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    The Melt

    4.4 (980 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    DOUBLE SWISS & SHROOM MELTBURGER
    Sheila V.

    Hits so good after a night out! Love that they stay open late. Their mushroom Swiss burger came out hot, moist, and umami-flavored. Their prices are kind of high but the portion size on the meat is pretty hefty.

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    Hanafi M.

    The bread could have been left on the grill longer; it should have been darker than this. Light to dark brown would have been perfect. Other than this absolutely delicious steak sandwich, 4 sure, the shake too. Easy on the wallet. Service was great; parking not so great. Will return even for only the mac and cheese. 2 kiosks.

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    Jan H.

    I came here for lunch during a weekday, as I was craving a burger. Street or lot parking, so plan ahead. The place seems fairly new and was clean. It wasn't too busy yet, and you order at the counter and they give you a little vibrating alarm that goes off when your order is ready. We ordered a patty melt, original burger, and the cheddar bacon ranch fries. The patty melt was just ok, it seemed a bit small and kind of dry. Certainly wasn't the best i had, but not the worst. I definitely enjoyed the original burger more, and it had a good amount of cheese, and pretty good flavor. We also enjoyed the cheddar bacon ranch fries, I would highly reccomend them. The bacon was good, and they used real bacon, not bacon bits. They add lots of gooey cheese as well. There's a Ghirardelli right next door to the restaurant if you also want some ice cream for dessert. I'd definitely check this place out for lunch if your nearby.

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    Oscar D.

    The Melt food was delicious! My first time coming here and it was an experience. Love the way one can customize their burger. Service was friendly, nothing too much that stood out, but sometimes that is a good thing. Ambience was SD vibe. Two restrooms is cool too.

    Georgie R.

    Decent, the restaurant itself was super humid and hot, so it wasn't enjoyable to eat inside. The garlic fries were really good, my classic burger was SUPER salty, and my husband's Mac and cheese was alright.

    Grilled THREE CHEESE CLASSICcheese
    Yohonna B.

    This place smacks . Me and my boyfriend were craving a late night eat and this place popped up . I decided on the grilled cheese with fries and Diet Coke . They have the option to order via kiosk or at the register . We placed our order got our buzzer and waited for it to go off . It took less than 10 minutes to receive our food . The grilled cheese defentilty hit all the marks as far as cheesiness and the crust was super yummy . The fries had the perfect crispness. Overall I enjoyed this place . I would be back . There is plenty of seating as well upstairs and downstairs .

    Jeff David G.

    Not bad, but everyone in our crew agreed the Melt is fairly overrated. No issues with the service and the environment was cool, tucked away in downtown but the burgers lacked flair. Certainly hot and melty, but missed with the flavor. Lots of burgers around town I'd try before deciding on here but you'll still get a decent bite.

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    Andrew P.

    LATE NIGHT BURGER FIX: I came here after a local recommended it to me. Good burger. If you're looking for a decent burger, you'll find it here. The decor is pretty basic, similar to a fast food spot. It's really all about the food, and they're open late, which makes it an easy stop after a long day. You can tell they have a strong local following. It's on the pricey side, but that's San Diego for you.

    MELTBURGER
    David T.

    Came here for a late night dinner. Enjoyed it but it's definitely a bit of a greasy spoon drunk meal type of place rather than a cleaner fast casual restaurant that they tried to achieve. The ordering POS system the customers have to use felt a bit wonky. Definitely convenient late at night, but would not be my first choice during Moore typical dining hours.

    Aimee W.

    I was initially going to give a 2 star review, but after spending 2 days hunched over in pain with frequent diarrhea and discomfort, I'd give zero stars if I could. Thanks to eating lunch here, I spent the majority of New Years Eve running in and out the bathroom. For starters, the service was dismal and the people behind the counter seemed annoyed that I wanted to order. When I tried the food, I felt like the burger desperately needed more sauce.... and cheese. You would think with a name like "The Melt" this place would have a glorious cheese pull when biting into the food. Welp, no such luck. Burger was just a hunk of meat lacking anything resembling delicious eats with a $43 price tag for 2 burgers. I will never eat here again. I was sick to my stomach for days and spent what was supposed to be an incredible start to the New Year in the bathroom.

    Edrick G.

