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Best Restaurants in Santee, CA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 18 restaurants in Santee, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Mr. Birria with a 4.5-star rating from 1,084 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Janet's Cafe and Deli and Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Santee is 4.5 stars from 966 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Santee 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.
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18
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
966
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Janet's Cafe and Deli
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
8867 Cuyamaca St, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Santee, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mr. Birria8926 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.5★ | 1,084 |
| #2 | Janet's Cafe and Deli9225 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.6★ | 821 |
| #3 | Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers8867 Cuyamaca St, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.4★ | 4,412 |
| #4 | Sizzling Saigon9159 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.9★ | 90 |
| #5 | Phil's BBQ9816 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.6★ | 3,828 |
| #6 | Pizzabilities Santee - Powered by Nicolosis9420 Cuyamaca St #100, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.8★ | 45 |
| #7 | Broth and Beyond9720 Mission Gorge Rd Suite E, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.3★ | 70 |
| #8 | Luna Grill Santee9828 Mission Gorge Rd B, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.8★ | 769 |
| #9 | Jimmy's of Santee9635 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.3★ | 1,232 |
| #10 | Filippi's Pizza Grotto Santee10767 Woodside Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.4★ | 2,011 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Santee
Sizzling Saigon
9159 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Pizzabilities Santee - Powered by Nicolosis
9420 Cuyamaca St #100, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Broth and Beyond
9720 Mission Gorge Rd Suite E, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Jimmy's of Santee
9635 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Habibi Mediterranean Grill
9830 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Junction 52 Bar & Grill
9621 Mission Gorge Rd #101, Santee, CA 92071, USA
The Stand - American Classics Redefined
9355 Mission Gorge Rd Suite 121, Santee, CA 92071, USA
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Santee, CA
9720 Mission Gorge Rd d, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Tsunami Modern Cuisine
205 Town Center Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071, USA
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