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Great Maple San Diego, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Great Maple San Diego

4.8 (4540)
$30 and under
American
1451 Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Lemus
  • Catering
    Speak to Event Manager it based on a case by case basis.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Cross street
    Cleveland
  • Parking details
    We have a parking lot and local street parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop right in front and Hillcrest trolly stop near by.
  • Entertainment
    Food Boards run through the room... Yes. Cool
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,540 people are saying

Great Maple San Diego reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Great Maple in San Diego offers a "fantastic brunch experience" with "exceptional" food and service. The menu features "signature dishes" like maple bacon donuts and salted caramel ribs. Customers appreciate the "warm and friendly" atmosphere and "generous portions." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
4,540 Reviews
  1. Dana

    Mexico City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservation is a must. The food was good. Donuts are worth. The place is noisy.

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  2. Stephanie

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite breakfast spot! Everything was Amazing! We love Great Maple!

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  3. Nicole

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Portions were in line with price. We had the French dip and French toast logs.Food was tasty. Upgraded our fried to Parmesan truffle for an extra 4.75 but the flavor was great. Our waitress was not very friendly or overly happy it seemed which was unexpected. All in all worth the trip

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  4. Stan

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family continues to be amazed each time we go to Great Maple how consistent their food has been over the years. They have several menu items that remain over time, but they are always changing some of their menu items, or have specials. This time my wife and I had their Moroccan Vegan Hash. Now, I'm not a vegetarian and usually avoid this category of dishes religiously, however, I tried this time because I seemed to like all the ingredients. Let me tell you, this dish was incredible. So flavorful with so many flavors combining into a pleasing dish all around. The Key Lime pie and chocolate pot de creme were outstanding desserts. We'll be dining here again at the end of the month for my birthday.

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  5. Melanie VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the powdered sugar beignets, quinoa/kale salad with chicken, Chilaquiles, and pancake logs. Everything was excellent! Including the service. Would def go back.

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  6. Enrica VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing, and service was great considering how packed it was. Will come again

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  7. Robert

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender was so talented and beautiful! She knows how to mix. Food was delicious and service excellent. Every thing was delicious. The salmon was cooked to perfection. Thank you for a great dinning experience! Plenty of parking just across the street at the DMV.

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  8. Diane

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I’m in town at least twice a year for many years,my family and I come to The Great Maple. The food is always the same perfection. The atmosphere is casual and warm. The service is always on point. Sadly my son is retiring and this will be my last visit. I will miss you and your wonderful food. Thank you for giving me happy memories with my beloved family. Oh and the pie ❤️

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  9. Caroline

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are excellent! The only issue we had was finding parking. Other than that this place is great! I would definitely suggest making a reservation we went at 9:30 am on a Friday and this place was super busy!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had reservations and we got to our table about five minutes after we arrived, which was great. They promptly gave us water that it took a while for the waitress to come to the table to order our drinks. Granted it was a very busy Sunday morning. Our waitress Just had a very flat attitude. My friend ordered an American mimosa, but didn’t read that it was made from beer. She thought it was made with champagne. After it came in the form of a beer mimosa the waitress said I saw that coming a mile away. Then why didn’t you clarify before saying you know that’s made of beer? Or did you want that with champagne or beer? Anything would’ve helped a little because I think it’s a common mistake at that restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious and everyone loved their meals. We would for sure go back there but make sure we had reservations first. When we finish, there was a very long line outside! Also parking is very difficult.

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FAQs

Great Maple San Diego does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Great Maple San Diego is rated 4.8 stars by 4540 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
7:00 PM
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1451 Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Cleveland
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a parking lot and local street parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop right in front and Hillcrest trolly stop near by.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Lemus
  • Entertainment
    Food Boards run through the room... Yes. Cool
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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