National City · San Diego County, CA

Food & Drink in National City

Scout analyzed 30 National City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

30

Matches

13

Typical spend

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Typical visit

1.2 hr

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The Waterfront Grill @ Pier 32 Marina - San Diego

Food & Drink

The Waterfront Grill @ Pier 32 Marina - San Diego

Relaxed American option with marina views offering a menu of familiar fare from morning to night.

FoodCocktailsShopping
1.5 hr visit
85°C Bakery Cafe-National City

Food & Drink

85°C Bakery Cafe-National City

Bakery/cafe chain with roots in Taiwan, offering coffee & tea plus international desserts & breads.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Cafe La Maze

Food & Drink

Cafe La Maze

1940s steakhouse with classic red leather booths & mod light fixtures serving beef & seafood dishes.

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit
Royal Mandarin

Food & Drink

Royal Mandarin

No-frills, counter-serve space with minimal seating offers traditional Chinese entrees & sides.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Slappy's Burgers and Brews

Food & Drink

Slappy's Burgers and Brews

Food
1.3 hr visit
Kimball Bar & Eatery

Food & Drink

Kimball Bar & Eatery

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Texas Roadhouse

Food & Drink

Texas Roadhouse

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Market on 8th

Food & Drink

Market on 8th

Soaring food court with 8 eateries including pizza, ramen & poke bowls, plus 2 breweries & 2 cafes.

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Oriental Cafe | Chinese

Food & Drink

Oriental Cafe | Chinese

Food
1.3 hr visit
Eat Crispy Burger National City

Food & Drink

Eat Crispy Burger National City

Food
1.3 hr visit
Napoleone's Pizza House

Food & Drink

Napoleone's Pizza House

Long-standing pizzeria with a nostalgic feel offering a menu of traditional pastas & pies.

FoodShopping
1.3 hr visit
Manna Heaven BBQ - National City

Food & Drink

Manna Heaven BBQ - National City

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Por Vida

Barrio Logan

Por Vida

Cool, artsy coffeehouse serving dulce de leche lattes & other Mexico-inspired specialty drinks.

FoodShopping
45 min visit

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