Best Fondue in San Diego

6 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Cafe 21 University Heights
Cafe 21 University Heights
86/100 (2061 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
International
Cafe
Cafe
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Kabobs
Cakes
Lamb
Ribs
Shrimp
Beef
Curry
Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Eggplant
French Toast
Toasts
Tiramisu
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Fondue
Scallops
Omelette
Salmon
Juice & Smoothies
Prosciutto
Crepes
Tapas
Sandwiches
Sit down
American
Café
International
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"I’m a huge fan of Cafe 21! From their unique brunch dishes to their flavor-packed tapas and relaxing patio, this place is a local gem. I’ve had..."
Jessica Cespedes
"Went to a Tapas Restaurant yesterday! (No! Not Topless!!...Tapas!! LOL! ���). I can splurge occasionally while taking Pure Therapeutic..."
Bella Grace
"What can I say never had a complaint or frankly anything I want to change about it food is always amazing atmosphere is on point and the sangria is..."
Cassandra Mitchell
"I cannnot praise this restaurant highly enough. The ambiance, the waitstaff, the food, the chef: all are wonderful, personable and anxious to make..."
Patricia Wogan
"Fantastic food with nice portion. Hippie San Diego atmosphere. I highly recommend this place. We will visit..."
Chiz Williams
"This was a wonderful experience we went at happy hour and had delicious food drinks dessert for three people under $95. The service was excellent the..."
Janice Hurley
"Cafe 21 is a gem if you're into delicious vegan options. The food is not only tasty but also comes with a side of great service. The cozy vibe makes..."
Niti
"Omg, the best brunch spot I've been to in a while! The place is beautiful. Loved the decor. The service was great. The gentleman helping us..."
Senia Quintero
"I absolutely ADORE this place. My now husband and I had our first date here (we had both been previously and agreed on it because we loved the spot)...."
Sara Perkins
"I love Cafe 21. I had previously been to the downtown location but now I live in walking distance of this location. The grilled cheese bloody mary is..."
Danielle M
"Best brunch I’ve had in forever. Jason was wonderful! The food was so freaking good. Especially the shrimp cake egg Benny thing. So freaking..."
Amara
"Cafe 21 is a gem! Clifton served us in the bar area. The restaurant was beautiful and service was top notch. My daughter and I enjoyed the French..."
Megan
"Happened to be our breakfast spot for the last day of our trip to San Diego. We took a Lyft to the cafe. The parking lot didn't look that full though..."
Salim Ali Khan
"I don’t drink coffee and on a hot summer morning I like good iced tea. Fresh. Cafe 21’s English Breakfast tea with the service style of brewed at..."
John Ferguson
"What a great little spot. Very nice vibe, fantastic service and amazing dishes. We had our 4 year old son with us and our server did such a great job..."
Daniel Vaccaro
"Cafe 21 is one of my favorite brunch places. Their food is so amazingly delicious and you can't go wrong with any item. I got there short rib crepe..."
Kristina Baroni
"OMG I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Came here with our Bridal party for brunch, was a short wait to get seated. Our server Tyler was the absolute best, most kind..."
Danielle Lein
"Delightful. The decor, service, food, fancy coffee drinks. The tiramisu pancakes were 100% on point. We loved it..."
Kristi Hatakka
"Definitely one of the best breakfast restaurants I have been to in many years the variety of food was spectacular the service was excellent and the..."
Deborah Waters
"Service is amazing. Hard to pay $11 for tea but the little tea mug makes for a fun experience. While the food portions are small, the quality more..."
kendra
"Visited this place to have brunch with friends. The restaurant had a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with nice decor that added to the dining..."
Ashwin Gajendra
"Incredible food, service, and drinks. 10/10 superb!! 100% recommend and will come back. Tom was very polite and helpful. They make note that they..."
Sabria Joyner
"I have to say everything was perfect. The food was delicious and in perfect amounts. Not to mention the dessert, it was a perfect balance of..."
marco jimenez
"This place is a gem. My husband wanted to come here, so we did! I'm so glad we got to discover this place. We ordered a short rib omelet and kufta..."
