Nate's Garden Grill

Had high expectations and they were surpassed! Super popular for a reason. Great menu, priced well, lots of drink options, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. Friendly folk who work hard to take care of folks. Live music. The vibes can’t be beat. Perfect pairing with a visit to City Farmers Nursery. Had lunch but will return for breakfast no doubt!

Love the feel of the outdoorsy vibe with live music! 🎶 The food was great! Loved the happy hour and yummy flatbread options. The chicken and tri tip were delicious along with the chili bowl in the side with cornbread! So fun to go for a game night and support friends!

I absolutely loved this place! I’m surprised it’s not more widely known. I’m vegan and their vegan selection blew me away! I have never liked potato salad and I legitimately loved theirs. Solid beer & drink selection. They play live music and have superb artists. It’s right next to a nursery that you can have a great time checking out before or after as well! All around a solid spot.

One of San Diego's hidden gems. Great place for a healthy and delicious lunch with live entertainment. I love having a walk around the nursery to really take in the unique feel.

Biased review warning! I've been performing here for 8 years, it has the best food ever! Amazing service, killer music...if I do say so myself lol nothing not to like! Have a mimosa, the pulled pork benedict, walk around the nursery and call yourself me lol Love this place, it's a gem in the heart of the city🤘🤘🤘

Amazing place with live music! Loved their crab cakes, and Nate's burger with some craft beer. Nice selection of craft beer and wine. The vibe of the place is great as well! Lots of locals with kids and pets who come to listen to some good music. Definitely recommend!!!

I came here on 1/3/26 around 7:20p.m I had a taste for chili and I didn't want to go to Wendy's due to Wendy uses ground beef that I believe is not 100% ground beef. Anyway, I came across this place online about chili and the reviews seemed promising:) so I gave it a try, note online it was 4.75 or something like that under 5, okay what a deal ,I get there it's 10.75 okay no problem it comes with cornbread. I also get their nasty lemonade with agave tasted like water with something other, no ice that's how it came,very bland at 3.50/4.00 what a RIP OFF ...Moving back on to the chili, I get chicken, I sat there to eat, which I didn't I took a few bites mostly with little pieces of chicken that was in it. None the less I was disappointed 😞 that was my 1st real meal of the day, I just came from the gym,so I needed to replenish myself. This did not help,the taste wasn't there for me,lacked seasoning and the cornbread tasted like it had been cooked in grease ...I don't see this place being around for too long,maybe I came at the end of there time line.I will never be back after that P.S Food establishments when cooking season is your friend, not salty season but herbs /spices and the longer and slower you let your food cook the better. Excluding certain items of course but chili's, stews, soups need to be slow cooked... Also I had the lemon bar which wasn't too bad after I thawed it out

This place makes you forget that you are in the city. Nice country/farm style eatery next to an amazing plant nursery with donkeys, goats, rabbits and chickens. I got the pulled pork sandwich which tastes very fresh and a potato salad which also tasted fresh and tasty. I also purchased a leftover biscuit from the breakfast menu and it made me want to come back just to get breakfast one day. There is a small free parking lot and some free parking. The place is kid and wheel chair friendly.

This is a great Sunday brunch spot, especially if there is music and a small spot to dance in front of them! Parking is extremely tough, and we ended up parking on the street a little bit further away. We placed our order and found some outdoor patio seating before we migrate it closer to the band. The food takes about 15 to 20 minutes before we can eat, but luckily, we can do some self-serving coffee and get our mimosas if we wanted it. The food was very delicious. We would definitely come back again!

* great service * casual ambiance * great food *outside seating Sweet gem in city heights! Live music playing while you enjoy your drinks and food. A self-service you order at register and food gets delivered to your table. We tried the Belgium's mimosas must say this was surprisingly satisfying and great for price. We also had the pulled pork Benedict and Nate's burger highly recommend both pretty tasty didn't disappoint definitely coming back to spend more time here. Glanced at the nursery next door was not expecting it to be that big they have a cute set up to walk around and admire the scenery.

