Posts Categorized: Banquets and Catering

Jolly Roger Restaurant on Oceanside Harbor

This attractive New England-style restaurant is nestled on the edge of Oceanside Harbor. A good recommendation is the macadamia nut mahi mahi. It’s two generous, golden brown cuts that are perfectly prepared. Another winner is the seafood linguine, which is a combination of lobster, scallops and fresh fish of the day in a creamy sauce…. Read more »

It’s Buster’s Beach House for Island-Style Cuisine

Catch the island spirit at Buster’s with its romantic tropical decor, friendly service and great menu. With pastas, fresh fish specials, burgers, salads, wraps and ribs, it’s hard to decide which great-tasting entrée to select. An extra plus is dining on their terrace with its romantic bay and marina view. Now offering Sunday Brunch. and… Read more »

LEGOLAND in Carlsbad Has Over 60 Exciting Rides, Fun Shows Kids Love

LEGOLAND California is home to more than 60 exciting rides, shows and attractions. But the really big news is the world’s first and only LEGOLAND Water Park. The imagination really flows on Build-A-Raft river, where everyone floats on their own custom-built LEGO raft. The Water Park also features six-person raft slides, single-person tube slides, body… Read more »

Solare Ristorante & Lounge is a Local Favorite Offering Superb Italian Cuisine at Liberty Station

Owner/Chef Stefano Ceresoli and his lovely wife Roberta have transformed their already successful Italian restaurant Solare Ristorants & Lounge into a new and delightfully fun place to dine and entertain. They also offer live jazz on Thursday. Now they have added a new menu to go along with their already personalized service to make dining… Read more »

Phil’s BBQ: San Diego’s Most Famous BBQ Restaurant

Phil’s BBQ, which opened its doors in 1998, has served more than one million pounds of BBQ sauce to go along with its. Serving thousands of customers a day Phil’s has built a foundation on consistency, quality, freshness and friendly service. Phil’s BBQ offers full service catering via a fleet of high tech trucks fully… Read more »

Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant Family Style Meals

Nicolosi’s offers the best tasting family style Italian food in San Diego and being in business for 58 years is a great testimonial as to how popular they are. Ask anyone and they will tell you that this family owned San Diego favorite has been serving the best-tasting lasagna, ravioli, eggplant, macaroni and cheese, chicken… Read more »

Monterey Bay Canners on the Oceanside Harbor is Popular for Fresh Seafood & Famous Oyster Bar

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the harbor setting while you dine on perfectly prepared seafood, which is prepared fresh daily. A real treat is a filet of freshly caught tilapia. It’s mild and moist and will almost melt in your mouth. All of their seafood can be ordered mesquite broiled, blackened or sautéed and come… Read more »

Dini’s Bistro By the Sea Features Ocean View Dining in a Ocean Front Atmosphere with Delicious Cuisine

Dini’s Bistro By the Sea offers marvelous ocean view dining in a relaxed atmosphere with delicious tasting bistro-style regional cuisine. Plus Dini’s Bistro By the Sea offers light, healthy and artistically presented entrées accented with a Pacific Rim influence are prepared by Executive Chef Paul Glazzard. They offer show-stopping appetizers like crabcakes and oysters Rockefeller…. Read more »

Residence Inn by Marriott Oceanside is Appealing to Business Travelers and Vacationers Alike

This impressive four story, 125 room hotel ($149–$329) has all the amenities that make Residence Inn so appealing to business travelers as well as vacationers. A big plus are its fully-equipped kitchen amenities, which include a microwave oven in every room, dishwasher, refrigerator and more. Complimentary breakfast buffets are offered every morning and they have… Read more »

Doubletree Hotel Downtown Features Breathtaking Views of San Diego’s Beautiful Harbor

The Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown is a newly renovated hotel featuring 333 guest rooms, suites and town homes with balconies that overlook downtown and the harbor. They also have two ballrooms for special events and meetings that can accommodate up to 200 people. They have superb catering and tasteful extras that make them top… Read more »