Batool Dababneh
"I've recently been fortunate enough to visit a small café nestled in the charming heart of University Heights in San Diego, where I was welcomed..."
A M
Cafe 21 Gaslamp
Cafe 21 Gaslamp
84/100 (5939 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
American
Cafe
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Bloody Mary
Juice & Smoothies
Pesto
Burger
Frittata
Prosciutto
Fish
Blueberry Pancake
Crepes
Tapas
Pork
Shrimp
Mimosa Flight
Bananas Foster
Cheese fondue
Beef
Short Rib Omlet
Curry
Sangrias
Tiramisu Pancakes with Mascarpone
Avocado toast
Short Rib Omelette
Pancakes
Vegan French Toast with Fresh Fruit
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Eggplant
Toasts
Pasta
Savory Bread Pudding Benedict
Tiramisu
Salad
Tomatoes and Eggs
Fondue
Wings
Beetle-Juice
Omelette
Scallops
Thai Five
Duck
Cakes
Juice & Smoothies
Meatballs
Salmon
Lamb
Sandwiches
Sit down
Café
American
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have lived in San Diego since 1985, a saw and experienced lots of great restaurants! I saw them opened, closed and some are still open , but not a..."
Reza Badei
"I will recommend this establishment to everyone I know. The food is incredible...Service is evem better. And Leslie is something to behold!!� She..."
Mindy McDonnell
"Always enjoy our meals, drinks and entertainment at Cafe 21. Leslie’s one of the best bartenders in town! Tuesday is our favorite time - Rebecca..."
Barbara Smolin Sachs
"Awesome place, great food,fab entertainment n excellent staff.Be sure to go if your in the area👌Visiting from..."
Cushla Burns
"Dinner was so good, I came back the following night for more. Excellent food - much better than some of the tourist traps, and more reasonably..."
Oren Friedman
"Great atmosphere, food is so good. Love the dexor and the service was on..."
Cristina AriLey Matos
"Awesome place, food was amazing, great services and atmosphere. Definitely worth..."
Susanne Mooney
"The food was amazing, atmosphere was a cool vibe. service was great the tables where a lil crowded but its ok food made up for..."
Luz Mitchell
"Shared the Kabob plate and dessert tray. Crepe cake=my new favorite..."
Pam Bowie
"Fun place for breakfast! Interesting drinks and entrees. Staff are kind and attentive. The ambience is very lively. The food isn’t out of this..."
Chacón
"This one of my favorite culinary places to go!! first time I had duck wings was here .The drinks are amazing!! Hard to find parking ,but food and..."
Key Roberts
"Absolutely delicious with a friendly atmosphere!! The dishes are a little small, but still very filling. We got 2 dishes each and I had to take most..."
Nile Wilson
"I've been looking forward to coming to this place for a while because I liked that they have small plates for you to dive into different flavors..."
Jackie Neely
"Tasty feta omelette, very nice blueberry pancake(not very sweet),tasty blueberry jam. Friendly and caring staff. Great family friendly environment...."
Khorshid Yaghmai
"Voted Best Brunch restaurant in San Diego and I see why. I ordered the Vegan French Toast with a side of Lamb Meat Balls and fresh squeezed orange..."
Nicole Carter
"This place is a must! Went here for all 3 of my breakfasts while visiting. The food is exceptional. They have some very unique but well thought out..."
Kyle Goldthorp
"This was a great experience! This place stands out with their vibes and food. They have small plates so we ordered the Mediterranean rice, tiramisu..."
Kritika Khetarpal
"We ordered vegetarian power bowl and feta omelette. The portions were small but very delicious! If you care more about quality than quantity,..."
Orkhan B.
"Best food I had when I was in town. We went for 4 days and ate here for breakfast 2 of those times! I got the tiramisu Pancakes both times and they..."
Carra Knight
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot
83/100 (4064 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
American
Gluten Free Options
Fusion
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Salad
Cheesecake
Fondue
Cheesecakes
Cheese fondue
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Fusion
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Validated Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Valet Parking
Dinner
Mid-range
"We had an amazing birthday celebration for my girlfriend. The food was amazing, the staff were friendly and helpful. It can seem expensive if you..."
