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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENINSULA BEACON • SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2015 BEST RESTAURANTS We’re all foodies in our own rights. Sometimes we’re just on the hunt for a quick, yummy pop-in snack or a cool, refreshing ice cream. Other times, we’re looking for that extra-special fine-dining experience to cele- brate a momentous birthday, an anniversary or a grad- uation. Whatever it is we may be in search of, a cornucopia of smells and taste delights bursts from every corner in the heart of Ocean Beach, where restaurateurs contin- ue to set the gold standard for hungry neighbors and visitors. The patio-dining experience under the setting sun or underneath a canopy of stars simply can’t be beat, especially when paired with the sweet sea air and the thunder of waves crashing against the shore nearby. In Ocean Beach, the options are virtually limitless. With a treasure trove of food-related businesses, we asked our readers to pick the “best of ” when it comes to restaurants and eateries in Ocean Beach. In this edi- tion of The Peninsula Beacon Readers Choice Awards, readers were eager to weigh in on their favorite Ocean Beach foodie stops and cast their votes for the winners. Take a look inside and see their choices for the best atmosphere, the best chef, the best burger, the best dessert, the best appetizer, the best comfort food, the best pizza and the best location to people-watch, along with many other categories. Some of the merchants are longtime community fixtures; others are upstarts eager to win over the hearts and tummies of neighbors. The merchants of Ocean Beach are also dedicated to winning your business — and more important, to keeping it. Inside, you’ll find the results of paper and online bal- loting. The results paint a broad canvas of category offerings, from the tastiest yogurt and smoothies to the best Happy Hour and the best wine bar — and plenty more. The awards served up on the following pages were chosen by our loyal readership, which we value so highly. Take a look inside at this year’s Peninsula Bea- con Readers Choice Awards — a true insider’s judg- ment of the restaurants and eateries that fuel our food passions, fill our bellies and add that extra spice to our beach dining experience. Congratulations! Kevin McKay, Editor, Peninsula Beacon Readers weigh in on OB’s choice food venues
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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENINSULA BEACON • SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
READERSCHOICEAWARDS
2 0 1 5BEST RESTAURANTS
We’re all foodies in our own rights. Sometimes we’rejust on the hunt for a quick, yummy pop-in snack or acool, refreshing ice cream. Other times, we’re lookingfor that extra-special fine-dining experience to cele-brate a momentous birthday, an anniversary or a grad-uation.
Whatever it is we may be in search of, a cornucopiaof smells and taste delights bursts from every corner inthe heart of Ocean Beach, where restaurateurs contin-ue to set the gold standard for hungry neighbors andvisitors.
The patio-dining experience under the setting sun orunderneath a canopy of stars simply can’t be beat,especially when paired with the sweet sea air and thethunder of waves crashing against the shore nearby. InOcean Beach, the options are virtually limitless.
With a treasure trove of food-related businesses, weasked our readers to pick the “best of” when it comesto restaurants and eateries in Ocean Beach. In this edi-tion of The Peninsula Beacon Readers Choice Awards,readers were eager to weigh in on their favorite OceanBeach foodie stops and cast their votes for the winners.
Take a look inside and see their choices for the bestatmosphere, the best chef, the best burger, the best
dessert, the best appetizer, the best comfort food, thebest pizza and the best location to people-watch, alongwith many other categories.
Some of the merchants are longtime communityfixtures; others are upstarts eager to win over the heartsand tummies of neighbors. The merchants of OceanBeach are also dedicated to winning your business —and more important, to keeping it.
Inside, you’ll find the results of paper and online bal-loting. The results paint a broad canvas of categoryofferings, from the tastiest yogurt and smoothies to thebest Happy Hour and the best wine bar — and plentymore.
The awards served up on the following pages werechosen by our loyal readership, which we value sohighly. Take a look inside at this year’s Peninsula Bea-con Readers Choice Awards — a true insider’s judg-ment of the restaurants and eateries that fuel our foodpassions, fill our bellies and add that extra spice to ourbeach dining experience.
Congratulations!Kevin McKay,
Editor, Peninsula Beacon
Readers weigh in on OB’s choice food venues
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Congratulations to the following restaurants who were chosen by the readers of The Peninsula Beacon.Readers were asked to cast ballots for their favorite category choices. This was no simple task! With more than 70
categories, our readers came through with overwhelming response. We wish to thank all the readers who took the timeto recognize these restaurants that do so much to make Ocean Beach such a wonderful community.
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Best Overall RestaurantNati’s Mexican RestaurantOnce again, Beacon readers have saidNati’s Mexican Restaurant is theirfavorite local restaurant overall, forseven years running! It’s no wonder,though, as Nati’s has been serving thefinest Mexican dishes made fromscratch with fresh ingredients formore than 55 years. The owners taketremendous pride in serving virtuallyevery dish made to order, includingchili rellenos made with fresh chilieswhile providing patrons with afford-able prices. They offer a variety ofmargaritas, Mexican and Americanbeers, cocktails and wines. Dinersmay enjoy dining indoor or on thepatio. Open daily at 11 a.m. for lunchand dinner.
Best New RestaurantOB WarehouseOB Warehouse world food and baroffers globally-inspired cuisine,served in an industrial-chic space inOcean Beach. One of the many Cohenowned restaurants, this newest addi-tion to their list of acheivementsearns them the Best New Restauranttitle from our readers!
OB Warehouse4839 Newport Ave.(619) 222-1700cohnrestaurants.com/obwarehouse
Best Overall ServiceOB Wareohouse(see entry under Best New Restaurant)
Best Acai Bowl (tie)OB SmoothieRoutinely charged with having thebest acai (pronounced: ah-sigh-ee)bowls around OB, portions are huge
with lots of fresh fruit to order, suchas fresh mango, banana, blueberriesand, of course, the chilled acai mixitself. Try yours with a little granolaand honey for a real treat. Other spe-cialites include traditional juicedrinks and fruit bowls. A great break-fast or lunch alternative to heaviertake-out options.
OB Smoothie5001 Newport Ave.(619) 756-6265
Tiki PortTiki Port is a unique drive-throughand outdoor cafe located in the heartof Ocean Beach. Aside from 12 differ-ent delicious brewed coffees, Tiki Portwill get you entirely acquainted with awhole new way of life with extremelyhealthy, exotic, and delicious acaibowls, fresh fruit smoothies, excitingfrappes, crafty iced cold brewed cof-fee and much more to meet yourenergy needs. Tiki Port also offers avariety of sinful pastries, bagels andother treats. Ocean Beach bringsdiversity and with diversity comes anew way of life with food and bever-ages that are healthy and delicious.The drive-through area offers a vari-ety of other sundries such as surf was,cigis, lotion, energy bars, bottled bev-erages and more. Customers get freekids treats and dog treats while visit-ing.
