I agree The Balboa in Banker's Hill is the best I've had in SD. Boomerangs in Clairemont is always overlooked. I had a suprisingly good burger at King's Fish House too.
Yummy yummy burger time! They all look so good. Craving a burger now. Unfortunately the only burger I've had in San Diego is at In n Out and it was really good. Definitely plan to try at least one of these places on my next trip. Please do a part 2. How about top 5 Italian, dumplings, or donuts/bakeries/pastries. I live for dessert.😂
Hi Jay, Loved this video. Yes for a part 2. Love everything you do in San Diego since I live here. I like Islands and their French fries are so good. Remember when IHOP did a big thing on their burgers so that may be interesting and how they compete with the burgers at Denny's and CoCo's. What about reviewing the best five foods in a particular city, i.e., Chula Vista, IB, Mira Mesa, etc. Maybe fast foods and hen restaurants? Keep up the great work inreviewing food places in my home town too.
Oooh ...Jeffs beach Burger sounds interesting. I have never been there even though I live in La Jolla Colony . The Cheese Shop is usually my go to in that neighborhood (the lamb and roast pork sandwiches there are some of my fav's). I will have to give Jeff's a try. The rest of your list are all respectable and deserve recognition. SD has a very respectable burger scene.
STP is a great spot. Burgers are great, but so is everything else. Cool vibe, great owners, easy parking, and great food. Not a drinker, but it seems like they have a good beer selection. It's definitely a must try.
I'm seriously shocked/suprised you didn't try Canada Steak Burger in El Cajon Blvd. Never had anything from there, but def plan on it & its very highly rated & heard lots of good things about their food
@matthewbyars66 awesome! That's a item I def plan on trying, especially since I love gyros & burgers! 😋 I also plan on trying their pastrami with a burger! As well as their other sandwiches 😆
p.s. My previous post stated that my family’s favorite burgers in San Diego were from Red Robin and The Habit. However, after viewing this video and asking them to confirm my beliefs, my family informed me that In-N-Out Burger is definitely their favorite burger in San Diego- you just have to eat it fresh, like most burgers. They also like the option of having it cut in half. 🍔 😁
@@bigvalley4987, Oh hey! That’s a fun fact to know! I remember the 🎵‘Hold the pickles,🎶hold the lettuce,🎶special orders don’t upset us- -🎵commercial, but I never knew that they started the cutting-it-in-half part. Nice 👍 Be well, stay kind and blessings~
Chicago Fire Grill is hands down one of the best in terms of taste, value, and simplicity for those that are seeking burgers cooked with rarity. They even give a free beer with their $10 hamburger combo. The Balboa is hands down up there as well except it definitely is a little pricey. If youre looking for smash burgers like Eat Crispy or Friendly's, Freddy's up in San Marcos had some fantastic choices. It was surprising since its a chain. On a side note, if youre ever looking to do a philly cheesesteak video, Philly Franks in San Marcos is HANDS DOWN the most phenomenal philly cheesesteak spot in San Diego (located in San Marcos). Ive never really cared for philly cheesesteaks in my life up until I had theirs. Their ranch sauce is to die for.
Great reviews! My family really likes Red Robin and The Habit burgers, but I think this video may tempt them to venture out a bit more. 🍔 Would you consider rating some of San Diego’s vegan/plant based restaurants? Actually, that may be asking a lot for someone who’s not plant-based. I’ve only found a few places that I like, and I’ve been plant-based since 2017. 😅 Be well, stay kind and blessings to all ~✨🙏
@@Jaycation I just looked Dosa Studios up on WAZE. Did this restaurant just recently open in this location? Two of our sons went to the US Navy Recruiters right next door from it! I recall there being a restaurant there, but we never had time to check out the places to eat when we’d been there for their enlisting ceremonies. Oh, wait- our sons would grab Burger King on occasion, as it’s in the same parking lot/center, unless Knock Out Pizzeria had already donated some pizzas for lunch for the new recruits. Thank you for the suggestion. We’ll check it out next time we’re in that area. The menu looks delicious! Be well, stay kind and blessings to all~
Rockies Crown Point burgers are cooked in Butter, that’s their secret and that’s why they are so good. My favorite also and Hodads. I won’t even go to the other 3
Go fishing on a San Diego fishing boat and get a boat burger. Everything tastes better on the water. My favorite is on the Liberty out of Fisherman`s Landing.
