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World Famous

4.6
4.6
1053 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
711 Pacific Beach Dr., San Diego, CA 92109

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Specializing in surfside dining featuring Southern California Coastal cuisine, market fresh pacific seafood, hand carved prime rib, & grilled to order steaks. Menus are written daily and inspired by sustainable California harvests.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–1:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Luis Granados
  • Catering
    Catering is one of our specialties!
  • Private party facilities
    For all private events please contact our events coordinator Nicole May.WRGNicole@gmail.com
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Cross street
    Mission Blvd.
  • Parking details
    We Validate the Promenade Parking Garage up to three hours. Parking is not an issue at this restaurant located right on the Boardwalk.
  • Public transit
    All the major bus lines will take you right to our restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    The best ocean view in Pacific Beach; right on the Boardwalk.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,053 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
World Famous offers stunning ocean views and a vibrant beachside atmosphere. Enjoy "delicious food" like the famed lobster bisque and seafood omelette. While service can vary, the staff is often "amazing" and accommodating. The location is ideal for brunch or special occasions, with "great" value and delightful sunsets.
1,053 Reviews
  1. Teresa

    San Diego23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was exceptional. Great to be right on the water…

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  2. Christina

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were running late after another event, but called and they happily accommodated a large party arriving later. We were so thankful! We had an awesome server! She really made the whole experience amazing. Entrees took a little long to arrive, but they tasted great and made up for it at first bite. Fabulous sunset to top it off! Thanks World Famous!

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  3. Gail VIP

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Lobster bisque was amazing! Seafood omelette and crab Florentino fabulous!

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  4. Andrea

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is perfect for watching a beautiful sunset. The entrees are interesting, a good size and delicious. Our server was very cheerful, full of energy and nothing was too much to ask.

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  5. Sarah

    Exclusive1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated on the patio. It is space with a beautiful ocean view. However is was quite unfinished and we were seated next to a pile of propane tanks at a badly rocking table. Every time someone touched the table drinks slid everywhere. The food was hit and miss. The calamari was excellent and the yellow tail was cooked to perfection. However, the blackened salmon was overcooked and very dry and the spinach salad warm dressing was ice cold.

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  6. Jan

    San Diego19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good although a bit salty. Creative options in a nice setting with the ocean. The noise level was really loud

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  7. Mary VIP

    Chicago31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This spot has a big menu with nice variety, It's a bit over priced, but with an ubobstructed view of the ocean and sunset, it may be worth it. The lobster bisque is a must! This visit, our dishes were OK, but not great. The short rib was a bit on the fatty side and the champagne chicken was chewy. We also had to wait a full hour for our food, since they apparently ran out of the crab and lobster ravioli, but didn't tell us that until we asked where our food was. A comped meal should have ben in order, disappointed there was nothing done to make up for the excessive wait. Usually better service so will try again, but not a great visit overall.

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  8. Tom

    Yucatán3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We got the fish and chips a burger and the bourbon pie dessert - all very good

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  9. EricV

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the cioppino and the swordfish vercruzano, both very good. We sat in a comfy booth, very relaxing.

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  10. IanW VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food took 50 mins after ordering. Some dishes were cold.

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FAQs

World Famous offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 272-3100.

World Famous is rated 4.6 stars by 1053 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 40 times today
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711 Pacific Beach Dr., San Diego, CA 92109

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mission Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–1:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We Validate the Promenade Parking Garage up to three hours. Parking is not an issue at this restaurant located right on the Boardwalk.
  • Public transit
    All the major bus lines will take you right to our restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Granados
  • Entertainment
    The best ocean view in Pacific Beach; right on the Boardwalk.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering is one of our specialties!
  • Private party facilities
    For all private events please contact our events coordinator Nicole May.WRGNicole@gmail.com
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