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Brians' American Eatery


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4 of 5 stars 48 ratings
48 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
16
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#193 of 1,667 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: American
  • Average price*: $ 12
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Address: 1451 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
  • Phone:  (619) 296-8268
  • Fax:  619-296-4221
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 17, 2009

DELISH, huge portions, great choice on the menu, great service. YAY! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 29, 2008

Good greasy spoon more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 25, 2008

Breakfast diner spot, excellent bloody mary's. more

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5 of 5 stars
tennistime18 12 contributions
san diego, ca
Apr 22, 2008

Brian's is a great restaurant with a retro 50s coffeeship atmosphere. Big portions, fresh food, a varied menu, good service, friendly staff, reasonable prices (for the giant portions). It's very busy for Saturday and Sunday breakfast/brunch. Solid, consistent, great. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 18, 2008

Solid late night eating in the Gaslamp. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 24, 2008

Great for a late night meal, moderately priced. more

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4 of 5 stars
ilive2roam 12 contributions
Missouri
Mar 20, 2008

We ate there for breakfast as it is located next to the hotel. I would definately eat there again. Great breakfast. Did not have any other meal. Service is a bit slow, but they give you a pot of coffee to ease your wait. They give you large portions, the good is great! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 17, 2008

We love going here for Sunday morning brunch. Big portions, inexpensive and right across from the Hillcrest Farmer's market. If there are just 2 of you, avoid the line and head from the bar stools - usually no wait for that. The biscuits are heavenly. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 15, 2008

i don't really like the food much, but the portions are big and the mac and cheese is pretty good. more

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4 of 5 stars
venturagm 16 contributions
Las Vegas, Nevada
Feb 10, 2008

This place is comfortable and it has wonderful food. You can find traditional diner meals and healthier California style dishes. The salisbury steak was a little disappointing. It was just a hamburger patty thrown on the plate. Chicken fried steak is excellent and so are their salads. Make sure to ask questions to ensure you get the dish that suits... more

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Brians' American Eatery Address

1451 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
Tel: (619) 296-8268 Fax: 619-296-4221
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.