Tiki Port2201 Cable St.619-399-9031 (across the street from OB Noo-dle House and Lucy’s Pub)
Best AmericanO’Bistro CafeThe patio dining and refreshingmenu at this cafe have made it a toppick for readers. Owners Brenda andJongo Park have clearly paid a lot ofattention to the dining experience.Enjoy a delicious meal in the cozycafe area or on the patio. You’ll bedelighted by the variety of dishes pre-pared by executive chef John Mann,like seafood, steaks, pasta, salads,
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#1 Overall Restaurant:American:Appetizer:Bagel:Bakery:Bar:Bartender (Name & Bar):BBQ:Beer selection:Best chef:Best Atmosphere:Best ocean view:Breakfast:Burger:Burrito:Cafe:Catering:Chinese restaurant:Coffee shop:Comfort food:Deli:Desserts:Dinner:Donut shop:Early bird special:Family restaurant:Fish & chips:Fish taco:French:German:MediterraneanHappy hour:Healthy Dining:Hot Dog:Ice cream / Frozen yogurt:Indian:Irish pub/bar:Italian:Juice bar:Late night eatery:Live music:Lunch:Margarita:Martini:Mexican (fast food):Mexican restaurant:Most romantic:New restaurant:Omelette:Ocean View:Patio dining:Pet friendly restaurant:Pizza:Place for a birthday party:Place to dance:Place to go on a budget:Place to people watch:Restaurant service:Wine selectionSalad BarSandwich:Seafood:Specialty Drink:Sports Bar:Steak:Brunch:Sushi:Take-out:Thai:Vegetarian/Vegan:Vietnamese:Wine Bar:Wine Shop:Acai BowlWingsHealthy Dining:
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Nati's Mexican RestaurantO'Bistro CafeRaglan Public HouseOB DonutEuropean Cake GallerySunshine Company Saloon / The ReunionTyson @ The ReunionBBQ HouseNewport Pizza & Ale HouseJohn Mann @ O'Bistro CafeBo-beau kitchen + barWonderlandOld Townhouse RestaurantHodad's / Raglan Public HouseNico'sO'Bistro Cafe Surfside CuisineLittle ChefJungle JavaRaglan Public HouseChris' LiquorAzucar3rd CornerOB DonutKaiserhoffOld Townhouse RestaurantSouth Beach Bar & GrillSouth Beach Bar & GrillBo-beau kitchen + barKaiserhoffOcean Beach KabobThe Arizona Cafe OB People's Organic Food Co-opThe Arizona CafeLighthouse Ice Cream & YogurtSundaraThe Harp / Gallagher'sThe VenetianOB SmoothieThe Arizona CafeWinston'sShades Oceanfront BistroBravo's Mexican BistroTony'sNico'sNati's Mexican RestaurantBo-beau kitchen + barOB WarehouseShades Oceanfront BistroWonderlandShades Oceanfront BistroShades Oceanfront BistroNewport Pizza & Ale HouseWonderlandWinston'sOld Townhouse RestaurantWonderlandOB Warehouse3rd CornerOB People's Organic Food MarketPomas Italian Deli /Olive Tree South Beach Bar & GrillTony'sThe Arizona CafeBO-beau kitchen + cafeWonderlandSapporoPomas Italian Delicatessen / Little ChefThai TimeRancho's CocinaOB Noodle House3rd Corner3rd CornerOB Smoothie / Pirates Cove Tiki PortMother's SaloonOB People's Organic Food Co-op
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The JointHodad'sThe JointNewbreak Coffee & Cafe / Point Loma Bagel
Mike's Taco ClubVillage KitchenWoW CafeO'Bistro CafeCulture Brewing Co.The VenetianSunshine Company SaloonThe HarpOB Noodle HouseCheswick's WestOB Noodle House Bar 1502The VenetianBarons MarketChris' LiquorMike's Taco ClubSunshine Company SaloonSunshine Company SaloonSapporoThe JointTaika SushiOB Noodle House
Peace Pies
Chris' LiquorTe Mana CafeTilted StickOB Smoothie
When we began our Readers Choice Awards several yearsago, we saw it as a golden opportunity to laud our hard-working merchants for the dedication and long hours theyendure to bring our community high-quality merchandise,services and food every day. Too often, local merchantsdon’t get the feedback they need to fine-tune their storesand restaurants to better serve customers. Just as impor-tant, we felt readers should have more of a stake in theircommunity and have their voices heard when it comes topicking the “best of the best” in Ocean Beach. After all, weare one big family here in OB. We appreciate your votewhen it comes to our Readers Choice Awards and so dolocal merchants. Your vote counts, and you help inspire ourlocal businesses to continue setting the bar high. Shop localand support your local businesses! And be sure to cast yourvote in our next round of Readers Choice Awards!
— The Peninsula Beacon
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sandwiches, sushi, ribs and more.Lunch and dinner are served daily.Be sure to try their famous lobsterbisque. Breakfast is served on week-ends from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dogs arewelcome. Just two blocks from thebeach, with plenty of parking in theirprivate lot.
O’Bistro Cafe4934 Voltaire St.(619) 223-2202
Best Appetizer Raglan Public HouseRaglan Public House is a NewZealand-inspired organic burgerrestaurant that specializes in organicgourmet burgers, sandwiches andsalads, as well as a constantly rotat-ing selection of craft beers and craftcocktails. Conveniently located onthe corner of Niagara and Bacon inthe heart of OB, Raglan is a greatplace to come grab a local Craft beerand the best burger in all of SanDiego!
Raglan Public House1851 Bacon St619-794-2304raglanpublichouse.com
Best AtmosphereBO-beau kitchen +barPart of the local powerhouse CohnRestaurant group, BO-beau takes itsplace as their premiere Frenchrestaurant. And this is no merebistro, we’re talking about classicFrench cuisine, from starters likeescargot with a garlic-herb butter
sauce and smoked salmon tartaretartine with brie and celery greens tomain courses of bouef bourguignonand chicken fricassee and a selectionof moules, salads and pastas. Butyou won’t find any cliché Gallicrestaurant snobbery here; everythingat BO-beau is done in an inviting,warm and casual dining atmosphere.Entrees will run you between $12-$20, a good bargain for fine Frenchfare.
BO-beau kitchen + bar4996 West Point Loma Blvd.(619) 224-2884
Best BagelsOB Donuts OB Donuts is a great little shop toindulge your sweet tooth! Traditionaldonuts include glazed, chocolate,jelly, maple and chocolate bars — allfreshly baked and mouth watering!They also carry great breakfast sand-wiches, including bagel and croissantand your choice of ham, Canadianbacon and lox! This locally ownedand operated business has been adonut-loving haven serving thePeninsula for years!
OB Donuts1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.(619) 222-0298
Best BakeryThe European Cake GalleryThe European Cake Gallery is as thename suggests, a gallery of deliciouscakes and other goodies you are notlikely to see at one location. Localfavorites include apple, pumpkin
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T H A N K Y O U F O R V O T I N G U S #1
VotedBEST
Italianfor the 8th
Straight Year!
