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San Diego's top 5 traditional American spots

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Published on September 13, 2019
San Diego's top 5 traditional American spotsClassics Malt Shop | Photo: Kirsten B./Yelp

Craving traditional American food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top such spots around San Diego, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your appetite.

1. Classics Malt Shop

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Topping the list is Classics Malt Shop. Located at 3625 Midway Drive, Suite B (between Kemper and Duke streets) in Point Loma Heights, the traditional American spot, which offers burgers, hot dogs, shakes and more, is the highest-rated traditional American restaurant in San Diego, boasting five stars out of 732 reviews on Yelp.

2. Lucky's Lunch Counter

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Next up is East Village's Lucky's Lunch Counter, at 338 Seventh Ave. (between K and J streets). With 4.5 stars out of 732 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American and breakfast/brunch spot, offering sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Effin's Pub and Grill

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Rolando's Effin's Pub and Grill, at 6164 El Cajon Blvd. (between 63rd Street and College Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American spot and pub four stars out of 298 reviews.

4. Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood

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Over in the Gaslamp, check out Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 1,748 reviews on Yelp. You can find the traditional American spot at 658 Fifth Ave. (between G and Market streets).

5. Slater's 50/50

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Finally, there's Slater's 50/50, a Midway District favorite with four stars out of 4,667 reviews. Stop by 2750 Dewey Road, Suite 193, to hit up the traditional American spot and sports bar, which offers burgers and more.


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