World Famous

4.6

992 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(858) 272-3100
Website
http://www.worldfamouspb.com/
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

Location
711 Pacific Beach Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
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

Popular dishes

Gorgonzola Vegetable Scramble$15.00
roma tomato, fresh spinach, chopped mushrooms, sliced onion, green bell peppers, gorgonzola cheese - wallnut basil cream
California Omelette$16.00
chopped applewood bacon, guacamole, tomato - grated california cheeses
Newport Lobster Seafood Omelette$21.00
lobster, shrimp & crab - savory seafood sour cream sauce - grated california cheese mix

House Benedicts

South Beach Benedict$17.00
applewood crisp bacon, sliced tomatoes, avocado
Carne Asada Benedict$19.00
char-grilled carne asada, sliced avocado adobo chili hollandaise
Crabcake Florentine$19.00
panko crusted crab cakes, chopped spinach & artichoke
Steak & Lobster Benedict$22.00
grilled skirt steak, butter poached lobster - Need We Say More?

Breakfast Platters

Kahlua Pork Hash$17.00
slow roasted pulled tender pork, sautéed onions & peppers, white rose potatoes, sweet corn salsa - two eggs your call
Spicy Prime Rib Skillet$20.00
cast iron skillet blackened prime rib, smoked jalapeno butter, onions & peppers, cheddar bacon hash - two eggs any style
World Famous Wipe Out$17.00
three eggs, two buttermilk pancakes, choice - ham, bacon or chicken sausage, black beans, breakfast potatoes or fresh fruit (no substitutions - gracias)
Classic Two Eggs$15.00
(eggs - your call) choice - crisp bacon, juicy apple chicken sausage or smoked ham - breakfast potatoes and ciabatta toast

Baja Breakfast

Huevos Rancheros$16.00
two eggs (any style) covered with a mild ranchero sauce & cheese on corn tortillas, sour cream & guacamole
Carnitas Chilaquiles$17.00
braised pork carnitas & corn tortilla chips simmered in a spicy ancho chili sauce, 2 eggs over easy (recommended) - guacamole & sour cream
California Breakfast Burrito$16.00
grilled carne asada skirt steak, scrambled eggs, potato, salsa fresca, cheese, sour cream & guacamole - red chipotle chili sauce
Beef Machaca con Huevos$16.00
eggs scrambled with shredded sirloin beef & mexican chorizo, sautéed mild peppers, onions, tomato - choice corn or flour tortillas

From the Griddle

Beach House Pancakes$15.00
hawaiian style, shaved coconut, mango fresh strawberries & sliced banana
Buttermilk Pancakes$11.00
thick country stack
Not So Traditional French Toast$12.00
cinnamon vanilla egg dipped griddled challa
Epic Berry French Toast$15.00
egg dipped griddled challa, house made wild berry sauce, whipped cream & caramelized almonds

Beach Style

Avocado Toast$16.00
artisan ciabatta, avocado mash, herb shallot vinaigrette micro mixed greens, chopped grape tomato - two eggs, your style
Awesome Oatmeal$10.00
peanut butter, fresh strawberries, sliced banana, shaved coconut - honey drizzle
Acai Pitaya Bowl$12.00
blended brazilian acai dragon fruit, fresh seasonal fruit, coconut flakes, granola, honey drizzle

What 992 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
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

World Famous offers an unbeatable beachside dining experience with "great ocean views" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the seafood tacos and lobster bisque. While some experienced slow service during peak times, many praise the "friendly and attentive staff." It's a perfect spot for family gatherings and special occasions.

992 Reviews

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ellen
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Great view! Great service! We had a wonderful server! 👍😎
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Eric
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I made my reservation for Sunday night at Sunset. We got there early and the staff seated us immediately. The wait staff was present and punctual. The appetizers were amazing with the calamari and spicy shrimp. The clam chowder was good except for LARGE chunks of celery and onion but very tasty. The lobster bisque was rich but very good according to the 2 that ordered it. As for the main dish, let's just say everyone was stuffed and satisfied. The prime rib was PERFECT. For dessert, the mud pie was a very large portion and extremely tasty. I strongly recommend World Famous and will definitely return again.
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Jerry
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is great and reasonable considering it’s right on the boardwalk. Roxanne, Hannah and Shannon provided welcoming and superb service. A group of us friends since elementary school have breakfast together monthly due to our great experience.
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Beth
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always consistent good food, great location to watch the sunset, lots of patio space. Can get a little noisy when full, but where doesn’t that happen.
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Deborah
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been eating here for years. Food is always delicious. Service is great. Location is outstanding.
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Steve
New Mexico
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent breakfast! Friendly service. Beautiful view of beach. Couldn’t have asked for better. Tip: make a reservation and ask to sit at windows on beach side. Fabulous!
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NANCY
San Diego
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were 6 locals who had never been to World Famous. We all agreed that we Would definitely return. Everything was wonderful from the food to the service. The noise level was wonderfully quiet (we were all over 80). Midweek around 6 was not busy, parking was easy too.
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Carmen
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Clam Chowder and Garden Salad were amazing - Angel Hair pasta dish, not so much. The service was excellent. Put the Lime in the Coconut Margarita is worth mentioning as well. 😋
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Emmy
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was really great but the food has gone down hill a bit
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Tamara
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine here. Great good, great service, great view.
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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 992 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.worldfamouspb.com/
Phone number
(858) 272-3100
Catering
Catering is one of our specialties!
Private party facilities
For all private events please contact our events coordinator Nicole May.WRGNicole@gmail.com

World Famous

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lobster Bisque

World Famous Lobster Salad

World Famous Wipe Out

Main

Gorgonzola Vegetable Scramble$15.00

California Omelette$16.00

Newport Lobster Seafood Omelette$21.00

House Benedicts

South Beach Benedict$17.00

Carne Asada Benedict$19.00

Crabcake Florentine$19.00

Steak & Lobster Benedict$22.00

Breakfast Platters

Kahlua Pork Hash$17.00

Spicy Prime Rib Skillet$20.00

World Famous Wipe Out$17.00

Classic Two Eggs$15.00

Baja Breakfast

Huevos Rancheros$16.00

Carnitas Chilaquiles$17.00

California Breakfast Burrito$16.00

Beef Machaca con Huevos$16.00

From the Griddle

Beach House Pancakes$15.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$11.00

Not So Traditional French Toast$12.00

Epic Berry French Toast$15.00

Beach Style

Avocado Toast$16.00

Awesome Oatmeal$10.00

Acai Pitaya Bowl$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does World Famous offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is World Famous restaurant rated?

Is World Famous currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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