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94th Aero Squadron - San Diego, San Diego, CA
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94th Aero Squadron - San Diego

3.6 (3262)
$31 to $50
American
8885 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123

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2 people
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7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
For over 40 years, the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant has been San Diego's landmark dining destination and is undoubtedly one of the most unique and memorable restaurants you will ever find. Located inside a replica of a World War I French farmhouse decorated with fascinating military memorabilia, antiques, and aviation relics, the restaurant overlooks Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, and has a cozy and romantic ambiance, with large stone fireplaces, intimate booths, and beautiful views. The extensive menu features mid-western aged beef and the freshest seafood. Here you will find USDA Choice Prime Beef steaks, slow-roasted Angus prime rib, fresh fish, salad entrées, seafood, chicken, pasta dishes, and fabulous desserts. Their award-winning Champagne Brunch is not to be missed. Beautiful outdoor patios, a very popular Happy Hour, and excellent banquet facilities help make the 94th Aero Squadron one of the greatest dining experiences in all of San Diego.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful, unique banquet facilities for parties of 25 to 250. Wedding receptions, ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, cocktail parties, birthday and anniversary dinners, retirement celebrations, military events, fundraisers, private luncheons, etc.
  • Private party contact
    Candy Kim: (858) 560-6771
  • Neighborhood
    Kearny Mesa
  • Cross street
    Kearny Villa Rd
  • Parking details
    Large lot with ample free parking.
  • Entertainment
    D.J. & Dancing on Fridays from 6:30 pm until 1:30 am.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,262 people are saying

94th Aero Squadron - San Diego reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
94th Aero Squadron in San Diego offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and a charming ambiance. The buffet boasts a "wide variety of delicious dishes" that cater to all tastes, and the attentive staff ensures smooth service. Ideal for brunch enthusiasts and aviation lovers, it's a unique spot to enjoy a meal.
3,262 Reviews
  1. Mike

    San Diego44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had brunch here on my 70th birthday. The food was well prepared and the choices seemed endless. One of the best buffets I’ve seen. It was a great day.

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  2. Audrey

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jesse, our server, was a GEM. accosting, celebratory, attentive. Whole nine.

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  3. Andrea

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, so much variety and fresh! I love the food quality and choice here. Service is always great, staff very attentive and friendly.

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  4. CHRISTOPHER VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Celebrated Mother's Day at 94th Aero Squadron and overall, I would say the experience was mediocre. On the plus side, the service from our waitress was great. She was attentive, checking in frequently to clear plates and refill our glasses with champagne, since it was extremely busy. I've been to this brunch several times and there is a great selection of food to choose from that would appeal to anyone. Having said that, I didn't see a menu difference related to the increase in cost to $100 00 except just for the fact it was Mother's Day which just makes it a holiday money grab. Also, we ended up being seated at an added plastic table in a closed off hallway which made us all feel like we were sitting at a kids table--after paying $100pp for brunch?? I didn't even get a real table? The line for the meats and omelet station was so long it discourage me from those menu items. I know you're trying to accommodate as many people as possible for the holiday, but there might be something said for limiting your crowd to a certain point, so lines aren't so long, and you don't need to use plastic temporary tables that cheapen the experience, all in the name of making a dollar.

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  5. Fevian

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We booked a large party for Mothers Day and reserved 3 weeks in advance. There was a line to get into the restaurant (we even arrived 15 mins prior to our reservation and still waited). Upon being seated, the buffet line to get to the meat section was about a 30 mins wait. There was no air circulating through the restaurant. And our seating table was so crowded between our family it was not a comfortable setting. The food options were not great. For example, the fried rice and potstickers were super greasy. However, our waiter did provide great service. ie. Checked in on us, filled our drinks, took away our used dishes. I will never be coming back to this restaurant/bufffet.

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  6. Damian

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and processing of checkiin’s. A bit pricey for the mother’s brunch, good food though.

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  7. Chas

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Way over booked for Mother's Day. Extremely long lines and difficult to access buffet. Half of our table was in the sun. Would not recommend on busy days or holidays

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  8. julie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I have NEVER given a review like this but this was the worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. It was Mother's Day. We had a reservation. We waited 40 mins. Prepaid $100 per person in line. Got inside were seated at a rickety unset metal table in the sun. The place was way overcrowded, long lines hot, it was truly gruesome. I told them we'd like to just leave and they refused to refund the $400 we spent (we didn't eat a bite or even see a server!!) I'm disgusted. We will never go back. It was atrocious customer service. The worst I have ever been treated. Just awful. They robbed us of $400. We wouldn't stay to sit in the sun in an overcrowded encampment. It truly felt like a carnival. Just terrible. I don't know how anything tasted because as I said we were never served.

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  9. David

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is good, not spectacular but good. The service is very good. the place was packed, too crowded. The value was not there. For four people we were a little under $500 including the tip. At this price point it should be more.

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  10. Roxanne VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Was way too packed for mother's day. There werent any signs as to which way to walk to get food and everyone kept going any way they wanted to. Made it hard to get the food you wanted and the line for the crab legs was way too long and people were taking too long to grab them. Normally it is not as packed. The server never brought me the drinks we requested or extra napkins. Our seats were too close to other guests and had a hard time getting in and out to get to the buffet. I would go back , but not on a holiday.

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FAQs

94th Aero Squadron - San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 560-6771.

94th Aero Squadron - San Diego is rated 3.6 stars by 3262 OpenTable diners.

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

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8885 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kearny Villa Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Kearny Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large lot with ample free parking.
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    D.J. & Dancing on Fridays from 6:30 pm until 1:30 am.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful, unique banquet facilities for parties of 25 to 250. Wedding receptions, ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, cocktail parties, birthday and anniversary dinners, retirement celebrations, military events, fundraisers, private luncheons, etc.
  • Private party contact
    Candy Kim: (858) 560-6771
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