Lemon Grove Bistro

Name: Lemon Grove Bistro
Address: 3308 main street, Lemon grove, CA, United States, 91945
Telephone: (619) 373-8650
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (112)

$30 and under

American

3308 main street, Lemon grove, CA 91945

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for craft beers

In addition to offering comforting American favorites, our menu provides a selection of flavors inspired by our chef’s culinary experiences, ranging from classic Spanish fare to Italian favorites. Our menu changes seasonally to feature the freshest ingredients and provide an exciting dining experience throughout the year.

The Lemon Grove Bistro is in a historic mission-style building in the heart of Lemon Grove. Since 1912, it’s been a place where locals meet and build connections, whether they were picking up their mail at the Sonka General Store in 1944 or ordering custom cakes at the Grove Pastry Shop in 2012.

Come for the food. Stay to experience the inviting ambiance of the historic building and its new garden. Let’s build community--together.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Beer Garden
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 373-8650
Website
https://grovebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Rashi Wahidi

Location
3308 main street, Lemon grove, CA 91945
Neighborhood
Lemon Grove
Cross street
Pacific Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Main St and Broadway
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for Happy Hour on Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 5 pm for the best deal on burgers, wings, flatbreads & drinks. Burger & Beer for $18 and Burger & Wine for $19 Wings & Beer for $17 and Wings & Wine $18 Flatbread & Beer for $17 and Flatbread & Wine $18

What 112 people are saying

Lemon Grove Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East County
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
East County
Neighborhood gem
East County
Great for fine wines
East County
Great for outdoor dining
East County
Romantic
East County
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lemon Grove Bistro is "a hidden gem" offering "outstanding food" and "wonderful personalized service." Guests rave about the "amazing" seasonal menu with dishes like Fisherman's Stew, Spanish Paella, and Beef Bourguignon. The bistro's atmosphere is welcoming, and attentive staff, like Trevor and Carly, enhance the dining experience.

112 Reviews

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Lynn
San Diego17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, great service, we could hear each other talk! Everything from the salad to the gnocchi and the lamb ragu to the desserts were perfectly prepared. They have an extensive menu and it was hard to decide what to eat. That’s a good problem! We’ll be eating there again, soon!
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eric
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the service very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place (my only concern is that it will get hard to get into!) Truly a gem, hope to be back soon!
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Dave
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding as was the meal. Very clean inside and out.
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Denise
San Diego12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have been to Lemon Grove Bistro before and decided to go for our anniversary dinner. It didn’t disappoint! Food was amazing and Trevor, our server, was the best. I highly recommend giving them a try. It’s a hidden gem!
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Tiffany VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding food, wonderful personalized service, and a great beer list!
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Lori
San Diego28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming here since they opened a few years ago. Everything on the menu is so delicious. We love the menu as it changes with the seasons. We hardly ever have the same item twice, however, we do have our favorites!
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Pamela
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service ! Will definitely come again !
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Ellen
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carli and Trevor our servers were great. Food was delicious. Dessert was Brown Butter Cake with Caramel and Vanilla Gelato. To die for. Will definitely be back. Thank you.
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Rachel
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, but limited menu items. A very nostalgic place for me. I remember when it used to be the bakery. Good memories! Glad Lemon Grove has a restaurant like this that is not a chain.
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Crissy VIP
San Diego19 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We sat on the patio for a very nice Easter Brunch. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful.
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FAQs

Lemon Grove Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 373-8650.

Lemon Grove Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

3308 main street, Lemon grove, CA 91945

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Pacific Ave
Neighborhood
Lemon Grove
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Main St and Broadway
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rashi Wahidi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://grovebistro.com/
Phone number
(619) 373-8650

Lemon Grove Bistro

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour

Menu

What 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lemon Grove Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lemon Grove Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Lemon Grove Bistro currently accepting reservations?

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