Proprietors Reserve Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

4711 34th St
San Diego, CA 92116

Shelli S. writes: If you like quaint yet not pretentious wine bars, this is your place.

Some people dress up jeans or actually some don't wear jeans here sometimes, everything goes.

Wine choices are pretty rigorous and Gilbert will almost always be there and be willing…

Adams Avenue Liquor
Neighborhood: University Heights

2740 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Lucas N. writes: New hood means new local liquor store. This is the most vital local relationship to build whenever you move...if you're a drunk.

I'm a drunk, so this was my first stop in the new neighborhood, and while my cheap wine and cheap beer was being rung up I…

Nickelodeon Records
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3335 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Mari C. writes: again, another place in north park that is almost never open. when we drove past today and realized the lights were on i decided to put my hunger on hold and stop in.

very cramped, very dusty but full of great stuff. this is not your average record…

Corner Wash the
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3501 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Laura M. writes: I've been to a lot of laundry mats in San Diego, and this is my favorite. It's clean, has paper towels, a bathroom, lots of seating, two change machines, food, drinks, and soap vending machines, and best of all --friendly attendants.

DMood
Neighborhood: University Heights

4628 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116

Teej T. writes: Ah, Dmood.  You were delicious.  Your staff was friendly, and the couches were ever so comfortable.  How I misseth thee.

Advantec Auto Repair
Neighborhood: University Heights

2828 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Matthew V. writes: Allow me to suggest that you not drive your car into the ground. If you are, let's say, taking a trip to L.A. and every time you brake there is a CRUNCH CRUNCH SWEEEEEAK sound, you should visit a mechanic. You should not continue to drive your car…

An's Alteration
Neighborhood: University Heights

3017 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

lisa c. writes: My daily world is hemmed in (heh - hemmed. In a seamstress review. I crack myself up.) by the limits of my footmobile, so imagine my delight when I discovered a fairly highly yelp-rated alterations shop within walking distance. *

So off I trucked down…

Baras Foundation
Neighborhood: Clairemont

4792 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

Mick G. writes: This is what Thrift Store shopping should be.

There is plenty of crap, but the gems are real gems, and it seems like that is something that has disappeared from most of the real thrifts (maybe those pieces are going to more upscale used clothing…

Sipz Fusion Cafe
Neighborhood: Clairemont

5501 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

Marisol C. writes: I'm not gonna lie...I'm a meat eater and proud of it. Take THAT, PETA people. No matter how hard you try, I need my meat, dammit.

So when my sister and one of my closest NON-Yelp friends insisted on coming here, I was like..."Uh, isn't that a…

Sheerwater
Neighborhood: Coronado

1500 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118

Cynthia H. writes: A Phrase borrowed from a book in the gift shop...
"Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart."
                                       --- William Wordsworth  (Clearly a Word Smith)

As part of the "Rome" analogy that Warren brought up last week…

Witch's Rock Surf Camp

Playa Tamarindo
Costa Rica
CA 92118

Anna S. writes: Spent almost 3 weeks in Costa Rica of which one was spent here surfing at Witch's Rock. For anyone who wants to get away for an awesome surf vacation, go here. This place is seriously the best place I've been in a long time. For the beginner surfers…

Home Fabrics
Neighborhood: Clairemont

4711 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117

Chelsea S. writes: Thank you, Home Fabrics, for the audacity to exist smack dab in the middle of Clairemont Square. You would be much better off as an arcade,  bar, or bookstore. But no, you stick out like an upholstered sore thumb amongst the rest of the square.

By…

Primavera Ristorante
Neighborhood: Coronado

932 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118

Christina K. writes: Primavera is a nice little restaurant tucked away on one of the many cute little streets on Coronado.  Being part Italian, I am fairly picky about the Italian restaurants that I patronize because I detest leaving a restaurant feeling that I could…

Chez Loma
Neighborhood: Coronado

1132 Loma Ave
Coronado, CA 92118

Mat B. writes: I may not be a classy dude, necessarily, but there are times when the evening calls for a classy destination.

I love the old-school cabaret-Vegas-classy feel of places like the Red Fox Room, Albie's Beef Inn, etc, but in reality those are hipster bars…

Mandarin Cafe
Neighborhood: Coronado

1330 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118

Nick D. writes: Great Chinese food lives here!  There's a wonderful view of the Pacific for you to stare off at while you dine or you can enjoy the company of your date maybe too.  I found it hard to focus on my great food with such great views.  The service is…

Cotija Taco Shop
Neighborhood: San Carlos

7285 Navajo Rd
San Diego, CA 92119

Kathleen M. writes: Granted I haven't been to Cotija in oh, 15 years or so, but I'll assume it's the same.

