(619) 298-8515
2201 Adams Ave
San Diego,
CA
92116
32.7626
-117.1412
Neighborhoods: University Heights, Western, Western San Diego
Years in business
Established in 2002
Last updated 7.24.10
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 |
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| food quality | 75.0% positive |
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| menu variety | 50.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| value | 10.0% positive |
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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
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
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.
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
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