A consistentwinner for
BESTPizza OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER
Enjoy Our Full Bar & Large Covered Patio Wine Cellar / Dining Room3663 Voltaire St., Point Loma • (619) 223-8197 • Delivery Available to OB/Pt. Loma
1st PLACEBest Italian
2nd PLACE
• Family Restaurant • Restaurant Service
Also a favorite for Best Pizza, Best Wine Selection, Best Atmosphere & Most Romantic
The VenetianEven after receiving numerous awards this local Ocean Beach/Point Loma restaurant is still humbled by the continued recogni-tion. This little Italian restaurant has stayed true to its familyrecipes more than 40 years, pleasing generations of families.Owners Frank and Joe appreciate the local business and enjoymeeting the community that helps their restaurant prosper. Thefood has best been described as California-Italian, which simplymeans you can expect great fare without a lot of heavy sauce, theway some other places think Italian should be done. The pastasand chicken entrees will command your serious attention, as willthe tidy bar and the family-style menu.
and other pies which line the shelvesas surely as the German chocolate,carrot and white Bavarian cakes,cookies and fruit bars — and youhaven’t lived until you’ve tried apiece of the Swiss Black Forest.Open Tuesdays — Saturdays from 7a.m. to 4 p.m.The European Cake Gallery3661 Voltaire St.(619) 222-3377www.europeancakegallery.com
Best Bar (tie)Sunshine Saloon Company An Ocean Beach institution since1974, Sunshine Saloon Co. featuresan ocean view deck with beautifulsunset views. Inside you’ll find satel-lite sports on plasma TVs, pooltables, Internet jukebox, and greatMexican food. Happy hour daily 5 to6 p.m. offers 60 oz. pitchers of beer
for half price, including 28 beers ontap, and many locally handcraftedbrews.
Sunshine Saloon Company 5028 Newport Ave.(619) 222-0722
The ReunionThe Reunion is one of Ocean Beach'sfavoriate sports bar offering greatdrinks, free pool, 9 flat screens towatch your favorite Football (collegeand NFL), baseball and basketball,games. Come down and have a drinkand see why The Reunion is votedone of OB’s favorites! Live bandsSaturday's 8-11. Plus daily drink spe-cials!!!
The Reunion 2205 Mendocino Blvd.(619) 794-0412thereunionpub.com
Best Bar
Sunshine Company Saloon 5028 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
(619) 222-0722
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Sunshine Saloon Company
An Ocean Beach institution since 1974, SunshineSaloon Co. features an ocean view deck with beau-tiful sunset views. Inside you’ll find satellite sportson plasma TVs, pool tables, Internet jukebox, andgreat Mexican food. Happy hour daily 5 to 6 p.m.offers 60 oz. pitchers of beer for half price, includ-ing 28 beers on tap, and many locally handcraftedbrews.
Best Lunch
Shades Oceanfront Bistro5083 Santa Monica Ave.
(619) 222-0501 |shadesob.com
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Shades Oceanfront BistroShades is a family owned and operated restaurant locatedjust across the street from the beach with a fabulous view ofthe OB Pier. It’s become a popular breakfast destination.You’ll enjoy the casual atmosphere and dog friendly patiofor dining al fresca. Next to the awesome omelettes, anoth-er big hit at breakfast involves something called SalmonScrambles, which should tide you over until lunch and thatveggie sandwich with goat cheese and sprouts you’ve hadyour eye on. You’ll enjoy the excellent food, unique cocktailsand quality service and the ocean view never stops. Forearly birds, you’ll like the fact they open at 6:30 a.m.
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LUNCH • PATIO DINING OMELETTE • PET FRIENDLY
Also a favorite for BEST BREAKFAST • FAMILY DINING
THANKS for votingus the BEST!
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All UFC Events | Ocean View Deck | Pool Tables
z5028 Newport Ave., OB 619-222-0722 www.sunshineob.com
Happy Hour 5-6pm ½ Price PitchersOver 100 Brews with 28 on Tap!
Watch Sports on our GIANT 110” & 120” TV’s
Plus Live Beach Cam!
½OFF forHOUR
½ Pitchers of Bud & Bud Light10-10:30 and 1-1:30 Sunday only
VOTED BEST BARand a favorite for Sports Bar & Happy Hour
Best Bartender The Reunion - Tyson(see entry under Best Bar)
Best BBQBBQ House One of Ocean Beach’s best-keptsecrets may not be a secret anymore.After 25 years of hard work and ded-ication from Abdullah and his sons,Davin and Melvin, the BBQ Househas now completed it’s 3rd expan-sion! While still providing the samegreat-tasting barbeque, they nowoffer a full bar with 30 beers on tap.The new ambiance provides cus-tomers, old and new, with a niceplace to get their BBQ fix and cool offwith a drink or two after soaking upthe sun at the beach all day. Comehang out with them on game dayswhere you’re sure to find yourfavorite sports team competing onone of their 10 big- screen TV’s. Youmight even be lucky enough to seeyour team broadcasted on the 80-inch! Allow their servers to provideyou with full table service while yousit and enjoy the new place.BBQ House5025 Newport Ave.(619) 222-4311bbqhouseob. com
Best Beer SelectionNewport Pizza & Ale HouseWith a motto of “No crap on tap!,”Newport Pizza & Alehouse is a sliceof heaven for beer and pizza affi-cionados. With 21 taps and at least100 local and imported bottledbeers, this is the place to settle in forsome delicious pizza like the RonJeremy meatlovers, Clint Eastwoodbarbeque chicken or Big KahunaHawaiian specialties, among 27 oth-ers. Or build your own! NewportPizza & Ale House sports an oceanview and for those who want to bringFido along while the master sips acold one the venue has a dog-friend-ly patio. Hours of operation are Sun-days through Thursdays from 11a.m. to 12 a.m., Fridays and Satur-days from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Newport Pizza & Ale House5050 Newport Ave.(619) 224-4540obpizzashop.com
Best ChefJohn MannO’Bistro(see entry under Best American)
Best BreakfastOld TownhouseRestaurantThe comforts of home-style cookingwhen you’re not at home! We all lovethe excitement of visiting new placesand eating new foods but as travelerswe sometimes want the creaturecomforts of home. This is where theOld Townhouse comes to the rescue... the meals are like they’ve come outof your own kitchen. Enjoy bottom-less cups of coffee, breakfast all day,daily specials including biscuits andgravy and specialty omelettes, Mexi-can breakfasts to get those gastro-nomic juices flowing and more! Theyalso do to-go orders!
Old Townhouse Restaurant4941 Newport Ave.(619) 222-1880 oldtownhouserestaurant.com
Best Burger (tie)Hodad’sHodad’s is no longer just a localfavorite featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and voted by CNN asone of the top five burger joints inthe country. Hodad’s is the onlyburger joint recognized on the WestCoast! Fodor’s travel guides call theHodad’s bacon cheeseburger “awe-some,” and there’s even a grilledcheese sandwich on the menu forthose desiring lighter fare. Thosewho want to see what all the fuss isabout can stop by the original loca-tion or the new location now opendowntown. A local legend for yearshas definitely hit the big time!
1959 Abbott St., Ocean Beach, CA 921071830 D Sunset Cliffs Blvd. CA 92107
Thank You OB & PT. LOMA for voting us a favorite
for Best Coffee, Shop, Cafe & Bagel
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LITTLECHEF
OB & Point Loma
Thank Youfor choosing us the
Readers Choice forBEST CHINESEand a favorite for
TAKE-OUTWe appreciate your
support over the last25 years!
4910 Newport Ave. Ocean Beach, CA. 619-222-6627
CHINESE FOOD TO GO
8 Years in a Row
Best Chinese
Little Chef4910 Newport Ave.