I absolutely love this place. I look for any excuse to go here. It is located right next to City Farmers Nursery and a few other cute garden shops. So, you can take a nice walk through the nursery pre or post meal which is a huge plus in my opinion. They also often have live music playing on their front patio. The food is just as delicious as the ambiance. Good, clean ingredients and I never feel guilty after leaving. I have to order the biscuit & jam each time because it is just that good. Service is always incredible and helpful. Everyone is just happy to be here and it's always such a good hippie vibe. Absolute must try hidden gem!

This is one of my go to brunch spots when people are in town. It's somewhat hidden, but they have live music and a great BLT. Also order the biscuit and jam. You will not be disappointed. After you're done with your meal make sure to go and check out all the plants at the nursery. There are also tortoises, goats, and turtles.

A couple weeks ago, I went to Nate's Garden Grill with a couple of friends as a birthday celebration for one of them, and just to spend an afternoon together. I was drawn to Nate's Garden Grill because they have an extensive music calendar, and because they have outdoor seating. It was an unexpected surprise when I found they were attached to a nursery. We ended up spending a long, leisurely afternoon/evening at Nate's. We were probably there from 2:30 until almost 8:00, though made a short shopping trip to the nursery partway through. When I walked in, the first thing I noticed was that it was very rustic, almost like a log cabin. The outdoor area is small with a very small stage. It was dog and family friendly. The indoor area is also quaint, but with bright murals. Staff was really friendly and had no problem with us hanging around all day. It was cool to see that they had a variety of mimosas and sangrias by the carafe. However, we chose to drink wine. They had decent bottles that were only $20, which is very reasonable for a restaurant. My friends and I shared the pesto flatbread. My friend and I also shared the black bean burger and a side of potato salad. My other friend ordered grilled cheese. She wanted fries, but unfortunately they don't have a fryer. So, she also had the potato salad. My favorite thing I ate there was the black bean burger. I would definitely order that again. I enjoyed the band that played from 6-8. They were entertaining, but also were not so loud that we couldn't have a conversation. Also, the staff brought my friend a free brownie sundae for her birthday which was very kind. It was really a great time!

Nate's achieves the trifecta gold with delicious food, friendly service and entertaining live music. We visited on a busy Sunday (late) morning. We were a party of 10 and though we were not able to sit together we were able to split up among two tables. Hamburgers were amazing and my hamburger loving teen was beyond impressed. I also found the non alcoholic kombucha smooth and delightful! Live music was lovely and we were still able to have a conversation while musicians were performing.

Nate's Garden Grill was wonderful we were visiting our SDSU daughter with our dog and found this gem that caters to dogs. Everything was great the service, the wonderful live music and the food. We even were able to order plain eggs for Matzah. We will definitely be back.

Heaven on earth part 2! (Along with city farmers nursery next door) keep in mind they only do breakfast on the weekends!!! But the chicken chili with corn bread is my go to. I also love to come and hear the sweet live music! It's one of the best places in San Diego for a farm, Americana vibe.

This place is very near my house, and is truly a gem! Live music and the service combined with the local feel made this place unmatched. Extra bonus for the nursery next door, took a little walk around and saw the cute farm animals. Recommend the sauerkraut sandwich. Weird combo, but had great flavor.

My friend invited me to the nursery next door for a mocktail class they were featuring. We decided to stop here for brunch afterwards. She comes here often with her husband. It's such a cute spot for brunch, classic and traditional breakfast favorites accompanied by Live music! The band is really amazing and added so much fun to the brunch experience. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the area.

Cute little spot! I came right at opening so plenty of parking and seats. It I'd kind of hidden. Food was good but nothing so amazing. They had a dinner outside so that was nice for the ambience. Plenty of indoor seating and love the purse hooks on the booths. I'd come back. I ordered the tri-tip sandwich which was In between a pretzel bun which I enjoyed. I really liked the vegan potato salad. Service was whatever but I mean we only ordered at the front and they brought the food out to us.