Just tried Hodad’s for the first time this past summer while on family vacation. Went to the one in downtown. Unfortunately the only parking I found was near a homeless encampment. So the smells as I walked to the restaurant kinda ruined my appetite. Also, wondering if my car was going to get broken into while I was eating kinda had me rush through my meal. Maybe I’ll have to try it’s OG location to get a better experience.
The Nessy I know are off the I-15 and the 76. I don’t know if they are in Poway, but heard those are very good and Jay should definitely go review them.
@@Jaycation Nessy like Lochness Monster. It was a small spot off the freeway going from Temecula to San Diego (my ex broke up with me there) hood burgers and fries
My go to burger spots are STP(great varieties) Ketch (only 1 burger, but done right). Dels Hideout (close to home) The Habit (best fast food chain burger) Save your In N Out comments. Yeah its decent, but really its gourmet Mickey D's. Not worth more than a 8 car wait.
We go to Jollie-Bees to get my husband the Peach Pies. However, he hasn’t wanted them for over a year now due to price increases- but increases are everywhere, so I’ll probably get him a Jollie Bees gift card for his Christmas stocking this year. Then he won’t think about the price so much 😅
Hodads is good. But not great. The atmosphere and presentation are what makes it popular. The burger patty is a standard frozen patty. Costco Angus patties are much better meat. None of the others in this video use cheap frozen patties. That said, everyone needs to check it off their bucket list.
In and out burgers are so overrated I go everywhere to try burgers and this is my worst besides McDonald’s and Burger King there burgers taste so average taste like a regular burger except more cheesy, they have high quality meat but compared to other burgers I try the burger is decent it is defintly the best fast food burger tho
Hodads overrated food was cold beer over price customer service was bad last time I went there they gave me my check i paid plus tip left then the waitress chased me down the street saying they forgot to charge me for a beer 1 star
our of the scope of this review, because it is not within San Diego city limit, but is in San Diego North County located off of the intersection of I-15 and highway 76 (just northwest of the intersection) in Pala Mesa is Nessy Burger. you can search Nessy Burger on google or youtube. Great big burgers, check it out next time you might be heading north on the I-15 !
ALL AMAZING BURGER PLACES FOR SURE. GIVE CHIEF’S BURGERS AND BREW IN SOLANA BEACH ACROSS FROM THE SOLANA BEACH TRAIN STATION A TRY. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. THEY ARE SOOO AMAZING AND DELICIOUS.
Great reviews! Can never have enough Burger videos.
never enough burger vids!
I agree The Balboa in Banker's Hill is the best I've had in SD. Boomerangs in Clairemont is always overlooked. I had a suprisingly good burger at King's Fish House too.
you're like the 4th person to recommend The Balboa!
Can't wait to try a couple of these burgers next week!! As always another great video ❤
coming back to SD i see!
great list Jay, gonna use it as for recommendations
Nice James! Enjoy.
As a burger🍔lover i appreciate this kind of content ,all of those burgers looked delicious 😋😎Thank you Jay🙂👍!!!
Glad u liked it Jari!
I don't think I've had burgers when I visited San Diego. You gave me some good options to try the next time I'm back in town!
check it out!
Great video Jay, I haven’t had any burgers in San Diego, but I like the look of Hodad’s burgers 😊
so good! Thanks bro!
@@Jaycation you’re welcome bro 😎
Yummy yummy burger time!
They all look so good. Craving a burger now.
Unfortunately the only burger I've had in San Diego is at In n Out and it was really good. Definitely plan to try at least one of these places on my next trip.
Please do a part 2.
How about top 5 Italian, dumplings, or donuts/bakeries/pastries. I live for dessert.😂
i was going to joke about in n out but thats a given that its the best chain burger lol
Great video.. My best is a Yum Burger from Jolliebee....
great chain burger! The Aloha Yum Burger with the pineapple is great.
You make me sooo hungry Jay!!! Mmm.. the crunch in that onion ring is what finally did it for me. 🤤
DAT CRUNCH DOEE!!! haha
Hi Jay, Loved this video. Yes for a part 2. Love everything you do in San Diego since I live here. I like Islands and their French fries are so good. Remember when IHOP did a big thing on their burgers so that may be interesting and how they compete with the burgers at Denny's and CoCo's. What about reviewing the best five foods in a particular city, i.e., Chula Vista, IB, Mira Mesa, etc.
