Update- we had our ROMEOs lunch last Sunday. Everything went well. The only complaint was that…read morethere was Mustard and pickles in the Sloppy Joe's. Otherwise everyone was happy with the beer and food selection. They reserved 4 tables for us in the back. That worked out well. There were a couple of loud kids so I got some teasing from the guys about who chose this place, but it's a Family place, so what do you expect.

The food was just not for us, my husband's burger tasted like fish. I originally thought he was…read morecrazy but I tried it and it was so fishy! A BURGER! I had the 'La mamacita' it was okay, I'd personally wouldn't order it again The chicken tenders my kids loved and the fries were really good! The sour was awesome just wish it was colder The man working the stand was really nice, he was quick with services. Other than that the atmosphere was cool, we loved the amount of space and variety of seats. :)

They have a shared parking lot that is small but big enough to accommodate their customers and have…read moreplenty of seating inside and a couple tables outside next to the street. We ordered ahead for pickup, using a third party food delivery app on a Saturday 30minutes before closing time so our order was completed quickly. We ordered the 1/2 lb "OG" burger and the 1/4 lb classic. Both of them came with soft brioche buns and juicy patties. It had a balanced amount of sauces and ingredients without being too overpowering. The meat tasted fresh and not overly salted. However, they are both on a pricier side for a burger that does not come with any sides. They are like fancy burgers without the fancy location. I enjoyed the OG burger's simplicity and its melted cheese but the Classic helped balancing out the greasiness with the lettuce and onions. They used thinly sliced lettuces instead of full leaves. It was before closing so the shop was quiet without music and pretty dark but we were simply ordering pickup so that was not a problem.

Nice little hidden spot in Poway. A little bit on the pricier side for a burger but it's really…read morefull of flavor. We ordered two meals, one regular hamburger and the other was a western. Service was nice though I realized I got the wrong change later on. Only by a dollar so I didn't make a big deal of it. It's young kids who work here, or at least they looked young. The restaurant itself was clean.

Last Saturday, my wife and I met up with some old friends at the Poway Pub. Around 9:30 PM, a woman…read morenear us politely asked the bartender (a tall, bald man) a question. Without any warning or apparent provocation, he suddenly started cursing and yelling at her. She didn't appear intoxicated at all. I was standing right there at the bar and was shocked by how aggressively he spoke to her. It was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. To the bar: please teach your employees some manners. We won't be returning and I'm sure you lost multiple customers who witnessed that behavior

I love the fish & chips here. They offer a very nice menu with plenty of options. Please understand…read morethis is a BAR. The service leaves a lot to be desired and the very loud music ruins the ambiance. I love their food so to avoid cranky, bad mood servers and the deafening music I just order my food to go.

After an apparently new management takeover, or sale of the company, the place has really gone…read moredownhill. Waited 15 minutes for the bartender to emerge from whatever break he was on, luke-warm food, totally new beer list that is inferior to the original offerings. Overly expensive, happy hour beers were $10 each. Loud played-out music from 15 years ago, and so on, and so on.

Wow everything was just WOW!…read more We shared a bunch of small plates, which I think was the perfect way to go. We tried almost everything: poke nachos, brussel sprouts, pork belly tacos, salt and pepper ribs, and the crispy tuna rice, a MUST have. Honestly, everything was amazing. Every dish was full of flavor, and I'd definitely recommend coming with a group so you can share and try as much as possible.

Don't really get over to this part of town very often, but have always been interested in trying…read moreit. Also do prefer having service as opposed to ordering at the counter, so ended up sitting at the bar. Not going to lie, literally the best turkey sandwich I may have ever had. I'm afraid that that's the only thing I'll order from now on even though there are so many things to choose. Bartenders were great! Very much looking forward to our next visit.

My husband and I wanted a casual burger place to hang out on a Friday evening, and we ended up…read morechecking out The Stand. He ordered a Stand burger. I had the short rib fries. We enjoyed their fries and many choices for dipping sauce. What made our evening though was George's service. We had visited a couple of weeks ago, and he was so personable taking our order and later checking up on us that we felt very welcome to come back. This time, we got to chat with him a bit. George made us feel well hosted. A very nice way to end an intense work week for us.