Nate's feels like one of those hidden gems you're lucky to stumble upon. Our must-haves? The tri-tip breakfast tacos (so good), the biscuits, and--because why not--the brownie to top it off. Everything always tastes amazing, fresh, and satisfying. The staff is always so nice, friendly, and welcoming--it really adds to the charm of the place. Plus, we love walking it off afterward by exploring the nursery next door. Great food, great people, and a perfect weekend outing. Highly recommend

Nate's is next to the City Farms Nursery. You're greeted by a small country feeling ambiance and very polite workers. On the outside patio they have live music to enjoy while eating your meal. I went for brunch and got the French toast with eggs and potatoes. The breakfast potatoes come as mashed potatoes that ate griddled. It wasn't my favorite since it was very salty. I also got a homemade biscuit and jam that was very good. Crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside.

Do you want to be transformed out of the city and into a cozy, friendly cafe with great service and live music on the wooden porch, with great vibes and a varied menu with local brews (both of the beer and coffee variety)? Nate's a magical, sweet, fun and darling place that makes you feel like you know a secret spot in the city. I cannot wait to go back.

There's no way this place deserves anything less than five stars. It's a charming café located next to a beautiful nursery--with a few adorable animals like donkeys, chickens, and turtles adding to the magic. The nursery itself is so calming, I could've spent hours just wandering around. They have a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants, and the entire space feels like a peaceful escape. The café has a gorgeous vintage cottage vibe, filled with antique pieces that give it so much character--even the bathroom had a cute antique mirror that caught my eye. The food was delicious and freshly made. Portions were just right and very reasonably priced. I ordered the breakfast plate, which came with two slices of toasted sourdough and the most delicious mashed potatoes I've ever had. You can choose to sit inside or outside and enjoy their live music. Their house blend coffee was freshly brewed and self-serve, which added a cozy, homey feel. And the best part? The staff. They were so warm and friendly that it honestly felt like visiting a friend's home, where someone is happily making you a delicious meal. I think I just found my new favorite spot for breakfast!

EVERYTIME, IT'S ALWAYS THE BEST! I love the Crab Eggs Benedict. Had it 3 times ever and always great. Live Music Wednesdays through Sundays. Bluegrass, Blues, and always great musicians. Staff are all hippies, so this is my kinda place. Great Beer, get the red ale

All I can say is FREAKING AMAZING!!! Who would have thought off the beaten Home Avenue road there would be this cute little eatery with AWESOME staff!! The food was AMAZING! I had the pulled pork hash and my sister had the steak and eggs...the poached eggs were perfectly done and the pulled pork and steak was really good also!! They had live music...a folk singer and she was really good! Love the vibe of this place! Super cute and definitely coming back to try everything on the menu!!

The food is delicious and the portions are large. We went on a weekend and there was a mellow live band. The people that worked there were very helpful and knowledgeable. Great service!

Nate's Garden Grill ladies and gentlemen. This place is legit. The inside is super cool and rustic vibey. The menu is awesome. I had the chicken Cobb which was FIRE. Tasted very fresh and came out super fast. I have nothing but a good taste in my mouth leaving that establishment. Well done Nate's Garden. You have yourself a hidden gem in the city heights area. Cheers!

Great atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff with great food. Definately get the biscuit and homemade jam!!

This is such a cool place. We went there for an anniversary brunch, had some fantastic french toast and listened to live music. Very casual with a lot of personality. Oh, and the mimosas were tasty too.

Honestly I didn't have the great customer service that everyone else has claimed to have. My mom and I came in and we were recommended to come here by a friend - we walked in on a Saturday morning and there was live music and people dancing on the patio (1 star for the atmosphere). We walked up and the lady at the counter did not greet us and we were confused on how it worked?? We had to ask if we order at the counter or if we find our own seat or if someone would seat us as we wanted to make sure we were dining correctly. She told us to order at the counter but in a tone that we were a nuisance for not knowing. There was another female employee who also was very rude about the stroller that we brought, again we've never been here and wouldn't have known we needed to bring a smaller stroller, there's a nice way of saying pretty much anything and that wasn't the route she took. Nobody told us they had high chairs or asked if we needed one until we asked for one. I think she could tell we weren't super pleased with her tone and then tried to be nicer. The food was just average, nothing special. I wanted to love this place, I love to support local and our communities but I just can't stand behind bad customer service. The heart and soul of any place is the customer service and unfortunately we did not get that experience. Also the parking is a nightmare, if you don't get there right at open on the weekends then good luck.