(619) 222-6627
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Little Chef has become a favorite for Asian food as wellas fast, fresh take-out. They’ve been at the same locationfor more than 22 years. That means not only does LittleChef have the best Chinese, but it will be really tough tobeat their prices! Some 60 chicken, beef and shrimpdishes dot the menu. Add the daily specials, and there’snot a lot Little Chef is missing!
Best DeliChris’ Liquor & DeliChris’ Liquor & Deli was the first family owned deli in San Diego open-ing in 1956. They take great pride in making great sandwiches with thebest quality Boars Head meats and cheeses. Over 15 types of salads (allhomemade from scratch) including their renowned cevichi along with40 other sandwiches is what continues to propel them to the top to winthe “gold” medal for best deli. Chris’ has always been known for its orig-inal famous hot pastrami sandwich, known as the “Harpoon,” as well asother favorites as voted in the readers choice polls. They also offer over300 crafted beers, fine wines and liquors to fullfill all your shoppingneeds. Stop by and see what everyone is talking about. Check out thenewly remodeled oceanview deck!
Best BurritoNico’s Mexican FoodLove burritos? You’ll really love theNico’s burrito. According to the major-ity, it’s the best! The chicken taquitosrate high as well, as does the veggieburrito, breakfast burrito, Californiaburrito, well, most of their burritos.Did we mention the legendary hotsauce? The food is reasonably priced,especially for the amount you receive.In a city that touts close to five millionMexican restaurants, Nico’s mustindeed be unique in this crazy world.
Best Catering Surfside CuisineSurfside Cuisine prides itself on cus-tom designing your dining experience,private dinner parties, in-homecatered events, weekly meal plans andprivate vacation chef services. Theirteam will create a menu designed tomake your special event unique. ChefBilly Butter handpicks only the fresh-est ingredients from reputable suppli-ers — a typical day prepping for anevent has Butter visiting Catalina Off-shore to pick out his seafood; specialtyproduce for his farm-to-table fruitsand veggies; Venissimo's for hand-crafted cheeses from around the
world; Elizabethan bakery for the bestdesserts chocolate and sugar couldhope to be involved with and gourmetcoffees and teas from local roasters.Butter has over 25 years of experiencein the restaurant industry. His passionfor food and attention to detail, shinesthrough in every mouthwateringbite/dish. With a childhood nicknamelike ‘‘Butter’’ and a motto, ‘‘never trusta skinny chef,’’ you are in great handswith Chef Billy Butter.
Surfside Cuisine(619) 507-0891surfsidecuisine.com
Best ChineseLittle ChefLittle Chef has become a favorite forAsian food as well as fast, fresh take-out. They’ve been at the same locationfor more than 22 years. That meansnot only does Little Chef have the bestChinese, but it will be really tough tobeat their prices! Some 60 chicken,beef and shrimp dishes dot the menu.Add the daily specials, and there’s nota lot Little Chef is missing!
Little Chef4910 Newport Ave.(619) 222-6627
Best Coffee ShopJungle JavaJungle Java is located on NewportAvenue right in the heart of OceanBeach. What makes this coffee spotunique is that it is practically an out-doors coffee shop (it has a tarp roof),so you feel as if you're sitting peacefullyin your own backyard sipping on a cupof tea or coffee. You are surrounded bylush plants and flowers, most of whichare for sale. It's a great place to go for alittle peace and quiet, to study, or justunwind during the day. And it’s juststep to the beach!
Jungle Java5047 Newport Ave.(619) 224-0249
Best Comfort FoodRaglan(See entry under Best Appetizer)
Best Deli Chris’ Liquor & DeliChris’ Liquor & Deli was the first fami-ly owned deli in San Diego opening in1956. They take great pride in makinggreat sandwiches with the best quality
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Best Cafe
Te Mana Cafe4956 Voltaire St.(619) 255-9233
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Te Mana CafeTe Mana Cafe is the locals choice for the best coffeein town. An island style cafe in an old 1924 crafts-man style house that feels like home to the natives.Te Mana Cafe is a place to celebrate Aloha as well asexperience the historical beauty of old Ocean Beach.Te Mana’s menu reflects the island theme. Eggbagelsmake up the majority of the menu, butHawaiian plate lunch is delightful. Enjoy the mana-pua, a Hawaiian steamed bun filled with char siupork. All in all, it’s a great cafe and coffee shop.
Best Healthy Dining
Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market4765 Voltaire St.
(619) 224-1387 obpeoplesfood.coop
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Ocean Beach People’s Organic FoodMarketOcean Beach People's Organic Food Market, San Diego’s onlycustomer owned grocer, boasts an award winning sit-down delifeaturing a delicious selection of vegetarian and vegan entrees,soups, salads, sandwiches, freshly prepared baked goods,desserts, and more! Additionally, People’s offers an extensiveselection of organic produce, grocery, dairy, bulk foods andherbs, supplements, cruelty-free body care, gifts and aromathera-py products.
Thank You Beacon readers for voting usA R e a d e r s C h o i c e f o r B e s t S u s h i
For the 7th time!And a favorite for Steak
Come check out our NEW SUSHI ROLLS and RIBEYE Steak Dinner!
5059 NEWPORT AVE. | SAN DIEGO, CA 92107619-222-6686
Voted Best Catering!
Sustainable Quality IngredientsExcellent Customer Service
Creativity Driven by Passion
Thanks for voting for us!READERSCHOICEAWARDS
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Boars Head meats and cheeses.Over 15 types of salads (all home-made from scratch) including theirrenowned cevichi along with 40other sandwiches is what continuesto propel them to the top to win the“gold” medal for best deli. Chris’ hasalways been known for its originalfamous hot pastrami sandwich,known as the “Harpoon,” as well asother favorites as voted in the read-ers choice polls. They also offer over300 crafted beers, fine wines andliquors to fullfill all your shoppingneeds. Stop by and see what every-one is talking about. Check out thenewly remodeled oceanview deck!
Best Desserts AzúcarAzucar communicates the Cubanorigins of Owner/Chef Vivian Her-nandez-Jackson — producingCuban-inspired favorites like lightcoconut cupcakes and red velvetcake or unique mojito cookies. Otherfare include specialty Cuban itemssuch as Cuban sandwiches withturkey and pork, papa rellenas(stuffed potato balls), corquetas(small fried rolls filled with mincedmeat, mashed potatoes, and or shellfish and vegetables), pastelitos(baked puffs with filling), Azucarbrings a taste of ethnicity to an ordi-nary lunch or snack. Whether you’rein the mood for a Cuban sandwichor a delicate cupcake, this papaya-green establishment will alwaysbring an exotic flavor to the table.Azucar4820 Newport Ave.(619) 523-2020www.iloveazucar.com
Best Dinner 3rd Corner Wine Shop & BistroYour first glance at this OB wine barmay prompt a certain confusion.You won’t know whether you’vewalked into a bar that dabbles inretail sales or a wine cellar with adrinking license — such is the levelof attention this establishment ren-ders for both services. Hundreds ofbottles from around the world arethere for the taking, surrounded byfunky-colored walls and maps of theworld’s most well-known wineregions. 3rd Corner serves dinnertoo and many patrons are making ahabit of ordering a meal and thenvisiting the racks to pick the winethat goes best with their food. Youwon’t be paying an inflated price.
