Restaurants in Poway

“Good and fast service. Food was very good.”

“The food here is so good. We got cabbage, green beans, fried pork buns, chicken and corn potstickers, chicken and shrimp potstickers, orange chicken Xiao long bao, beef chow mien, egg custard buns, and jasmine tea. I would recommend all of the above but I didn't like their veggie Xiao long bao. The service was excellent and we sat at the cutest table under the pagoda.”

“It’s a gem of a place! With lots of European choices of food, just super generous variety. ALWAYS fresh, always good service. Smoked fish delicacies, kielbasa choices, fresh deli every day, different salads, frozen section is also pretty good. Just you name it, they have it. European chocolate candy, Marshmallows, Cakes, gift boxes, tvorog, kefir, European sour cream and plenty of other products and produce. I love this store! I highly recommend it to anyone who is loooking for something special and delicious. You’ll find it here, no doubt.”

“I think the food is very good. I would give it five stars excellent service, beautiful wine had a wonderful night. 🍷🍝”

“our waiter was amazing. food was top notch had crab stuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheese sauce. Get it!!”

“Delicious food
Quick service
Clean friendly environment
Try the all you can eat.
No regrets
We will be back on a regular basis.”

“Love their Bento Box! Tempura veggies, salad , California roll, teriyaki chicken are delicious 😋 Fast & friendly service.”

“Don't usually bother writing reviews. But the man who rang me up deserves it. My experience was smooth, I felt like he genuinely cared about my fitness goals and recommended me a product based on that rather than to make a plain sale. I will be back.”

“We got to eat on the patio, it was wonderful. We had a newborn and 2 year old and it was warm enough to keep them warm. The food was great, our server Maxamillion was friendly and portion sizes were good for the price of food. Would happily come again!”

“If you love BBQ, you will love this place!!!
Family owned since, well, since before most of you were even thought of.
Food has delicious recipes, some are even from inside the family, and are totally awesome.
Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken, and you have to try the RIBS, unbelievably superb!!!
Platters, Burgers, Numerous Side Options, Salads, Deserts
AND Sandwiches: A MUST, ya gotta try the “Beef & Chedder” which you can sub the chedder for pepper jack, yummy -also- the “Amazing Melts” …I heard a story that this beauty was originated by one of the cooks, while on the SuperQ food truck, an old wives tale, it could be, or not… A MOST EXCELLENT CHOICE… remember to add the jalapeños!!!
Heck, they even have a good selection of vegetarian items... if you can believe one would go to a BBQ joint... I don't understand that choice at all, although I have had a "beyond burger" with cheese and bacon added, quite tasty I must say!
Great beer options for those who enjoy that, above and beyond selection of your favorite liquors.
Not the cheapest restaurant, because you are getting top quality meats and food, believe me.
Personally, I am not a big karakoe fan, mostly due to the lack of quality at most events, but it is a hoot.
Staff is super friendly and attentive to your dining, drinking and even your sports needs... yes, there are over 20 TV's and most everything you could ask for is available, just ask.
Sports, from NFL Sunday, Monday and Thursday nights, to baseball, to Hockey, NASCAR, UFC, basketball, to Olympics (even Curling), to Soccer, you name it, they will do their best to find it.
Exemplary… and remember this tid-bit: If you leave hungry, well, that’s your own fault!!!

Parking: When it's busy, say Sunday Football, always remember, there is a lot adjacent to the restaurant. An office building next door. Just be mindful of where to fit in during the hours those businesses are open. Still plenty of room.”

“BEST SANGRIA EVER!!! Really TOP WINES in Mission Cellars Winery. Nice and relaxing patios. Trent and his wife Sylvia are absolutely great. Highly recommended!”

“10/10 food is tasty and service is friendly”

“This place is obsessed with quality. His website says it all: consistently excellent. Highly recommended!”

“A very friendly Delhi that is also ope for breakfast... the lack of interesting breakfast food was made up for by the friendly, homey service. Pretty sure the coffee was instant...”

“Great sandwiches, you can choose your toppings! family owned, clean and convenient love this place 👍”

“we stopped in for just some quick pancit and lumpia tonight. it was delicious. highly recommend. the service was impeccable the order was quick. Definitely going back.”

