Our Top 10 Restaurants in La Mesa | 2018
Farmers Table 
Farmer’s Table is La Mesa’s food-to-fork destination, where locally sourced organic ingredients come together to be savored in an inviting atmosphere. They have incorporated innovative spins on time-tested, family recipes that come from their Sicilian roots. They even imported a Stefano Ferrara pizza oven directly from Napoli, to demonstrate their commitment to authentic cooking methods and flavors. Farmer’s Table offers specialties such as wood-fired pizzas, organic eggs, and local seasonal vegetables to satisfy every hungry guest. Serving up hearty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Farmer’s table is decorated as an old farmhouse, with rusty chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and a 1940 tractor in the bar and plants everywhere. Some of the benches and tables are made from old car parts, tires, and vintage suitcases. Farmer’s table is the perfect place to enjoy local organic food and drinks with family or friends in a fun setting. Our top 10 restaurants in La Mesa.
8141 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942 | 619-724-6465 Our Top 10 Restaurants in La Mesa
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 3:00pm | 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm | 4:00pm - 10:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 3:00pm | 4:00pm - 9:30pm
Read Lindsay M.‘s review of Farmer’s Table La Mesa on Yelp
Craft Kitchen
Craft Kitchen is a family owned and operated restaurant in the heart of La Mesa. Enjoy 30 exclusive specialty craft brews, craft sodas or wine paired with a simple, yet high-quality menu. From Grass-fed burgers to gourmet flatbreads and sandwiches. Also open early for breakfast. Its well-rounded menu, extensive local beer selection, and comfortable environment make Craft Kitchen a high-quality experience for the family or a meet-up with friends.
4253 Palm Ave La Mesa, CA 91941 | 619-461-4887 Our Top 10 Restaurants in La Mesa
Monday thru Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Kitchen closes at 10 PM)
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Kitchen closes at 10 PM)
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Kitchen closes at 9 PM)
BO-Beau Kitchen + Garden
Bo-Beau is located in the heart of the village of La Mesa, California. Bohemian-chic meets industrial elegance in this casual and intimate eatery. Bo-Beau is here to provide delicious food, great spirits, global wines, and twenty-five beers on tap, coupled with remarkable service in a fun atmosphere. Cal-French option serving bistro dishes & cocktails in an industrial-chic setting. They are known for their signature appetizer, the Brussels sprouts cooked with pancetta in a balsamic port reduction before being topped with parmesan. BO-beau’s menu presents a handful of familiar items from the original Ocean Beach location, as well as their own signature dishes. It has a bi-level dining room, bar and outdoor patio (the “garden”) which has casual picnic tables, communal tables and more intimate seating arranged among the olive trees. Three large fire pits add warmth in the center of the garden patio, with dim tea lights laced from above to drive home a romantic undercurrent. Also promoting a family-friendly atmosphere, BO-beau provides a dedicated area for children in the form of a retrofitted school bus, allowing kids the chance to play without leaving their parents’ sight. Open for dinner and brunch on Sunday’s.
8384 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 | 619-337-3445 Our Top 10 Restaurants in La Mesa
Monday Closed
Tuesday - Thursday: 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm and dinner till 9:00 PM
The Hills Local Pub
The Hills Local Pub displays a classic, rustic character that adds to the charm of La Mesa Boulevard. Their menu is thought out to sync what people want. In addition to a full bar, The Hills has twenty-four brews on tap, as they’re distinctly aware they don’t need to go far for great beer—craft brews from the San Diego region are offered in a “give the people what they want�? endeavor. To keep things interesting but dependable, there are different menu items and themes almost every day of the week at The Hills. Be prepared to go beyond standard pub fare at The Hills Local Pub. The starters, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and tacos offered have been thought out with urbanized appetites in mind. This is a fun local pub with great food and friendly atmosphere.
