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Village Garden Restaurant is located in California. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine American cuisine. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Wearing big-boy pants, sleeping with the door closed, walking myself to school, these were some of the milestones to growing up. I have, for the most part, accepted adulthood, but at times really wish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I may have only had sangria this time around but it was some good sangria. The waitress was friendly and very accommodating. She brought some great bread with garlic/pesto but I want to apologize...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for happy hour and had a really great time with fellow yelpers for the La Mesa Lunch Bunch....but this time it was for Happy Hour. This also marked my first time attending an UYE. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have been to Gio a couple of times now. It's definitely a 3 overall, maybe 3.5 for East County. The bar area is nice and the food is okay, although a tad pricey and service is a little slow. It's more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place a few times now and I always enjoy myself. The Black and Blue salad is amazing! The Sangria Saturday (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) is a really good deal. The tapas platter comes with a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place for the first time with my girlfriends last week and loved it. The wine was great and loved the Large Cheese platter. The waiter was very nice and even sang our friend happy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nice setting and ambiance, but that doesn't make up for the food. It blows. Period end. I had high expectations but was greatly disappointed. Pizza was worse than microwave pizza, salad was served...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised by this place! Passing by I thought it would be too pretentious for me, but we were very comfortable there. We sat on the patio. It was beautiful and relaxing. It felt intimate even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hostage Gastronome is a regular here, and the rest of us finally got to go there instead of Super China Buffet after I pitched a super Chinese pouting fit. Loved the patio with its Tuscan plantings...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My cousins took me here for brunch on a sunday to celebrate my birthday, and oooh was I stuffedafterwards!! The dishes we ordered was superb,the margherita pizza as our app. was just right,and I ate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the cheese plate here - hands down. It's an odd little gem in old La Mesa and honestly the food was pretty good but what did take it over the top was the $12 cheese plate that could feed 2-3...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Mesa is a slowly turning into a Jazz district. The local bars have Jazz acts and Pete's Place has posters lining the walls from New Orleans. Gio also now has regular Jazz acts. My girlfriend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cant understand where the bad reviews are from... are these people from opposing business' in the area? The stuff is a little pricey, (it IS a wine bar) but the tapas are excellent for a light...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I still don't know how I feel about this place. It's a wine bar/restaurant/jazz venue, and it's in La Mesa! I went here once by accident, it was the only place that didn't have a wait. The wine and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Downtown La Mesa seems to be quite the place for new restaurants, and hip hangouts. Situated right next to where the beer gardens for Oktoberfest used to be, this restaurant is a pleasantly unexpected...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place blew me away. It's not what I expected for downtown La Mesa but I loved it!First off its very modernly decorated very posh, makes you feel good kind of place. They have indoor and outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Live Jazz on the patio with a starry filled sky along with Gio's Polenta dish and a glass of white wine is my idea of fine dinning at a reasonable price!Candle lit tables and fresh flowers. A great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Are you freaking kidding me with this place? So I come here for lunch, sit outside in the pretty sunshine, next to the soothing fountain, order a half soup and sandwich thinking "you can't ever go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nice try, but NO!This place is what inspired me to get a yelp account. Went here for a friend's birthday, and was severely disappointed. The atmosphere seemed better than expected for La Mesa, but by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live on the east side of Mission Valley, so downtown La Mesa is very close, but only recently has there been a reason to venture east. I discovered Gio this past month as I am always looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A few nights ago I went out for dinner with my parents, apparently crashing their dinner date, but whatever... No one could decide where to go, not a surprise in my house, but luckily again, Yelp to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food: 8service: 7drinks: 9design/ambiace: 8crowd: 6wait/parking/reservations: 10Eclectic wine list, Tapas, Juicy steaks, 80% outdoor seating and Flamenco music. We sat by the fireplace on the middle...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the contemporary restaurants in the area. The lunch was too exspensive, but the tapas for dinner was perfect. Yummy jalapeno cheese bread, fresh tomatoes, great wine list, and nice service....