Best Donut ShopOB Donuts (see entry under Best Breakfast)
Best Family RestaurantOld Townhouse(see entry under Best Bagels)
Best Fish & ChipsSouth Beach Bar & GrilleHome of the world-famous mahifish taco, South Beach has drawn alively mix of locals and visitors alike.Grab a seat at the long wooden bar,watch the sun set behind the crash-ing surf and order from a full barfeaturing 22 tequilas and 40+ beers,including several from award-win-ning San Diego breweries. In addi-tion to the mahi tacos, diners choosefrom a variety of fresh seafood,including lobster, wahoo, shark,calamari and shrimp, as well asburgers, chicken and vegetarianoptions. Enjoy daily food and drinkspecials, a happy hour menu from 3-6 pm on M-F, and 20 TV's to watchyour favorite sports teams. Stop byand see us for the best food anddrinks on the beach.
South Beach Bar & Grille5059 Newport Ave.(619) 226-4577southbeachob.com
Best Fish TacoSouth Beach Bar & Grille(see entry under Best Fish & Chips)
Best FrenchBo-Beau kitchen +bar(see entry under Best Atmosphere)
Best GermanKaiserhof RestaurantKaiserhof is a great family ownedand operated German restaurant. AGerman restaurant would not becomplete without wienerschnitzel orjagerschnitzel. It doesn’t get muchbetter than the “wurstplatte” whichincludes: bratwurst, knackwurst andbauernwurst with sauerkraut andred potatoes and a good Germanbeer. American style entrees includebroiled lobster tail, grilled halibutsteak, poached salmon filet with hol-landaise, filet mignon Madagascarwith peppercorn brandy sauce, or aNew York strip steak. Dine in orenjoy the beer garden, a lovely out-door heated area where you can sip aGerman brew and enjoy a traditionalGerman and American meal. Fullbar available.
Kaiserhof Restaurant2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
(619) 224-0606 kaiserhofrestaurant.com
Best Happy HourThe ArizonaThe “AZ” is the place to mingle foranyone who wants a real taste of thebeach scene. An Ocean Beach land-mark, remodeled Arizona Cafe offersa ’40s-style atmosphere with a con-temporary flare, even the ceilingreflects the artistic detail of the era.The daily happy hour features $3food-drink specials. New menuoffers burgers, sliders, sandwiches,salads, appetizers and more – anincredibly tasty variety that’s easy onthe wallet. Or, grab an order to gofrom our take-out window. Satellitesports on big screen plasma TVs, anInternet jukebox and pool tablesmake this a great place to go and ahard place to leave. Free Wi-Fi.
The Arizona1925 Bacon St. (619) 223-7381
Best Healthy DiningOcean Beach People’sOrganic Food MarketOcean Beach People's Organic FoodMarket, San Diego’s only customer
READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2015
Best Coffee Shop
Jungle Java5047 Newport Ave. | (619) 224-0249
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Jungle JavaJungle Java is located on Newport Avenue right in the heart of Ocean Beach. What makes this coffee spotunique is that it is practically an outdoors coffee shop (it has a tarp roof), so you feel as if you're sitting peacefullyin your own backyard sipping on a cup of tea or coffee. You are surrounded by lush plants and flowers, most ofwhich are for sale. It's a great place to go for a little peace and quiet, to study, or just unwind during the day. Andit’s just step to the beach!
THANKS for choosing usBEST DELI and a favorite forBest Sandwich and Wine Shop
owned grocer, boasts an award win-ning sit-down deli featuring a deli-cious selection of vegetarian andvegan entrees, soups, salads, sand-wiches, freshly prepared baked goods,desserts, and more! Additionally,People’s offers an extensive selectionof organic produce, grocery, dairy,bulk foods and herbs, supplements,cruelty-free body care, gifts and aro-matherapy products.
Best Hot DogThe Arizona(see entry under Best Happy Hour)
Best Ice Cream/Lighthouse IceCreamThe Lighthouse who has served upthe best ice cream in Ocean Beach,featuring double rainbow super pre-mium, all natural, gluten free and cer-tified kosher ice cream. But Light-house also has something that theother places don’t – a hot waffle icecream sandwich, which includes yourfavorite ice cream stuffed betweentwo Belgian waffles and put in a spe-cial iron. They also serve SnowieShaved Ice. You just need to decidewhich flavor to choose!Lighthouse Ice Cream5059 Newport Ave.(619) 222-8600
Best Indian SundaraSundara brings the exotic cuisine ofIndia to Ocean Beach and pairs itwith craft beers and fine wines, allreasonably priced and served in afriendly atmosphere. Fresh Naan isbaked to order and the Curries areslow-cooked to bring out the intricateflavors unique to India. Try the TikkaMasala Pizza, a favorite! Join themfor dinner and drinks or order onlinefor takeout and delivery.
Best Irish Pub/Bar (tie)The HarpThe Harp offers a warm Irish wel-come with friendly staff serving upgreat drinks and conversation. Deco-rated with autographed pictures ofIrish sports stars, this is a good spotto watch sports on the plentiful flatscreens. Grab a seat at the open win-dows and enjoy an afternoon of peo-ple watching while eating some finecomfort food, including shepherd'spie, fish ’n’ chips, Irish stew, etc., witha pint of the black stuff. Great venueto watch local bands and get your jigon the dance floor!
The Harp4935 Newport Ave. (619) 222-0168
Gallagher’s Irish PubIf you’re looking for an authentic Irishpub, then look no further. There’salways plenty of good Irish cheer andmusic in the air. And that’s no blar-ney! You’ll find a full bar with friend-ly, talented bartenders. Guinness, awide array of imported and domesticbeers plus your favorite mixed drinks.Best happy hour in San Diego. Livebands from all over California. Enjoythe sunshine on our patio. Darts,shuffleboard and 10 52-inch HD plas-ma TVs add to the fun.
Thank you for voting us a Readers Choice for:Place to Watch People, Best Fish & Chips,
Best Fish Taco, Best Seafood, Best Ocean View
If You’re not eating Award Winning Food with the Best Ocean View in Town…You’re not on the Pier
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New Hours!Open Daily8am-10pm
We’re on the Pier at the end of Niagara. 619.226.3474
Best Fish & Chips
WOW Ocean Beach Pier Cafe5091 Niagara Ave. (on the Pier)
(619) 226-3474 (fish)
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WOW Cafe
The Walk-On-Water Ocean Beach Pier Cafe has a one-of-a-kindatmosphere and view! Where else can you enjoy lunch while sit-ting over the ocean. Sit back, and enjoy their amazing fish andchips, which is why it was voted best by Beacon readers. Theportions of WOW Cafe’s plates are generous and its prices arereasonable. Besides fish and chips, WOW is known for lobstertacos and even its pancakes. The cafe is small and quaint, with aneclectic decor, but one thing is for sure, nothing beats the views,fish and people watching.
Best New Restaurant
OB Warehouse4839 Newport Ave.
