Posts Categorized: Restaurants

Casino Pauma is North County’s Favorite Small Where Players Love to Play & Win Big

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Casinos, Happy Hour, North County, North County Breakfast, North County Casinos, North County Inland Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Small Casinos, Valley Center, Wedding Venues.

Casino Pauma is a North County favorite, because it’s smaller in size compared to the other casinos. This is a very appealing aspect for many people because big is not always better. You’ll also be greeted by a friendly door man with a smile and a warm greeting. Yes, Casino Pauma is a friendly place. A palm tree-lined road greets guests to Casino Pauma and its comfortable 42,500-sq. ft. facility. More than 1,050 state-of-the-art slot machines are featured here at Casino Pauma along with exciting table games including poker, roulette, ($5) blackjack 24-hours a day, Lucky Lady’s Bonus Blackjack, Emperor’s Challenge Pai Gow Poker, and no limit Texas Hold ’em tournaments. The Poker Room opens at 5 p.m. Mon.–Thurs. and at 2 p.m. Fri.–Sun.

San Diego’s Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant in Old Town Offers Superb Dining in a Historic Setting

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under American, American, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, happy hour, Hotels & Resorts, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Mexican, Military Wedding Venues, Old Town, Old Town Restaurants, Old Town Weddings, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Romantic Weekend Getaways, Seafood, Wedding Venues.

Soon after Juan Bandini built his thatch-roofed adobe family home, 1827–29, it became the social center of San Diego. Bandini himself was often seen waltzing gracefully and elegantly across the parlor floor. In 1869, after Bandini’s death, stage master Albert Seeley purchased Bandini’s home and converted it into his family home and a hotel. When… Read more »

Coronado’s Hotel del Coronado is an Oceanfront Resort with Great Shops and top Restaurants

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Attractions, Attractions in Coronado, Banquets & Catering, Bay View, Beach Front Hotels, Breakfast & Brunch, Coronado, Coronado Breakfast, Coronado Restaurants, Coronado Weddings, Corporate Meeting Venue, Featured on Main Page, Getaways, Hotels & Resorts, Ocean View, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Staying in Coronado, Wedding Venues.

The legendary Hotel del Coronado is located on 28 oceanfront acres on Coronado Island. Built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977, The Hotel del Coronado has played host to celebrities, presidents and dignitaries from around the world. Today, guests can select accommodations in the historic Victorian Building, in the contemporary Ocean… Read more »

Bali Hai For Romantic Bay Views of San Diego

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Asian Fusion, Banquets & Catering, Bay View, Breakfast & Brunch, Buffet, California Coastal, California Cuisine, Cantonese, Corporate Meeting Venue, Downtown Weddings, Hawaiian, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Mediterranean, Military Wedding Venues, Party Venues, Point Loma, Point Loma & Shelter Island Weddings, Point Loma Breakfast, Polynesian, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining, Shelter Island, Shelter Island Restaurants, Vegetarian, Wedding Venues.

Bali Hai has been a San Diego favorite for Polynesian dining since 1954. They are well-known for their delicious seafood, steaks and polynesian cuisine served with a breathtaking view of San Diego Bay. If you want to impress your out-of-town guests, bring them here. Entrées to rave about are their Chicken of the Gods, which… Read more »

Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant is Superb

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Asian, Chinese, Dim Sum, Kearny Mesa, Kearny Mesa Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants.

Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant Kearny Mesa at 3709  Convoy St, Kearny Mesa (858-565-6888). is open daily Mon.–Friday 10:30 a.m.– 9 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.– 9 p.m. ($20 – $30). Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant is An Asian Restaurant Row Standout This outstanding Chinese featured Hong Kong-style restaurant features the best Hong Kong -style… Read more »

Fred’s Mexican Cafe is a Popular San Diego Mexican Cuisine With 3 Locations

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Downtown, Downtown Restaurants, Gaslamp Quarter, Gaslamp Quarter Restaurants, Happy Hour, Mexican, Mission Bay & Pacific Beach, Mission Bay Restaurants, Old Town, Old Town Restaurants, Pacific Beach, Restaurants, Restaurants.