Maybe fast foods and hen restaurants? Keep up the great work inreviewing food places in my home town too.
Thanks! I used to always get the islands mushroom burgee
Hey bud...great review...top 5 birria would be nice and I love pizza also 😋 ✌🏾
definitely on deck!! I did a pizza one a few years back, my list hasnt changed check it out
I live in PB and haven't tried Rocky's yet! Going to try them soon!
u must try!
Anny's Fine Burgers off clairemont mesa blvd. They are one of the best for sure but are always overlooked for some reason.
I used to love Annys fine burger when i worked by it
Try STP Clairmont and 805. Anny's was my go to for burgers. Anny's patties are just ok. The rest of the burger is good.
@jamieman73 STP is bomb! I totally agree 👍🏻
Those onion rings at Jeff's looks like ones you would get at a diner in the NYC area. Yum!
they were the best ive had in SD!
Awesome job jay thumb up to you pattern you knkw j love burgers
burgers r da best partna!
I know .
Oooh ...Jeffs beach Burger sounds interesting. I have never been there even though I live in La Jolla Colony . The Cheese Shop is usually my go to in that neighborhood (the lamb and roast pork sandwiches there are some of my fav's). I will have to give Jeff's a try. The rest of your list are all respectable and deserve recognition. SD has a very respectable burger scene.
u should check it out! SD is very respectable burgerwise
its been there long before 2022 not sure why it says that.. was revamped
STP bar n grill on claremont mesa. Right off the 805. Has an excellent burger and que.
gonna have to check that out!
STP is a great spot. Burgers are great, but so is everything else. Cool vibe, great owners, easy parking, and great food. Not a drinker, but it seems like they have a good beer selection. It's definitely a must try.
I'm seriously shocked/suprised you didn't try Canada Steak Burger in El Cajon Blvd. Never had anything from there, but def plan on it & its very highly rated & heard lots of good things about their food
Canada steak burger with gyro meat is great! Just tried it for the first time yesterday
@matthewbyars66 awesome! That's a item I def plan on trying, especially since I love gyros & burgers! 😋 I also plan on trying their pastrami with a burger! As well as their other sandwiches 😆
Part 2!! omgggg I have never wanted to bite into a mound of blue cheese more lmaoooooo
haha part 2 will have to come in 2024... Blue cheese is so goood!
Great video Jay! Maybe a top 5 pizza slice place, if you haven’t done one already.
i actually have! haha
@@Jaycation Oh cool, I’ll search for it, thanks!
I love Hodad’s, every hamburger spots looked delicious!🥰
love hodads!
Id love to see a video on chicken burgers (chicken sandwich i think in US) i went to shake shack as they have a reliable chicken shack burger.
chicken kinda makes me sick sometimes so i stay away haha
@Jaycation that's not good! Yes, best to keep clear then.
@@bobblebunny219 haha truth!
When I was in San Diego October 2022 I went to In and Out and they have really good burgers.
in n out is definitely the best chain!
p.s.
My previous post stated that my family’s favorite burgers in San Diego were from Red Robin and The Habit. However, after viewing this video and asking them to confirm my beliefs, my family informed me that In-N-Out Burger is definitely their favorite burger in San Diego- you just have to eat it fresh, like most burgers. They also like the option of having it cut in half.
🍔 😁
in n out is the best chain burger for sure!
Burger King started the cutting in half. That is where the term com from. HAVE IT YOUR WAY💯 Remember💁🏽
@@bigvalley4987,
Oh hey! That’s a fun fact to know!
I remember the 🎵‘Hold the pickles,🎶hold the lettuce,🎶special orders don’t upset us- -🎵commercial, but I never knew that they started the cutting-it-in-half part.
Nice 👍
Be well, stay kind and blessings~
@@bigvalley4987,
See- now I have to go and see if that old commercial is posted on UA-cam- - aaaaaand- now it’s stuck in my head😅
A big fan here from San Diego❤❤❤
thanks for the support! MUCH LOVE!
Heard you say you worked out today! Hahah!
work out to eat!
Awesome video, no Sam the cooking guy burger?
thanks! didnt quite make the list lol
great video, was hungry for a burger
Go get one!
Part 2 : Dave n Busters has a good burger. But for the price In n Out Burger #1 animal style hard to beat!
In n out is my all time fav just kept chains out of this video lol
The Steak Burger that was on University in North Park was great. Especially with gyro meat on the burger. I think it has been gone fot awhile now.
sounds amazing!