Sushiya at Liberty Station Has Delicious Sushi Rolls, Sake & Other Great Japanese Favorites

At first glance you can tell that Sushiya Japanese Restaurant (18) is a fun place to go for the best-tasting sushi in Liberty Station. The decor has an inviting beach feel with surfboards mounted on the walls, three big-screen TVs and a lit up sushi bar. Their extensive menu of hot and cold specials, cut… Read more »

San Diego’s Natural History Museum is Filled With Life-Sized Prehistoric Animals & Exhibits

This huge Balboa Park treasure, which is the oldest museum in Southern California, is where you’ll find life-sized dinosaur models and hands-on natural history exhibits. The museum’s permanent exhibition is Fossil Mysteries, which takes you on a journey through 75 million years of Southern California’s rich history. One of Balboa Park’s best-kept secrets is the… Read more »

Fleet Science Center Offers Smart Fun in San Diego

Fleet Science Center, at 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park (619-238-1233) [rhfleet.org]. Admission is ($21.95) for adults; ($19.95) for seniors . (+ 65 years); and ($18.95) for juniors 3-12. They are open daily at 10 a.m.­­ and close at these times on these days: Mon.–Thurs. 5 p.m., and Fri., Sat. and Sun. at 6 p.m. This… Read more »

San Diego Model Railroad Museum is North America’s Largest Model Railroad Exhibit

Model Train

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum features interactive toy trains, Lionel-style electric trains and a 20-scale mile long rail crossing of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Plus, this museum is the only accredited railroad museum in the entire United States. It is the largest permanent operating model railroad exhibit in North America with 27,000 sq…. Read more »

Marty’s Valley Inn is an Oceanside Favorite

Marty”s Valley Inn is a well-managed two-story Super 8 hotel with 108 rooms and a nice conference and banquet center. Also ideal are their very reasonable rates from ($55) plus tax depending on the season. They also offer lower rates for extended stay guests and a free full hot breakfast daily. It’s ideally located between… Read more »

Oceanside Marina Suites at the Tip of the Harbor Offers Romantic Bay & Ocean Views

There are 57 romantic, harbor and ocean view rooms ($145–$500). The hotel is located on a private peninsula, away from the crowds. Amenities include fully equipped kitchens, private patios, fireplaces, meeting rooms and a complimentary continental breakfast in their poolside cabana room. They also have a stunning waterfront wedding gazebo for that perfect ceremony. This… Read more »

Khan’s Cave Asian Tavern & Grill is a Hidden Gem in Kearny Mesa With Delicious Asian Fusion Cuisine

It’s located at the north west corner of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Ruffin Road behind the Wells Fargo Bank, with easy freeway access from anywhere. Khan’s Cave Asian Tavern & Grill is open Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. and Fri. till 10:30 p.m.; Sat. 4 p.m.–10:30 p.m. It’s closed for lunch on Sat. and totally closed… Read more »

San Diego History Center in Balboa Park

San Diego History Center (SDHC) was founded by George W. Marston in 1928, then as the San Diego Historical Society (SDHS). Marston stated that the objective of the Historical Society was “for the discovery, collection and preservation of books, pamphlets, maps, genealogies, portraits, paintings, relics, manuscripts, letters, journals, surveys, field books and any and all… Read more »

Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas Where You Will Experience the Movies Like Never Before

Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas is a completely revolutionized concept in movie theaters that will enhance customer’s movie going experience. Their goal is to pamper customers in an intimate and comfortable environment. Buy your tickets online or visit the exclusive luxury box office/concierge area once you arrive or the self-service touchscreen to watch the trailers of the… Read more »

Rubicon Deli’s Claim to Fame is Their Daily Baked Bread and Top Rated Sandwiches

Rubicon Deli (33) is well-known for their loaves of bread baked fresh daily making a HUGE difference in how delicious a sandwich can really taste! The end result is their sandwiches taste better than either Subway or Jersey Mikes. Daily baked bread makes a HUGE difference in the taste! Of course, everybody has their favorites… Read more »

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern is a Hot New Restaurant Located on the Marina in Point Loma

