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Queenstown Public House, San Diego, CA

Queenstown Public House

4.7 (628)
$30 and under
Organic
1557 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101-2934

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
We are a New Zealand inspired whimsical restaurant set in a craftsman house that dates back to 1905. We are one block off the main drag in Little Italy. Sink your teeth into one of our organic beef or lamb burgers. We also have many salads and dinner entrees to try. Portions are generous, and prices are reasonable.

For parties of 8 or more please visit our website!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Californian, New Zealand
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Cedar Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Line/Little Italy Trolley Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 628 people are saying

Queenstown Public House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Queenstown Public House boasts a "cute vibe" with charming décor and a "fantastic" New Zealand theme. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, including standout items like the lamb burger and "delicious" cocktails. While service can be inconsistent, the atmosphere and "wonderful" menu make it worth a visit.
628 Reviews
  1. Carol VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at Queenstown, and it definitely won’t be my last. The ambience is perfect - cozy, quaint, charming, and also with energy. Then came Alberto - the best server ever! He helped us navigate the menu (both cocktail and food) and everything we ordered was spectacular - espresso martini, Bellini, shrimp and grits, crispy French fries, pork belly fried rice - none disappointed. He was engaging and professional and kind and just a joy. Queenstown is a fabulous find in little Italy.

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  2. Rebekah

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an adorable place to eat. Gorgeous vibe and great service. I ordered a sandwich with grilled chicken and I will say it looked so pink inside I was a bit nervous to eat it, but I usually overcook chicken and sacrifice some taste for peace of mind lol. For this reason I didn’t eat it all, but I did eat some and hours later I’m fine so it was probably just a little paranoia on my part. Great spot—also the food the people I was with ordered looked and tasted amazing to them, too.

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  3. James

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitstaff wasn’t attentive at all and overall made the experience pretty bad ,

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  4. J

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great venue with such a pleasing esthetic. Food was as tasty as the ambience. Our waiter was cool and attentive. Only negatives were parking ( but it was on a lovely Saturday morning and the farmer’s market block a lot of parking.) Finally the bathroom, two singles backed up fast. But not too long long of a wait. Other then that, would recommend

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  5. Cristy

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute place! Cocktails and food were ok, and one of our servers was really great. Overall worth a visit for the ambiance:

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  6. Borhan

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place, good food and cute vibe and decoration. Highly recommended

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  7. Michael VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The place was visually interesting, location was easy to get to but the menu wasn't as diverse as we had expected .... but the food came out hot and properly prepared. Our server seemed distracted a bit despite the fact that it wasn't busy at the time. BUT the bowl of chili for $10.00 was a rip off for a happy hour menu item. We laughed about just how small the serving was and that there was more tortilla chips than there was chili.

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  8. David VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place my son said best wagyu burger he’s had. My wife enjoys going to little Italy location the crafted cocktails were awesome.
    Queenstown Public HouseResponded on July 5, 2025
    Hi David, Thank you for the lovely review and your support! If you loved the Wagyu burger keep an eye on the Happy Hour menu. Some changes are coming soon. Kia Ora

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  9. Ross VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Hostess was very pleasant and accomodating - a nice way to start our first time there. Our server was knowledgable and helpful. The food did take an inordinately long time to arrive. The Pot Pie was very good, but the hamburger was average. Overall, a nice experience...

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  10. elizabeth VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Queenstown Public House. The food is always a mayonnaise and the ambience is amazing. And they have a pretty decent happy hour.

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FAQs

Queenstown Public House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 546-0444 ext. 1.

Queenstown Public House is rated 4.7 stars by 628 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
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Queenstown Public House

1557 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101-2934

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cedar Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Californian, New Zealand
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Line/Little Italy Trolley Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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