Best Dinner Places to Eat in Cleveland National Forest

"NINE-TEN offers an "Evolving California Cuisine" menu dictated by fresh products discovered during daily excursions to local artisan providers. Go for breakfast, lunch or dinner and sit inside the casually elegant interior or people watch from pet-friendly tables outside on Prospect Street. NINE-TEN has a kids menu for young diners featuring PB&Js, mac and cheese as well as other favorites."

"San Diego has several stellar hotel restaurants and this is one of them. Executive Jason Knibb is a favorite of both the food-obsessed and other local chefs for his precise and never pretentious California cuisine."

"Situated in the Grande Colonial Hotel, diners immediately notice the chic decor as they walk into NINE-TEN. Offering an elegant dining experience, this beloved local restaurant foc..."

"Mister A’s offers guests a classy ambiance with white table cloths, excellent service, and breathtaking views of downtown San Diego, you can even see planes flying overhead!. This upscale restaurant has a large menu and serves impeccable food and cocktails perfect for any occasion. They even have a Valentine's Day special, be sure to check it out."

"Earlier, we mentioned The Nolen was honored as the second-best urban view in San Diego. It was second to the one and only, Mister A’s. Mister A’s has a famous lineage dating back to 1965, when the renowned entrepreneur and restaurant owner, John Alessio, or Mr. A, decided to open this rooftop restaurant and bar."

"Or rooftop restaurant I should say because Mister A’s is more a restaurant than a bar. Mister A’s has more of a classy, fine dining atmosphere. It’s perfect for date night and if you are looking for a restaurant with a view this is definitely the place to be."

"Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen is a casual eatery offering Californian cuisine and family-style meals-to-go. Situated along El Camino Real street, it has an outdoor patio seating area for your kids to run around. Not only are they family-friendly, but they are also eco-friendly too."

"With a focus on taking locally sourced food and building each dish from scratch, Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen, produces fresh flavorful food with a "keep it simple" attitude. Enjoy a menu full of vegan and vegetarian delights as well as meat and fish dishes."

"Mexican restaurants abound in San Diego’s Old Town but my family’s favorite is Cafe Coyote. Children enjoy watching señoras in traditional dress making flour tortillas by hand on the restaurant’s patio. Bonus: diners can park for free in their own underground parking garage, a rarity in Old Town."

"From tortillas to tamales to salsa, Coyote Cafe; makes everything from scratch every day, on the premises. Start the day with a Breakfast Margarita, chilaquiles, menudo, or a chile relleno omelette. For lunch, try the chile verde, a quesadilla, tortilla soup, or a taco salad."

"From Business: Located in San Diego, Cafe Coyote is a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its breakfast menu includes buttermilk pancakes, potatoes rancheros, Chile…"

"The buzz:These innovative waffles and vibrant cocktails just might turn you into a morning person.The food: The Gaslamp Quarter is more famous for late nights than early mornings, but the Gaslamp Breakfast Company means to change that reputation. Their simple, but comprehensive menu has everything from yogurt bowls to mashed potato waffles, and there are several vegan options to accompany the various cocktails, as well as mocktails, cold brews, and kombuchas. The cost: Full breakfast plates are $8-$19, coffee drinks, tea, mocktails, and booch are $2.50-$7, most cocktails are $9.50, beer is $6, and a bottle of bubbly +OJ is $24.How to book: Indoor and patio dining is available on a first-come basis."

"Why go: The nation's first non-profit taco joint donates 100% of their profits to local charities. Libertad takes liberty with range of ingredients—pork belly, tempura avocado, octopus—that are char-grilled over embers and stuffed into homemade tortillas. Push through the stainless steel freezer door and discover a hidden cocktail lounge decked with chandeliers and olive trees."

"Author Bio:Noreen Kompanik is a Registered Nurse and San Diego-based travel writer and photographer. Over 400 of her published articles have appeared in 38 different digital and print publications. She especially loves writing about family travel, luxury travel, food, wine, coffee, history and travel writing and shares these articles on her travel website What’s In Your Suitcase."

"Both of Stone’s expansive locations, in Liberty Station and Escondido, offer kid friendly environments where hip parents can sit back and enjoy a cold beer while the little ones run around and play games in the garden. The kid menu may not feature a lot of standard kid food (no chicken nuggets here!) but it’s perfect for little foodies in the making."

"Stone brewery is a bit of a drive from San Diego but makes for a great half day trip. Stone is known for IPAs and the restaurant on the premises is pretty good as well."

"Saint Archer Brewing Company will be reopening both of it’s tasting rooms, located in Miramar and Leucadia respectively, for guests to enjoy onsite, outdoor beers paired with local food partners. Leucadia has partnered with Pandora Pizza, and Miramar will be serving Artesano Tacos on Saturdays, and Pizza Joint Monday through Friday, and Sunday. Leucadia is open daily from 12PM to 7PM, while Miramar is open Monday through Thursday 2PM to 7PM, Friday and Saturday 12PM to 7PM, and Sunday 12PM to 6PM."

"Both locations of Saint Archer are opening their tasting rooms for to-go beers and delivery. The Miramar location is open daily and Leucadia is open Saturday/Sunday. Pick-up and delivery orders can be placed here (delivery available with a $40 minimum)."