RESOURCES restaurants
LUCKY BUCK’S
COwBOY StAR 1459 University Ave. 619.297.0660
640 Tenth Ave. 619.450.5880 Lucky Buck’s is not your typical burger joint. It’s fun
A restaurant, bar and butcher shop offering a dining and energetic with great tasting food. A true San
experience that combines contemporary American Diego must see and do! They use only the highest
cuisine with a western flare, all within a laid-back quality ingredients and offer a full bar with great
and cozy old west style atmosphere. daily specials.
DiSH At UNiVeRSAL MARBLe ROOM
1220 University Ave. 619.296.3474 535 Fifth Ave. 619.702.5595
Gathering the freshest organic ingredients from all An innovative menu with fresh and adventurous
over San Diego, Dish offers a higher level of multi- selections make this one of the Gaslamp Quarter’s
origin cuisine and vivid scenery. Thursday nights premier destination for small plates cuisine. The
showcase “Dish Unplugged.” Take in the city’s finest Marble room is a stylish and classy restaurant with
local talent, enhanced by the superior acoustics in a sophisticated ambiance.
the Garden while savoring each invigorating sip and
every delectable bite. MARtiNiS ABOVe FOURtH
3940 Fourth Ave., Suite 200 619.400.4500
FieStA CANtiNA A swanky retro cabaret lounge, in the heart of
142 University Ave. 619.298.2500 Hillcrest, that serves up some of the best martinis
Having arrived just in time, this casual new kid on the around from its extensive and innovative list.
block offers a California take on south-of-the-border Martinis Above Fourth also offers succulent dinner
cuisine—as well as unbeatable ways to cool off dishe s and t as t y appe tizer s.
with a laid-back tropical ambiance and incred-
ible happy hour deals that emphasize “happy!” Cure OLD MiLL CAFÉ
Bite
those hangovers with a festive brunchtime visit or 3949 Ohio St. 619.294.3804
RestauRants 1417 University Ave. 619.299.2483 wind down after work with a breezy two-for-one A classic American-style diner, the Old Mill Cafe’
This “modern California bistro and wine bar” offers cocktail! serves a wide variety of delicious dishes, from
BABY BACK JACK’S BBQ more than just another snack. Every Sunday, prepare breakfast to dinner, all in a relaxed and comfortable
1290 University Ave. 619.574.1644 for a mouth-watering ride with an enjoyable Sunday
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atmosphere.
Baby Back Jack’s brings to the Hillcrest neighborhood brunch.The champagne flows freely to perfectly
3167 Fifth Ave. 619.296.0057
A restaurant featuring continental cuisine serving
a “we aim to please” attitude and slow-cooked racks complement the menu, which has been thought- ORteGA’S
up some of San Diego’s finest seafoods, steaks,
of ribs slathered in the house’s proprietary sauce. fully compiled by Chris K. Walsh. And make sure to
pastas and salads in a romantic and relaxed
141 University Avenue Suite 4. 619.692.4200
Other specailties include roasted chicken, pasta leave room for dessert! setting. A gourmet Mexican-style restaurant, Ortega’s: A
salad, baskets of fries, burgers and a chopped pork Mexican Bistro serves a wide variety of delicious
sandwich covered in barbecue sauce. BRiAN’S AMeRiCAN eAteRY Lei LOUNGe dishes from enchiladas and tacos to Baja California-
1451 Washington St. 619.296.8268 4622 Park Blvd 619. 813.2272 style lobsters.
BAJA BettY’S For hefty portions, tasty favorites and a kitschy For a touch of tropical paradise and tantalizing exotic
1421 University Ave. 619.269.8510 mid-mod ambiance, Brian’s American Eatery mixes cuisine with an American flair, Lei Lounge is your des- PiZZA FUSiON
Unlike its sister burger joint down the street, Baja charming ‘60s-inspired décor with a massive menu of tination. A full bar, fire pits and cabanas for outside 3827 Fifth Ave. 619.278.0057
Betty’s is less about social hour and more about classic dishes like your mother used to prepare. Open dining under the stars as well as seating inside. Gourmet pizza in its purest form - untainted by
winding down with friends after a long day in the until midnight on Friday and Saturday, finish a night artificial additives, like preservatives, growth hor-
office. Baja Betty’s instantly feels like home. at the bar with a great helping of true comfort food.
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mones, pesticides, nitrates and trans fats. The 75%
3036 El Cajon Blvd. 619.295.7900 organic menu features an eclectic variety of gourmet
BAMBOO LOUNGe CitY DeLi This North Park restaurant and nightclub offers sandwiches, salads, desserts, beer and wine.
1475 University Ave. 619.291.8221. 535 University Ave. 619.295.2747 entertainment and fine dining for those looking
Much more than just a wine bar, Bamboo Lounge of- This long-standing Hillcrest eatery prides itself on for something out-of the-ordinary. Cross-dressing RUBY KitCHeN
fers many appealing appetizers to accent your wine food made from scratch. From real mashed pota- waiters perform nightly, lip-synching to racy hits 1263 University Avenue 619. 487.9381
and beer as well as a delightful weekend brunch all toes, homemade salad dressings, custom-made from today’s greatest divas. Ruby Kitchen offers up American comfort food with a
within a sophisticated ambiance. extra lean deli meats, to cakes and pastries baked dose of gourmet styling. The casual atmosphere and
on-site by staff bakers, the food at City Deli is always tasty entrees create a memorable and enjoyable late
fresh and delicious! night experience.
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