Everett Rogers-King
"Had a wonderful dinner. Was a great experience from the moment we got there. The staff was very friendly. The food was excellent!. It was the whole..."
Elena Coppens
"Thank you for the most enchanting evening, Melting Pot! The service team did an extraordinary job of making this the most memorable evening ever!! I..."
Chris Holdiman
"We had an amazing experience. It made out birthday celebration a night to remember! Everything was great and our server Devon was awesome!!! He..."
Michelle Snyder
"This was a great experience. We were a party of 2 adults and 2 kids (10 yrs and 11 yrs) we did the complete experience for 2 and it was the perfect..."
Bre WithOneE
"All around PERFECT! My family and I went out to celebrate my birthday. The kids had fun with this unique dinning experience, and my husband and I..."
Taya Yoakum
"The food was amazing, although I wish the steak was grilled and then dipped in cheese. Other than that, great staff, great environment. I can't wait..."
Tyrone Baker
"This was a great place to stop for dessert. We got the flaming chocolate fondue, the flames felt mostly like a gimmick but it was still fun. It was..."
Steven Ellison
"My boyfriend and I celebrated our birthdays here this year, both trips were so great! Last night was his birthday and Thomas was our server- he was..."
Lauren Hyde
"I have never been to Melting Pot before. As soon as I saw that it was open for about 4 hours daily, I figured it's a place where you must have a..."
Elza
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot
82/100 (9511 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Salad
Fondue
Cheese fondue
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Full Bar
Private Dining
Valet Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Mid-range
"The staff is wonderful, the Ambiance is fantastic and the food is sooooo good. Love this..."
Karen Huff
"My wife and I love coming here!!! Great atmosphere, amazing food, good drinks. For the best experience, request to be seated upstairs in Tony's..."
Andrew Thomson
"Excellent, as always. Our server, Kristen, was a joy and very accomodating in the best way. Batender knew how to make a very good and very cold..."
Sandy Barb Reinhardt Breitwieser
"Our waiter Tony was the best! His service was top notch! We had a great experience and will be back..."
Kara Torrez
"Amazing service! Friendly staff at the bar! We had never had fondue before but it will not be the last time! We will definitly come back on our next..."
Christon Livesey
"It was scrumpdidalyumptios! Drinks where off the chain. Homad and Hanna are the best. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable..."
Karen Wilburn
"It was was very different for my niece and I. We had never had fondu..Now I think we are hooked!! The service was excellant..even though we only came..."
Tonya Blanson
"Was a great place to spent our one year anniversary. Nick was an exceptional server and went out of his way to make our special night..."
Daniel Dolan
"My husband and I had our anniversary dinner here last night. The food was fantastic, the bartender was funny and entertaining, and our waiter..."
Christina Adams
"Everything was great!!! Really enjoyed my night!! Hannah was the..."
Danyelle Clark
"Awesome food and awesome service!! (Jonah was our awesome server) Definitely going..."
Jessica Pinel
"Wonderful meal and Alex was an awesome server! We had gone to a different fondue place about 10 years ago and everyone left hungry. Not so with this..."
Brenda Miller
"My wife and I spent our Valentine's day here. We have been going for years and have always enjoyed our times eating and talking at all of their..."
Kyle Whelehon
"I went here for our anniversary, I got a Groupon for 2 people for 66 dollars. Drinks were 13 dollars. Staff knew we were first timers and helped us..."
Marissa Rios
"Great fondue! The whole experience takes quite a while if you want the four course, but taste wise it's awesome! If in a group, you choose the..."
Alan Pham
"Incredible food, service was fantastic. Loved every bit of the experience and highly recommend. It is a lil expensive but you certainly get what you..."
Melvin Irizarry
"Outstanding service. Good food. A little pricey but worth it. Corner tables make reaching for pot a little far only..."
A.J. White
"This place was amazing. The food was so good the atmosphere was nice and pleasant. The food was very good. The staff was beyond friendly and helpful...."
