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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Poway, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is The Original Pancake House with a 4.6-star rating from 1,407 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Smokin J's BBQ and Carvers Steaks & Chops. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Poway is 4.5 stars from 727 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Poway range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
727
Avg reviews
Jun 1, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
The Original Pancake House
14905 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Carvers Steaks & Chops
11940 Bernardo Plaza Dr, San Diego, CA 92128, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Poway, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Original Pancake House14905 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA | 4.6★ | 1,407 |
| #2 | Smokin J's BBQ14035 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA | 4.6★ | 864 |
| #3 | Carvers Steaks & Chops11940 Bernardo Plaza Dr, San Diego, CA 92128, USA | 4.5★ | 1,358 |
| #4 | Veranda Restaurant & Bar17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128, USA | 4.4★ | 499 |
| #5 | Filippi's Pizza Grotto Poway13000 Oak Knoll Dr, Poway, CA 92064, USA | 4.3★ | 1,208 |
| #6 | Harney Poway12245 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA | 4.4★ | 73 |
| #7 | Namino Poway12636 Poway Rd #8, Poway, CA 92064, USA | 4.9★ | 492 |
| #8 | Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar13445 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA | 4.4★ | 1,340 |
| #9 | Hamburger Factory Family Restaurant14122 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA | 4.4★ | 1,767 |
| #10 | Poway Social HouseWalmart/DMV Center, 13437 Community Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA | 4.0★ | 23 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Poway
Veranda Restaurant & Bar
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128, USA
Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar
13445 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Hamburger Factory Family Restaurant
14122 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Poway Social House
Walmart/DMV Center, 13437 Community Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Kaminski's BBQ & Sports Lounge
12735 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Villa Capri Trattoria & Wine Bar
14771 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Barrel Riot
16765 Bernardo Center Dr Suite O1, San Diego, CA 92128, USA
Public House 131
10393 Spring Canyon Rd b, San Diego, CA 92131, USA
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