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

Great Maple San Diego

4.8 (4572)
$30 and under
American
1451 Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 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

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What 4,572 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 an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Known for its generous portions and specialties like maple bacon donuts and French toast logs, this spot provides a "fantastic brunch" and diverse menu. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
4,572 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    San Diego5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My two sons and I are native San Diegans, and we've driven by the Great Maple restaurant many, many times. It always seemed extremely busy, which led me to look into reviews from others and finally take the plunge. And what a plunge. I made reservations for 11:30 AM on a Sunday, and although parking was challenging, we were able to bypass the very long line and get in on our scheduled time. Beware, it is always very, very busy and very, very loud. We were waited on quickly, and the service was good. I had the avocado toast (diet), and my sons had the brisket hash. The portions are HUGE!!! The food was good, not great. The real treat came at the end. We avoided the Maple Donut because it looked like it could feed a family of 4 (and have some leftover). We instead ordered the Powdered Sugar Beignets. These were delicious. They come to your table in a brown paper bag. I thought they were bringing them to us to take home. But no. The 8 or 9 large Beignets were shaken in the bag to distribute the immense amount of powdered sugar evenly, then dumped on a plate where more powdered sugar was added. These, along with a hot cup of coffee, were the perfect ending to brunch. We even took a few home that we couldn't finish. Then we went a watched Superman.

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  2. Kim VIP

    San Diego33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service good. Expensive for brunch or blunch as the restaurant calls it.

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  3. Bri

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very enjoyable time and food, wide flavor range for sweet and especially savory.

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  4. Mark VIP

    San Diego24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Every dish was superb! Try the portobello fries…

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  5. GERARD

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and food, parking is always an issue but worth it.

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  6. Andra

    San Diego10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First time at The Great Maple and it didn’t disappoint. We ordered the hash and the maple donuts. Omg…amazing and so much food. Those donuts are to die for! The brisket was so tender. The only thing was the poached eggs were overcooked. Service was so-so. Want to go back and try other items.

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  7. Melani VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! And Staff! Loved the atmosphere! Would highly recommend!

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  8. veronica

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicioso, excelente servicio, ambiente familiar

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  9. Amiel

    San Diego5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Polenta was really delicious, but other plates just tasted plain to me. The espresso drinks are incredibly sour and not taken seriously to have that sweet taste from espressos. Inside and outside seating is very crowded. Overall, okay but does not live up to the hype.

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  10. eric VIP

    Las Vegas27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a treat! So glad I came to this place for breakfast! The French toast logs with bacon and chicken fed 3 of us!

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Great Maple San Diego is rated 4.8 stars by 4572 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Google Map for Great Maple San Diego

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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