I've been going to the nursery for years but just checked out the cafe for the first time. The atmosphere was rustic and comfortable, and the food was good. They have live music most evenings, and a good selection of local draft beer. It's counter serve, but the staff came and checked on us when they got a chance, which is counter serve done right.

Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. Coincidentally, we all ordered something w pulled pork in it (sandwich, plate, and egg benedict). The Breakfast Plate w upgrade of biscuit and jam was great too. Love that they have a covered outdoor patio and frequently have live music. It's order at the counter and seat yourself so NO reservations. Makes it a little harder for large groups. It is a little warm indoors on a warm day even with ceiling fans though. Parking is limited in their lot so you may have to park on the street. Check out the unique plant nursery next door which has farm animals too! For more on IG: @grace.loves.socal #grace.loves.adventures #natesgardengrill

They served homemade biscuits with delicious jelly, and the staff couldn't have been sweeter. Despite the busy crowd, they were attentive and welcoming. The on-site nursery was beautiful, featuring well-cared-for animals and a great selection of reasonably priced plants. Everyone we spoke to was knowledgeable and eager to help. Overall, a truly wonderful experience.

The ambiance, the service and the consistently good breakfast dishes are the draw. These are the reasons I have come to deeply appreciate Nate's. I love the Egg's Benedict and crab cakes most of all, but have never had a bad meal. The restaurant prides itself in sourcing from local farms and in prioritizing organic produce and locally roasted coffee as well as locally brewed beer. A wonderful, local community vibe. You will also find a rotation of local musicians who regularly play here -- folk, blues, acoustic music, jazz and the like. And, apparently, they not only make their own biscuits, but also brew their own root beer. Yes, this is definitely the place to bring your out of town visitors. And the team is highly informative and accommodating as well. They do help you to feel right at some. Same with the patrons, for the most part. Never have I had a negative experience here, and it is overall very child and family friendly. But, alas, there are three things I see as problematic: Parking. It may be difficult. There is a small, shared surface lot that was extended not too long ago. But the lot does not at all accommodate the popularity of the businesses here. Expect to do a few laps or, if you are lucky, find a spot on the street, which is on a hill (not best for those with mobility aids). The restrooms will sometimes reek, which is a problem for the tables seated at the very back of the restaurant. It can get very hot in the summer. Air circulation is no a best trait here. ...not reason enough to miss this local favorite.

We went here a year ago and enjoyed everything that we ordered because it was so homemade, and the food was truly cared about. This time, the food was still homemade, but it seemed rushed and put together differently. We ordered the tri-tip breakfast tacos, which were all around flavorful. The biscuits and gravy were OK, but didn't have enough gravy, and the biscuits were just OK. Our friends enjoyed their crabcake Benedict, but not so much the French toast. Their homemade root beer had a funny taste and their coffee was nothing special. Our first visit was better. I would still recommend this place to friends though because of the patio, the live music, fresh ingredients, and their garden. We had a chance to walk around their large nursery and check out the animals as well! It's a great place to bring kids. Parking lot can be full on a weekend.

The live music was awesome but the food wasn't great. My steak was raw and I asked for medium. My friend got a burger and it was burned along with the under side of the bun. Parking was also very difficult. I would not come back.

Came here on a Saturday morning after a hike. Yummy breakfast, everyone was happy all around. And there was live music. Check out the nursery after you're done with your meal!