With a name like Jimmy’s Famous American Restaurant, you know its got to be good. Plus, it has a wonderful bay view of yachts moored on America’s Cup Harbor. You can either dine indoors or on a charming patio with heat lamps for after dark dining. A host of delicious meals are offered for lunch… Read more »

Bite of Boston Serves East Coast Favorites

Family-owned Bite of Boston has three San Diego-based “fast-casual” food establishments – producing a very simple and straight-forward menu of East Coast-style submarine sandwiches, Maine Lobster Rolls, North Atlantic-harvested seafood, fresh cold-cuts, and other accompanying food items to eager consumers throughout Southern California. Bite of Boston #1 (opened in June 2009) is located in the… Read more »

Bella Vista Winery is Temecula’s First Commercial Vineyard and Features High Quality Wines

Bella Vista Winery

Bella Vista Winery (12) at 41220 Calle Contento (951-676-5250) Through a non-descript front door, visitors entering Bella Vista Winery will find an exciting, entertaining and wholly satisfying wine-tasting experience complete with an informal and friendly tasting room. Visitors also enjoy their beautiful, well-stocked gift shop filled with one-of-a-kind gifts. But the big attraction is one… Read more »

Eat, Drink & Play at Dave & Buster’s San Diego Restaurant & Arcade

Dave & Buster's San Diego Restaurant Bar and Arcade

Dave & Busters, 2931 Camino Del Rio North in Mission Valley (619-280-7115). Open Sun.–Wed. 11 a.m.–midnight, Thurs.–Sat. 11 a.m.–1 a.m. Happy hour Mon.–Fri. 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m. with $1.00 OFF pints & 1/2 OFF selected appetizers. Guests must be 21+ with valid ID after 10 p.m. everyday of the week. 15% OFF Military & 1st Responders…. Read more »

Yummy Buffet: All-You-Can-Eat Asian Cuisine

Satisfy your craving for freshly prepared, all-you-can-eat Asian cuisine and American cuisine when you stop by the Yummy Buffet in Point Loma. They offer a fabulous selection of international dishes served in a comfortable and convenient buffet setting. They offer all your favorite Asian dishes, including fresh handmade spring rolls, kung pao chicken, orange chicken,… Read more »

Duck Dive is a Surf Themed Pacific Beach Cafe & Bar

Duck Dive is a surb themed Pacific Beach Cafe & Bar within a block from the Pacifc Ocean and the beach. So, quite naturally, it has become a local meetup cafe and bar. After a day at the beach, a popular food and fun destination is The Duck Dive in Pacific Beach just north of… Read more »

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central is a Great Place to Stay For Business & Pleasure

This newly renovated hotel features a new, state-of-the-art lobby experience with contemporary modern decor, flexible spaces to work or relax, complimentary WiFi, and innovative technology with access to the latest news, weather and airport conditions via “Go Board.” Whether traveling for business or pleasure, you will experience a refreshing stay at the San Diego Central… Read more »

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Liberty Station is a Beautiful Hotel on the Waterfront

Located along the waterfront in the heart of Liberty Station – an urban village created from the Historic Naval Training Center – the Homewood Suites San Diego, CA hotel is ideally placed so you can experience the very best of the city. Activities are abundant near the hotel, with everything from shopping and water sports… Read more »

Gaslamp Museum at the William Heath Davis House, the Oldest House in the Gaslamp

The Gaslamp Museum at the William Heath Davis House, built in 1850, is the oldest house in San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Because of the shortage of lumber in the area at the time, 8 to 10 pre-cut houses were purchased from a manufacturer in Portland, Maine and shipped to San Diego. After a long… Read more »

Cold Stone Creamery In Mission Valley Is The Ultimate Destination For Ice Cream Lovers

If it has anything to do with ice cream, it has everything to do with Cold Stone Creamery. From unique ice cream creations to smoothies, cakes and shakes – nobody serves up the ultimate indulgence like Cold Stone. It starts with using the highest quality ingredients and ends with their signature process for preparing your… Read more »