Adams Avenue Grill

(619) 298-8515

2201 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116 32.7626 -117.1412

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Neighborhoods: University Heights, Western, Western San Diego

ADAMSAVENUEGRILL.COM

Years in business

Established in 2002

Last updated 7.24.10

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What People Are Saying About Adams Avenue Grill

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In Short – The bulk of the menu is sandwiches and burgers, but chef Tim Klepeis tries to re-invent the obvious whenever possible. Hence, the (red) onion rings are breaded with the big, flaky Japanese panko breadcrumbs. Dinner entrees aim for gourmet seasonality, like broiled salmon in a blood orange and basil sauce. But look at what the regulars around you are ordering, and chances are it'll be more casual, homestyle diner fare.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
It's packed, for good reason, during breakfast on weekends. The omlettes are worth the wait.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The atmosphere is cozy, there's usually not a crowd, service is attentive and the menu i.
food quality
75.0% positive
  1. This is a great place to get some inspired comfort food.
  2. we really like their food esp.
  3. The food is extraordinary here and the staff is terrific too.
  4. The food is the BEST in San Diego.
  5. the food is the best in san diego.
  6. NEVER sent something back twice, refused to pay for a dish, AND stiffed a rude server - all of which happened 10/24 at adams ave.
menu variety
50.0% positive
  1. The Salmon on the menu was dry.
  2. The atmosphere is cozy, there's usually not a crowd, service is attentive and the menu i.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. This is a great restaurant to go for a lunch date.
  2. it 's great for walking over to if you are in the area, but not a bad drive if, and?
  3. This is a great place to get some inspired comfort food.
  4. but nice enough dinner feel a little special.
  5. this place would be a great place if it took.
  6. i love adams avenue grill!
service
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. never sent something back twice, refused, and stiffed a rude server- all of which
  2. AAG is friendly and unpretentious, casual but nice enough to make dinner feel a little special.
  3. the serve was nice and friendly but not very responsive or attentive.
  4. NEVER sent something back twice, refused to pay for a dish, AND stiffed a rude server - all of which happened 10/24 at adams ave.
  5. breakfast and their service is excellent
  6. breakfast) and their service is excellent but we always make sure to call first to make sure they are open before we head over.
  7. aag is friendly and unpretentious, casual
  8. great customer service, great breakfast but inconsistent hours
  9. The atmosphere is cozy, there's usually not a crowd, service is attentive and the menu i.
  10. service was mediocre at best.
  11. The serve was nice and friendly but n.
  12. the staff is terrific too
  13. The food is extraordinary here and the staff is terrific too.
value
10.0% positive
  1. the place was overpriced for what.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/10/08

Great customer service, great breakfast but inconsistent hours

by corkette at Citysearch

I live in the neighborhood and run by this restaurant frequently. I can never tell when they are going to be open or closed. Some weekends they don't open for breakfast until 11. We really like their food (esp. breakfast) and their service is excellent but we always make sure to call first to make sure they are open before we head over.

  • Pros: Good food (especially breakfast dishes), Great Service
  • Cons: Prices are kinda high for breakfast but portions and variety and service makes it worth it
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/27/08

My fave. place to eat!

by hshaik at Citysearch

I LOVE ADAMS AVENUE GRILL! The food is the BEST in San Diego. Try the BBQ Shrimp on Grits or the meatloaf, always a favorite! AAG is friendly and unpretentious, casual but nice enough to make dinner feel a little special. It's great for walking over to if you're in the area, but not a bad drive if you live further away, and it won?t take forever to find a parking space like going to Hillcrest or Downtown. The food is extraordinary here and the staff is terrific too.

  • Pros: food is delicious, parking was easy, service extremely nice, good artwork
  • Cons: nothing
2 Star Rating: Below Average

06/12/07

Adams Ave Grill has potential but for now? A disappointment

by michaellhuff at Citysearch

Service was mediocre at best. My dinner, which was one of the specials was served cold. I had to send it back. The Salmon on the menu was dry. Very lackluster.

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/15/06

Not worth the trip

by jnewkirk at Citysearch

Stick to the new energy, vibe, and variety of the Gaslamp Quarter! Adams Avenue Grill has been around awhile and it shows. Service is functional compared to newer places. My friends and I felt rushed, crowded with the spacing of the tables and parking is a pain. Not the best for hanging out, very small bar area. For special nights, there are more intimate places elsewhere, this place won't pop into my mind.

  • Pros: Was able to get out quickly and go elsewhere after appetizers
  • Cons: No parking, service was robotic, dated ambience
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/25/03

It was THAT bad!

by spamkilla at Citysearch

My PORK was bloody(!!!) and my wife's "medium" beef wasn't even close (practically rare). Sent both dishes back.

Someone apologizes. Was he the mgr? because he didn't even identify himself. pork came back out cooked-but dry and beef still returned undercooked - what an insult.

When we complained that the beef still wasn't up to snuff, the waitress tried to tell us that the beef was cooked 'more than medium' adding even more insult to injury. told her we wouldn't be paying for the dish. appetite was gone. Check comes w/out manager, and less the beef dish from the check. No offer to comp a drink or an appetizer.

NEVER sent something back twice, refused to pay for a dish, AND stiffed a rude server - all of which happened 10/24 at adams ave.

  • Pros: won't , go , back
  • Cons: service , food, management

The Details on Adams Avenue Grill

Place Categories:

  • great customer service
  • overpriced place
  • nice enough dinner
  • liked food esp
  • friendly aag
  • loved adams avenue grill
  • mediocre service
  • unpretentious aag
  • great place
  • nice serve
  • rude server
  • terrific staff
  • dry salmon
  • cozy atmosphere
  • love adams avenue grill
  • nice dinner
  • bad drive
  • best food
  • great restaurant
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