Quaint little spot and we had excellent service. The staff was friendly and received our order quick Better beer selection then expected too lots on tap! Food was fresh and lots of flavor The only downside was the cheese in the kids Mac and cheese was a bit too sharp for my kid to enjoy , next time we'll order something different for her I will also note watching the staff take care in wiping down the tables after some families left was commendable. The tables were sanitized throughly and floors and chairs adjusted

Place was nice, the ambiance was giving country chic, in the best way possible. I didn't know it was self-serve for coffee and utensils, but we ordered up front and they brought our food to our table. I came with 3 other people, 2 of us got the french toast, one got pulled pork hash, and vegetable frittata with sausage. My vegetable frittata was pretty good, the goat cheese added a tart flavor but without it the frittata would have been a little bland. Their breakfast potatoes were more like mashed potatoes that were somewhat crispy at the bottom and top, it was good with the pesto they had placed on top, but I wish it was a little chunkier. The french toast was also good, typical of a brunch place, nothing memorable. My friend enjoyed his pulled pork hash, the portion of it was large. There was a live musician, we sat at the table outside right next to him and it was great! We were next to the speakers but it wasn't too loud. The place was really nice and family friendly.

First time here for breakfast You park inside or on the busy street..We got lucky and I was able to pull right in a spot by the door. You walk up and a few people in line it was quick to order at the counter 1st. Very happy a friendly here we picked a booth for of us. You help yourself's to waters and coffee and silverware napkins an salt and pepper here. Music is starting up outside only on the weekends it's a small cozy place country vibe here lots of wood and nice pictures up I didn't take a pictures of...next time I had BLT and really good bacon and big tomato too with butter lettuce on sour dough bread very good I brought the other half home and Big good pickle with chips they made them there pepper chip really good. My biscuit was warm and delicious and house made jam yummm!! Biscuit was soft and crispy too perfect dropped biscuit. 2 got the Pulled pork hash with poached eggs with seasonal veggies it was good too. We had a wonderful time and off we went to buy more veggies for our vegetable garden done! At the City Farm Nursery

Everything went well. The grill cheese is fantastic as well as the salads!!! Service is awesome. Ambiance is amazing. I love this place.

Had the pulled pork hash. "Poached" eggs here are actually boiled eggs (see photo). I have never seen a restaurant put out something like this! And my friends had the crab cake benny, also with boiled eggs on top. Service is that you order/pay at the counter and they bring it to your table...how do you rate that? The one good thing is they have a patio so you can bring your dog, that's worth the one star i guess.

Amazing local find next to a beautiful garden! Vegetable frittata: The goat cheese in the frittata really elevated this dish & brought it all together Biscuits & gravy: the biscuits were soft & fresh. The whole table loved the biscuits!! The service was incredible and welcoming. The live music really brought the whole experience together. Our table enjoyed some mimosas & live music before visiting the garden next door 10/10 experience

Nate's Garden Grill is such a cozy, peaceful spot--great food, great vibes. I had the pulled pork hash and a fresh biscuit with jam, and both were amazing. The outdoor garden seating makes it feel like a little escape, and the live music is the perfect touch. A must-visit if you're in San Diego! Service always on point!

Cute little grill on the grounds of a nursery. The food was great and the ambiance elevated the experience. Many items on the menu are Mae in house, including their kombucha and root beer. There is live music on weekends. We will definitely plan to eat here again the next time we visit the nursery!

What a great place. We found this off Yelp and it did not disappoint!!! Great food and incredible atmosphere. Kudos to the fantastic staff as well.

Tried out dinner here the other night. The interior had this rustic vibe with wooden furnishings. I tried out a burger and potato salad. I thought it was a bit odd there were no fries on the menu to add to the burger. Closest thing they had was potato chips. The burger was fine for what it was but a bit pricey. Also had a pumpkin pie with whipped cream and powdered sugar. The pie tasted like it had no sugar at all on it thus the powdered sugar placement. This place is located on a side road off Euclid. Bit dark too see at night and if you're not familiar with the area you may miss it. The parking lot doubled as a nursery but I could not tell at night. They do live music here at night. Apparently this place is popping on the weekends and parking in the lot is minimal.

