Food & Drink in La Mesa

The Hills Pub

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

Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room

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

Antica Trattoria

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

Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant

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

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

Roomy grill serves Japanese plates in an eco-chic interior or on fireside patios.

Johnny B's Burgers, Brew & Spirits

American basics & drinks dispensed in a laid-back setting with sports on TV, a patio & a fire pit.

Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant

Casual Mexican eatery for carne asada burritos & chiles rellenos served in a converted home.

Casa De Pico

Mexican standards, giant margaritas & tableside mariachis in a kitschy, folk art-adorned space.

West Coast Smoke and Tap House

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

City Tacos

Intimate spot for elevated Mexican eats with a modern spin plus outdoor seating.

Brew Coffee Spot

Anthony's Fish Grotto

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

Sunshine Pancake House

Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar

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

Farmer's Table La Mesa

Neighborhood favorite serving inventive New American eats in a colorful space with a spacious patio.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

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

Casa Gabriela

Cocktails & a menu of traditional Mexican dishes in a contemporary restaurant & bar.

Coin Haus

Spacious hangout with dozens of self-serve beer taps, classic arcade games & industrial decor.

Swami's Cafe La Mesa

SoCal chain serving cafe fare such as sandwiches, salads & waffles in a casual setting.

La Mesa Bistro & Bakery

Casual cafe offering breakfast & lunch favorites with fresh-baked bread, plus outdoor seating.