    Ordered delivery from The Melt and unfortunately the experience didn't match the price point. We spent over $90 on the order, which included multiple burgers and fries. The burgers arrived noticeably soggy, likely from being boxed while still hot with no ventilation. The buns were soft to the point of falling apart, which really took away from the overall quality--especially for burgers that are meant to highlight melted cheese and texture. On top of that, the order arrived with no utensils, napkins, or condiments included at all. For a delivery order of this size and cost, those basics should be standard, or at least confirmed. Flavor-wise, the burgers were decent, but presentation and execution matter--particularly when charging premium prices. This might be better enjoyed dine-in, where freshness and proper setup are more controlled, but as a delivery experience, it was disappointing for what we paid.

    WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
    Claire J.

    Wooow-- I did not expect to love their burgers so much! Perfect amount of cheese, great cook on it and flavor, the bread delicious. My hard-to-please friend gave it a 9/10, which I've never heard of from him lol. I like the space and layout as well, there's an upper dining area that was cool to hangout and eat at. Also the staff was really great -- they came over and gave us a free warm chocolate chip cookie that made me melt it was so good. Absolutely would return & recommend!

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    Yvette G.

    The food is delicious! I will definitely be ordering from here again. I post mate some food and it got here correctly. Great meal!!

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    2 months ago

    Fast service even though it was packed. Andrea and Mya were helpful and sweet! Food is great!

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    The burgers tasted great and the customer service was also exceeding expectation along with outgoing employees!

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    Food and service was great! We ordered online and they were great accommodating dine-in.

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    Ask the Community - The Melt

    Do they provide parking?

    It's 5th st in san diego, so the only parking is on the street. Best to park in a lot and walk 😊

    Do the burgers come with fries?

    No. Everything is Ale-cart

    What oils/fats are utilized in the cooking?

    For the many burgers that they make and the steak sandwiches they create which are done all natural and the fries they make are done by vegetable oil the dirty fries are some of the bests with the best toppings. With the queso sauce they make… 

    Can you do lettuce wrapped burgers?

    Absolutely

    Are you beef patty's smashed?

    Yes, our patties are smashed, but our cooking process is unique to our business. Our patties are still fairly thick even after the smash and then the burgers are chopped so that the cheese can get into every nook and cranny. We also use more… 

    Hi, do your buns contain dairy?

    Hi Calvin, Thank you for your inquiry. No dairy in either our potato bun or Udi’s gluten-free hamburger bun.… 

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    Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food - So much flavorrrrrr!

    Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food

    4.4(289 reviews)
    4.5 miRolando
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    This place was gas. Would def want to come back and try the other sides. Cajun ranch was fire,…read moreespecially mixed with the hot sauce. Jumbo shrimp was for sure the star of the show. Big Greedy was the perfect sampler for 2 people who wanted to try a little bit of everything. But when I come back, I'm getting the combo #3 (shrimp and 2 sides) We came at 6:30p and got the last of the potato salad and mac. Make sure you come earlier in case they run out!

    First time customer. Small line went fast. Decent size dining area to eat there was clean. Parking…read morewasn't too bad. Free filtered water, they give you the ice cup to fill up. Came in a few days ago and had the shrimp, mac n cheese, potato salad. My friend had the shrimp too with side of Turkey & cabbage and rice and gravy. We both enjoyed everything except the potato salad. Potato salad was sweet and made with relish (not our style of potato salad we prefer) The shrimp was delicious, large, seasoned and fried well. The catfish was good but not as good as the shrimp. They mac & cheese was the best I've had!!! We also had the peach cobbler and it was soo very tasty. My only regret is not getting it with ice cream. 2 days later I went back with my kid to try the chicken tenders, fries, egg rolls, and get some more Mac & Cheese. Chicken & fries were seasoned good. I just wish they had an option for spicy seasoning. The Mac & Cheese we fought over and it was gone quick. We'll be back for the mac&cheese, shrimp, and cobblers! Delicious!!

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    Havana Grill

    Havana Grill

    4.5(2.1k reviews)
    8.5 miClairemont
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    amazing cuban, legit. satisfied…read more idk what other review said about it being dry juicy and authentic

