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American

A pricier but worth-it burger

Latest recorded visit2007-09-27
“Bomb burgers!”
Roger, Google Maps review (2007-09-27)

American

Fatburger

Pacific Beach, San DiegoRecommended

Roger rated this Pacific Beach Fatburger 4 stars, calling the burgers bomb and worth the steeper price compared to other burger joints.

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What to order

  • Burgers

Best for

  • A pricier but worth-it burger

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Visit history

2007-09-27day precision · source explicit
★★★★☆
“Bomb burgers!”

Said the price is steep compared to other burger joints, but worth it.

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From the order notes
Chirashi bowl · Sashimi · Uni · Sweet shrimp (grilled head after)
Go for
Sitting at the sushi bar · High-end sushi worth booking ahead
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Kono's Cafe

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Roger rated this 4 stars, admitting he'd passed this Garnet Avenue breakfast spot for years -- by car, skateboard, and on foot -- always wondering about the long line, before finally trying it for breakfast.

From the order notes
Breakfast
Go for
Classic Pacific Beach breakfast
Latest recorded visit2010-01-04
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Pho Sao Bien

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Roger rated this 4 stars, calling it decent pho with quick service and, at the time, the only spot in PB for it.

From the order notes
Pho
Go for
Quick pho in PB
Latest recorded visit2008-12-03
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Good for one thing in Roger’s book: a dog-friendly patio. The Black & Bleu burger was bland on a cold bun.

From the order notes
Happy hour beers · Cajun fries
Go for
Bringing a dog
Latest recorded visit2017 · approx.
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The Patio on Lamont

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Great food, slow service: the birthday dinner where Roger was charged $1.50 for a truffle nobody ordered.

From the order notes
Russian snow crab ahi tuna tower · Jidori chicken · Portuguese garlic shrimp
Go for
The food — not the wait
Latest recorded visit2013 · approx.
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