California English

Name: California English
Address: 9276 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA, United States, 92121-7701
Telephone: (858) 201-3461
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

571 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

9276 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-7701

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

Located in the Sorrento Valley, California English is the newest culinary creation from celebrity chef, Richard Blais. Blais is creating an all-day menu for California English that’ll interpret classic British dishes through the lens of Southern California ingredients.
The idea is a fusion of sorts: the laid-back California lifestyle that makes San Diego so unique, mixed with a cozy pub convivial atmosphere where you can meet friends (or mates) for a pint after work, set up a client lunch with fresh oysters on the menu or have a cozy family dinner over a Sunday roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients that make for fresh and flavorful dishes.
The effortless vibe of casual yet stylish makes for the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the unexpected coming together to make the perfect culinary match.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, British, Californian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 201-3461
Website
http://www.californiaenglishsd.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Richard Blais

Location
9276 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-7701
Neighborhood
Sorrento Mesa
Parking details
Public Lot

Experiences

Kentucky Derby Garden Party w/ Richard Blais
$54.00 per person
May 3, 2025 only
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in style with Chef Richard Blais and a curated spread of seasonal tea sandwiches and sweets accompanied with live music! We'll also be featuring Mint Juleps and Tea Cocktails, along with long games and a best hat competition, so dress to impress! The festivities will run from 2pm - 6pm; Seats are filling up quickly so reserve now! Tickets are $45 per guest and include all food and festivities. See you there!
Mother's Day Brunch w/ Richard Blais
$65.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
Treat Mom to a beautiful elevated brunch at California English. Enjoy a curated spread of displayed appetizers alongside à la carte specialties, with live music to set the perfect springtime atmosphere, PLUS meet Richard Blais in person! Brunch will be served from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, priced at $65 per adult and $25 per child (under 12). Reserve your table and make this Mother’s Day one to remember!
Brunch
Multiple dates available
Escape to the British countryside without leaving California, where hearty British comfort meets the freshest local bounty. Indulge in timeless brunch classics reimagined by renowned chef Richard Blais with a sun-kissed twist. It's a transatlantic culinary journey that promises farm-fresh charm in every bite!

What 571 people are saying

California English reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

California English offers a "great ambiance" and "delicious food" with standout items like the "fish and chips" and "sticky toffee pudding." The service is "attentive" and the staff "friendly." The restaurant is known for its "fun brunch experiences" and "unique cocktails," making it a delightful spot for all occasions.

571 Reviews

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Suzi
Jacksonville5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait staff was attentive and informative. We ate there for brunch and started with appetizers and drinks. Everything was delicious!
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Patrick VIP
Los Angeles50 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at California English was for their 2nd Anniversary party. Truly impressed with the food, atmosphere and entertainment, cherry on top was meeting Richard Blais!!! The fish and chips seemed to be popular not only with us but everyone else as well. The London Fog drink was delicious and fun!! Highly recommend this place.
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Minnie VIP
San Diego43 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and a great place to have lunch abd catch up and amazing service
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Lillian
San Francisco34 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to the happy hour. Menu offerings were good. Got the hot chicken scone and burger. The chicken scone had good flavor, nice heat, but subtracting one star on the food score since the scone was dry and tough. Could barely cut it with the knife. The burger was good but for a smash burger, no crispy edges like you’d expect. But the thick fries are out of this world! I’d go back just the fries! Fluffy on the inside crispy on the outside, served with curried ketchup. Delicious and unique! Servers were attentive and friendly. Ambiance on the patio was comfortable and relaxing. Cocktails were delicious. Overall a great spot for happy hour..
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Lacie VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant: its food and workers are amazing!
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Nicole
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The quality of all of the food we had was exceptional, the wait staff was very friendly and accommodating and the ambiance is fresh, clean and relaxed; you feel like you’re on vacation there. Loved it!
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Caroline
Yosemite3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AGAIN, California English did not disappoint! This was the best brunch experience by far! The appetizer options were amazing! We loved the finger sandwiches, especially the chicken curry, so good! Our favorite brunch entree was the crab cake benedict followed by the proper roast lamb. Both prepared to perfection. The celebration was even more elevated with live music and Easter fun and games for the kids. We really enjoy the experiences that are offered and the staff is always warm, friendly and efficient. Well done!
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Marissa
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, activities, kid friendly and great price for Easter brunch! Service was excellent as well
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Mike
San Diego11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is always on point here. Waitstaff are always attentive and friendly. Food is always good and location is great
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Jennifer VIP
San Diego33 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My hubby and I enjoyed happy hour, cocktails and dessert at California English. It was a date night for us and we were very pleased with our first experience dining here. And as a special bonus, I was also delighted to meet Chef Richard Blais. Highly recommend!
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California English is rated 4.7 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

9276 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-7701

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sorrento Mesa
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, British, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Executive chef
Richard Blais

Website
http://www.californiaenglishsd.com/
Phone number
(858) 201-3461

California English

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Kentucky Derby Garden Party w/ Richard Blais

Mother's Day Brunch w/ Richard Blais

Brunch

Menu

What 571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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