experience. The quality, freshness, variety, and service were all exceptional. I may have a hard time enjoying other buffets now because I'll definitely be comparing them to Jamul 33.

THE SERVICE: I called a few days ahead to make a Sunday…read morebrunch reservation for a party of four for the lobster buffet. I was told that reservations, were not necessary since it was first come, first served. Knowing how busy Sundays can get, I intentionally arrived early, around 9:30 am, only to be told by the hostess that I actually needed a reservation. After explaining that I had called ahead, to make one, she said there was nothing she could do. Instead, she directed us to the nearby counter and suggested we wait to see if seats opened up. At one point, two seats opened up together and one was available at the other side of the bar. Since we were celebrating a birthday with a party of four, we took about two minutes to decide whether it was worth splitting up while waiting for a fourth seat to open. During that time, the server rushes us and came across as extremely rude. Mind you, I already had my card in hand because you have to pay upfront. Before we have even made a decision, she took my card and charged me for two people. I told her I wasn't ready to pay because we hadn't decided yet, and the gesture left a sour taste. I ended up having her cancel the charge. Disappointed, we went back to the hostess to ask if there were any other restaurants on the property open that early. She answered our question but then offered to see if she could seat us at the buffet after all. By this point, it was around 10:15am. She asked us to wait another 30 minutes, and said we might be able to get a table. We waited. We were finally seated around 11:20 am. Luckily, the mimosas from the bar held us over. What surprised me most was seeing so many empty tables around us. There seemed to be plenty of servers working the buffet, yet several tables remained empty, which left me wondering why the way was so long. THE FOOD: I came for one reason: the lobster. It did not disappoint. They had both Baja lobster and regular lobster, along with several types of crab legs and fresh oysters. At $59, the buffet was definitely worth it. The chilaquiles were decent , although the dessert selection left much to be desired. Aside from the confusing runaround and long wait, the food was good and the buffet was cleaned and maintained. Maybe they were just having an off day. I'd be willing to give them another try and will gladly update my review if they experience is different next time.

Whenever we travel through Jamul to Casino or Tecate boarder. We like to stop in at this poular…read morelocal Mexican restaurant. Always great food and easy parking. A chance to unwind for those of us travelling through the city and now into the county. Expect consistently great Mexican food . Service too.

The Hacienda Grill was closed down by the County Health Dept on Nov 7th and is still closed as of…read moretoday (11/17/25) They cited multiple (major and minor) health compliance issues including food contact surfaces, vermin, holding temperatures, etc. The notice on the window did not have an estimated opening date. Attached is from Co. Health.

We had an amazing experience at Prime Cut with Janine as our server, she was fantastic and the food…read morewas fantastic and everyone was so kind and attentive. Our steaks were cooked perfectly, the sides were generous and super flavorful, awesome assessment of breads and butters and sauces, everything felt so elegant and upscale. And the dessert cart makes you want to try EVERYTHING, but we settled on the creme brulee and it was heavenly.!One of the best steakhouses I've been to in my life, both in food and in service. Thank you for a wonderful 4th of July dinner!

Made a reservation through OpenTable the day before and everything was easy from start to finish…read more We were seated right away and the restaurant has a really nice upscale atmosphere that makes it feel like a great place for a date night or special occasion. Our server Paloma was friendly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. Great service like that always makes the experience even better. We decided on the Porterhouse for Two and it was a great choice. The portion was generous the steak was cooked perfectly and it was more than enough for two people to enjoy. We also ordered the mashed potatoes and they were rich creamy and full of flavor. Overall we had a really enjoyable dinner. The food the service and the atmosphere all came together for a great experience. If you are spending time at Jamul Casino and want a quality dinner this is definitely a restaurant worth checking out. I would happily come back again.