Canada steak burger does that too. My favorite spot 👌
Maybe not San Diego, but Notorious Burger in Carlsbad. Killer food.
maybe i should do a north county burger vid haha
JAY. U SHOULD DO south bay. Everyone forgets South bay😢
Chicago Fire Grill is hands down one of the best in terms of taste, value, and simplicity for those that are seeking burgers cooked with rarity. They even give a free beer with their $10 hamburger combo. The Balboa is hands down up there as well except it definitely is a little pricey. If youre looking for smash burgers like Eat Crispy or Friendly's, Freddy's up in San Marcos had some fantastic choices. It was surprising since its a chain. On a side note, if youre ever looking to do a philly cheesesteak video, Philly Franks in San Marcos is HANDS DOWN the most phenomenal philly cheesesteak spot in San Diego (located in San Marcos). Ive never really cared for philly cheesesteaks in my life up until I had theirs. Their ranch sauce is to die for.
Gotta try Chicago Fire in La Jolla near the mall!
Nice! Thanks
Totally Missed The Balboa in Bankers Hill. By far my favorite :)
Try Chief’s Burgers and Brew in Solana Beach! They are amazing!!!!
I actually get their fish tacos at chiefs 🤣
Great reviews! My family really likes Red Robin and The Habit burgers, but I think this video may tempt them to venture out a bit more. 🍔
Would you consider rating some of San Diego’s vegan/plant based restaurants? Actually, that may be asking a lot for someone who’s not plant-based. I’ve only found a few places that I like, and I’ve been plant-based since 2017. 😅
Be well, stay kind and blessings to all ~✨🙏
thanks! ohhh i do like red robin. Check out Dosa Studio in Mira Mesa. Great spot!
@@Jaycation
I just looked Dosa Studios up on WAZE. Did this restaurant just recently open in this location?
Two of our sons went to the US Navy Recruiters right next door from it! I recall there being a restaurant there, but we never had time to check out the places to eat when we’d been there for their enlisting ceremonies. Oh, wait- our sons would grab Burger King on occasion, as it’s in the same parking lot/center, unless Knock Out Pizzeria had already donated some pizzas for lunch for the new recruits.
Thank you for the suggestion. We’ll check it out next time we’re in that area. The menu looks delicious!
Be well, stay kind and blessings to all~
Hey Jay give Burgers n Brew in National City across from the Chase Bank on Plaza Blvd a try.
Nice! Thanks for the rec
Hamburger Factory in Poway 👍
Ive heard good things!
Yes a second video needs to happen
haha for sure down the line
Nice brother 🐺🐺🐺🔥🔥🔥
Thanks brooo!
Now we are craving burgers 😪😪🤤🤤
go get some burgers in your life!
@@Jaycation don't have to say it twice :) 🥰
I gotta stop watching these food vlogs when hungry. 😛
lol what we eating in toronto?
We like Annie's in Santee and Duke's onion burger in La Mesa.
Ohh never heard! Thanks
Rocky’s hands down. Best in San Diego.
Yup!
Balboa Burger 🍔 locations in Bankers Hill and Chula Vista.
my best friend said the same thing!
OB Brewery burger in OB is delicious 🤙🏼
gotta try!
Rockies Crown Point burgers are cooked in Butter, that’s their secret and that’s why they are so good. My favorite also and Hodads. I won’t even go to the other 3
shhh dont giveaway their secrets haha
Balboa Tap House is great. It is in Clairemont!!
Go fishing on a San Diego fishing boat and get a boat burger. Everything tastes better on the water. My favorite is on the Liberty out of Fisherman`s Landing.
The Balboa has the best burger in town! 🍔
so many people have been vouching for this
Wise Ox and Rosemaries are my favorites so far.
Wonderland ocean beach has a delicious burger
ohh i wanna try!
Gimme your pickles jaycay thanks bro!
Be happy to give em to you!
The Midway Classic Malt Shop makes excellent burgers, but their fries are just okay. Anny's Fine burger makes great burgers and fries.
Ohh never heard of midway classic nice.
Annie's used to be my spot. STP took over that spot. Much better patty.
