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Local Restaurants in La Mesa, CA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in La Mesa, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar with a 4.6-star rating from 3,212 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: The Hills Pub and Smokey and The Brisket BBQ. The average rating across all listed restaurants in La Mesa is 4.5 stars from 1,385 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in La Mesa range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Local Market Snapshot
20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,385
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar
9350 Fuerte Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
The Hills Pub
8758 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Restaurants Rankings in La Mesa, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar9350 Fuerte Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA | 4.6★ | 3,212 |
| #2 | The Hills Pub8758 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.6★ | 1,940 |
| #3 | Smokey and The Brisket BBQ5465 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.3★ | 870 |
| #4 | Curbside Eatery & Drinkery8353 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.3★ | 462 |
| #5 | Antica Trattoria5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.6★ | 801 |
| #6 | Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room7777 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA | 4.5★ | 885 |
| #7 | Limoncello Modern Italian8273 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.5★ | 382 |
| #8 | Casa De Pico5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.5★ | 4,300 |
| #9 | Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant8425 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.5★ | 819 |
| #10 | Anthony's Fish Grotto9530 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.5★ | 3,402 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in La Mesa
Curbside Eatery & Drinkery
8353 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Antica Trattoria
5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
7777 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
Limoncello Modern Italian
8273 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Casa De Pico
5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant
8425 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Anthony's Fish Grotto
9530 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant
8365 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Hacienda Cazadores
8302 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar
8555 Fletcher Pkwy Suite 104, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Mastiff Kitchen La Mesa
4253 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Casa Gabriela
8384 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
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