Lemon Grove Bistro

4.9

87 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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
Neighborhood
Lemon Grove
Cross street
Pacific Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Main St and Broadway
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Best Overall
San Diego
Best Food
San Diego
Best Value
San Diego
American
East County
Best Overall
East County
Best Food
East County
Best Service
East County
Best Value
East County
Great for brunch
East County
Healthy
East County
Hot spot
East County
Neighborhood gem
East County
Great for fine wines
East County
Great for outdoor dining
East County
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lemon Grove Bistro is a "charming oasis" offering a "tropical chic" atmosphere perfect for pre-theater dining. Guests rave about the "excellent and imaginative" food, with standout dishes like beef bourguignon and mushroom ravioli. The service is "friendly and attentive," enhancing the "casual but elegant" dining experience. A true "hidden gem!"

87 Reviews

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Stephanie
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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
VIP
San Diego
90 reviews
5.0
90 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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 December 8, 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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Christopher
VIP
San Diego
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Neighborhood gem. Paella, chicken & bone marrow were terrific.
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Deborah A
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, reasonably priced, and homey vibe. Jazz music made the experience even better.
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Lori
San Diego
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always Lemon Grove Bistto was amazing. The food and service are outstanding. We are always happy to come to this restaurant. This place is a true gem!
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PaulD
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our new favorite spot!!! Really love the staff and the food is phenomenal!! We have been here several times now and have never been disappointed.
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Sherry
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great and so was the service. Nice casual vibe and we were easily able to have a conversation. Great place! They were kind enough to call me later that evening after they found my work badge/key in their parking lot. It was a huge save since I had to be at work early the next day.
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Josh
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible service each time I’ve been here. Every meal has been 💯 and they’re big portions
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Alejandro
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been here by a few times before and the service is never short of excellent. I would definitely recommend!!
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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 4.9 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3308 main street, Lemon grove, CA 91945

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Pacific Ave
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Lemon Grove Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour

Menu

What 87 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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information