Rocky's Crown
yuuup
Just tried Hodad’s for the first time this past summer while on family vacation. Went to the one in downtown. Unfortunately the only parking I found was near a homeless encampment. So the smells as I walked to the restaurant kinda ruined my appetite. Also, wondering if my car was going to get broken into while I was eating kinda had me rush through my meal. Maybe I’ll have to try it’s OG location to get a better experience.
lol sounds like an exterior experience that affected your dining experience. try OB but still a lot of weird going on there as well
The Regal Beagle is my 1st. The Friendly is my 2nd.
Rockys in Crown Point. Yum
super YUM!
Nessy Burgers, but that might be Poway
The Nessy I know are off the I-15 and the 76. I don’t know if they are in Poway, but heard those are very good and Jay should definitely go review them.
nessy like my baby vanessa?
north county seems to have a lot of great burger joints
The Hamburger Factory in Poway 😋🍔
@@Jaycation Nessy like Lochness Monster. It was a small spot off the freeway going from Temecula to San Diego (my ex broke up with me there) hood burgers and fries
gotta check out Charley's Famous Hamburgers in spring valley
lol so basic and boring. It’s like Going to boll weevil
Rocky's in PB, hands down BEST Burger in Sunny SD!!!
Eat Crispy Burger and Hamburger Hut in Encinitas!
if i did a north county burger video, eat crispy burger makes the top!
Hodads, Slater's 50/50, ..... 😋🍔
Slaters used to be a fav!
Rocky’s in PB is the best
Wow no Swagyu Chop shop?
My go to burger spots are STP(great varieties) Ketch (only 1 burger, but done right). Dels Hideout (close to home) The Habit (best fast food chain burger) Save your In N Out comments. Yeah its decent, but really its gourmet Mickey D's. Not worth more than a 8 car wait.
Raglan
Top 5 donuts
ohhh gonna get me fat again lol
I really like swagyu even though it’s a little pricey
You forgot Hayes Burgers! lol
Dukes burgers in La Mesa is the best in town bar none!!!
what no jollie-bee
We go to Jollie-Bees to get my husband the Peach Pies. However, he hasn’t wanted them for over a year now due to price increases- but increases are everywhere, so I’ll probably get him a Jollie Bees gift card for his Christmas stocking this year. Then he won’t think about the price so much 😅
no chain restaurant rule for this video haha
peach pie is phenomenal!
ROCKY'S!
Hayes Burgers all day
💜💚💙
2:30 you lost me and countless other viewers at this moment.... not a fan of pickles 🤔
9:15 who puts ketchup on burgers.... 🤔
U lost me when u started this comment
Everyone puts ketchup on burgers and pickles are trash😂
What used to be $5 and $6 bucks is now $12-16 !!!
Thats everywhere though
Hodads is good. But not great. The atmosphere and presentation are what makes it popular.
The burger patty is a standard frozen patty. Costco Angus patties are much better meat.
None of the others in this video use cheap frozen patties.
That said, everyone needs to check it off their bucket list.
Best burger in San Diego double double at In and Out burger.
AGREED! But for this video i decided to stay local restaurants and no chains. But YES!
In n out is disgusting
In and out burgers are so overrated I go everywhere to try burgers and this is my worst besides McDonald’s and Burger King there burgers taste so average taste like a regular burger except more cheesy, they have high quality meat but compared to other burgers I try the burger is decent it is defintly the best fast food burger tho
@@WILMANGO681 Have you ever had a Culver’s burger? They are my favorite in the Midwest.
Agreed!!
Slaters 50/50 burger
🎉# 999 x 999 x 9🎉
Hodads overrated food was cold beer over price customer service was bad last time I went there they gave me my check i paid plus tip left then the waitress chased me down the street saying they forgot to charge me for a beer 1 star
E.L.E is better than all of these and it’s a popup
I go to Classic Malt Shop in Point Loma. That’s my spot for burgers
our of the scope of this review, because it is not within San Diego city limit, but is in San Diego North County located off of the intersection of I-15 and highway 76 (just northwest of the intersection) in Pala Mesa is Nessy Burger. you can search Nessy Burger on google or youtube. Great big burgers, check it out next time you might be heading north on the I-15 !
ALL AMAZING BURGER PLACES FOR SURE.
GIVE CHIEF’S BURGERS AND BREW IN SOLANA BEACH ACROSS FROM THE SOLANA BEACH TRAIN STATION A TRY. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. THEY ARE SOOO AMAZING AND DELICIOUS.
ohh nice i go to Chiefs for their fish tacos!
Their fish tacos are great too!!!