Celebrate the Fourth of July at one of San Diego's most popular all-American eateries

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The Fourth of July is only a couple of days away, which means it's time to think about how you're going to celebrate. Specifically, where to find those classic foods that scream red, white and blue.

In the spirit of freedom, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find San Diego's top all-American dining destinations, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list of options.


Sure, they’re not native to either the United States or the old British colonies, but few things seem more American than that summer staple, the hot dog. San Diego, we’ve got ideas on that.

1. Duffs Doggz

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Topping the list is Duffs Doggz. Located at 12047 Carmel Mountain Road in Carmel Mountain, the spot to score hot dogs and more is the highest-rated hot dog spot in San Diego, boasting 4.5 stars out of 354 reviews on Yelp.

2. Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle

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Next up is Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle, at 1776 Shelter Island Drive. With four stars out of 257 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American spot, which offers hot dogs and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Classics Malt Shop

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Point Loma Heights's Classics Malt Shop, located at 3625 Midway Drive, Suite B (between Kemper and Duke streets), is another top choice. Yelpers give the traditional American spot, which offers hot dogs, ice cream and more, five stars out of 685 reviews.


If you're craving classic American food like meatloaf, hamburgers, mac and cheese or eggs and bacon, consider a celebratory Fourth of July meal at one of San Diego's top traditional American restaurants.

1. Seaview Restaurant

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Topping the list is Seaview Restaurant. Located within the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego hotel, 1 Marketplace (between Harbor Drive) in Marina, the breakfast spot is the highest-rated traditional American restaurant in San Diego, boasting four stars out of 98 reviews on Yelp.

2. Nate's Garden Grill

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Next up is Swan Canyon's Nate's Garden Grill, at 3120 Euclid Ave. (between Home Avenue and Ridgeview Drive). With 4.5 stars out of 457 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Antique Row Cafe

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North Park's Antique Row Cafe, at 3002 Adams Ave. (between 30th Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American spot four stars out of 627 reviews.


A solid option that conjures the feeling of the open road, one of these beloved San Diego diners can serve up grub that'll have you singing "God Bless America" in no time.

1. Brother's Family Restaurant

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Topping the list is Brother's Family Restaurant. Located at 5150 Waring Road (between Zion and Orcutt avenues) in Allied Gardens, the diner and traditional American spot is the highest-rated diner in San Diego, boasting four stars out of 260 reviews on Yelp.

2. Corvette Diner

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Next up is Midway District's Corvette Diner, at 2965 Historic Decatur Road. With four stars out of 1,951 reviews on Yelp, the diner and traditional American spot, serving burgers, desserts and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Mission

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Finally, another top choice is East Village's The Mission, at 1250 J St. (between 13th Street and 12th Avenue). Yelpers give the diner, traditional American and breakfast/brunch spot four stars out of 2,086 reviews.

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