So me and the hubby decided to take a ride to the border today, we were looking for a spot to have…read morea quick drink and a snack and we stumbled upon Steele 94. As we entered the restaurant a man came up to us and welcomed us in! We thought maybe it was a local only type vibe, but he was actually super welcoming and kind and introduced us to everyone. lo and behold he was the owner. Super rad guy, extremely personable, and passionate. It was truly a pleasure to meet him and be introduced to some of the locals. We ended up sitting at the bar to grab a drink, Shay was our bartender not only was she beautiful, and kind but she also makes the best michelada I've had since living in San Jose. We ordered a sample platter and we headed outside for the patio to play some darts.. the sample platter was amazing. It came with elote bites (which were phenomenal), habanero, wings, onion rings, and flautas. Honestly, it is some of the best bar food I've ever had. The flautas, especially were amazing.They did not skip on presentation or aromatics. The patio had just enough shade and sunlight to be warm but comfortable. We've already decided that we're going to be making a trip back to visit Shay, we spent the better half of our time there talking about motorcycles and we really enjoyed her company. Thank you so much for welcoming us in. You definitely made us feel like we belonged and we can't wait to take a trip back over to visit you all.

We were coming here for Taco Tuesday pretty regularly for a few months. Service was always friendly…read moreuntil the regular bartender left the bar/found employment elsewhere. By that time, we had seen inconsistencies our fish tacos. One made it perfect, the other over fried the fish and made it un enjoyable. The saving grace was the green sauce. Sometimes, there was an off flavor with the tortilla chips (which you have to pay for- sigh). The new server never jived well with us. She was okay. But after seeing their multiple closures from the health department, and it seems like they are always closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (and last Sunday, we drove by and saw they were closing around 6, and not at the posted time of 8), it's like why even bother. I can't look past the gamble with the food and the health violations (GROSS). Also, they don't have a good house margarita, just a cheap one. I remember coming here twice for breakfast like 3 years ago and I really liked their breakfast- especially biscuits and gravy.

Always on my radar!! I love this neighborhood restaurant/bar…read more Joined a group of friends for lunch to celebrate a birthday. Had my regular fish tacos with fries. Never disappoints. Always great! They have lots of locations but this is by far my favorite.

Sunday birthday celebration during happy hour Excellent service We needed table for ten and…read morewithout hesitation the server put three tables together for us. Happy Hour has great options but kudos for the small bites which were pretty reasonable and not so small. They allowed us to bring a cake and still brought out a delicious birthday treat large enough to share. For the bill we just selected what we ordered and a tab was printed for easy payment. Apple Pay option from the tab's QR code made it even easier

Jamul's best kept secret, Chandelier's Sunday brunch. I know what you're thinking "that place is…read morenever open", well, on Sundays they are and it is worth the price of admission (approximately $17per person). The food was legit - buffet style includes the basics such as rice, beans, enchiladas, but then steps up to their game with a few delicious guisados ( stews), Birria, machaca, and finishes it all off with menudo and two types of pozole. Include water and coffee and you'll walk out of there a happy customer. The service is way nice, the chef (Georgina) is super engaging and the place is tastefully decorated, one really feels the passion they put into the effort. A great way to spend a Sunday morning in Jamul!

Quirky -fun- casually elegant vibe. You come here to enjoy the variety of food prepared by hard…read moreworking cooks and staff. The business is doing it's best to make you feel welcome and give you way more than your $17 meal. Family operated, they are a bit under-staffed & still struggling post-pandemic biz. But the owner and chef will always greet you with a smile. Posole and menudo are great! They'll make you chilaquiles or eggs to order on request. So many food options. Don't come with your fancy-pants. It's like grandma's cooking for you today. Just enjoy the local love!

Recently it was my first experience eating here and it was quite delicious. As a big fan of casinos…read moreand steak and seafood, this was right up my alley and it did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is pretty large, with a nice bar area in the front for more casual dining than 2 other dining areas in the back. They also had the biggest fireplace I've ever seen which was unique. The staff here are very professional, cordial and efficient, and the kitchen did a good job on plating. To the best part - the food. Really excellent menu that made it hard for me to pick. After much deliberation, I ordered the crab cakes that were much larger than I expected and filled with crab and probably one of the tastiest crab cakes I've had. I stayed on the seafood route and ordered the Atlantic sea scallops with pancetta and mushrooms. And again, the scallops were larger than I expected and I really enjoyed this dish. My dining companion went the turf route and got the filet mignon, and lucky me, I got to try it and was pretty solid and cooked perfectly. Then the finale of chocolate cake, very decadent was a great end to a delicious dinner!

