Queenstown Public House

Located at the corner of Cedar Street and Columbia Street in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood

9 / 10
425
ratings
  • Phone

    (619) 546-0444

  • Website

    queenstownpublichouse.com

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  • Type

    New American Restaurant

Address

1557 Columbia St (at W Cedar St) San Diego , CA 92101 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Cocktails

Comments / 96


Keywords:

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Eater

Queenstown is a New Zealand-inspired spot with thoroughly San Diegan priorities: patios , burgers and Sunday brunch . The design of this repurposed house ensures that every seat has great-looking views .

Justin Gianninoto

Upscale , New Zealand-inspired pub fare with a modern twist. Sample the delicious brunch and cocktail menu on the gorgeous patio with fast and friendly service

JC

The Salmon croquette is a little creamy for my taste. But a great match with the crispy deep fried shredded onions that i couldn't stop eating.☝????️ grainy w/ every bite from the breading ..

Mayra Floyd

This place was utterly fantastic. Service, food and drinks are great. Locals seem to hang out here. No need to dress up. Come as you are whether it's in a suit , jeans, or shorts .

Marsinah Hopkins

Had the happy hour sliders and they were great. It's a very chill spot and the staff is nothing but friendly ! It's a beautiful and relaxing spot . Will be coming back when I visit San Diego again.

John Kidde

The pretzel is phenomenal! Add the jalapeño cheese and it's even better. Soup & Sammie is delicious as are the burgers . Nice spot, friendly servers , and a great selection of drinks.

seth meyerowitz

What a cute and interesting place. super friendly staff and good food in the heart of downtown. will be back. got the potpie (awesome) and lamb skewers (7 out of 10).

Chaise Kahlenbeck

Definitely trendy . Great burgers with diverse options. Shoestring fries with special sauces hit the spot, but don't sleep on the beet chips that come with the order. Large beer selection .

JC

Got the Kiwilango burger with avocado at an extra charge. The tortilla chips doesn't have a strong flavor, so thin and crispy makes the burger interesting with every bite.

JC

The grits is cooked properly w/ the right amount of salt. Poached egg blended well too. A little disapointed on the size of the shrimp . ????

Sandro Alberti

Remember the fabulous little, dark, 1905-Craftsman house at the corner across the street from the Fire House Museum . For years it was a law office and address of a SD Councilman. Well , this is it!

Hal Mackins

The $8 happy hour -- six pours of anything on the list, served in a muffin tin -- can't be beat. And of course the portabello fries , as everyone else has said!

Daniel Wohlfahrt

Awesome cozy place with fantastic food! Try any lamb on the menu. Best dinner in SD so far ????

Kelly

Great service and even more amazing food! Have to try the Blazin Ahi burger and their porta bella fries ! They also have a great selection of beers on draft !

Marco Ermini

Very original sandwiches with mahi mahi and other fish , nice atmosphere and flavoured beer .

Jason Cordoba

Very accommodating to large dogs! Great dark porter beers and the tomato soup with grilled cheese is incredible.

Ashlee McRae

Fabulous NZ/Aussie style eats. The jalapeño on the Kiwilango is super fresh! Great wine list and Sangria 's. Dog friendly !

Pelin Güvenç Kefel

Totally recommend the Triple it goes great with drinks, also the fish and chips and steak and chips are really good.

April Game

We went Here during Art Walk and while the wait was minimal, the decor top notch, the staff was nice... after ordering two meals to share and two drinks, my friend was still hungry. Close but no cigar

Victor Chen

The lil lamb burger with sweet potato fries are good. Make sure you also get the fried egg with the burger ????????

Sally Murdoch

The sweet potato fries are the best I've ever had. Also I am normally not a pretzel fan but this one is absurdly good w dipping sauces

Joelle Reeder

I loved this place! Great service, fabulous food, reasonable wait. Love.

Ben Z ???? ????

Favorite thing on their brunch menu is the shrimp and grits . So good!

Paul Smith

Menu was really cool. Try the cure. Fried chicken and maple sausages were really good. Dog friendly .

Natalia Z

Ask for Soup and Sammie and sweet potatos . The Quinoa salad is very good too. Great ambiance day&night

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Great food, great variety of drinks, fabulous vibes!

Ece

Anything with lamb is delicious! Very friendly servers and beatiful atmosphere. Must go!

Steve R

This place was a peasant surprise. We sat outside. Great food, service and atmosphere.

John Cassillo

Affordable and easy just outside bustle of little Italy. Cool vibe and great food. Worth a stop.

Serious Eats

Head here for tasty Aussie-style burgers loaded up with pickled beets , fried egg , and pineapple rings.

Gabrielle Grudza

Love the decor and atmosphere! Food was great and the drinks were super unique!

Jennifer Van Grove

Okay, the peach sangria is everything it's cracked up to be. And that's coming from a red wine person.

Noura S

Good place with excellent food , we like the fish and chips , queenstown burger and e legal ????????

GeauxDC Foodie

Good food, a bit overhyped, but the ambiance is second to few. Think of this place as a sexed up burger joint . The menu is a little convoluted, but the presentation is nice.

John Avelis

Big bowl salad and sweet potato fries are both excellent! Great variety in the beer menu also.

Edgar Rodriguez

Burgers , Belgium beer , good service , organic

Alan S

Lamb burger is delicious. The layers of flavors works so well , oh so well .

Adriana Cardona

Ahi and boar Sandwiches are great.

Zarita de la Cerda

Great for place for pre cine italia movie night dinner . Pacific shrimp is always a favorite.

Jessica A

Friendly service , cozy place, fab' burgers ! Try the Lil' Lamb Burger , and the peach sangria !

Anne Miller

I loved the tots great coffee which just kept coming and the calm relaxing porch

Christie Parks

This place is great on a weekday. Definitely mor challenging on a weekend. A sweet spot in a bustling hood.

Kate McCormley

The BLT and cheese grits on the brunch menu are stupid good. I can't wait until next weekend to get it again!

loran jonak

Awesome and constantly changing beer list and the food is always wonderful.

San Diego Reader

"They have one of my favorite salads in town , the “Heirloom"..." Barbarella Fokos, San Diego Reader

Alfa

BEST. Except for the parking situation.

Sandro Alberti

A place to discover 1905 SD architecture AND New-New Zealand cuisine http://sandiegodowntownnews.com/this-old-house/

Valarie McCubbins

Gluten free bun available. Fancy cocktails . Outside seating .

Bob Spanbauer

June is simply the most comforting and attentive waitress . The best

Neha Dubey

Great place. Be here early .. Wait time can be upto an hour!! Good food and great service!

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