38 Best Southern American Restaurants In Santee

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1. Louisiana Purchase SD

4.3

Awesome(1054)

$$$$

• Southern • North Park

Booked 17 times today

Fantastic! We decided to spend part of our 45th wedding anniversary at Louisiana purchase… Service was spectacular! Food was spectacular! Even the chef came out and checked on us… It was wonderful! You will not go wrong by having lunch or dinner at the Louisiana purchase!

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2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa

4.5

Awesome(155)

$$$$

• Southern • La Mesa

Booked 11 times today

Great selection of entrees sometimes making it difficult to choose. After ordering, food came in great time. The wait staff was professional, friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning.

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3. South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(1172)

$$$$

• Southern • Del Mar

Booked 60 times today

The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable.

4. Nick's Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(1956)

$$$$

• Southern • Del Mar

Booked 77 times today

As always, an excellent experience. Fabulous food, ambiance, amazing service!!! Our server, Ashley, was very attentive. Highly recommend.

5. The Pony Room

4.8

Exceptional(1991)

$$$$

• Southern • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 68 times today

The atmosphere, food and service are always wonderful.

6. CUCINA urbana

4.7

Exceptional(7303)

$$$$

• Southern • Banker's Hill

Booked 45 times today

Great experience! The server was very attentive. The grilled octopus and the Tiramisu were incredible. The pasta was delicious.

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7. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Mission Valley

4.5

Awesome(188)

$$$$

• Southern • Mission Valley

Booked 53 times today

Food was excellent! Got their black and blue flatbread appetizer for lunch. WOW! Try it! Partner always gets grilled cheese and tomato soup. Can’t beat that either. Great place for any meal. Anthony, our server, is the best! Thanks Anthony!’

8. Between Us

4.6

Exceptional(23)

$$$$

• Southern • North Park

Booked 14 times today

The food and presentation was consistent and absolutely delicious. Service staff seemed very rushed - bumped into my table or me at least four times. I had to lean over in my seat to avoid getting bumped by the waitress whenever she walked by. Would return to try other food items on the menu nonetheless.

9. Poseidon

4.8

Exceptional(6215)

$$$$

• Southern • Del Mar

Booked 62 times today

First the food is consistently excellent. The quality flavors and attention to details make every visit delicious. We could choose from a dozen restaurants but week after week we chose to come back here and that says everything! The servers are so much more than people doing a job they’re warm attentive and authentic individuals. We appreciate the entire team more than they know. Crab cakes are back baby! Delicious!

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10. Carvers Steaks & Chops

4.7

Exceptional(3418)

$$$$

• Southern • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

We started our evening at 4 pm for Happy Hour in the Lounge. The drinks were prepared correctly and we had a nice time chatting prior to our reservation at 4:30 for Dinner. We were seated promptly and all 4 of us had the Tuesday night special menu Prime Rib dinner. The price and value is extraordinary. It was delicious. We also had a choice of 3 wines and picked a bottle of Mondavi Cab for $ 16.00. We will be returning soon.

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38 restaurants available nearby

1. Louisiana Purchase SD

2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa

3. South of Nick's - Del Mar

4. Nick's Del Mar

5. The Pony Room

6. CUCINA urbana

7. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Mission Valley

8. Between Us

9. Poseidon

10. Carvers Steaks & Chops

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