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    Nate's Garden Grill

    4.4 (698 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Their idea of "medium evenly cut" steak...
    Maria O.

    This place used to be so good. Always a bit pricey but worth it until now. 20+ dollars for a cob salad that we added steak to. Requested medium as suggested and the steak came out cold, unevenly cut, and medium well/ well done. Also the egg was completely over cooked. $30 dollars after tip for ONE salad that was not worth it. Incredibly disappointing and won't be returning any time soon.

    Mac & cheese
    Jennifer M.

    Came here after checking out the nursery next door. Good size menu. Had lunch with friends and ordered the BLT sandwich. Everything we had was all good . Would come back again .

    Caitlin D.

    This place is a hidden gem! I live nearby and decided to try something new for breakfast with my husband. The breakfast was pretty good. I had biscuits and gravy. They use Torque's Coffee and it was a nice brew. The atmosphere is amazing. It's got a cute little country vibe with a beautiful patio. It was a beautiful morning so we sat on their patio. They also have love music out there. It's a quick service style restaurant, so you order at the front and then they bring the food out to you. There is a self serve coffee bar inside. The staff were friendly. It's also right next to City Farmers Nursery, but that will have to be a different review. Perfect spot to get a bite and then wander through the massive nursery. Will definitely go back and bring my friends.

    Biscuits and gravy with eggs
    Maurice A.

    Went here again this past weekend and it was still great. I had the avo toast with and added scrambled eggs and bacon. It was on a pretzel bread which was a nice twist! It was so good. Coffee is good and service is great. The lady in the front works really hard and is so nice! I appreciate her.

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    Leslie B.

    A couple weeks ago, I went to Nate's Garden Grill with a couple of friends as a birthday celebration for one of them, and just to spend an afternoon together. I was drawn to Nate's Garden Grill because they have an extensive music calendar, and because they have outdoor seating. It was an unexpected surprise when I found they were attached to a nursery. We ended up spending a long, leisurely afternoon/evening at Nate's. We were probably there from 2:30 until almost 8:00, though made a short shopping trip to the nursery partway through. When I walked in, the first thing I noticed was that it was very rustic, almost like a log cabin. The outdoor area is small with a very small stage. It was dog and family friendly. The indoor area is also quaint, but with bright murals. Staff was really friendly and had no problem with us hanging around all day. It was cool to see that they had a variety of mimosas and sangrias by the carafe. However, we chose to drink wine. They had decent bottles that were only $20, which is very reasonable for a restaurant. My friends and I shared the pesto flatbread. My friend and I also shared the black bean burger and a side of potato salad. My other friend ordered grilled cheese. She wanted fries, but unfortunately they don't have a fryer. So, she also had the potato salad. My favorite thing I ate there was the black bean burger. I would definitely order that again. I enjoyed the band that played from 6-8. They were entertaining, but also were not so loud that we couldn't have a conversation. Also, the staff brought my friend a free brownie sundae for her birthday which was very kind. It was really a great time!

    Belgium's mimosa
    Michelle P.

    * great service * casual ambiance * great food *outside seating Sweet gem in city heights! Live music playing while you enjoy your drinks and food. A self-service you order at register and food gets delivered to your table. We tried the Belgium's mimosas must say this was surprisingly satisfying and great for price. We also had the pulled pork Benedict and Nate's burger highly recommend both pretty tasty didn't disappoint definitely coming back to spend more time here. Glanced at the nursery next door was not expecting it to be that big they have a cute set up to walk around and admire the scenery.

    Pulled Pork Benedict
    Felina V.

    Nate's Garden Grill is a long-time favorite, and I'm so excited to be living closer to it nowadays. Excellent garden-fresh ingredients and truly flavorful dishes, paired with an amazing ambiance and great service make this a perfect option for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! Live music can be enjoyed on most days, PLUS you can stroll around the grounds and enjoy browsing plants for sale while gazing at donkeys, goats, chickens, and turtles!

    Terry R.

    Nate's achieves the trifecta gold with delicious food, friendly service and entertaining live music. We visited on a busy Sunday (late) morning. We were a party of 10 and though we were not able to sit together we were able to split up among two tables. Hamburgers were amazing and my hamburger loving teen was beyond impressed. I also found the non alcoholic kombucha smooth and delightful! Live music was lovely and we were still able to have a conversation while musicians were performing.

    Avocado toast
    Gordon D.

    This is a great Sunday brunch spot, especially if there is music and a small spot to dance in front of them! Parking is extremely tough, and we ended up parking on the street a little bit further away. We placed our order and found some outdoor patio seating before we migrate it closer to the band. The food takes about 15 to 20 minutes before we can eat, but luckily, we can do some self-serving coffee and get our mimosas if we wanted it. The food was very delicious. We would definitely come back again!