“Great atmosphere, great service , Great Food 🍶”

“I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious my lunch was. It’s been a while since I’ve had such a good, authentic Japanese curry. The chicken tonkatsu was spot on—the perfect balance of crispy coating and tender chicken, just like I’d make it at home.
The two waitresses checked in on us after the food arrived, which was pretty quick. The restaurant itself is clean and spotless. I also appreciated the special poster highlighting the restaurant’s specials. I’ll definitely be back to try other items on the menu. There’s a good selection of sushi and ramen that I’m eager to explore.”

“Battleground Brown is outstanding!!!”

“This place! Yes this place is fantastic. Sometimes i have dreams about their chicken shwarma! Their gyro meat is also next level. Portions are more than fantastic and flavor is on another planet. Hands down my favorite shwarma spot in the entire city!”

“Hands down, the best burgers. My go to is the Double- Double animal style (mustard grilled into the meat, grilled onion, extra sauce, extra pickles). You can get it on any of their burgers. To the Snyders (the owners of In-N-Out), PLEASE put stores in Florida!! We deserve this goodness too. 🥰”

“Such amazing excellent quality food! Their food is consistently good. This restaurant is a definite must if you are in the mood for Mexican food😀. I highly recommend it!”

“Looking for a replacement Chinese Restaurant, since my favorite closed down. Ran out of options in Poway. So decided to give 369 a try. They had a few Chinese options, so tried the Broccoli Beef lunch special. I was pleasantly surprise, very good flavor and large portions. The regular portion would feed two. They also sell Beef Chow Fun. I normally have to get this at a sit down place. Theirs is pretty good. One day I will try the Ramen.”

“It is a great group meeting to support and encourage business growth in the area.”

“I pop by this place every Sunday to get my morning coffee. I love their drinks and friendliness. The ladies are always helpful with any enquiries about new seasonal items.”

“This might be the best Greek food in San Diego. Gyros were great, tzatziki super tasty, fries are deliciously seasoned, spicy feta sauce was awesome, and the falafel was one of the best I've ever had. And incredibly friendly staff”

“This has been our go-to for Chinese takeout for years now and it's criminal that I've taken this long to finally give the 5 stars they deserve. Cheers!”

“The most wonderful staff and amazing pizza!! The indivudial pizza slices are so huge and the most reasonably priced I've encountered. My kids loved their cheese pizza and asked for more. Great, friendly, and tasty pizza for everyone. Will be back!”

“Best service and best variety of selections”

“We were there when they opened this morning, and that entire team of workers was ready for the 15 or so people waiting to get in!. My dutch baby was fantastic!”

“great food and BBQ sauce 🙂”

“Our go to mex restaurant…..simply the best!”

“It's alright. Great lunch spot when at work. Reasonable prices. Carnitas fried rice is good. The Cali burrito is so fricken huge. Defiently a 2 sitting burrito. Plus .99 cent fish tacos.”

“awesome, great food for 5 & 7 year oldboys”

“Great food, fantastic beer selection, phenomenal staff all wrapped up in a very cool space!”

“My fav burger. Always hot and fresh. Good people with friendly faces.”

“I am a tough critic and Lupe's earned all 10 stars. Super friendly, free chips that were made perfect, Carne Asada and Adobada was superb. Tortillas prepared perfectly. Salsa in bowl blew me away. Prices are too low. Excellent all the way around.”

“Was taken here recently and the place was amazing. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere was great, all on top of probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, couldn't recommend the Baja Chicken more.

Vegetarian options: There's one item that does come with cheese but you can ask it to be removed, and while I didn't order it, the person I went with sung high praises of Vegi Supreme they got and I see why. It's not your regular bare-bones there to be there option, but as a guy who loves his chicken and beef I can say that the Vegi Supreme looks amazing.”

“Great service here! A group of us was in for dinner on a week night to celebrate a birthday. The waiter heard and brought out a slice of cake for us! It is not something they usually do, especially Chinese restaurants. The staff was really nice and friendly. Made all the difference between a good dining experience and a great one.

We ordered a few dishes for dinner and had it family style. We like all the dishes we ordered. They were able to make modifications to the dishes. For example we asked for chicken chow fun instead of the usual beef chow fun. No problem!
There are a lot of vegetarian options. It was one of the reasons why we picked this restaurant. One person in our party was a vegetarian, another was gluten free, another doesn't eat beef... there was something for everyone!”

“Great Mexican cuisine here and the service from the brothers was excellent. We'd definitely come again. One thing that stood out was the portion of food for the price paid was phenomenal, you won't leave hungry.”