(619) 222-1700cohnrestaurants.com/obwarehouse
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OB WarehouseOB Warehouse world food and bar offers globally-inspired cuisine,served in an industrial-chic space in Ocean Beach. One of the manyCohen owned restaurants, this newest addition to their list of acheive-ments earns them the Best New Restaurant title from our readers.
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Best ItalianThe VenetianEven after receiving numerousawards this local Point Loma restau-rant is still humbled by the contin-ued recognition. This little Italianrestaurant has stayed true to its fam-ily recipes more than 40 years,pleasing generations of families.The Venetian encompasses a greatfamily atmosphere and if you stop inenough you will feel like family too.Owners Frank and Joe appreciatethe local business and enjoy meetingthe community that helps theirrestaurant prosper. The food hasbest been described as California-Italian, which simply means you canexpect great fare without a lot ofheavy sauce, the way some other
places think Italian should be done.The pastas and chicken entrees willcommand your serious attention, aswill the tidy bar and the family-stylemenu.
The Venetian3663 Voltaire St., Point Loma(619) 223-8197www.venetian1965.com
Best Juice BarOB Smoothie(See entry under Best Acai Bowl)
Best Late Night EateryThe Arizona(see entry under Best Happy Hour)
Best Live Music VenueWinston’s
You already know that Winston’s isthe most popular live music venuein Ocean Beach. It’s been that wayfor almost all of its 24 plus years andthings aren’t expected to change inthe foreseeable future. The bar fea-tures local and touring bands andhas a top notch sound system andfull scale lighting system making itone of San Diego’s premier livemusic venues. Although it’s knownfor live music, the bar also has someunique happy hour events everyweek including karaoke and stand-up comedy nights. Winston’s isproud of its work with the OceanBeach MainStreet Association.
BEST SALAD BAR,MEXICAN RESTAURANT,HEALTHY DINING & BURRITO
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Stay Healthy, my friend1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
(619) 226-7619
Best GermanKaiserhof RestaurantKaiserhof is a great family owned and operated German restau-rant. A German restaurant would not be complete without wiener-schnitzel or jagerschnitzel. It doesn’t get much better than the“wurstplatte” which includes: bratwurst, knackwurst and bauern-wurst with sauerkraut and red potatoes and a good German beer.American style entrees include broiled lobster tail, grilled halibutsteak, poached salmon filet with hollandaise, filet mignon Mada-gascar with peppercorn brandy sauce, or a New York strip steak.Dine in or enjoy the beer garden, a lovely outdoor heated areawhere you can sip a German brew and enjoy a traditional Germanand American meal. Full bar available.
Kaiserhof Restaurant2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
(619) 224-0606 kaiserhofrestaurant.com
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BO-beau kitchen + barPart of the local powerhouse Cohn Restaurant group, BO-beau takesits place as their premiere French restaurant. And this is no merebistro, we’re talking about classic French cuisine, from starters likeescargot with a garlic-herb butter sauce and smoked salmon tartaretartine with brie and celery greens to main courses of bouef bour-guignon and chicken fricassee and a selection of moules, salads andpastas. But you won’t find any cliché Gallic restaurant snobberyhere; everything at BO-beau is done in an inviting, warm and casualdining atmosphere. Entrees will run you between $12-$20, a goodbargain for fine French fare.
Best LunchShades OceanfrontBistroShades is a family owned and oper-ated restaurant located just acrossthe street from the beach with a fab-ulous view of the OB Pier. It’sbecome a popular breakfast destina-tion. You’ll enjoy the casual atmo-sphere and dog friendly patio fordining al fresca. Next to the awe-some omelettes, another big hit atbreakfast involves something calledSalmon Scrambles, which shouldtide you over until lunch and thatveggie sandwich with goat cheeseand sprouts you’ve had your eye on.You’ll enjoy the excellent food,unique cocktails and quality serviceand the ocean view never stops. Forearly birds, you’ll like the fact they
open at 6:30 a.m.
Shades Oceanfront Bistro5083 Santa Monica Ave.(619) 222-0501 shadesob.com
Best MargaritaBravosExperience a taste of Mexico! Bravo’sfeatures your favorite Mexican andseafood plus a full bar serving yourfavorite drinks. Check out the mar-garita menu and choose yourfavorite from a long list! Share a 5-shot, 44 oz. mega margarita with afriend or try one of over 30 premiumte quilas from the newly expandedtequila bar. For a healthy alternativetry the organic margarita with organ-ic agave syrup, organic tequilla and
fresh- squeezed limes! Or just kickback and enjoy your favorite cocktailwith one of our famous lobster buck-ets. Savor one of the best happyhours at the beach!
Bravos5001 Newport Ave.(619) 222-6633
Best MartiniTony’s BarTony's 1940s cocktail lounge with aunique atmosphere, loaded with vin-tage photos of Ocean Beach is theplace to be in OB! Savor a classiccocktail or specialty martini whilerelaxing in one of the booths listen-ing to the Internet juke box or play-ing a game of pool. Don't miss happyhour everyday from 5 to 7 p.m. Bigscreen TV's, a smoking patio andATM make it an all-around greatplace to hang out. Now acceptingcredit cards.
Tony’s Bar 5034 Newport Ave.(619) 223-0558tonysoceanbeach.com
Best MediteraeneanOcean Beach KabobEstablished in February 2013, OceanBeach Kabob is a family-owned andoperated restaurant that bringsexquisite Middle Eastern cuisine toOcean Beach. All the dishes arehomemade from the finest qualitymeats, vegetables and spices. OBKabob uses the freshest ingredientsin all of its dishes, as well as top-quality beef, lamb and chicken. Theshawarma is mouthwatering, deli-cious and a must-have. Ocean BeachKabob uses top cuts of beef andlamb, making its kabobs the mosttender and juicy anywhere, and thechicken is made of white meat(breast) only. The taste is simply sodelicious that you’ll be glad youstopped by.
Best Mexican Nati’s MexicanRestaurant(see entry under Best Overall)
Best Mexican Fast FoodNico’s(see entry under Best Burrito)
BestHappyHour
The Arizona Cafe The “AZ” is the place to mingle for anyone whowants a real taste of the beach scene. An OceanBeach landmark, remodeled Arizona Cafe offersa ’40s-style atmosphere with a contemporaryflare, even the ceiling reflects the artistic detail ofthe era. The daily happy hour features $3 food-drink specials. New menu offers burgers, sliders,sandwiches, salads, appetizers and more – anincredibly tasty variety that’s easy on the wallet.Or, grab an order to go from our take-out win-dow. Satellite Sports on big screen plasma TVs,an Internet jukebox and pool tables make this agreat place to go and a hard place to leave.
Arizona (AZ) Cafe1925 Bacon St.,
Ocean Beach(619) 223-7381 theazcafe.com
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- Family Owned & Operated Since 1965 -
ITALIAN
POMA’SDELICATESSEN
1846 BACON ST., OCEAN BEACH (619) 223-3027
Plus Party Trays ofLasagna,
Mini Sandwiches,Pasta, Salad & More
“HOME OF THE ROAST BEEF” plus great pizza!
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Thanks for voting us #1 Sandwich!And a favorite for Deli!
