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94th Aero Squadron - San Diego, San Diego, CA

94th Aero Squadron - San Diego

4 (3273)
$31 to $50
American
8885 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 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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Menu

94th Aero Squadron - San Diego's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 3,273 people are saying

94th Aero Squadron - San Diego reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.
3,273 Reviews

  1. Vicki VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Didn’t know that lunch was only an expensive buffet Food choices weren’t great. No sandwiches or carved meat. Not great food quality Would not go back

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  2. Jessica

    San Diego3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Checking in was not what one should expect when dining out at this price point (or even at Dennys for that matter) All three ladies were unfriendly and short. Not a smile in sight when we (6 in our party) walked in , nor during the paying and seating experience. One Immediately states “That will be $522 (and change)” It made the whole group feel awkward. Especially the birthday guest who doesn’t need to know the bills tally. Maybe saying something like “Welcome!”(with a smile) and quietly tell the person speaking for the group that they take payment first, asking if they are celebrating anything special etc. With an all in per person being about $89, you’d expect some class in how you are seated and how money is exchanged. Next time we will go to someplace where the money you drop there is respected. Our waiter Jesse was the only good thing about this place. Food was plenty but extremely mediocre.

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  3. Cheryl VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Flies all over the place. We were sat next to the bus station with cleaning supplies. It was disgusting. We had to smash flies ourselves. Cocktails awful. Food was really good. Service awful. Would never go back.

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  4. Randall VIP

    San Diego73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  5. Robin

    San Diego7 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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  6. 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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  7. Ronyt VIP

    San Diego37 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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 3273 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 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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