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Great Maple San Diego, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Great Maple San Diego

4.8
4.8
4393 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 92 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-2282
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Lemus
  • Catering
    Speak to Event Manager it based on a case by case basis.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Cross Street
    Cleveland
  • Parking details
    We have a parking lot and local street parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop right in front and Hillcrest trolly stop near by.
  • Entertainment
    Food Boards run through the room... Yes. Cool
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • San Diego

    American

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • San Diego

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Great Maple in San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "huge portions" and creative dishes like the maple bacon donuts and brisket hash. The ambiance is lively yet inviting, making it a "must-try restaurant" for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

4,393 Reviews
  1. Amber

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Evelyn was such a great server! Our food was spectacular, as usual. The kitchen always graciously accommodates my dietary restrictions, which keeps us coming back again and again! Thank you!

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  2. Jerry

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Maple has been our "go to" for many years now. The food is always outstanding, and the staff is second to none when it comes to friendliness, service and recognition. My ONLY regret is that they are no longer open mid-week as we enjoyed dining there after work - but THRILLED that they are still there and making it "work" for them. Last night we celebrated a friend's birthday. From the moment we walked in, until we left, she was treated as an honored guest by the team. We appreciated that for many reasons, the least of which was recognition. My rating overall for last night was 5-stars with only a couple minor dings. A relatively new server (to us) was a bit uniformed on a few bar items, but friendly and attentive. If there was any one request it would be to find a way to bring down the noise level. Given that it is an older building, that may be hard to accomplish. Some like that energy, but it can be a bit much when trying to converse with people at your table. Not a complaint - just an observation that seems to be the trend at a lot of restaurants now-a-days. Once the weather warms up, the outdoor patio seems to fix that issue for me. The food is excellent. Last night my group started with the crispy calamari and the portobello mushroom fries (always a favorite) followed by the duck special, the curried chicken pot pie, the turkey bolognese, the vegan hash and the buttermilk fried chicken. The duck and curried chicken pot pie seemed to get the most raves. I had the fried chicken, and while very good, I am not a fan of food on top of food. (Chicken on top of mashed potatoes with gravy.) It was still very good, but something I probably would not order again simply for that reason. My southern friend at the table disagreed with me on that issue! Not only is the food good, but the presentation of each dish always pleases the eye. Unfortunately, no room for dessert - but I do recommend that you try their pie specials or even the maple bacon donuts!

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  3. Anna

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner at Great Maple in Hillcrest was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The food was delicious, with every dish bursting with flavor. We particularly enjoyed the truffle fries and the rich, tender maple bacon doughnuts—both of which were perfect starters. For the main course, the fried chicken sandwich was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, and the French toast was ENORMOUS and delicious. What truly made the evening special was the service. Our waitress was terrific—attentive, friendly, and incredibly kind to our children. She took the time to engage with them, making sure they felt comfortable and taken care of throughout the meal. It’s not often you experience such genuine warmth from a server, and it truly added to the overall positive vibe of the evening. The atmosphere of Great Maple is cozy and welcoming, with a modern yet comfortable vibe that made us feel at home. We left feeling satisfied and already looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend for both families and anyone looking for a great dining experience in San Diego!

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  4. Yesika

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing! Nicole was our server, and we couldn’t have been happier. Her smile was contagious, and her kind, fun personality made our experience even better. It was our first time here, but definitely not our last!

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  5. Robert

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The prime rib was exceptional. I believe it was truly prime and not choice.

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  6. kayleon

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    my boyfriend & i went and we loved it! They give big portions for everything & it was all for good prices

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  7. Christina

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice spot for brunch! Good ambience and line wasn’t too long at open

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  8. Lizelle

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always come here with my parents! Love the staff, love the environment , and especially love the great food! Anything you order on the menu is chef’s kiss! 

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  9. Olga

    Baja California

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff and tasty food. Would definitely recommend and come back myself :)

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  10. Diane

    VIP

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here with 6 family members to celebrate Christmas early. What a gift!! I had the silver dollar pancakes with a side of bacon and oh my— every mouthful a pure maple drenched delight. My husband and grandson ordered pigs in a blanket —holy moly!! We’re talkin a huge pancake log roll filled with 3 large pork sausages - big enough to feed 3 adults yet my grandson ate the whole thing!(eye roll). My husband brought a third home for tomorrow. Daughter had brisket hash which came with seasoned potatoes _ she loved it but also took home leftovers because the portions are so large. She also had a pickle bloody mary— the pickle was the size of a toddler’s foot! The eldest grandson decided to try the french toast logs which could easily have been used to build a log cabin!!! His girlfriend wanted the squash blossom entree which came with eggs smothered in a cheese sauce, the fried blossom plus zucchini. Let’s just say no one left hungry.

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FAQs

Great Maple San Diego does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Great Maple San Diego is rated 4.8 stars by 4393 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 92 times today

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Google Map for Great Maple San Diego

1451 Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Cleveland
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a parking lot and local street parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop right in front and Hillcrest trolly stop near by.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Lemus
  • Entertainment
    Food Boards run through the room... Yes. Cool
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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