O’Bistro CafeThe patio dining and refreshing menu at this cafe have made it atop pick for readers, and owners Brenda and Jongo Park haveclearly paid a lot of attention to the dining experience. Enjoy adelicious meal in the cozy cafe area or on the patio. You’ll bedelighted by the variety of dishes prepared by executive chefJohn Mann, like seafood, steaks, pasta, salads, sandwiches,sushi, ribs and more. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Be sureto try their famous lobster bisque. Breakfast is served on week-ends from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dogs are welcome. Just two blocksfrom the beach, with plenty of parking in their private lot.
Best American
O’Bistro Cafe4934 Voltaire St. (619) 223-2202
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Most RomanticBO-beau kitchen +bar(see entry under Best Atmosphere)
Best Ocean ViewWonderland OceanPubWonderland Ocean Pub is an Ameri-can restaurant and Sports Bar. Burg-
ers, Seafood, Craft Beer, Margaritaswith a view of San Diego's finestbeach.Using the culture and history ofOcean Beach as a foundation, Won-derland Ocean Pub was created toexemplify all that is great about thislaid back beachfront community. Westrive to provide a neighborly atmo-sphere, where you’ll always be treatedlike part of our family. With a viewunparalleled to any other, come expe-
rience our coastal inspired menu orgrab a cold pint of local craft brew.
Wonderland Ocean Pub5083 Santa Monica Ave, San (619) 255-3358wonderlandob.com
Best OmeletteShades Oceanfront Bistro(see entry under Best Lunch)
Best Patio Dining Shades Oceanfront Bistro(see entry under Best Lunch)
Most Pet Friendly Shades Oceanfront Bistro(see entry under Best Lunch)
Best PizzaNewport Pizza(see entry under Best Beer Selection)
Best Place for B-DayPartyWonderland OceanPub(see entry under Best Ocean View)
Best Place to DanceWinston’s(see entry under Best Live Music)
Best Place to Go on aBudgetOld Townhouse(see entry under Best Breakfast)
HAPPY HOUREvery Monday Thru Friday
3-7pm ½ Price Appetizers • $ 1 Off Drafts & $2.75 Wells11am - 5pm Burger, Fries & Beer Special - $10
motherssaloon.com2228 Bacon St Ocean Beach 619-221-8100
21+over
Thanks for voting us aReader’s Choice for BEST:
SPORTS BAR • LUNCH • WINGSLIVE MUSIC • BAR • HAPPY HOUR
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Best Ice Cream
Lighthouse Ice Cream 5059 Newport Ave.
(619) 222-8600
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Lighthouse Ice Cream The Lighthouse who has served up the best ice cream in OceanBeach, featuring double rainbow super premium, all natural,gluten free and certified kosher ice cream. But Lighthouse alsohas something that the other places don’t – a hot waffle icecream sandwich, which includes your favorite ice cream stuffedbetween two Belgian waffles and put in a special iron. They alsoserve Snowie Shaved Ice. You just need to decide which flavor tochoose!
with coupon - Not good with other coupon or offer. Expires 11-1-15
50₵ WINGSSunday, Monday & Thursday only
with coupon - Not good with other coupon or offer. Expires 11-1-15
2 SANDWICHES FOR $10.00
OR 1 SANDWICH FOR $6.00
Choice of Gyro, Shawarma or Falafelwith coupon - Not good with other coupon or offer. Expires 11-1-15
NFL GAMEDAY SPECIAL
NFL GAMEDAY SPECIAL
SANDWICH SPECIAL
www.oldtownhouserestaurant.com 619-222-1880
Open Daily 6am-2pm for Breakfast & Lunch
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Daily SpecialsHomestyleCookingThe Old Townhouse Restaurant 4941 Newport Ave. OB
Best BreakfastFamily Restaurant
Place to Go on a BudgetAlso a favorite for:
Comfort Food & Omelette
Best BBQ
BBQ House5025 Newport Ave.bbqhouseob. com
(619) 222-8600
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BBQ House
One of Ocean Beach’s best-kept secrets may not be a secret anymore.After 25 years of hard work and dedication from Abdullah and hissons, Davin and Melvin, the BBQ House has now completed it’s 3rdexpansion! While still providing the same great-tasting barbeque,they now offer a full bar with 30 beers on tap. The new ambiance pro-vides customers, old and new, with a nice place to get their BBQ fixand cool off with a drink or two after soaking up the sun at the beachall day. Come hang out with them on game days where you’re sure tofind your favorite sports team competing on one of their 10 big-screen TV’s. You might even be lucky enough to see your team broad-casted on the 80-inch! Allow their servers to provide you with fulltable service while you sit and enjoy the new place.
Photo by Larry Kuechlin - Surfing OB
Best Place to PeopleWatchWonderland OceanPub(see entry under Best Place for Birthday)
Best Salad Bar(see entry under Best Healthy Dining)
Sandwich (tie)Olive Tree Market-placeOlive Tree Marketplace, OceanBeach’s only upscale, independently-owned grocery store, offers patrons avariety of quality fare, including wineand cheese, locally grown produceUSDA Choice grade beef and fresh-baked goods. Their wine and beerselection is truly impressive. You’lllove the deli which uses the market’sbest ingedients to craft mouthwater-ing sandwiches. Meat lovers willwant to try the Manhattan, a hotpastrami sandwich smothered withmelted provolone cheese and servedon a toasted onion roll, while vege-tarians will appreciate the Euro Veg-gie, a combination of chopped Kala-mata olives and chives, sprouts,tomato, cucumbers and feta cheeseserved on warm pita bread. In all,the deli serves more than 20 sand-wiches and more than 20 varieties ofsalad.
Olive Tree Marketplace4805 Narragansett Ave.(619) 224-0443olivetreemarket.com
Poma’sFor five decades, Poma’s Italian Del-icatessen has wowed customers withits sandwiches. The homemade Ital-ian-style bread and roast beef havedrawn customers back since 1965.Poma’s is also well known for home-made Italian specialties includingpizza, lasagna and ravioli. Beer andwine is available to go, as well ascatering on request. Visit Poma’s, alocal legend! Voted a Reader’sChoice for Best Deli & Best Sand-wich seven years in a row!
Poma’s1846 Bacon St.(619) 223-3027 pomasdeli.com
Best Sea FoodSouth Beach Bar & Grille(see entry under Best Fish & Chips)
Best Trademark DrinkTony’s (see entry under Best Martini)
Best Sports Bar Arizona(see entry under Best Happy Hour)
Best SteakBO-beau kitchen +bar(see entry under Best Appetizer)
Best BrunchWonderland OceanPub(see entry under Best Ocean View)
Best SushiSapporo’s Japanese RestaurantDim lights and Japanese decor pro-vide appeal to this intimate sushispot in Ocean Beach. Sapporo’sprime location and great sushi makethis a favorite for local sushi enthusi-asts. You’ll find traditional nigirisushi like tuna, yellowtail and scal-lops, along with other specialty rollslike the Mexican roll, which consistsof octopus and a spicy sauce at rea-sonable prices.
