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Queenstown Public House, San Diego, CA

Queenstown Public House

4.3
4.3
587 Reviews
$30 and under
Organic

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
We are a New Zealand inspired whimsical restaurant set in a craftsman house that dates back to 1905. We are one block off the main drag in Little Italy. Sink your teeth into one of our organic beef or lamb burgers. We also have many salads and dinner entrees to try. Portions are generous, and prices are reasonable.

For parties of 8 or more please visit our website!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Californian, New Zealand
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Cedar Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Line/Little Italy Trolley Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 587 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Queenstown Public House in San Diego offers a "fun vibe" with its eclectic environment and "excellent food," making it a "must for brunch." The generous portions and "delicious cocktails" enhance the dining experience. While the service can be mixed, the "lively atmosphere" and "unique decor" are standout features, making it a delightful spot for gatherings.
587 Reviews
  1. William

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the place. Food was good and the server was friendly and nice. Was on time and seated on time. Good experience.

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  2. paul VIP

    San Diego48 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    for a country that offers a lot of very good wine i would think that a restaurant that specializes in that country's cuisine would offer more wines from NZ. there were only a couple of NZ whites and no NZ pinots on the wine list.
    Queenstown Public HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Paul, Thank you very much for the feedback. We are actually in the process of finding some New Zealand Pinots so stay tuned. Kia Ora

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  3. Cathie VIP

    San Diego327 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We opted to share an entree so that we could splurge on a cocktail and dessert! The cocktails and desserts were heavenly! We'll be back!
    Queenstown Public HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Cathie, Thank you for your kind review of our establishment. We feel its best to share also! You get to try so many more dishes and drinks that way. We can't wait for you to come back and try more tasty treats. Kia Ora

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  4. douglas VIP

    Dallas21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience are great. Server was top notch.

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  5. Alex

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date spot had the butternut squash which was fantastic. She had a steak salad. Presentation was awesome as well. Staff was super friendly over all great experience.

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  6. Jerie

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have never been seated inside. Our table was in the parlor with a whimsical sheep and grass ceiling. Drinks were fun and came out quickly. Food was sizzling and plentiful. I had the Fish Stew and my friend had the Pot Pie. Her dish was creamy and certainly big enough for two. Both dishes were excellent. Too full for desert but I’ll be back for the portobello fries!!
    Queenstown Public HouseResponded on 16 March 2025
    Hi Jerie, We are so Glad you enjoyed the inside space this visit! So glad you came back to give us another visit. We hope to see you again! Kia Ora

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  7. Melissa

    Oklahoma City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were excited to experience food from a different culture, but that wasn’t what we ended up with. I reserved a standard seating table for 2 thinking it would be indoors, it was not. It was 60 outside so that wasn’t a huge problem, the over head heaters were. It was not cold enough to have them in. My scalp was red and we were sweating before we got our food. The tables are very close together.. and people have no respect for others. We got the onion dip and chips, I swear was just French’s and stale chips. The menu doesn’t specify that ALL of their chicken dishes are thigh meat only, so my mom ended up with the burger sliders which she could have gotten anywhere.. I was overly excited for the meat pies, they were good but not for the price. The mag pie for dessert was very disappointing. We still want to experience New Zealand style food, but not here.
    Queenstown Public HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Melissa, We are sorry to hear that the last visit was not up to your liking. We apologize if our staff did not recognize or hear you mention your uncomfortability with the seating arrangment and the heater. If you're willing to give us another chance or possibly want to try another location, please feel free to reach out and we would be more than happy to get you setup with a reservation. Kia Ora

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  8. Dara VIP

    Miami2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Bummed that my first review on here isn’t super positive. Gorgeous spot, great location and solid F+B. That said, our table of 5 felt pressured to order quickly as our server told us the kitchen was closing about 75min before the restaurant closed. We all work in the industry so understand how days/shifts can go. However, they then sent our entrees out while we were still eating our apps. Then, our dessert (one with ice cream) came out in the middle of our entrees. This was at least 45min before the restaurant closed. From there, they (especially our server) were starting to break down for the night and huffing past us. It was uncomfortable to say the least. The ambience is incredible, food was great but man, their hospitality really needs work.
    Queenstown Public HouseResponded on 9 March 2025
    Hi Dara, We apologize for the service during your visit with us. We will speak with the staff about your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the Food and Beverages and also the establishment. We would like to invite you and your friends back for a visit to show you what we strive for. Kia Ora

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. The shrimp and grits were to die for!
    Queenstown Public HouseResponded on 9 March 2025
    We greatly appreciate your feedback! Kia Ora!

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  10. Charles

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    There was a piece of glass found in my cocktail and the waiter did not even take off the charge for a new one nor apologize
    Queenstown Public HouseResponded on 24 February 2025
    Hi Charles, We greatly apologize for the piece of glass in your drink and the mistake of our team member by not making this right. We have a few questions for you regarding the visit. We will send them privately to help resolve this issue as we take this seriously. If you do not mind please respond so we can resolve the matter as quickly as possible. Kia Ora

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FAQs

Queenstown Public House offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Queenstown Public House also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 546-0444 ext. 1.

Queenstown Public House is rated 4.3 stars by 587 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Diego
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  5. Little Italy

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Queenstown Public House

1557 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101-2934

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cedar Street
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Organic, Californian, New Zealand
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Line/Little Italy Trolley Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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