Their quesadilla generates so much grease that when you're sitting at a tiny Cotija table, it goes clear through the wax paper, the bag, and most likely the actual…

Szechuan Mandarin Restaurant
Neighborhood: Grantville

5855 Mission Gorge Rd
San Diego, CA 92120

Antonio G. writes: This is a solid Chinese eatery.  The food is pretty good, we tried a bunch of dishes, like green pepper beef and baby bok choy.  My favorites were definitely the Hong Kong noodles (LOVED this one) and the spicy prawn and scallops (if you're a fan of…

Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company

10155 Rancho Carmel Dr
San Diego, CA 92128

Bill P. writes: I highly recommend the 5 cheese pizza it is really good. This is a very large establishment with many TVs to accommodate all the different types of football fans.It can get noisy but its a fun place. good for large groups. the service was excellent…

Barons Marketplace

12875 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130

Caroline B. writes: I've been going to Baron's for about 2 years now. They do have a nice wine selection...nice enough to satisfy a buddy of mine (visiting from LA) who knows wines well enough to be my expert.

It's a handy little place with surprisingly lower prices than…

IKEA
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

2149 Fenton Parkway
San Diego, CA 92184

lisa f. writes: Ooooh, IKEA.

+2 for the great pine loft bed (that my five-year old son Loves) already cheap, and then on sale.

-1 for the Four Hours of drinking and swearing that it took me to put it together. (btw, there is No Chance In Hell that 2 people could do it…

Bangkok West Thai Cafe
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #H
San Diego, CA 92184

Tony C. writes: Great thai food, good location, brand new restaurant,  and fast service.  The preparation and spices are a family secret passed down.  I've met the chef and have been back in the kitchen ; )  Quality and fresh ingredients.  Instead of hitting up…

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

12070 Carmel Mountain Road
Suite 296
San Diego, CA 92128

joje r. writes: okie call me biased but this is the CBTL that i used to work at. my co-workers are fun people who i love talking to about annoying customers. and i love the fact that we are not Starbucks. honestly, it really annoys me when people order FRAPPUCCINOS.…

Pho Hoacali Express II Inc

16425 Bernardo Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92128

Amy Y. writes: This place really hit the spot for my friend and I that day. It was clean, service was prompt, and they didn't huff and puff when we kept calling them back for things ... instead of asking for it all at once like they probably wished we did. But I'm…

Yummy Sushi

11835 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 1305
San Diego, CA 92128

Bill P. writes: Yummy is the word !!! funny name but don't let that fool you this is some great sushi. I have been coming here for a long time but have always sat at the tables due to the amount of people I am usually with.It was just my friend Don and I so we sat…

Bucky's of Boston Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Rancho Penasquitos

13215 Black Mountain Rd
Suite 3
San Diego, CA 92129

Nikki M. writes: Bucky's has been my favorite for about 20 years!!! It's great homemade ice cream! The bubble gum is awesome, a childhood favorite, but I especially love their mint oreo and chocolate chip!

It is right next door to a Golden Spoon, the franchise who…

Bread Bites & Moore

7845 Highland Village Pl
San Diego, CA 92129

Matthew H. writes: At first glance, Bread Bites appears to be a generic, Pat & Oscars rip-off with a funky name.  However, after trying most of the items on their menu over the course of several lunch breaks (there are no other appealing restaurants at Torrey Highlands…

Beverages & More

11475 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92128

Albert W. writes: In last week's episode, our philistine hero procured a beer bong assembly from Chris the Artful of the vast and wondrous land of Home Depot.  There was, however, one last obstacle to an inebriating social occasion: large quantities of beer.

The Carmel…

Jalapenos Mexican Food

11835 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92128

Caren B. writes: This place is SOOO good!  There's always a line in here although it's worth the wait.....just be prepared to wait.  There's seating inside and a few tables outside but during the busy times it gets pretty limited.  Wish Jalapeno's had later hours.…

LA Fitness

16913 Dove Canyon Rd
San Diego, CA 92128

Ryan V. writes: If heaven were a gym - LA Fitness 4S Ranch would be thy name ...

Sushi USA

12865 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd
San Diego, CA 92129

karyn m. writes: I have been here many times but have never reviewed it. So .. first I completely agree with the reviewer who said, "For starters when you sit down you are greeted with fresh mixture of fruit(sometimes rare Japanese type), edamame, and crab salad  all…

Glamour Nails

12925 El Camino Real Ste J8
San Diego, CA 92130

Amanda F. writes: I recently started getting my gel nails done here after reading several positive reviews and beginning a new job in Del Mar.   Contrary to many of the reviews below, I didn't find Glamour Nails to be dirty in the slightest... as a matter of fact,…

Longhorn Cafe
Neighborhood: Grantville

6519 Mission Gorge Rd
San Diego, CA 92120

Rusty M. writes: Have you ever had a craving for a Bison Burger? John Wayne Memorablia? Keno? Bathroom doors that hit you while you pee?

This place is a great way to scare away a first date.

Rubio's Baja Grill
Neighborhood: Grantville

10460 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92120

tim b. writes: Okay, Let me explain the four stars: Churros. The fish tacos are ma ma hu hu. You know what I talken' about Chinese speakers. But, come on - one dollar churros. Everyday is a fair at Rubios.

Nicolosi's Italian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Del Cerro

5351 Adobe Falls Rd
San Diego, CA 92120

Eddie P. writes: Living in this neighborhood, you can't not know about Nicolosi's. While in high school, we used to go here as we explored our adolescence and display our teenage angst to the general public. Nicolosi's was a happening spot after sporting events and…