World Famous

4.5

1032 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Specializing in surfside dining featuring Southern California Coastal cuisine, market fresh pacific seafood, hand carved prime rib, & grilled to order steaks. Menus are written daily and inspired by sustainable California harvests.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:00 am–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–1:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 272-3100
Website
http://www.worldfamouspb.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Luis Granados
Catering
Catering is one of our specialties!
Private party facilities
For all private events please contact our events coordinator Nicole May.WRGNicole@gmail.com

Location
711 Pacific Beach Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
Area
Pacific Beach
Cross Street
Mission Blvd.
Parking details
We Validate the Promenade Parking Garage up to three hours. Parking is not an issue at this restaurant located right on the Boardwalk.
Public transit
All the major bus lines will take you right to our restaurant.
Entertainment
The best ocean view in Pacific Beach; right on the Boardwalk.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Gorgonzola Vegetable ScrambleUS$15.00
roma tomato, fresh spinach, chopped mushrooms, sliced onion, green bell peppers, gorgonzola cheese - wallnut basil cream
California OmeletteUS$16.00
chopped applewood bacon, guacamole, tomato - grated california cheeses
Newport Lobster Seafood OmeletteUS$21.00
lobster, shrimp & crab - savory seafood sour cream sauce - grated california cheese mix

House Benedicts

South Beach BenedictUS$17.00
applewood crisp bacon, sliced tomatoes, avocado
Carne Asada BenedictUS$19.00
char-grilled carne asada, sliced avocado adobo chili hollandaise
Crabcake FlorentineUS$19.00
panko crusted crab cakes, chopped spinach & artichoke
Steak & Lobster BenedictUS$22.00
grilled skirt steak, butter poached lobster - Need We Say More?

Breakfast Platters

Kahlua Pork HashUS$17.00
slow roasted pulled tender pork, sautéed onions & peppers, white rose potatoes, sweet corn salsa - two eggs your call
Spicy Prime Rib SkilletUS$20.00
cast iron skillet blackened prime rib, smoked jalapeno butter, onions & peppers, cheddar bacon hash - two eggs any style
World Famous Wipe OutUS$17.00
three eggs, two buttermilk pancakes, choice - ham, bacon or chicken sausage, black beans, breakfast potatoes or fresh fruit (no substitutions - gracias)
Classic Two EggsUS$15.00
(eggs - your call) choice - crisp bacon, juicy apple chicken sausage or smoked ham - breakfast potatoes and ciabatta toast

Baja Breakfast

Huevos RancherosUS$16.00
two eggs (any style) covered with a mild ranchero sauce & cheese on corn tortillas, sour cream & guacamole
Carnitas ChilaquilesUS$17.00
braised pork carnitas & corn tortilla chips simmered in a spicy ancho chili sauce, 2 eggs over easy (recommended) - guacamole & sour cream
California Breakfast BurritoUS$16.00
grilled carne asada skirt steak, scrambled eggs, potato, salsa fresca, cheese, sour cream & guacamole - red chipotle chili sauce
Beef Machaca con HuevosUS$16.00
eggs scrambled with shredded sirloin beef & mexican chorizo, sautéed mild peppers, onions, tomato - choice corn or flour tortillas

From the Griddle

Beach House PancakesUS$15.00
hawaiian style, shaved coconut, mango fresh strawberries & sliced banana
Buttermilk PancakesUS$11.00
thick country stack
Not So Traditional French ToastUS$12.00
cinnamon vanilla egg dipped griddled challa
Epic Berry French ToastUS$15.00
egg dipped griddled challa, house made wild berry sauce, whipped cream & caramelized almonds

Beach Style

Avocado ToastUS$16.00
artisan ciabatta, avocado mash, herb shallot vinaigrette micro mixed greens, chopped grape tomato - two eggs, your style
Awesome OatmealUS$10.00
peanut butter, fresh strawberries, sliced banana, shaved coconut - honey drizzle
Acai Pitaya BowlUS$12.00
blended brazilian acai dragon fruit, fresh seasonal fruit, coconut flakes, granola, honey drizzle

What 1,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Great for scenic views
San Diego
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

World Famous offers a delightful dining experience with a "beautiful view of the ocean" and "great food." Guests rave about the "lobster bisque," "crab cakes," and "prime rib." The atmosphere is relaxed, perfect for sunsets and people-watching. Service is mostly "exceptional," though some note occasional slow service. Highly recommended for brunch and dinner.