    Sami L.

    This place is very near my house, and is truly a gem! Live music and the service combined with the local feel made this place unmatched. Extra bonus for the nursery next door, took a little walk around and saw the cute farm animals. Recommend the sauerkraut sandwich. Weird combo, but had great flavor.

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    Is there plenty of shade to sit outdoors?

    Yes there is a covered porch

    Hi, do you have any plans to open earlier for breakfast? I used to come at 8 most Saturdays because my kids are always up by 7 and now we have soccer games at 10. Thanks

    Yes! Last weekend was our first weekend we opened back up at 8am. See you soon.

    Is outdoor seating reopened?

    Yes it is! It is reduced and socially distanced. Hope to see you soon and thanks for thinking of us.

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    Wanted to try some tacos while out here and this one had good reviews. It was also near our hotel…read morewe were staying at in Gaslamp. They have drawings all over their walls which was fun to look at. They have a few specials which are a good deal if you're going to get a drink anyway. I love c that c they had a self serve salsa bar. Must get the chipotle shrimp taco! 10/10 with flavor. Battered fish taco was ah ok.... Salmon taco was great too 10/10. Service was prompt. We had chips and salsa while we waited so it was cool. Overall, I recommend checking this out and trying the chipotle shrimp and salmon taco!

    I stopped by on a Wednesday after a fútbol game and found it to be a great late-night option…read more Ordering is simple. You walk in, place your order at the counter, and find a seat. There were a couple of groups dining in and someone picking up a to-go order, but there was still plenty of seating available. The employee working the counter was friendly. They also serve alcohol, and during my visit drinks were 20% off. Options included Pacifico, Modelo, Blue Moon, hard seltzers, and a selection of canned craft beers. I ordered: * Mahi Mahi Taco: the fish tasted fresh, and I liked the crispy onions on top. There was quite a bit of sauce, which made it pretty messy to eat. While the fish was good, it felt like a very heavy taco overall. * Surf & Turf Taco: this was loaded with steak and topped with two flavorful shrimp. The shrimp had an amazing flavor, and this taco was much more enjoyable and balanced. Overall, the service was great, the prices were very reasonable, and the protein quality was excellent. My only critique is that the tacos felt a little overdone with toppings and sauces when the quality of the protein could easily stand on its own. Still, it's a solid spot for an affordable late-night bite. One thing to note: there are no restrooms available inside the restaurant.

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    Been here multiple times, but came in honor of Cinco de Mayo and love that it actually landed on a…read moretaco Tuesday ! They had the buy 2 get 1 free deal which pushed me to try new meats since I always stick to adobada. ADOBADA HANDS DOWN FIREEE! I love me a good al pastor taco and they make it just right. Super flavorful, juicy and packed w/ meat. I'm always hesitant to try asada because I haven't found a good spot here in SD, but this one was bomb! The meat had great flavor, a smokey taste and was loaded with guac. I'd order one again. The lengua was perfect too, super tender and fell apart just right. They don't skimp on the meats either. Most of the salsas were tasty and had great flavor and the habanero had the perfect kick ! I heard of this spot because my friend had them cater her baby shower and I had to come try the actual spot. Def brought the same energy. Inside is nice and has a good vibe, love all the decor. Service was super sweet! Horchata was bomb too, not to sweet and they said it's homemade! Parking.. good luck, but def worth trying. 10000/10

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    The food was great! Good Tijuana style tacos with lots of flavor and all the right ingredients. I…read moreordered a keka. It was really good and it's meant for good appetites. The portion was huge. The service is attentive and casual with the girls that help you very friendly and specially a girl taking the order always smiling to everyone. The ambiance is casual, non stressed with everyone enjoying and listening to regional Mexican music. I thought the efficiency of logistics to serve could be improved. They just yell and walk around looking for the name on the order. Other than that observation, I think the place delivers what it promises with good tacos, decent prices and awesome attitude

    I kept hearing about this place from friends and decided to try it out today…read more I ordered a Vampiro Carne Asada, Vampiro Al Pastor, and an Al Pastor taco. Everything was delicious. This was my first time trying a taco Vampiro style (crunchy and cheesy), it was great. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The location of the menu vs the counter didn't work well - you couldn't see the menu when ordering so everyone had to keep looking back and forth just to place each order (they need to fix the signage or layout). Service was super fast. It came with a small plate of cucumbers, radishes, and limes. They also dropped off 2 salsa bottles - a super spicy habanero salsa, and a medium spicy salsa verde. They had plenty of seating inside or outside on picnic tables. I sat outside to enjoy the weather and smell the carne asada being cooked on wood fired grill. Side note / tree hugger comment: They were a little wasteful with the plates... each taco came in its own separate basic.

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