Lemon Grove Bistro

Name: Lemon Grove Bistro
Address: 3308 main street, Lemon grove, CA, United States, 91945
Telephone: (619) 373-8650
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

94 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

In addition to offering comforting American favorites, our menu provides a selection of flavors inspired by our chef’s culinary experiences, ranging from classic Spanish fare to Italian favorites. Our menu changes seasonally to feature the freshest ingredients and provide an exciting dining experience throughout the year.

The Lemon Grove Bistro is in a historic mission-style building in the heart of Lemon Grove. Since 1912, it’s been a place where locals meet and build connections, whether they were picking up their mail at the Sonka General Store in 1944 or ordering custom cakes at the Grove Pastry Shop in 2012.

Come for the food. Stay to experience the inviting ambiance of the historic building and its new garden. Let’s build community--together.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Beer Garden
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 373-8650
Website
https://grovebistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Rashi Wahidi

Location
3308 main street, Lemon grove, CA 91945
Area
Lemon Grove
Cross Street
Pacific Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Main St and Broadway
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for Happy Hour on Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 5 pm for the best deal on burgers, wings, flatbreads & drinks. Burger & Beer for $18 and Burger & Wine for $19 Wings & Beer for $17 and Wings & Wine $18 Flatbread & Beer for $17 and Flatbread & Wine $18

What 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Best Service
San Diego
Neighbourhood gem
San Diego
American
East County
Best Overall
East County
Best Food
East County
Best Service
East County
Best Value
East County
Good for groups
East County
Healthy
East County
Neighbourhood gem
East County
Great for outdoor dining
East County
Good for special occasions
East County
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lemon Grove Bistro is a hidden gem renowned for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." This family-owned spot offers a "cozy, almost homely atmosphere" with a "robust seafood selection" and generous portions. Diners appreciate its "friendly staff," reasonable pricing, and the chance to enjoy a great meal without the rush.

94 Reviews

M
Michelle
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this little Bistro! Great food and great service!
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Milinda
VIP
San Diego
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we got there the service was great. The food was awesome and it was nice and quiet. We were a group of 10 and our server took care of us in a great way we never needed anything. He was right there.
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Maria
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here after reading reviews from other diners. I can say this restaurants lives up to the 5 star hype. We had a large party of 7 to celebrate a birthday. The staff is very attentive and friendly, and had good recommendations from the menu. I do like they have a pretty robust seafood selection. Our table started off with mussels and clams and the crab cakes appetizers -- both were delicious. I have the Fisherman's Stew, which was excellent and very hearty. The portions are generous and I ended taking the other half home. I think this is a great place for a casual dinner where the food is still excellent without having to get all dressed up. There's also a large patio area and I can see that being lively during the summer. This is a solid place and I definitely recommend!
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Julie
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Little local restaurant, family owned. What it lacks in a 'formal' appearance, it more than makes up, in flavor & service. Every dish is delicious, & we always feel well taken care of. We'll continue to have date night dinners there!
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DAWN DEE
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone is so nice and the food is amazing even when they’re busy!
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Glenn
San Diego
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food and good service for a reasonable price.
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Patti
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating my sister’s birthday and the restaurant allowed us the opportunity to stay and celebrate without the rush to leave. Food was excellent and service was great. I’ll definitely be back again.
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Stephanie
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We come here for all our birthdays and the food quality never disappoints! Ordered the Mushroom Ravioli today, but we’ve had the Paella, Pasta, and Veef plate with mashed potatoes and we want to kiss the chef every time.
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Tim
San Diego
94 reviews
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places. This time we had the lasagna and the fisherman’s stew. Excellent, friendly service and wonderful food. I highly recommend you give them a try, you’ll be glad you did!
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Dzhevdet
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, great food, cozy, almost homely atmosphere.
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FAQs

Lemon Grove Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 373-8650.

Lemon Grove Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3308 main street, Lemon grove, CA 91945

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Pacific Ave
Area
Lemon Grove
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Main St and Broadway
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rashi Wahidi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://grovebistro.com/
Phone number
(619) 373-8650

Lemon Grove Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour

Menu

What 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lemon Grove Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lemon Grove Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Lemon Grove Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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