Andre
"Great service and food. If the price seems high, stay on the lookout for specials. We all had the endless fondue of prime meats on a special of $39..."
Keith Wright
"Great food fantastic experience, something different for my daughter's b-day. David was terrific and a big help for our 1st visit. I consider this..."
Matt Monaghan
"May the forks was the first time my fiance and I have been here... the food is delicious and the prefix meal seemed very reasonably priced.. can't..."
Natalie Graboyes
"The staff here really goes above and beyond to make sure your night is special. I had no idea about the additional services they offer to make it..."
Rachael White
"Enjoyed a nice dinner with family! However, it took over two (2) hours to dine from start to..."
Mike Urueta (IRONMAN MIKE)
"Great location and excellent customer service. We had a groupon for dinner for two and while we didn't especially like the food it was such a fun..."
Shay Weinschreider
"Great restrunant everyone you go to has a diffrent menu and are server was awsome i belive the price matchs the uniqueness of the..."
Abagail Allen
"We only come when we have a groupon, as it gets quite expensive. I suggest making a reservation. The last time we didn't make one, we had to wait an..."
Ian Lewis
"A very novel dining experience. The food was decent. My wife and I liked the many different sauces that came with the entree. I think the best..."
treecamel88
The Brigantine
The Brigantine
82/100 (2458 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Halibut
Mussels
Ceviche
Brig Shrimp Cocktail
Fish Sandwich
Tuna
Cobb Salad
Brig Classic Calamari Strips
Fish & chips
Cioppino
Calamares
Cakes
Macadamia Crusted Mahi
Shrimp
Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish
Fondue
Salmon
Fish
Napa Valley Nachos
Bread
Lobster
Coconut Shrimp
Crab cakes
Great Seafood
Crab Cake
Salad
Lobster Tacos
Chowder
Cheesecake
Clam Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Crab
Mud Pie
Fish Taco
Scallops
Crème Brûlée
Tacos
Clams
Surf and Turf
Oyster
Happy Hour Margarita
Sandwiches
Filet Mignon
Calamari
Octopus
Grilled Spanish Octopus
Burger
Swordfish
Risotto
Cheesecakes
Swordfish Tacos
Sit down
Bar
American
Seafood
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I’ve been here several times and mostly for their happy hour menu. The items on that menu have declined in both offerings and taste. With my last..."
Rob Stephenson
"The Brig is a main stay, classic, and higher end restaurant on the point. I recommend booking a reservation and getting there early. If you arrive..."
Joshua Utley
"I like Brigantine, this location is really convenient compared to harbor drive one. It has enough parking available and close. You don't need to..."
Kristina Navickaite Momchilova
"Came to celebrate a birthday. Sat after a short wait ( made a ressie) ordered the crab/ shrimp fondue which was tasty but not lumpy with fresh..."
SunshiineMoonRise
"Had a great time with family. Enjoyed the food & good service by Eric! Sorry took picture of eaten fish tacos with cole slaw! Had calamari as..."
Chris A.E.
"Good was decent. The oysters were really fresh, the scallops were amazing, and shrimp was on point. Charlotte was an awesome server, and April was..."
Greg Cobb
"The food was great! And the service was excellent too. Loved the atmosphere. The prices are little higher, but the you got to pay that for the..."
Anannya Nath
"I liked the atmosphere and the service was great. I had the swordfish, as it seemed like a lot of reviews said it was the best plate. It was fine...."
Jared Mosier
"The food was great. The service started of excellent, but as the evening wore on, our server paid less ans less attention to us. At first we were..."
Mildred Fox
"I will start by saying great staff!!! My nephew decided to have his wedding rehearsal dinner here and they were very attentive, fast and friendly...."
YK Mitchell
"This was the best find on my visit to shelter island! Monday is all night happy hour. I don’t drink much but i partook in the happy hour appetizer..."
Nichole LaVigne - eXp Realty
"Dinner here was flavorful, must try the Crab & Shrimp fondue! The Macadamia crusted Mahi was delicious but rather try something else next time, only..."