At Fred’s, you’ll not only get the best tasting Mexican cuisine, but it’s also a great place to have fun, fun, fun. Their dining room incorporates funny themes like the Boom Boom Room and Fred’s Chop Shop. The most popular drinks are the frosty margaritas with salt on the rim. Great tasting entrées are the… Read more »

Temecula’s Inn at Churon Winery is a romantic French chateau-inspired bed & breakfast inn and winery

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Getaways, Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, San Diego Romantic Weekend Getaways, Staying in Temecula, Temecula, Temecula Wineries, Unique Hotels, Wifi.

                  The romantic Inn at Churon is ideally located in the heart of the Temecula wine country. This beautiful French chateau-inspired bed & breakfast inn and winery is, without a doubt, the a perfect romantic getaway. And The Inn at Churon is less than an hour away… Read more »

Bistro 39 is a California Bistro Classics

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under American, American, Banquets & Catering, Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley, Corporate Meeting Venue, Del Mar, Del Mar Restaurants, Happy Hour, happy hour, North County Coastal, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, Steak & Seafood.

Bistro 39 is a favorite restaurant for locals and out-of-towners alike. Its local appeal is because the word has gotten out that it’s not hotel food. So the numerous locals living in nearby apartments, condos and single-family homes come here to dine too. Meals ($10-$30). Plus, their chef, who graduated from a famous culinary school,… Read more »

Callaway Vineyard & Winery Was The First & is One Of The Best Wineries in Romantic Temecula

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Restaurants, Temecula, Temecula Wineries.

Callaway Vineyard and Winery

Callaway has a spacious visitor center and beautiful gift shop, which is open daily 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The winery offers complimentary informative tours weekends on the hour beginning at 11 a.m., with the last tour at 4 p.m., and during the week at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wine tasting ends at 4:45 p.m.

Hooters is an American Original Sports Bar For Their Beautiful Hooters Girls & Hot Wings

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under American, American, Downtown, Downtown Restaurants, Gaslamp Quarter, Gaslamp Quarter Restaurants, Happy Hour, Mission Valley, Mission Valley Restaurants, North County, North County Coastal, Oceanside, Oceanside Restaurants, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Bernardo Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants.

Hooters is an American original. It’s delightfully tacky and totally unrefined. Hooters is world famous for their Hooters girls and delicious-tasting Buffalo-style chicken wings, which are served with mild, medium, hot and 911 sauces. Lots of customers are sports fans who come here to eat and watch their favorite sporting events on the numerous TVs. The… Read more »

Hacienda de las Rosas Winery Offers Wine Tasting and Cultural Art in Historic Old Town

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Old Town, Old Town, Restaurants, San Diego Wineries.

They offer five tastes for ($9.50) and you can keep the wine glass. Located at the Juan St. entrance in Fiesta de Reyes in historic Old Town. This family-owned winery features locally made San Diego wines with a lovely garden room to relax and enjoy a wine tasting experience with friends. With a golden Peruvian… Read more »

Marieta’s Mexican Restaurant Offers Authentic and Festive Mexican Dining Experience

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, East County, East County Breakfast, East County Restaurants, El Cajon, La Mesa, Mexican, Party Venues, Restaurants, Restaurants, Santee.

Marieta’s Mexican Restaurant with three locations to serve you is a well-established East County favorite with a loyal following of happy diners, who visit their three locations so often that customers are often greeted by their first name. The great appeal of dining here is of course the delicious authentic south-of-the-border cuisine and the equally… Read more »

Bernardo Winery is The Oldest Winery in Southern California and is Both Beautiful & Charming

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquets & Catering, California Coastal, Corporate Meeting Venue, North County, North County Inland Weddings, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Bernardo Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Wineries, Wedding Venues.

Established in 1889, Bernardo Winery is San Diego’s oldest operating vineyard and winery. Enjoy lunch inside at Cafe Merlot or dine on the patio. Also, a big attraction here are the winery’s charming village shops. They are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The winery is also available for that important celebration, seminar or… Read more »

Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant Family Style Meals

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, East County, East County Restaurants, East County Weddings, Italian, Party Venues, Pizza, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Coupon, Wedding Venues.

