Best Seasonal Restaurants in La Mesa

The Brigantine La Mesa is a neighborhood gem that always delivers a nice dining experience, or a fun cocktail bar experience. They have indoor standard dining room with nautical touches, an outdoor patio with propane heaters, and an elevated bar. The servers are amazing, accomodating. If you are seeking a nice place for a lunch or dinner or Happy Hour, I highly recommend the Brigantine La Mesa.

Riva was an exceptional server. We enjoyed the pecan crusted chicken sandwich and the pecan crusted salad. Too much to share and took some home. Food was fresh and very rasty

We love this Sunday brunch. They are no longer offering chips and salsa during brunch which seems strange. We will continue to go

Amazing food and drinks. Nick our server was attentive and kind.

My wife and I had such a great evening at Giardino Neighborhood Cucina in Lemon Grove. The food was incredible – the Pappardelle Bolognese was rich and flavorful, the Tiramisu was perfect, and the wine selection really brought everything together. Roberto, our server, was amazing—so friendly and attentive. After dinner, we checked out Zest, the wine bistro right next door, owned by the same people as Giardino. Heather was working there and gave us great recommendations for wine, making it a perfect way to end the night. If you’re looking for delicious Italian food, awesome service, and a great spot to relax with a glass of wine, Giardino and Zest are a winning combo. We can’t wait to come back!