“This is a true gem in north county San Diego. The closet to a real NY pizza you'll find in San Diego, period. Thin crust and no frills, just a legit slice of large pizza made the same way it's done in Brooklyn. Owner Tony is always gracious and generous with his food and stories.
Highly recommended.”

“Rose matcha is the best in my opinion!”

“Had a great time. Food was amazing and our server Casey was even better. My wife and I will definitely be coming back to sit in her area. Mozzarella sticks were amazing So is there chicken piccata. Looking forward to trying more on the menu”

“Excellent beer! Jim is a wonderful host and you can tell his attention to detail is spot on by the smooth flavors and variety of taste! Great place, well worth the trip! Have to go back soon!”

“I didn’t know it would be so difficult to find Gelato around here! This one was an easy drive from Lakeside. Still hunting for a lemon-ginger flavor like I had in Kihei, HI. So Good!”

“Great Pizza & Wings. Long time favorite of ours. Great staff and very quick!”

“Best coffee in San Diego!”

“This was our first time to Franco’s and we will be back. Breakfast was delicious, and the cranberry muffin was to die for. I recommend you give this place a try.”

“They have the best pita gyro I have had. They make their own marinade for their chicken and salad dressing which are both so good. Hope they will open in Temecula!”

“The food was very good and the waitress was very friendly. It’s very clean inside the restaurant.”

“Awesome awesome awesome! Healthy, extremely tasty! Filling. And the customer service is over the top! I can’t say enough good about GREENS PLEASE!”

“Very very good Thai Food And very good service too.”

“Best place to get fresh fish quick in Poway. Service is phenomenal every time and the food is always fresh and tasty. My go-to spot when I can't decide on lunch.”

“Good food, great environment…”

“Edit: we gave them another try and the pizza was much better this time around. Thank you to Marco for going above and beyond to ensure our experience was excellent. 5 stars.

The young lady behind the counter was polite and professional. Repeating my pickup order back to me before taking payment. 5 stars for her.

Ordered a large BBQ Chicken pizza with NO onions. Upon returning home, and starting to eat, we noticed the pizza has onions on it. We called and Marco gave us good customer service over the phone for our next visit. Just wish we could’ve enjoyed our pizza while watching the World Series tonight. Instead we will be having burgers. 1 star for the pizza.”

“Everything is cooked fresh to order, had the popular steak sandwich. The flavor is excellent and cooked to perfection. It has that nice slow heat with sweetness on the front. They pile on the meat so it was very filling.”

“I recommend this Poway store, because the staff is very friendly and the store is very clean, they have the best juices”

“Jay was so nice and warm when I ordered my food today and he answered my questions clearly with a smile. Today is Sept 13, 2024 I went there around 6pm. The other staff with him needs to smile more like him. It brings joy to us customers but all in all they tried their best to be nice.
Just more smiles is my comment but they were all doing their best.
Kudos to Jay!!!”

“Best smoothie in San Diego County! All fresh ingredients!”

“The Not-so-Tots are great. Order them with no liquid cheese, only shredded cheese (unless you like liquid imitation cheese). The chili cheese dogs are pretty good too. The hamburgers, are pretty awful. Every time I have ordered one, the meat has been stale. That kind of almost rancid fat taste. I gave it 4 stars overall, because tater tot nachos? Doesn't get much better than that. Atmosphere is lacking, the tables are crowded together, and they're always busy, so service is so-so.”

“amo mi herbalife mesiento de lo mejor ❤️❤️❤️😍😍”

“When I am in the area, I always swing by and get a California burrito. The food is incredible, the staff are always welcoming and friendly, and the food is always made fresh to order. If you have not been here before, you gotta check them out, you will not be disappointed!”

“The safest COVID-free take-out”

“Our favorite spot for sushi and sashimi😍”

“Hit up the New Nutmeg on Danielson Street in Poway. I heard their Scripps location closed because the landlord raised the rent so high it was unaffordable for them to stay there. We were a large group so we were able to order a bunch of menu items. There was a line but its a very popular place so we were not surprised. We started with some espresso drinks, and agua frescas. We had the Hearty Bowl, Avocado Toast, and Amazing Burrito. Some in our group had the new Grandpa's Breakfast Bun with the egg and spam, and the Porky. They are very flexible with special orders including one in our group who is gluten sensitive. We finished, sharing their in-house baked pastries (they have gluten-free pastries); the warmed espresso scones and cinnamon buns (don't ever leave without having the "buns"). I work in the area so Nutmeg is now my go-to for breakfast before work, or lunch. Its also located nearby Costco and Home Depot, convenient for a weekend meal before or after my weekly Costco runs.”

