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Queenstown Public House, San Diego, CA

Queenstown Public House

4.4
4.4
577 Reviews
$30 and under
Organic

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 41 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
We are a New Zealand inspired whimsical restaurant set in a craftsman house that dates back to 1905. We are one block off the main drag in Little Italy. Sink your teeth into one of our organic beef or lamb burgers. We also have many salads and dinner entrees to try. Portions are generous, and prices are reasonable.

For parties of 8 or more please visit our website!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Californian, New Zealand
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 546-0444 ext. 1
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Cedar Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Line/Little Italy Trolley Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Queenstown Public House is a charming spot known for its vibrant holiday decor and inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about its "excellent food," "amazing brunch," and "fun vibe." While some noted inconsistent service, others praised "friendly staff" and standout dishes like the pot pie and lamb. A dog-friendly venue, perfect for memorable gatherings.

577 Reviews
  1. Kim

    VIP

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere. Portion of food was great for price. Would recommend.

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  2. Liliana

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love everything about this place- food is amazing, service is great as well.

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  3. Ivan

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Services was fast, but the server was too busy to give us better service. Chicken was too spicy and there was not a no spicy option. Tables are too close to each other, I could barely hear myself speak. The music is almost dubstep music; unnecessary.

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  4. Faith

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super cute place with amazing food! Music is a little loud for my taste with a rave vibe. Staff is super friendly. Will return for sure.

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  5. Doug

    VIP

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Queenstown used to be one of my favorite restaurants. We ate there this past Friday and a very bad experience I ordered the flat iron steak which comes pre-sliced I ordered the steak medium well it came out almost raw, as rare a steak as I've ever been presented. I asked the waiter when I could find him I actually had to get up and track them down after waiting more than 10 minutes for him to come by. How he can give me a steak when I ordered it medium well and this is clearly very rare he apologized and said he would have to make it all over again which would take about 15 to 20 minutes My wife had already gotten her food and was mostly done. So I said just put it back on the grill and heat it up I don't need something brand new and this came back in about 5 minutes and it was mediocre at best. Clearly very very understaffed. Lots of other restaurants in Little Italy to go to this one's not what it used to be.

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  6. Roger

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night, we enjoyed a fantastic dinner at one of our go-to restaurants in San Diego. As expected, this spot never fails to impress—it was our third visit in just two weeks! I went for the lamb burger, my daughter chose the chicken sandwich, my son had the ahi burger, and my wife opted for the fish and chips. We shared everything family-style and loved every bite. Each dish was incredible, scoring a perfect 10 out of 10 for both taste and presentation. As for drinks, we randomly picked a few, and they were absolutely delicious too! Such a memorable meal.

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  7. Meghan

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a perfect night with great food, wine and company.

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  8. Haley

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    they were able to get us in for brunch last minute on a Saturday. We sat by the fire pit outside. The food was wonderful. I got the lamb hash and it had plenty of meat which made me happy. I also think they make their jam homemade it was delicious.

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  9. Jordan

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish as always. Drinks were great, food was great. One of our favorite places

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  10. Shaniya

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was extremely bland but presentation was good

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FAQs

Queenstown Public House offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Queenstown Public House also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 546-0444 ext. 1.

Queenstown Public House is rated 4.4 stars by 577 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Queenstown Public House

1557 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101-2934

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cedar Street
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Californian, New Zealand
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Line/Little Italy Trolley Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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