    This review is from the last time I had oxtails here before they took them off the menu and…read moresubsequently closed. I visit Havana Grill whenever I want some tasty oxtail.  I noticed oxtail was one of the specials.  Last time I visited the oxtail was on the regular menu and you could order it anytime. Oxtail was extremely tender and juicy.  The mix of beef flavor and the spices in the sauce were delicious.  This is my favorite oxtail dish in town. French fries were crisp and had a delicious fried flavor.  The oil was fresh and there was no aftertaste.  Excellent fries. Pineapple upside down cake was dense and did not have a fresh baked aura.  The outside part was starting to harden like it was getting stale so I guess it was baked at least a day ago.  Cake had a mostly mild flavor.  I didn't taste the pineapple though the top was lined with it.  I did taste a ton of ginger flavor.  It appears pieces of ginger were mixed in with the pineapple.  I love ginger as part of soy/ginger seasoning for fish but not in a cake.  This is one of the worst pineapple upside down cakes I have had.  My favorite is at Roy's where you have to give them 30 minute notice and they bake it to order.  Roy's version was piping hot out of the oven, was moist and fluffy, with amazing pineapple flavor. Staff provided fast and friendly service.

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    Del's Hideout

    Del's Hideout

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    Ordered 2 meat plate with cornbread and Texas toast. The cornbread was nice my Texas toast came out…read moresmooshed but was still tasty. I got pulled pork and the smoked meatloaf. The pulled pork was delicious and the smoked meatloaf had just the right amount of smoke. For sides, I got the bacon, potato salad and the Street corn. I've had both of these sides before and they hit just right each time. I also ordered the bourbon pecan pie to go. This is the first time having the bourbon pecan pie. I did find some shelves in it, which were a little unpleasant, but at least I know that it's real pecans. It does have a strong bourbon flavor so it may not be the best for kids. To drink, I got the guava lemonade. I arrived with my pup and we sat outside. Everybody was super dog friendly. They brought a nice bowl of water for my guy. I ended up taking 2/3 of my meal home because the portions are big enough for two.

    Welcome to the hide out! A little tricky to get to, parking is a bit of nightmare fuel... just do…read moreyour best. Plenty of seating Clean rest rooms Very hip/country style vibe. A space for kids to play (toys need some attention, broken slide, and personally think the outdoor toys have been used to the fullest.) Definitely could improve on a nice simple budget. Knocked a star off for safety issues, hygienic and over used items. A small arcade/claw machine area. Full bar Weekly deals We stopped on after a very long day, and felt relief when we walked in. Fresh feeling, welcoming vibe while we were losing our minds with our kids melting down as well from hunger. Extremely tentative fast service, food came out hot and fresh. Our waitress was so amazingly kind, felt like she knew what we were going through with our kids and we were struggling a bit. She offered every possible way to keep our littles happy, so that made us feel very comfortable and just a breathe of relief. A++ on customer service. Food was pretty spot on, kids ate free today with purchased adult meal. Our kids ate every crumb... which is incredibly rare for our kids being so darn picky. They enjoyed it. We shared the 2 ppl plate with the brisket, pulled porked, chicken and sides. Everything was delicious, cornbread was a bit dry imo. But honestly no deal breakers here. Delicious BBQ Great variety Plenty of alcohol Plenty of TVs Great music Great service. We'll be back!! Happy yelpers!!

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    Bud's Louisiana Cafe - Half Fried Shrimp and Half BBQ Shrimp Po Boy

    Bud's Louisiana Cafe

    4.4(3k reviews)
    7.8 miKearny Mesa
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    I went to this Louisiana Cafe restaurant because my Mom saw them featured on KUSI. She said the…read morefood looked so good and that she wanted to try it. So, we all decided to get the family of four together today and try it . I ordered seafood gumbo which was delicious with just a kick of spice. I also ordered a few jalapeño corn bread muffins which were fresh right out of the oven. The rest of the family ordered jambalaya and red rice and beans, plus another person ordered seafood gumbo just like me. We all enjoyed our food and the dining experience because our waiter went above and beyond as he delivered extra friendly and professional service. After lunch, he surprised us with an order of beignets that were accompanied by strawberry sauce which are homemade as well . They were sweet and delicious! The interior was decorated so cute as if you were dining in a quaint little town in Louisiana. Can't wait to come back . The food was delicious, ambiance was warm and inviting, and the service was perfect!

    Decided to try this place because of all the great reviews, but unfortunately, we were very…read moredisappointed. We ordered takeout and were told it would be ready in 15 minutes, but it ended up taking over 25 minutes. When we got home, we realized part of our order was missing. While waiting at the restaurant, we saw the portion sizes being served, and the portions we received were noticeably smaller. The jambalaya appetizer was dry and disappointing. The shrimp & grits were fine, but for almost $30, the portion was ridiculously small and definitely not worth the price. Overall, between the wait, the missing items, the small portions, and the price, it was a very disappointing experience.

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