“Food was fresh and delicious”

“Maderas Golf Grill offers an unforgettable dining experience. From impeccable service to breathtaking scenery, every detail is exceptional. The atmosphere is inviting, the food is wonderful, and the drinks are excellent. A gem in Poway.”

“I love those tiny pepperoni pizzas! The bread sticks are legit too. Reminiscent of childhood. Because eit is in a Target, there is auch better overall drink selection to go with it.”

“Go Brittney, I love to see people doing their thing with or without a mask. Who’s to say anyone’s opinion or concerns are more or less valid than another’s. Also, thanks to Tatyiana for being attentive and patient with my precise order. ?? sorry about the spelling of those names?”

“Thanks to Jersey Mike’s for supporting RCHSD! Will forever buy all my sub sandwiches from Jersey Mike’s!”

“Salsa’s is one of our family’s favorite neighborhood drive-thrus. We’ve come here for years. Their Carne Asada Fries with “everything on top” is super, or Pollo Asado Taco with rice and beans…holiday visitors (especially from the Midwest) will thank you for taking them to Salsa’s. 👍”

“Great place to listen ? to music live bands on Friday's & Saturdays. Also the food is amazing. I recommend the shepherds pie ? or patty balls. Also wings are delicious ?”

“Fantastic food and ambiance. Very friendly and courteous staff! Kudos! Well done!”

“Great sandwiches and a fantastic crew - friendly, welcoming and full of energy!”

“Coffee made with excellence! A coffee to honor the King of kings!”

“Best crepes I’ve had in years!!!”

“Awesome burritos! Huge, fresh, and tasty. Honestly growing up here this place has had its ups and downs but in the last year or so something changed because everything I get here is now bomb.

Breakfast burritos are amazing!”

“Baristas are awesome! Best coffee and dessert 👍”

“Have been here in Poway 3 times . It’s been fast and reasonably priced. Burgers taste good and sides do as well. Happy and will be coming back again.”

“Good food but I never get the right order 😏”

“I used to come only for their carne asada burritos, but I have since added their Surf & Turf burrito and their healthy chicken bowl to my favorites! ?
The employees who have helped me have been nothing but wonderful!

Parking: There's a relatively small parking lot adjacent to the building, but I've never seen it full as I think most people either drive-through or walk up to El Armando's. There's also a short side street that can be parked along.

Wheelchair accessibility: I believe there's a ramp that allows for access to the walk-up order window.
There's no inside dining, just the drive-through and a couple outside tables.”

“This place is excellent! I crave it often. Their antipasto salad is fantastic. I lived in New Jersey for 9 years, so my standards for pizza are unreasonably high. But what Filippis may lack in crust quality and sauce, they make up for with tons of cheese, which works just fine for me. This is good pizza... maybe the best in San Diego.”

“Owners very courteous , polite & patient. A local gem. You can tell everything is freshly prepared, all was very Hot, Tasty & delicious

Parking: Very accessible

Kid-friendliness: Very family orientated for all ages”

“So happy to have Ding Tea in Poway 🧋 ♥️”

“Great food! Highly recommend!”

“Amazing selection of sandwiches. I had a steak, mushroom, cheddar, and steak sauce sandwich and it was amazing. I think I could go back there every day for about two months and have a different delicious sandwich every time! Highly highly highly recommend this place.”

“Absolutely awesome food . Never disappoints👌”

“Seriously some of the most delicious Thai food I've ever had. I ordered the yellow curry, red curry, and the pad see-ew. All medium spice. The food is fresh and the flavor is on point. Just the right amount of richness and spice, and everything seasoned to perfection. Highly recommend!”

“Love the Shrimp 🍤 Curry along with great customer service”

“Always clean, Staff is nice. Been eating here at this location since 1996, when I first moved to Poway. The food is always hot 🔥 and fresh. Jack In the Box is number one.

Wheelchair accessibility: My client Maria enjoyed her stay, When I pushed her to Jack In The Box the other day.”

“Always great coffee and cakes to go.”