94th Aero Squadron - San Diego

Name: 94th Aero Squadron - San Diego
Address: 8885 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92123
Telephone: (858) 560-6771
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (3270)

$31 to $50

American

8885 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Charming
Neighborhood gem

For over 40 years, the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant has been San Diego's landmark dining destination and is undoubtedly one of the most unique and memorable restaurants you will ever find. Located inside a replica of a World War I French farmhouse decorated with fascinating military memorabilia, antiques, and aviation relics, the restaurant overlooks Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, and has a cozy and romantic ambiance, with large stone fireplaces, intimate booths, and beautiful views. The extensive menu features mid-western aged beef and the freshest seafood. Here you will find USDA Choice Prime Beef steaks, slow-roasted Angus prime rib, fresh fish, salad entrées, seafood, chicken, pasta dishes, and fabulous desserts. Their award-winning Champagne Brunch is not to be missed. Beautiful outdoor patios, a very popular Happy Hour, and excellent banquet facilities help make the 94th Aero Squadron one of the greatest dining experiences in all of San Diego.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 560-6771
Website
http://www.94thsandiego.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Beautiful, unique banquet facilities for parties of 25 to 250. Wedding receptions, ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, cocktail parties, birthday and anniversary dinners, retirement celebrations, military events, fundraisers, private luncheons, etc.
Private party contact
Candy Kim: (858) 560-6771

Location
8885 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
Neighborhood
Kearny Mesa
Cross street
Kearny Villa Rd
Parking details
Large lot with ample free parking.
Entertainment
D.J. & Dancing on Fridays from 6:30 pm until 1:30 am.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.6Value

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94th Aero Squadron in San Diego boasts a "very inviting" ambience with attentive staff and "great service." Highlights include a diverse buffet with selections like snow crab, smoked salmon, and customizable omelets. Diners praise the "wonderful" outdoor seating with views of the airfield, making it a "perfect spot" for celebrations and special occasions.

3,270 Reviews

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Randall VIP
San Diego71 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really could not be better. Service was fantastic and the food was superb. Everyone needs to go here, now. Practically perfect in every way.
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Robin
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The buffet was great! None of the containers were empty and everything was hot/warm. Some items were steaming. The selection was wonderful and everything seemed fresh. Nothing was seasoned weirdly. It is a very clean place. The employees are very nice. Vanessa helped us to our table and she was awesome. I think our server was Jen? She was perfect, not annoying, but there when we needed her.
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Amy VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The buffet had extensive choices, and the wait staff was outstanding!
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Ronyt VIP
San Diego36 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Majority of options were literally from Costco. All cups were plastic and we paid $100 PER PERSON. Terrible quality
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Lovelle
San Diego3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Staff wasn’t nice enough. It’s like enterning in a government office where all the Karens work. Maybe the place was short staffed and they are overworked coz the place was packed coz it was Father’s day!The meat portion was so tiny! Like the burstwurst was just an inch. I couldn’t even notice I got a slice of lamb! It was really tiny! You will go back on the line to ask for another slice and yes another inch of the sausage lol! The $100 for the buffet isn’t worth it! The steak was too thin, it could fly! Good thing outside where we were seated was not windy or I have to go back for another thin slice of steak 😅 our table has no table cloth or placemats. It was my 2nd time in this place thought 2nd time’s a charm! Well coz we cldn’t find another place we booked for father’s day too late. All places were fully booked for Father’s day.
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Denisse
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
For the cost of $100 per person for 6, we would have preferred to not be seated out in the white canopy sooo far away. We felt all the sun rays burn right through. They said that’s all that could be accommodated . It was intolerable way too hot for the baby and we were so far away from the servers, so it took them a while to get to us. And the white chairs were sooo flimsy I thought someone for sure was gonna fall over. I don’t think that white canopy area is appropriate to have guests be seated on. Had we been seated indoors, it would have been a great experience because the food was great.
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Daniel VIP
San Diego12 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
An absolutely terrible experience. We made a reservation for Father’s Day brunch. When we arrived, we were led to the check-in station where a guy did not welcome us but told us to look at a screen. That was the payment screen. I asked him what that was and he said that they took payment ahead of time, including gratuity. After paying the $255 for two adults and a four-year old (we tipped above that number even before getting any service), we were taken to a booth right in the area with the most foot traffic. When we asked where we could place the high hairs we requested on the reservation, the snappy server said they only had one to provide to us and that it would be placed right on the path that staff and guests were taking. We asked to sit elsewhere because our child would not be able to eat without us standing up to feed him as the chair was below the table level and in the middle of foot traffic. We were then walked to their patio. The first section of the patio was nice but we were told that our table was further away. When we arrived, it was a cheap foldable table that wasn’t even leveled to the ground. Again, this was over $100 per head for a buffet. We asked for our money back and were told to walk up and talk to “whomever greeted you”. I asked for guidance and the receipt I handed the server and she said she didn’t have any receipt and gestured as to communicate we were on our own. After walking back, manager gave our money back and did not apologize or try to make anything better. This is the first time I’ve ever walked out of a lunch reservation during a holiday. We will not be back and will make sure to share this feedback with everyone we know.
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Maritza
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very hospitable and the waiters and waitresses are amazing and very attentive. We were shocked to see that Father’s Day was $100 each, but we paid it happily and it as much as we could.
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Dale
San Diego5 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Had reservations for 2 and received a no show from open table. We were at this restaurant on time and was just given paper to designate number of people for payment of buffet. There was only one line and did not distinguish reservations and walk ins. It was overly crowded in the food area with tight long lines.
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Rachel
San Diego4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience and establishment are very inviting and very nice. However, the quality of food and drink is severely below quality definitely need fresher new real food ingredients.
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94th Aero Squadron - San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 560-6771.

94th Aero Squadron - San Diego is rated 4 stars by 3270 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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8885 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123

Additional information

Cross street
Kearny Villa Rd
Neighborhood
Kearny Mesa
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Large lot with ample free parking.
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
D.J. & Dancing on Fridays from 6:30 pm until 1:30 am.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.94thsandiego.com/
Phone number
(858) 560-6771
Private party facilities
Beautiful, unique banquet facilities for parties of 25 to 250. Wedding receptions, ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, cocktail parties, birthday and anniversary dinners, retirement celebrations, military events, fundraisers, private luncheons, etc.
Private party contact
Candy Kim: (858) 560-6771

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