Came to Smokin' J's for the first time with my buddy Tom. Never been to Old Town Poway, very…read morerelaxed and spacious. We ordered ribs, brisket, mac and cheese and a couple of beers. We met one of the owners Josh, cool guy and he told us a bit about the founding of the business. Ribs and brisket were super tender. I like the less spicy sauce, not too sweet. Mac and cheese was great too, big shells and plenty of cheese. We sat outside on the picnic benches, nice vibe.

I have been by Smokin J's BBQ many times but never stopped in. Well that all changed about a week…read moreago. I was hungry, searching for something different for lunch and found myself in Old Town Poway. I ordered 1/2 pound of pulled pork, 1/2 pound of brisket and 1/2 pound of fatty brisket. The pulled pork and fatty brisket was juicy, full of flavor and on point. The regular brisket was good but a little dry. The staff is super helpful and friendly. My first introduction to Smokin J's went very well. Looking forward to bringing the family here for dinner so we can order a bunch of different things and experience more of their very appealing menu. I love that they have plenty of seating inside and out.

We were visiting from out of town, and Public House was a few miles from our hotel. My son wanted…read morea good burger and Yelp suggested that they had a good burger. They have a great burger! We got the house burger and the smash burger. My wife got the chicken salad. We also had the artichoke appetizer. In addition to the burgers being great, the fries were amazing too. You can get other sides too - which I'm sure are just as good. The server was spectacular, keeping glasses full, food coming and very knowledgeable about the menu. This place is on our list to stop in the next time we're in the area for sure! It's worth a drive out of your way - it's that good!

We stopped at Public House 131 to meet up with a couple friends that lives in the neighborhood for…read morebrunch in Scripps Ranch Marketplace. When we arrived we were greeted and seated right away. The service was fantastic and friendly. As for food, we ordered the following: Shaved Pastrami Sandwich: They were very generous on the pastrami that was served on a nice warm hoagie roll. The sandwich also came with a side of au jus which was a bit to salty, plus to don't need it. Bourdain Breakfast Sandwich: Solid and delicious. Definitely can't go wrong. Our friends ordered the Smoke Tuna Meat and the Cajun Fried Rice and both were good. Overall, brunch at Public House was good and enjoyable.

Knotty Barrel in PQ is hands down one of our favorite local spots to grab a beer and unwind. My…read morehusband and I come here often, and it never disappoints. The beer selection is great, plenty of solid options whether you're into IPAs, lighter beers, or something seasonal. It's the perfect place to relax after a long day. The food is consistently good and hits the spot every time. Everything we've ordered has been flavorful and well-prepared, definitely more than just typical bar food. But what really keeps us coming back is the service. The staff is always welcoming, attentive, and genuinely friendly. You can tell they care about their customers, and it makes the whole experience even better. If you're in PQ and looking for a laid-back spot with great food, cold beer, and amazing service, Knotty Barrel is a must. We'll definitely keep coming back! Please check out my YouTube for more info: https://youtube.com/shorts/B_dVYa5jfiw?si=OdannQidhvhi2pdV

I went to the Knotty Barrel on a Saturday in the afternoon to celebrate my friend's birthday. She…read morewanted to have an area on the lawn where we could all spread out and play games, but there was a large event, so we ended up at the back tables on the outdoor area. I liked that they were welcoming and dog friendly. Our party had two dogs. Our party was provided with 3 tables. I tried a couple of cocktails. First, I had the cocktail of the month which was a blueberry version of mint julep. I liked the flavor, but it was much too sweet for me. I then looked over the menu. Most of the specialty cocktails sounded really seeet. I enlisted the help of our server to try to come up with something less sweet. I decided on the Pretty in Pink. Again, it had a good flavor, but was still too sweet. For food, a lot of things sounded good. I chose the artichoke piccata.. It was really good. The artichokes were very tender and slightly breaded in a delicious, delicate piccata sauce. I liked our server. She worked had to serve our large party. She had a positive attitude. One of the food runners did not. When she mispronounced the name of one of the members of our party, we were not sure who ordered it. She visibly rolled her eyes and said she was just going to leave the plate and let us figure it out. All in all, we had a very nice time.I liked the atmosphere and my food. The cocktails, however, were not my favorite. They let us all have separate checks. It has a positive family and dog friendly atmosphere.