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Where to Eat in the Gaslamp, San Diego | American Eats Guide

The Broken Yolk Cafe
Brian's 24
Meze Greek Fusion
Cafe Sevilla
The Old Spaghetti Factory
The Blind Burro
pancakes topped with fresh strawberries and banana slices from brian's 24 in san diego
Brian's 24
tacos from meze greek fusion in san diego
Meze Greek Fusion
egg benedict from cafe sevilla in san diego
Cafe Sevilla
spaghetti and sauce with side salad from the old spaghetti factory in san diego
The Old Spaghetti Factory
tacos from the blind burro in san diego
The Blind Burro

San Diego is an ideal vacation spot if you’re looking for beautiful sites, mild and pleasant weather, and impressive restaurants. Whether you’re into gourmet food, love to try new dishes, or want to try food from a variety of cultures, you’ll find what you’re looking for in San Diego’s Gaslamp district. If you’re vacationing in California soon, check out some of these exciting restaurants Gaslamp San Diego has to offer.

 

 

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The Broken Yolk Cafe

355 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 338-9655

If you’re up early and want a great meal before you get your day started, check out The Broken Yolk Cafe. There are several delicious breakfast options to choose from including eggs Benedict and the California breakfast burrito. You can also enjoy biscuits and gravy with your choice of sausage or gravy. The Belgian waffles are some of the best in town and are served with butter and maple syrup. You can also enjoy the tasty French toast with syrup or strawberry sauce.

 

 

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Brian’s 24

828 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702-8410

Brian’s 24 offers some of the tastiest brunch options in San Diego. The open kitchen makes for an entertaining dining experience and you can see your food being prepared. Delicious appetizers include mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce or onion rings with ranch dressing. If you’re in the mood for a sandwich, try the giant club which is a double-decker sandwich with turkey and ham. The super Philly cheesesteak with peppers and onions is popular as well. Brian’s 24 is also known for serving breakfast all day, so you can stop by any time you’re craving buttermilk pancakes or strawberry-stuffed French toast.

 

 

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Meze Greek Fusion

345 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 550-1600

Meze Greek Fusion offers Greek-inspired dishes that are perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. You can also visit the restaurant for brunch and enjoy a delicious omelet such as the Mediterranean with sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts or the gyro with onion, mushrooms, and white wine. If you’re visiting the eatery for dinner, start your meal with fiery feta dip with roasted red pepper and enjoy Greek tacos with olives topped with olives and feta as a main course. You can also enjoy a chicken shwarma platter with pan-fried vegetables and seasoned rice. There’s also an extensive list of Italian and Russian wines to choose from to make your meal complete.

 

 

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Cafe Sevilla

353 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-5979

Cafe Sevilla is the place to go if you’re craving a delicious serving of paella or want to try the lamb chops the restaurant is known for. The eatery also has a delicious short ribs entree. Tasty appetizers include scallop and yellowtail ceviche or the spicy octopus ceviche. You can also visit Cafe Sevilla for brunch and enjoy the Spanish eggs Benedict, the Spanish tortilla of the day, or flat-iron steak and eggs. There’s also live music during brunch so you and your friends can enjoy an entertaining performance with your meal.

 

 

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The Old Spaghetti Factory

275 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-4323

If you’re taking the family out for dinner, try The Old Spaghetti Factory if you’re searching for restaurants Gaslamp San Diego with classic dishes that everyone will love. Enjoy pasta in a rich red sauce with or without meat, or try the popular Adult Mac and Cheese with a variety of gourmet cheeses. The Caesar salad is a wonderful way to start your meal whether you order it with or without chicken. The Sicilian garlic cheese bread is a popular side dish that goes great with any meal, and you’ll love vegetable side dishes such as steamed broccoli topped with fresh parmesan. Try a sweet treat to complete your meal such as chocolate mousse, tiramisu, or New York-style cheesecake.

 

 

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The Blind Burro

639 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 795-7880

California is one of the best places to get authentic Mexican food, and if you’re in the Gaslamp District, you’ll definitely want to check out The Blind Burro for a tasty lunch or dinner. You can’t go wrong with a serving or two of chips and salsa to start your meal off or you can opt for traditional guacamole topped with fresh cilantro. There are several delicious tacos to choose from, including chicken tacos with pico de gallo and veggie tacos spicy cauliflower and lemon-serrano crema. The tacos al pastor with red chili sauce is popular as well. There are also several gluten-free appetizers to choose from and you can select one-of-a-kind cocktails to enjoy with your meal.