1,032 Reviews

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Michael
Minneapolis
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
One in our party very much enjoyed the salmon salad and clam chowder...top rate. The other had fish and chips which had a rather thick batter which covered the flavor of the fish. The server was over-anxious to take our food order...we had just sat down. And, once the food came, we didn't see her again until we asked for boxes. So, a mixed review.
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Tyler
Salt Lake City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I waited 35 minutes and nobody came to ask what we wanted to drink or take our order I got up and left and went to king crab down the street which was way better
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Charles
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go to World Famous for all our special occasions. The lobster bisque is the best in the city.
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Robert
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Holiday weekend definitely needed a reservation. Table was amazing and available right on time.
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Randy
VIP
Salt Lake City
69 reviews
4.0
69 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Cool and windy when we went (Valentine’s). They sat us on the patio. No heater nearby and it was windy. Server recommended we ask hostess for a seat inside. They had a couple of them so in we went. It was loud but the service and the food were excellent. The ambiance left a little to be desired but it is probably great in warmer weather. Overall, it was very good; once we got inside.
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Jeff
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ocean view, delicious food and wonderful service. Definitely recommend.
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Jill
Minneapolis
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the lobster tacos! If I was staying in town longer, I would definitely come back and try something else. Yum!
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Scott
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The portions are large and the food is amazing. If you’re visiting from out of town, this is your first stop.
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Felix
San Diego
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The seabass was excellent. The bread pudding was good. The drinks were good. Great whisky mule. The Cioppino was excellent. The calamari were good. Great location to catch the sunsets and entretain qwith the passers by at the board walk.
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Steve
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good food and service . Good wine menu. Attentive waitstaff
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FAQs

World Famous offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 272-3100.

World Famous is rated 4.5 stars by 1032 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

711 Pacific Beach Dr., San Diego, CA 92109

Additional information

Cross Street
Mission Blvd.
Area
Pacific Beach
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:00 am–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–1:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We Validate the Promenade Parking Garage up to three hours. Parking is not an issue at this restaurant located right on the Boardwalk.
Public transit
All the major bus lines will take you right to our restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Luis Granados
Entertainment
The best ocean view in Pacific Beach; right on the Boardwalk.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.worldfamouspb.com/
Phone number
(858) 272-3100
Catering
Catering is one of our specialties!
Private party facilities
For all private events please contact our events coordinator Nicole May.WRGNicole@gmail.com

World Famous

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lobster Bisque

World Famous Lobster Salad

World Famous Wipe Out

Main

Gorgonzola Vegetable ScrambleUS$15.00

California OmeletteUS$16.00

Newport Lobster Seafood OmeletteUS$21.00

House Benedicts

South Beach BenedictUS$17.00

Carne Asada BenedictUS$19.00

Crabcake FlorentineUS$19.00

Steak & Lobster BenedictUS$22.00

Breakfast Platters

Kahlua Pork HashUS$17.00

Spicy Prime Rib SkilletUS$20.00

World Famous Wipe OutUS$17.00

Classic Two EggsUS$15.00

Baja Breakfast

Huevos RancherosUS$16.00

Carnitas ChilaquilesUS$17.00

California Breakfast BurritoUS$16.00

Beef Machaca con HuevosUS$16.00

From the Griddle

Beach House PancakesUS$15.00

Buttermilk PancakesUS$11.00

Not So Traditional French ToastUS$12.00

Epic Berry French ToastUS$15.00

Beach Style

Avocado ToastUS$16.00

Awesome OatmealUS$10.00

Acai Pitaya BowlUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does World Famous offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is World Famous restaurant rated?

Is World Famous currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information