Fresh new brunch menus await at these San Diego eateries.
Enjoy an all-new alfresco brunch at Lilian’s at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Mission Valley’s Town & Country Resort is livening up its weekends with a captivating brunch at ARLO featuring a live DJ and breakfast favorites with a twist. Experiment with the imaginative “croffle,” a croissant-waffle hybrid, or hearty morning wagyu burger topped with a fried egg and candied bacon. Once the bottomless mimosas start flowing, the party begins!
Try the “croffle,” a croissant-waffle hybrid, at ARLO. PHOTO COURTESY OF ARLO AT TOWN & COUNTRY RESORT
Visit the La Jolla location of Beeside Balcony, which opened in spring 2023, to spend Sundays dining and dancing during the newly launched Vinyl Disco Brunch. DJ Ole’ Dom will spin live tunes while you savor a grilled feta cheese sandwich, Spanish octopus and a Hive 75 cocktail. Can you dig it?
Books & Records in Bankers Hill serves brunch all weekend long. PHOTO BY KIMBERLY MOTOS
At this Bankers Hill hot spot, spend Saturdays brunching to the sounds of a live DJ and dine Louisiana-style during New Orleans jazz brunch on Sundays. Indulge in exceptionally delicious dishes, such as the scallop po’ boy minis, duck chilaquiles and poached egg breakfast gnocchi, and don’t forget to try the Coffee + TV cocktail, a mix of espresso, vanilla, vodka and orange liqueur.
California English is the perfect mix of California cool and English tradition, from the interiors to the cuisine. PHOTO BY HAYLEY HILL
Sorrento Valley’s California English, led by celebrity chef Richard Blais, is offering a brand-new weekend brunch menu inspired by classic English pub fare. Try the cheddar chive scones drenched in banger sausage gravy or an addictive stack of sticky toffee pancakes. To dine like the Brits, opt for The Full English—banger sausage, blood pudding, baked beans and two fried eggs.
Female-owned and -operated, La Pastaia in Bay Park is the brainchild of two Italian chefs with a love for all things pasta. For brunch fanatics who can’t get enough of Italian cuisine, stop by for the short rib Brasato Benedict, a delicious double-layered limoncello French toast, and a wide range of aromatic espressos and cocktails. Rumor has it they recently held a Swiftie Brunch for Taylor fans.
Located inside The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, this chic eatery is serving up an all-new weekend brunch by chef Moira Hill. Whether you’re enjoying a staycation or just stopping by, indulge in the rich crab Benedict with truffle bearnaise, the pineapple compote-covered coconut pancakes and a round of Bing’s Bloody Marys to wash it all down.
The Vibe in Normal Heights serves breakfast and lunch favorites in an Instagram-worthy space. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Billed as a brunch restaurant, The Vibe’s bright and cheery atmosphere is all about good times. Known for its signature sips and uber-fresh brunch bites, this new Normal Heights concept charms with its brown butter Maine lobster roll, poached egg Benni Burro and the whimsical honey rose latte. Be sure to toast to the weekend with a tropical mimosa!
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