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Came back to Gio's to give it one more try. I don't know what I was thinking before, I REALLY wanted to like this place.Service - 2 - Server seemed a little frustrated (not with us but just in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Gio for a birthday party mid last month and found it quite enjoyable. Given that the waitress was dealing with a party of 30 , she kept her cool and managed to get both food and drink orders...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I made reservations for 4 people on Valentine's Day at 9 p.m. It was a set menu for $50.00 a plate, for a 4 course meal. I was very excited since it would be my first time eating rack of lamb....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here to see one of the Chargers Playoff games. The mannager refused to turn up the volume on the T.V, so we could hear the broadcast. When we asked for it to be turned up we were told that it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved into the La Mesa area and stumbled across this place.Me and the girls had a night out and started at GIO! Very modern and sophisticated style. Great wine and food choices! Excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a happy accident! Tucked away in the center of the village of La Mesa with an excellent layout for leisure dining, fun and friendly staff, great-tasting food! Used to be a car...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mom and I are just NUTS about this place! The decor is classy but not snobbish. The wait staff is attractive and attentive, and the bartenders are very knowledgeable. If you catch them on a good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous Darling, Fabulous!!!! Went here for a birthday dinner. Fabulous place to celebrate an absolutely stunning woman's day of birth. Gios is class yet down to earth for dinner. Indoor outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got a chance to eat lunch here today. I didn't know anything like this was even in La Mesa. I was pretty impressed by the place. Nice menu, good food, reasonable prices, and prompt service. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the fact that I don't have to haul around to downtown or La Jolla to find a "snazzy" (my word for the month) place to hang out. Don't get me wrong; I like the complete degenerate feel...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gio is great!!! I have been coming here for about a month now and love the place. Every Friday me and my friends come here for an end of the week get together. We great food and great wine we would be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I been here a few times for brunch and I am always pleased. The breakfast is great. The eggs benedict was very good. Service was awesome and the prices were reasonable. Over all a cool spot in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We used Gio to host a lunch for our Client Advisory Board (about 15 people). It was freaking great. Everyone's food looked incredible and tasted great. For all of us, the bill was $200; not bad at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Gio's a few times, and I gotta say, their food is very good...breakfast is much better than dinner. One of the best Eggs Benedict I've ever had. The salmon for dinner is excellent. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
****A real review by a real Yelper****We finally got back here for lunch yesterday. My experience seems to be better than many others. We were seated right away and received menus quickly. Our food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing Patio dining with great Jazz bands. Gilbert Castellanos performs here regularly and so does David Patrone. The pizza is Mediterranean style and delicious. The clear, night sky is beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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Since when is there such a great food scene in La Mesa? We stopped in to Gio after hearing Village Garden had closed, and were so pleasantly surprised with the food, service and the updated look of the space....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A swanky little spot on the otherwise quaint strip of downtown La Mesa, Gio has a trendy wine bar, a diner-like restaurant area, and they saved the lovely patio that had been the highlight of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
being a resident and a long time fan of La Mesa- I'm a little biased. Although I'm super pleased that we're seeing local and more trendy places opening here, it scares me that people will realize how...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
yucky food, slow service. second time trying this place and still not better.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, which really doesn't give me the greatest fodder to review it on, but oh well.I went here with a friend for lunch; I had the eggs florentine, I believe Melanie had a patty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We recently enjoyed a fine dining experience at Gio. The tapas menu is a great approach, the selections and portions were perfect. We tried the crab cakes, the grilled prawns, the Korean BBQ and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was walking by this place with my husband one night and was drawn in by the live band playing. We were hungry and decided to try it. Why not? It looked like a great place. Since we haven't been been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We only had appetizers but they were all very good. The filet medallions were over cooked but had good flavor. The service was good and we had a great time.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the decor, especially the roller windows. The fireplace outside will be cozy in the cool fall air, even if fall only lasts a minute in S.D. Both times I've been I've gotten the flat iron steak...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
8-15-08Wow...I'm barely getting around to documenting my experience at GIO.Well, I got invited to their grand opening and I have to say that this place is NICE!! It made me forget I was in La Mesa.So...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok went back last night for the wine and tapas only. Our server Keith was great and extremely knowledgeable about the wines. My advice, sit in the wine bar, order the flat bread and ask for tasters...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went for dinner. Was disappointed with the menu selection. Big plates were too pricey for this neighborhood and the rest of the menu was all tapas.We had these tapas: Squash blossom stuffedw/ shrimp -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I might have liked it more had I not been so distracted by the fly situation. This needs some serious attention! The patio is a beautiful place to sit and eat, but I don't think anyone can appreciate...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I really wanted to like this place---I mean I really did. I even kept trying to talk myself into it as I was sitting there because I just wanted it to be so much more than it was. The big...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been here a couple times late night to enjoy a nice glass of wine and conversation with friends and also to conduct some buisness, and Gio is the spot in La Mesa. Beautiful surroundings, Food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for brunch/lunch. I'm LOVIN' the patio. Their french toast is sweet vanilla goodness and thier chicken fried steak is amazing. Actually, the sausage gravy on the chicken fried...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were very excited to try this new restaurant in our hood. It has a trendy, modern feel with an outdoor fireplace, fountain and waterfall. The decor was nice, but that's where the good stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came a few weeks ago to get some lattes after a hot day of antique shopping. We enjoyed our late afternoon snack, so we were happy to hear that they also served meals. When I examined the menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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If you are a fan of salads this is the place for you. The cob salad and the chief salads are great. The deserts are wonderful too. The service is fast and friendly and the prices are reasonable.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Village Garden Restaurant in La Mesa, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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think kansas, all-american grandma's favorites and you've captured the charm of the village garden...
signonsandiego.com - user review
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the centerpiece of this long-established, community-conscious restaurant is the delightful waterwheel terrace concealed inside. country-style food means big portions and good taste, all leaning toward the...
wcities.com - user review
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hearty portions in the heart of la mesa village...
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