Jasmine
"This place was pretty good. As a family, we went to the Triton cruise, and for lunch, we came here. I ordered the fish tacos, and they were pretty..."
Th3Dumb Gam3r
"Fantastic food, service and great bar vibe with lots of televisions. We had the Buffalo wings, Shrimp/Crab Louis salad and Shrimp Tacos. All of the..."
Monique Hickson
"I love everything about Brigantine. I will definitely be returning and bringing my..."
Michaela Brown
"Great gluten free menu! The food was delicious and the service was so smooth. Large restaurant tucked up on the second floor. Lovely atmosphere would..."
Kelly Andrade
"I had the standard fish taco and the swordfish taco. Both were amazing and their hot sauce added the right amount of heat. The kettle chips and..."
Kyle Simmons
"Wonderful restaurant, everything impeccable. High quality service, beautiful and pleasant place. Suggestion order the starter of Octopus and for..."
Leidi Schaumburg
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
77/100 (4258 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
Brew Pub
Brew Pub
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fondue
Calamari
Pork
Beer Pretzels
Burger
Fish & chips
Chicken Sandwich
Tuna
Mimosa
Grass-Fed Burger
Hamburgers
Calamares
Juice
Double Truffle Fries
West Coast Carbonara
Turkey Burger
Salmon
Cider
Spicy Shrimp & Grits
Fried calamari
The Big Beer Burger
Shrimp
fish n chips
Beer Sausages
Beef
Farmhouse Burger
Fish & Chips
Food and Beer
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Tiramisú
Pasta
Buffalo Wings
Cioppino
Salad
Beer Sampler
Hummus
Wings
Blackened Mahi Tacos
Nachos
Chili
Pesto
Ahi Poke Nachos
Pretzel
Mac and cheese
Fish
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Sandwiches
Sit down
Bar
American
Brew Pub
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It has everything! 5 stars! The view, atmosphere, and food! The service is top teir!! I MEAN HOW WAS THE SERVICE like Michelin Star restaurant type!!..."
A.A
"Came here for lunch with friends. I've never been and was utterly surprised by the location. To my utter surprise, a brewery pub that's styled like a..."
Niker Z
"A great relaxing place to have a craft beer or two! Over the top food and service! As I was walking in the entrance, it reminded me of a Shang-ri-la..."
patrick horton
"SD by far best of the chain - food, surroundings, staff. Love the pond. Had a burger, and got fish & chips to go - best in years! Liked the Chai me a..."
John Richardson
"This is one of my favorite spots in San Diego. I wish they had them in AZ 😁 The food is so tasty, the beer is excellent, the atmosphere is..."
Juan DiArte
"We always had good times at Karl Strauss. The pond in the restaurant is beautiful and gives it a relaxing vibe. It's a huge restaurant with a lot of..."
Belle
"Karl Strauss is located in a business-heavy area. It is a popular lunch/dinner spot for those working in the area. Though it is a brewery, the food..."
Tiffany Allen
"Excellent place to drink a fresh & delicious Beer 🍺 😋. The food is delicious also 😋 👌 and the service it's super fast! Prices: average..."
Gustavo Montalvo
"This place had a delightful atmosphere and we loved the food. Tip: order the mini Mac. It's the perfect size and you can get their delicious apps to..."
Lena Richter
"Love the beers here. It’s probably the best in San Diego! Also Oscar is the best. Top notch service 10/10 recommend, will come..."
Janet Ignacio
"The food is consistently good - and of course they have a fantastic selection of beer. I had a fish tacos again today, but now I regret not getting..."
Darryl Gordon
"Great place to hangout and eat some good food. Now utilizes online menu and pay first, food and service comes later. Which is rather trouble some if..."
Alan C (ICE)
"Love it here! Great beer options. Mac on Tap is the best mac and cheese in San Diego. And the koi pond and outdoor heaters make the atmosphere so..."
Danielle Tentschert
"Good beverage and one of the better grilled chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had (BACON included with an excellent spicy..."
Mike Truty
"Amazing place for happy hour and dinner. The atmosphere and business friendly environment of this place is amazing for people to hang out after..."
Peter Par