I second Old Venice, Miguels, and the Brigatine (get the fish tacos). Also try Pizza Nova which is about a block from Shelter Island. Also at Liberty Station, there are some very good places. I am going to try Roseville this weekend. Also at Liberty station is Sammy's Woodfire Pizza which everyone enjoyed. Last week I tried Fresh Greens and really liked it, it is sort of healthy takeout wth great salads. Everyone raves about Wine Steals. Liberty Station is where there are Starbucks, Vons and Trader Joes. Also don't forget about Point Loma Seafoods.

You are centrally located so you can get around and see lots of things.

oooh, I've always heard great things about Point Loma seafood; an institution in that area.

Sammy's has great salads and a sundae to die for for dessert.

Man, when you really look at it, there's so much to offer in this one little corner of SD!

Da nada ncounty.

I hope the Op comes back as everyone has shared generously with their Point Loma favorites.

"Man, when you really look at it, there's so much to offer in this one little corner of SD!"

Yes, and an often overlooked corner of San Diego. It's so close to Old Town, Downtown and the beaches. Not to mention Cabrillo National Monument.
I normally don't suggest that anyone go to OB though. But that's the great thing about staying in a place where you might need groceries.
BTW ncounty, is the Thai place you mentioned Thai Time.

I haven't been to this place in a a couple of years but there's a little Middle Eastern/Greek place, Fairuz (?) The guy who owns it is an artist and he has his work around the restaurant. If you’re looking for a buffet this, to me, is preferable to the Soup Plantation. Plus, I like his art and the vibe of the place.

This has been a really good thread. I forget about Point Loma Seafoods, thanks for the reminders. And I've never been to Fresh Greens.

I don't know the name of the Thai place, LSky. We had it sent in for lunch at work one day and it was so good that I asked where it was from. I was told it was in that Henry's shopping plaza with Jamba Juice.

To add on about great little known dives in the area...there is a little cafe on the other side of Midway from Fairouz in a strip mall called Mardi Gras. Their crawfish etouffe etc was fantastic. And it is truly a hole in the wall.

Another place is called Cafe India, I believe. It is in the strip mall on Sports Arena Blvd near the Sports Arena across the street from Baker's square. They had a great but small lunch buffet with homey hearty healthy Indian food. I think they are semi-retired because last time I tried to go there they were closed and I noted they are only open Friday and Saturdays. What a luxury for them!

I stop at that Henry's fairly often and I've never seen the Thai place. The one I that I meant is on Midway, on the other side of the street from Fairouz and a bit to the east.

Thanks for the tip about Mardi Gras.

Ncounty - I have amazing memories from going to concerts at Humphries.

I'll try to find out about that Thai place, LSky.

MomDD....me too! My first concert there was to see Ray Charles and since then I've seen Diana Krall, Linda Eder, and Pink Martini. All amazing.

BTW, MomDD....sorry I missed you in SD! I am away in winter wonderland of Park City.

I'm back! I could only get online sporadically today and it was making me crazy! It started last night.

Anyways, I will have a car if I need one, I just don't want o use it too often, if I can help it.

The places you all listed sound great, and especially Pt. Loma Seafood. I will definitely be checking that place out!

I'm going to be busy most of the time with the training but I"m sure I can get some folks to sneak out for Happy Hour!

ABout Humphrey's, I stayed there many years ago with my mom. We didn't go to the concert but could hear it from our room. I would have gone, but it wasn't someone I was into. Ever since, I've wanted to go back and see someone great! Sounds like a summer GTG in the making...

Just wanted to check back in. I stayed at the Best Western Island Palms Hotel on Shelter Island for two weeks and I just can't recommend that hotel enough. My room was beautiful, in the newer wing, but it was really the staff that made that hotel great! Every time I walked in the lobby, I was greeted with a smile and a friendly hello. One night they knocked on the door to let me know I had left a light on in my car. Every day at 3pm, they have fresh baked cookies in the lobby and at 8:00 am every morning you can hear the Star Spangled Banner playing from the Naval Base across the water.

There were a few things that weren't great - the pillows were horrible but I asked the front desk and immediately they were replaced with feather pillows. The food in the restaurant was unpredictable. When it was good it was great but there were a few times it was not wonderful, but again, the staff really made up for it the few times it was less than great. Monday - Friday they had a special happy hour food in the bar. Fridays was the best, with 2 steak tacos for $4. And their room service menu was the exact same price as the regular menu, which made it nice on those nights when I was just too exhausted to do anything but fall into bed.

Overall, I just really have to say this has gone down as one of my most favorable hotel experiences.

hey cat..
thanks for reporting back!
that's great to know about the BW Palms on Shelter Island..great location and heard they were doing a remodel and for $99 what a deal!
Glad you had a good time.

Glad it worked out well for you and that you had a great time. May be coming out there next week but not sure yet.

Well, if you are there, and you go to the bar or restaurant for breakfast, say hello to Charles, one of the managers. And ask to be in the the 400 or 500 rooms. I think some of the older rooms are smaller but mine was huge!

Glad to hear you had a great time, Cat!

LSky, that Thai restaurant I meant to get back to you about is Antique Thai at the corner of Midway and Rosecrans. They have lunch specials for about $6; amazing.

Cat, you'll have to come back when you have more time and we'll do Happy Hour.

Cat so glad you came back? And so pleased you enjoyed BW & Pt Loma.

Since my last post Boll Weavel went bankrupt & closed.

Going to Roseville Rest. for teh 1st time VAlentine's pm.

When anyone does a GTG for Pt Loma..I 'am in if so.

Oh, I will so come down for a Pt. Loma GTG! We drove by Boll Weevils a few times. It looked pretty grim. Ate at Red Sails twice (part of a big group). Never need to do that again.

I stopped at the Vons on my way into town and they are the nicest Von's I have ever been to! Everyone was just so nice on my entire trip. I had really long days in class (9-9 almost every day) so I didn't get to explore as much as I would have liked but I am so glad I stayed where I stayed!

Thanks for reporting back in Cats You and I are very over due for our gtg! With dd now back in school after almost a year - my schedule is a little more free. Let me know. I am in San Diego right now for the weekend.

Glad you enjoyed your time on shelter island. I work on shelter island i just love being there every day. it's nice to hear someone enjoyed their 2 weeks there.

1JAR, enjoy your dinner at Roseville, we had our anniversary dinner there in late December. It was very good, but also very $$$$. i will go back but will have to save for awhile first.

I love Pt Loma Seafood on Emerson (couple blocks south of Rosecrans, right next to the docks where the day fishing boats leave from).
Their fish comes in the back door from the fishing boats parked on the dock.

I also like Con Pane Rustic Breads for lunch (I think they are closed on Wed) on Rosecrans.