Kearny Mesa is Home to Impressive Asian Restaurants and the Montgomery Field Airport

A fabulous dining destination near Mission Valley is Kearny Mesa, which is San Diego's answer to Chinatown in other cities. Many of San Diego's favorite American restaurants are here, too. A great place for a meal 24-hours a day is the retro-themed Studio Diner (6), their selection includes eggs, prime rib and everything in between, including burgers, soups and sandwiches.



The Godfather Restaurant
An Outstanding Dining Destination
A great restaurant on the dining scene is China Max (1) at 4698 Convoy St. (858-650-3333) in Kearny Mesa, serving outstanding Cantonese seafood cuisine. You'll be impressed with their healthful cooking style and delicious entrees.

Up the street near the corner of Convoy Street and Clairemont Mesa Blvd. is one of the classiest gourmet restaurants in San Diego. It's aptly named The Godfather Restaurant (2) at 7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (858-560- 1747), which is open for lunch and dinner.

Sunrise Buffet
Discover San Diego's Best Dim Sum Delicacies
Kearny Mesa is also home to great Asian Restaurants, such as Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant (3) at 3709 Convoy St., Suite 101 in the Pacific Gateway Plaza (858-565-6888). Diners flock here for their superb dim sum delicacies, fresh seafood and an incredible array of main course selections.

Another local favorite is Sunrise Buffet (5) at 3860 Convoy St. (858-715- 1608). They serve delicious dim sum, sushi, seafood and Hawaiian BBQ. Diners come for their great food, and come back because of their affordable prices.

Canyon Pottery
Save Up To 40% Off Architectural Planters
The shopping treasure located on Aero Drive is Canyon Pottery Co. (7) at 8575 Aero Dr. (858-279- 2600). They have the largest and most impressive collections of outstanding architectural accent pieces in Southern California, save up to 40 percent on the best selection of outdoor planters! Gainey ceramics, Talavera planters, handcrafted Italian terra cotta and ceramics and Raku vases.



Great Restaurants in Kearny Mesa
  • Casa Machado Mexican Restaurant Has Great Mexican Food, Watch Airplanes Land & Takeoff
  • China Max is The Critics’ Choice for Sensational Dim Sum and Cantonese Cuisine in San Diego
  • Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant Features Upscale Chinese Cuisine & Delicious Dim Sum
  • Golden City: True Authentic Seafood Restaurant
  • Phuong Trang Vietnamese Restaurant is Acclaimed as the Best Vietnamese Seafood Restaurant
  • Studio Diner is a 24 Hour a Day Dining Destination for Great Food, Great Service & a Fun Atmosphere
  • Sunrise Buffet Serves the Best Tasting All You Can Eat Seafood & Oriental Buffet in San Diego
  • The Butcher Shop Steakhouse: Your #1 Choice for Prime Rib
  • The Godfather Restaurant is a Romantic Italian Restaurant Featuring Gourmet Cuisine
  • The Original Pancake House Serves the Best Tasting Pancakes, Omelettes & Crêpes in Town