Date Night in La Mesa

Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant

Comfy, all-day option for American & Italian eats, plus candies, gelato, draft beer & sports on TV.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

Limoncello Modern Italian

Murray Reservoir

Small boat rentals, fishing & many picnic areas, plus a walking & biking path along the reservoir.

Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar

Casual, clubby seafood chain serving up surf 'n' turf, oysters on the half shell, fish tacos & more.

Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room

Lively spot to grill your own steak or order prepared entrees along with cocktails.

Lunch Box Cafe & Deli

Bustling, down-to-earth daytime eatery making classic American breakfast fare, sandwiches & salads.

Curbside Eatery & Drinkery

Antica Trattoria

Shopping-center standby for refined renderings of Italian cuisine in a posh, mural-filled setting.

Anthony's Fish Grotto

Branch of an iconic seafood chain with daily catches in a vintage main room or on a lakeside patio.

Harry Griffen Park

Green space with jogging path, picnic & play areas & off-leash dog run, plus free summer concerts.

La Mesita Park

Green space with play equipment, grassy areas, picnic sites, tennis courts, a path & a skate park.

Vista La Mesa Park

Brew Coffee Spot

Aztec Park

3.96-acre municipal park offering barbeque sites, as well as picnic areas & urban walking trails.

Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa

Pete's Place

Cocktails plus a laid-back ambiance are draws at this dimly lit brick-&-wood venue with pool & TVs.

West Coast Smoke and Tap House

Straightforward eatery furnishing BBQ, burgers & craft beers, with a take-out window up front.

The Hills Pub

Hip, casual watering hole with reclaimed-wood decor & a menu of burgers, tacos & elevated pub grub.

Pietro's Cucina Italiana

Longtime mom-&-pop eatery serving classic Italian cuisine in a cozy, old-world space.