Best Historic Restaurants in College Area

We enjoyed a delicious steak on the patio. Recommend.

For being a very busy valentines weekend they were so efficient with service. As a former food service worker I love how the staff work as a team during a busy rush. Everyone was friendly and attentive during our experience it definitely made my fiancés experience. This was his first time here and he kept mentioning how well the hospitaly how our dishes were so delicious. We will definitely be back soon.

I took my wife for Valentines dinner to Saint James, and it was our first time at the restaurant. It is located in a historic building that we learned was built in 1912 and was at the time the tallest building in San Diego. The service was excellent, the servers and bussers were very attentive, friendly, and always checking to ensure we had what we needed. The food was delicious and very flavorful. I would recommend Saint James French Diner to anyone it was a really great experience!

Had an early lunch reservation for my birthday, seated on arrival. Given a cute birthday menu. Ordered a very strong & delicious Mai Tai, cup of chowder, and lobster rolls with fries. The chowder was very good, just thick enough and great flavor. The biscuit served with the chowed was still warm when it was served. The lobster roll was delicious, but the amount of lobster in the roll was skimpy compared to our previous visits to Ironside. Our server surprised me with a complimentary dessert to celebrate my birthday. My husband said he got a call prior to our reservation asking whose birthday it was and if they had any allergies. Thoughtful. Staff from the host to servers were all very welcoming.

Love this little Bistro! Great food and great service!