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 »

C Level Lounge has San Diego Bay Views

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Bay View, California Cuisine, California Mediterranean, Downtown, Downtown Restaurants, Happy Hour, Harbor Island, Harbor Island Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants.

  At the eastern tip of romantic Harbor Island are two restaurants under one roof, Island Prime and C Level Lounge, which offers dazzling views of the bay and the downtown San Diego skyline. For spectacular seating at C Level Lounge, ask for table 212 or ask to sit outdoors on their Bayview patio. The… Read more »

Dini’s Bistro By the Sea for Delicious Ocean View Dining

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, California Cuisine, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Breakfast, Carlsbad Restaurants, Happy Hour, North County Coastal Breakfast, Ocean View, Restaurants, Restaurants, Sports Bar & Restaurant, Wifi.

Dini’s Bistro By the Sea for Delicious Ocean View Dining  Dini’s Bistro By the Sea offers delicious 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… Read more »

1500 OCEAN Has Impressive Ocean Views

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under American, Banquets & Catering, California Coastal, California Cuisine, California Mediterranean, Coronado, Coronado Restaurants, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, Ocean View, Restaurants, Restaurants.

1500 OCEAN, The Del’s signature restaurant is another one of our county’s great San Diego Restaurants. It opened in 2006 to rave reviews in the Wine Spectator and Bon Appetit. Chef de Cuisine Brian Sinnott works with local farmers and producers in creating the restaurant’s fresh Southland coastal cuisine. His seasonal menus offer selections from… Read more »

CrabCatcher Seaside Grill Offers Fresh Seafood with a Breathtaking Ocean View

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Breakfast & Brunch, Happy Hour, La Jolla, La Jolla Breakfast, La Jolla Restaurants, Ocean View, Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining.

In one of La Jolla’s most romantic settings, this restaurant overlooks the ocean and the beautiful La Jolla Cove. Romantic sunsets and dramatic views are the order of the day. And the cuisine is just as great. For a really romantic table, ask for table 7 or 20 inside, or table 75, 76 or 77… Read more »

Girard Gourmet is La Jolla’s Top Caterer & European Delicatessen

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Bakery, Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Cakes & Desserts, Catering, Continental, Continental Casual, Continental Gourmet, La Jolla, La Jolla Breakfast, La Jolla Restaurants, La Jolla Shopping, Restaurants, Restaurants, Shopping, Wakes & Funeral.

Girard Gourmet, at 783e7 Girard Ave, La Jolla (858-454-3325) . [girardgourmet.com]. Open daily 7 am – 6 p.m. daily. Credit cards: MC, VISA. Owners Owners Diane and Francois Goedhuys are celebrating 38 years at their La Jolla location feeding gourmet minded clientele.  La Jolla’s premier deli, bakery, restaurant & caterer is known worldwide and has… Read more »

Baily’s Fine Dining in Old Town Temecula

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Continental, Restaurants, Restaurants, Temecula, Temecula Restaurants.

          For a special occasion or any occasion, Baily’s Fine Dining is the place to dine. Their four charming formal dining rooms offer a perfect setting for a memorable meal. The tables are beautifully set with white linen tablecloths, beautiful bouquets of flowers adorn each table and diners are pampered with… Read more »

Best Western Inn and Suites in Encinitas Offers Picturesque Hilltop Ocean Views & Nice Beds

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Encinitas, Encinitas Weddings, Hotels & Resorts, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, Restaurants, Staying in Encinitas, Wedding Venues.

Mention this review for a discount! Overlooking picturesque Moonlight Beach and beyond, Best Western Inn and Suites (1) features 94 rooms with large private balconies, 29 suites with kitchenettes, many with ocean views. This hilltop location has a conference room and inside cabana, which makes the perfect wedding venue, especially with Japanese Restaurant, Tomiko, being… Read more »

Oceanside Harbor and Marina is Home to 950 Yachts, Great Restaurants & Fun Things to Do

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Oceanside, Boat Docking, Harbor, Hotels & Resorts, North County Breakfast, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Oceanside Harbor Restaurants, Oceanside Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Family Weekend Getaways, Staying in Oceanside, Staying in Oceanside Harbor.

