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Queenstown Public House

San Diego's premier destination for elevated pub fare, craft cocktails, and unforgettable brunch.

4.6(5 reviews)
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Queenstown Public House offers a unique dining experience blending New Zealand-inspired cuisine with classic American pub favorites. Located in the heart of San Diego, this establishment is celebrated for its lamb dishes, creative burgers, and exceptional wine selection. The warm, inviting atmosphere features outdoor seating with fire pits, perfect for casual dinners or weekend brunch. With attentive service and a menu that delights both adventurous eaters and traditionalists, Queenstown Public House has become a local favorite for those seeking quality food and a vibrant social setting.

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1557 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

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1557 Columbia Street
San Diego, CA, 92101
(619) 546-0444queenstownpublichouse.com/

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Services

Brunch Dining

Enjoy a delicious brunch menu featuring unique dishes like New Zealand Meat Pie and Cobb Salad in a cozy setting.

Dinner Service

Savor dinner specialties such as lamb burgers, fish and chips, and spaghetti squash, paired with craft drinks and wines.

Cocktail and Wine Bar

Sip on creative cocktails, local beers, and a curated wine list, including praised Pinot Noir, in a lively bar atmosphere.

Outdoor Seating

Relax at outdoor tables with fire pits and heat lamps, perfect for al fresco dining in San Diego's climate.

Appetizers and Small Plates

Share flavorful starters like calamari, Brussels sprouts, and sausage rolls, ideal for groups or light bites.

Dessert Selection

Indulge in sweet treats such as the E-Legal cookie and lemon dessert with ginger cookies and berries.

4.60 · 5 reviews

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Megan Hobratschk

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· 6 months ago

A nice place for dinner! We sat outside at a table facing the road with a fire pit. The vibe of the restaurant was really cute! There was no wait on a Sunday around 7:00 pm. As others have mentioned, service was quite slow, but our waitress was very nice and well versed on the menu. We ordered the New Zealand Meat pie, which comes with a “tomato chutney” which tasted similar to a BBQ sauce. The Meso Tasty sandwich was good, but came with a wasabi aioli which we didn’t care for (but it was on the side so no big deal). The Cobb Salad was above average! Overall a cute place with pretty good food!

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JT Nudge

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· 6 months ago

This restaurant is absolutely AMAZING, from the food to the service to the environment and everything in between. I had the lamb burger, which was one of the absolute best burgers I’ve ever had, and my fiancé had fish and chips that were out of this world amazing! The E-Legal cookie for dessert is to die for as well!! Our server Keith was an absolute gem, so pleasant and kind and attentive with wonderful service and great recommendations! If you are looking for a local restaurant in San Diego with delicious unique cuisine and amazing vibes and service, come here! You won’t be disappointed! 😁

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Azadeh R

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· 6 months ago

We went to this restaurant in the middle of the week, and when we got to the door, we remembered that we had actually tried this place many years ago. I have to say I was surprised by their wine—I chose the Pinot Noir, and if I come back to this restaurant again, it will definitely be for that excellent wine. They had really good and varied appetizers. I’m not much of a lamb person myself, so I didn’t really enjoy their menu that much, but we went because my husband loves lamb. And from my husband’s perspective, everything was absolutely delicious.

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Julie L

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· 6 months ago

Absolutely loved the atmosphere, food, and service. We enjoyed the sausage roll appetizer—the puff pastry was perfect and the sausage w fennel was delicious. My friend had the lamb skewers and said the meat was tender and flavorful. I had the spaghetti squash and it was amazing. We shared the lemon dessert—loved the addition of the ginger cookies, animal crackers, and berries. Our waiter was a delight! We sat outside and it was perfect w the heat lamp. Would absolutely return!

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Milan Filipovic

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· 6 months ago

I came here for a Sunday night dinner, sat quickly with a reservation. The calamari and brussel sprouts were amazing. The Brussels had a delicious sauce, and was more in the sweet side then savory. The calamari was nice and juicy, and I like the roasted lemon it came with. I was a bit disappointed that they were out of lamb skewers, so instead I ordered the lamb burger. The meat is delicious, but I find that the burger just had a little too much going on for my taste. Came with some tastey dips. Service was excellent and informative. We had a lot of questions and our server was attentive. I also thought the decor was really cute. I’d love to come back for brunch.

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