8758 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91941 | 619-741-7166 Our Top 10 Restaurants in La Mesa
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM-12:00 AM
Friday - Saturday: 8:00 AM-2:00 AM
Sunday: 8:00 AM-12:00 AM
Brigantine Seafood Restaurant
Brigantine La Mesa is located right off Interstate 8 freeway making it easily accessible and convenient. A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has an extensive menu with different types of seafood, salads, small plates, steaks and so much more. It has an old world nautical sense to it. With the newly renovated dining area, it is much lighter and open. There is an oyster bar and the food is always impeccably prepared and the service is outstanding. Fun environment, nice staff, and a great happy hour menu. The fire pit table is fun to sit at & hang out with friends. Always a great experience at The Brigantine.
9350 Fuerte DR. La Mesa, CA 91941 | 619-465-1935 Our Top 10 Restaurants in La Mesa
Lunch
Monday – Friday: 11:30 AM–2:30PM
Dinner
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 PM–9:00PM
Friday 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday 4:30 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday 4:30 PM–9:00 PM
1st Catch
Monday All Night
Tuesday – Friday 5:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sunday 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Oyster Bar
Monday – Thursday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
Happy Hour
Monday All Night
Tuesday–Sunday: 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
Brunch
Sunday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Swami’s cafe
Swami’s Cafe is a family-owned restaurant. It is a casual cafe offering great food and drinks. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a huge menu selection to occupy everyone’s needs. Great friendly service and patio seating which is right on La Mesa Blvd. This is a perfect spot for the whole family.
8284 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 | 619-668-9030 Our Top 10 Restaurants in La Mesa
Monday - Saturday: 7:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
Himalayan Cuisine, nestled in the east county city of La Mesa, offers authentic Indian, Nepalese, and Himalayan cuisine. The warm earth-colored walls and traditional Hindu and Buddhist decorations accentuate the overall exotic mood. The staff is friendly and the food is amazing. The atmosphere is both casual and inviting. Guests feel as though they are delighting in the traditional homemade meals found in another part of the world.
7918 El Cajon Blvd. #P La Mesa, CA 91941 | 619-461-2503 Our Top 10 Restaurants in La Mesa
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Mario’s De La Mesa Restaurant
Mario’s De La Mesa is a family owned Mexican restaurant that has been serving delicious food since 1982. It was a house that has been converted to a restaurant which gives it a unique charm. There is patio seating surrounded by trees for a relaxing dining experience. Mario’s serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner using only fresh, quality ingredients. Mario’s De La Mesa Restaurant is an easy choice for anyone looking for a casual meal and great Mexican food.
8425 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 | 619-461-9390 Our Top 10 Restaurants in La Mesa
Monday 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Tiramisu Trattoria
Trattoria Tiramisu is a casual Italian eatery located right on La Mesa Blvd which makes it a nice place to walk around. They provide their customers with an authentic, multi-regional menu, focusing on the dining experience as a whole with emphasis on service, atmosphere, and value. They have a large number of finely crafted entrees including numerous specials and a wonderful selection of wine. Their classic Italian recipes are all prepared fresh daily. From the appetizers to the fresh entrees, and exquisite desserts Tiramisu Trattoria is a must try.
8273 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 | 619-698-0096 Our Top 10 Restaurants in La Mesa
Monday - Friday: 11:30 AM-3 PM & Dinner: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill 
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill’s extensive sushi menu earns top-notch ratings from its La Mesa patrons. They are committed to providing their customers with an excellent dining experience. Each dish on their menu is prepared using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill is unique. It has a classic Japanese design with a modern bistro look. Come enjoy a nice lunch or dinner at the sushi bar, or table in the dining area or sit outside near the firepit on the patio. Banbu Sushi also has a kids menu and a private room for parties or a big group. It is the perfect sushi spot with a fun ambiance.
8555 Fletcher Pkwy #106, La Mesa, CA 91942 Our Top 10 Restaurants in La Mesa
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
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