This is the only marina and boat harbor in North County and it’s home to over 950 yachts and boats. While it is a small harbor, there are plenty of fun things to do here. Making up this one-of-a-kind harbor setting is a small Cape Cod-style fishing village, complete with a lighthouse. The village is… Read more »

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

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Downtown, Downtown Weddings, Hotels & Resorts, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Staying in Downtown, Wedding Venues.

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 »

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport at Liberty Station is a mile from the Airport on San Diego Bay

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Harbor Island, Hotels & Resorts, Liberty Station, Point Loma, Restaurants, Wifi.

The waterfront Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport Hotel (8) at Liberty Station is nestled along the water and located just minutes from all of the major San Diego Attractions including SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, San Diego Harbor Tours, the Maritime Musuem, historic Old Town San Diego, Coronado, the historic Gaslamp district… Read more »

Homewood Suites is a Hotel That’s Like Home

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Del Mar, Del Mar & Rancho Santa Fe Weddings, Hotels & Resorts, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Staying in Del Mar, Wedding Venues.

At Homewood Suites by Hilton, you’ll enjoy their spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, along with amenities to help you feel at home. 120 suites, each with a fully-equipped kitchen, dining table, work desk, sofa, complimentary high-speed internet access, cable TV and complimentary HBO. Complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast served daily. Complimentary light meal and… Read more »

Carol’s Restaurant at Baily Winery in Temecula

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, California Cuisine, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, Temecula, Temecula Restaurants, Vineyard View.

Carol’s Restaurant at Bailey Winery in Temecula is an excellent place to eat when touring the Temeculca Wineries. In fact, this fine restaurant is ideally located in one of the most recommended wineries. Entrees includesalads, fresh fish, steak and pasra dishes. You can indoor or on a delightful patio overlooking the vinewards. If you dine… Read more »

Casa de Pico Mexican Restaurant in Grossmont Center, La Mesa Is an East County Favorite

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, East County, East County Restaurants, Happy Hour, La Mesa, Mexican, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants.

Celebrating their 40th anniversary, Casa de Pico Mexican Restaurant is home to their world-famous bird-bath sized margaritas. It is undoubtedly the most colorful and enjoyable Mexican restaurants in San Diego County. They were previously located in Old Town’s Bazaar del Mundo for 35 years. Now, by popular demand, it has been relocated to La Mesa…. Read more »

Ocean View Dining at Chart House Restaurant

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Breakfast & Lunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Encinitas, Encinitas Restaurants, Encinitas Weddings, Featured, Featured on Main Page, Featured San Diego Restaurants, Happy Hour, Home Page Content, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, Ocean View, Party Rentals, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining, Wedding Venues.

The Chart House Restaurant (30), for more than 60 years has represented the best of the best when it comes to spectacular settings be it at the ocean or in a forest. Here it is a breathtaking seashore view of waves crashing on the beach while you dine. Their floor to ceiling windows and inspiring… Read more »

Casa Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant in Old Town San Diego Has Won Many Awards for best Mexican Restaurant

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, Mexican, Military Wedding Venues, Old Town, Old Town Breakfast, Old Town Restaurants, Old Town Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, Wedding Venues.

Casa Guadalajara

  Casa Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant (31) has won the Gold Medallion Award for the Best Mexican Dinner House, many times and for good reason. For great San Diego Restaurants, it’s at the top of the list. It’s an excellent Mexican restaurant, which is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Ask for a seat on one… Read more »

Casa de Reyes Mexican Restaurant is Famous For Their Big Refreshing Frosty Cadillac Margaritas

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Mexican, Old Town, Old Town Restaurants, Old Town Weddings, Restaurants, Restaurants, Wedding Venues.

This restaurant is a hidden gem in Old Town San San Diego State Historic Park. Located in a lush garden setting on a patio, the atmosphere is warm and festive and the food is delicious. At night you’ll dine under the stars. An added plus is that it also features live Mexican music while you… Read more »