Sapporo’s Japanese Restaurant5049 Newport Ave. (619) 222-6686)
Best Take-Out (tie)Poma’s(see entry under Best Sandwich)
Little Chef(see entry under Best Chinese Food)
Best ThaiThai Time BistroThai Time Bistro is known for itsfresh ingredients and reasonableprices, as well as its clean, sophisti-cated atmosphere. Food is alwaysserved hot, and the chefs don't resortto using canned veggies to speed up
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Best Mediteraenean
Smoothies,
Acai,
Fruits & Vegetable
Drinks,
Wheatgrass,
Fruit Salads,
Bagels & Wraps,
Subs & More
(619) 756-6265phone orders appreciated
5001 Newport Avenue,Suite A
PITAYADragon Fruit
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JUICE BAR &ACAI BOWL
and a favorite for
HEALTHYDINING
Check outour excellent
Beer Selectionof 30 Craft
Drafts
Ocean Beach KabobEstablished in February 2013, Ocean Beach Kabob is afamily-owned and operated restaurant that bringsexquisite Middle Eastern cuisine to Ocean Beach. All thedishes are homemade from the finest quality meats, veg-etables and spices. OB Kabob uses the freshest ingredientsin all of its dishes, as well as top-quality beef, lamb andchicken. The shawarma is mouthwatering, delicious and amust-have. Ocean Beach Kabob uses top cuts of beef andlamb, making its kabobs the most tender and juicy any-where, and the chicken is made of white meat (breast)only. The taste is simply so delicious that you’ll be glad youstopped by.
Ocean Beach Kabob4994 Newport Ave.
(619) 222-9700obkabob.com
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Best Acai BowlOB Smoothie
Routinely charged with having the best acai (pro-nounced: ah-sigh-ee) bowls around OB, portions arehuge with lots of fresh fruit to order, such as freshmango, banana, blueberries and, of course, the chilledacai mix itself. Try yours with a little granola and honeyfor a real treat. Other specialites include traditional juicedrinks and fruit bowls. A great breakfast or lunch alter-native to heavier take-out options.
OB Smoothie5001 Newport Ave. (619) 756-6265
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the cooking process. The menu isfilled with appetizers, soups andentrees that meet restaurant patrons'high standards for traditional Thaidishes like curry, Tom Kha soup andPad Thai. The spicy seafood soup is adelectable combination of green mus-sels, crab, calamari, shrimp, lemon-grass, mushrooms and cilantro. ThaiTime Bistro also has affordable lunchspecials. Customers can get soup, saladand a main course for just $6.95 OpenMon.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thai Time Bistro1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.(619) 223-5000thaitimebistro.menutoeat.com
Best Vegetarian/VeganRanchos CocinaIn 1995, Marcos Mouet realized hisdream of opening a restaurant thatserved fresh, mostly organic, home-made Mexican cuisine. That dream ofmaking nutritious and delicious foodfrom scratch began when he was ayoung man in his 20s. He had fondmemories of this time, before refriger-ation, when most people lived on"Ranchos" and grew their own food.Thus, the restaurant Ranchos was
opened with the traditional spirit ofthe "Ranchos" of Mexico. His continu-ing vision of creating a real "Rancho" ison the drawing table. This will be aplace where people can reconnect tothe delectable visions and aromas ofthe fertile soil and feel the spirit ofwhat living with nature is like.
Best Vietnamese/PhoOB Noodle HouseOB Noodle House specializes in phoand run by the two sons of the ownersof OB Donut. The pho comes highlyrecommended in two sizes. Enjoy ahearty broth and “mix-ins,” includingsprouts, basil, lime and jalapeño.Choose from steak, rib-eye, meatballor tripe. Also on the menu, you’ll findbroken rice, fried rice, some vermicellidishes and a Korean barbecue ribplate. They have appetizers (like frieddumplings, spring rolls, egg rolls) anda good beer selection, with manyimports from Asia, all at great prices.It’s located on Cable Street betweenVoltaire and West Point Loma You’llalso enjoy their sushi bar next door.Check out their new location – Bar1502 on Niagra.
OB Noodle House2218 Cable St.(619) 450-6868obnoodlehouse.com
Best WingsMother’s SaloonMother's Saloon is located one blockfrom the beach on Bacon. Speaking ofbacon ... They smoke the bacon inhouse. Enjoy bacon wrapped shrimp,dates, jalapenos, hot dogs and the 1/2lb burgers are to die for... bleu cheesebacon burger yum! If you like spicy...you need to try the mother f'er burg-er... with jalapenos and topped withjack cheese, habanero BBQ and spicyvolcano sauce...warning extremelyhot!!! Come enjoy their weekday $10Burger, Fries & Beer 11am-5pm orweekday Happy Hour 3pm-7pm with1/2 off appetizers, $2.75 well drinksand $1 off craft beers on draft. Enjoylive music Fri. & Sat.10 p.m.-1 a.m. andSunday 4 p.m.-8. Enjoy 50 cent wingsduring NFL football games. Nocover!!! 21+ over. Find them on face-book!!
Mother’s Saloon2228 Bacon St. (619) 221-8100www.motherssaloon.com
Best Wine Shop3rd Corner (see entry under Best Dinner)
Wine Bar/Selection3rd Corner (see entry under Best Dinner)
Newport Pizza & Ale HouseWith a motto of “No crap on tap!,” Newport Pizza & Alehouse is a slice of heaven for beer and pizza afficionados.With 21 taps and at least 100 local and imported bottled beers, this is the place to settle in for some delicious pizzalike the Ron Jeremy meatlovers, Clint Eastwood barbeque chicken or Big Kahuna Hawaiian specialties, among 27others. Or build your own! Newport Pizza & Ale House sports an ocean view and for those who want to bring Fidoalong while the master sips a cold one the venue has a dog-friendly patio. Hours of operation are Sundays throughThursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Best Pizza & Beer Selection
Newport Pizza & Ale House5050 Newport Ave.
(619) 224-4540 obpizzashop.com
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The Readers Choice for more than 25 years on the Peninsula.
Thank you for your continued support.
Morethan 90% of residentsread the PeninsulaBeacon on a regularbasis.
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3rd Corner Wine Shop & BistroYour first glance at this OB wine bar mayprompt a certain confusion. You won’tknow whether you’ve walked into a bar thatdabbles in retail sales or a wine cellar with adrinking license— such is the level of atten-tion this establishment renders for both ser-vices. Hundreds of bottles from around theworld are there for the taking, surroundedby funky-colored walls and maps of theworld’s most well-known wine regions. 3rdCorner serves dinner, too, and manypatrons making it a habit of ordering a mealand then visiting the racks to pick the winethat goes best with their food. You won’t bepaying an inflated price just because you’reat a restaurant.
BestWine Bar3rd Corner
2265 Bacon St.(619) 223-2700
the3rdcorner.com
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Best Overall
Restaurant
Nati’s Mexican Restaurant
Once again, Beacon readers have said Nati’s Mexican Restaurantis their favorite local restaurant overall, for seven years running!It’s no wonder, though, as Nati’s has been serving the finest Mex-ican dishes made from scratch with fresh ingredients for morethan 55 years. The owners take tremendous pride in serving vir-tually every dish made to order, including chili rellenos madewith fresh chilies while providing patrons with affordable prices.They offer a variety of margaritas, Mexican and American beers,cocktails and wines. Diners may enjoy dining indoor or on thepatio. Open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner.