The worst steakhouse of all time . I showed up on a Thursday…read morewith my significant other ,we wanted to eat good . Big mistake our steaks were completely wrong when they arrived . Then I had to wave down the waitress every time I needed something,I literally had to turn around and break my neck when she approached the table when I called her . She suppose to stand in front of me and take an order . We were treated like they were doing us a favor . I sent my steak back to cook longer something I never do . And when it came back I ordered my check and paid and left food there. I would never eat food that was sent back but I did it to prove à point . Do not waste your money or time This is a fake needed wannabe steak house . Viejas casino shoujd be ashamed.

Service was fast, polite and food was great! They were…read morecelebrating their third year in business, and we received a slight discount for it! Definitely be back

Absolutely loved my experience at Lemon Grove Bistro! The food was amazing--such incredible…read moreflavors, and honestly, a taste that is hard to find anywhere else. Everything felt special and truly one of a kind. Our server, Santiago, was wonderful and made the experience even better with his great service. And the gentleman playing the little guitar in the corner added such a beautiful, classy touch to the evening. It created such a warm and elegant atmosphere. From the delicious food to the wonderful service and live music, everything came together perfectly.

we are completely new to this area and found this place on yelp. and thank goodness we did! this…read moreplace was absolutely amazing. our server was the best. i think his name is kale? cale? sorry for not spelling it right! he explained the menu to us because we told him it was our first time. we got most of his recommendations, i didn't think we had room in our stomachs to order the rest lol. which is why, we are bringing our friends over to try this place very soon. more bellies, more food! we got: - miso soup: probably one of the better miso soups i've had. most places make it extremely salty, but this one was just the right amount. - el jefe roll: WOW i was not expecting to like this one that much. the spice was spicin'! if you cannot handle spicy foods, do not get this one. - salmon nigiri: one order comes with two pieces. the salmon just melts in your mouth. i'm drooling just thinking about it. - negro aguachiles: speechless at this dish. i could eat aguachiles everyday!! i loved it. i can't wait to try their verde one! - snoked yuzu hamachi: omg you get dinner and a show with this one. this was soooo good, i want to eat this everyday. parking was aplenty and there were a good amount of tables inside. we came on a sunday afternoon and we didn't have to wait to get seated.

My husband and I decided to try out Tsunami since we haven't been there before. We arrived a little…read morebefore 6pm. It was very nice that they had special customer parking, since this parking lot does get very busy. We liked the nautical esthetic outside with the vintage diving suit statue outside. We noticed there were a few tables outside and some tables inside as well. We were greeted at the door and asked to sit anywhere. We chose to sit at a 2 seat table where there a long couch on one side and chairs on the other side( you share the couch with the table next to you. I immediately noticed how crowded the restaurant is and how the regular chairs were made to fit a smaller body type. As a larger person, I sat on the couch side (which was hard to get out of without disturbing the table next to us). I did notice when we were seated that our table looked a bit dirty with something stuck on it. I ordered a ginger ale and my husband got a water. We ordered the prawns Roca for our appetizer, it was very flavorful. I ordered the Rainbow roll and my husband ordered the El Ranchero roll. My rainbow roll was very filling and had an interesting tangy flavor, similar to miracle whip My husband loved the el Ranchero roll. He really liked the unique Mexican Japan fusion flavor of it. Overall, we were happy with the food but not happy with the price. We felt it was definitely not worth the price. The knly way we'd come back is if we took advantage of the happy hour special someday.

We very much enjoyed our meal at El Viejon in Chula Vista. When dining in, you order at the counter…read moreand they bring your food to your table. It is a small location but they really have maximized the space. We had no trouble getting a booth. We ordered the fish ceviche bowl to share, which was delicious. A generous shareable serving and the fish was perfectly "cooked." Ceviches are served with your choice of tostadas or chips. I would prefer more pico and perhaps some avocado. But overall it was a 9/10 dish. I also ordered a grilled fish taco with rice and beans. The fish taco was so flavorful and stuffed full with toppings and a large piece of grilled fish. This taco was outstanding. 10/10. My partner had the surf and turf nachos which he also rated highly. I think they could have used a little more cheese. But he said the steak was tender and juicy. The shrimp were seasoned well and there were a lot of them! Everything was delicious and we will be back for sure!

We had the pleasure of having lunch here on Friday afternoon. Service and food were both excellent…read more My sisters and I ordered carne asada nachos and the surf and turf burrito. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh. Staff was friendly and they thanked us as we left the store. Very nice experience for our first time trying it. Highly recommend and we will definitely return.