Super nice people, great music, great atmosphere! I love the Marcia Forman band! I suggest this to all my friends. Oh! And they have great parking!

Awesome getaway spot in the middle of the city!!! Food was very good!! Friends ordered carne asada tacos and mahi mahi tacos I heard were great! I had the crab cake salad it's was good a bit small in crab cake size but enough to fill ya! Country setting! Friendly and patient service! Nursery and animals to see around back the goats were so sweet! And got we each got a sting to turtles plant! Just a nice place.. the food was good and forgot to take pictures to busy eating

Ambiance- After you do some plant shopping at City Farmers Nursery, you should stop for a bite to eat right on the same lot! Stop at the front to get a menu and choose your own seat. Once you know what you want, you can order with staff up front. It's quite rustic here with lots of eclectic decorations. They even have live music! Food- They have absolutely wonderful bacon... best I've ever tried. It was crispy and meaty yet fatty and flavorful at the same time! I ordered the French toast combo plate with bacon and potatoes. Their potatoes were really special as well- they tasted like they had a goat cheese and a chimichurri sauce on top, which made them nice and creamy. The biscuits were great, golden brown and buttery, with a very rich strawberry jam. The French toast was not my favorite, it didn't have too much flavor or texture, but it came with real maple syrup which was cool to try.

Our family loves Nate's Garden Grill! One of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday morning is to wander/shop at City Farmers and then walk over to Nate's for live music and brunch. Check out their monthly music calendar on Instagram before going! They are super casual and family friendly, order at the counter and they bring the food out for you.

The food was really good! I got the Breakfast! There is no parking bc there is a nursery and another business. Parking is a nightmare!!!! Oh and "eggs" is one egg not two

First of all some yelpers on here wrote things that aren't true about this restaurant let me clear up a couple of things number one they do not grow any of their own produce that they use nor do they make anything from scratch. There is no daycare for kids. And you most certainly cannot take your alcoholic beverage outside of the restaurant to stroll the gardens which is what some people have claimed and that has never been true according to the person working at Nate's. That being said potato salad and the side salad are disgusting I would tell you to get the bag of chips and I paid $23 for chicken sandwich and a beer my chicken sandwich took about a half an hour to 40 minutes to come out and by that time my roommate had already finished her grilled cheese. Neither one of us will be eating here again

Absolutely amazing food every time I go here! The burgers, salads, brunch skillet, etc. They have lots of beers on top as well as house brewed root beer and homemade lemonade. Sometimes there's live music on the patio so check the hours and artist before you go. After you eat, take a scroll through the nursery to pick up some plants or just see the chickens.

We went at lunch on a Sunday. The restaurant is cute and they had live music. Service was great and the staff is very friendly. The Sun Tea was lovely, as well as the Grapefruit mimosa. Small but diverse menu, we had burgers and the biscuits & gravy. The burger is small and basic, but it was cooked perfectly, would have added bacon, but $4 is steep. Biscuits and gravy was good, but would have preferred the eggs on the side instead of on the biscuits. Main critique, nothing is seasoned.

I was finishing up a work trip and was looking for a good lunch spot on yelp. I found Nate's garden grill and decided to eat here. As soon as I entered I was greeted by the front door staff. When you come in you order your food and then take a seat. The staff were very friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered grilled chicken breast sandwich which consist of avocado, Swiss cheese, onion, tomato, pesto aioli on toasted sourdough bread. I had a kale slaw along with the sandwich. The sandwich was phenomenal and delicious. The chicken was grilled to perfection and the bread was toasted perfectly. The kale slaw was delicious. I also ordered a Cobb salad and a crab cake salad. My wife loved her Cobb salad. The crab cake came with kale, onion, capers, raddicchio, Parmesan with lemon garlic vinaigrette. The crab cake was the star of the salad it was so delicious and very flavorful. The ambiance is customer friendly and plenty of seating. Great place to go for breakfast and lunch.

Had the blt and the house Mac and cheese. Bomb. The bacon is nitrate free and the bread was local sour dough. This place is connected to a cool nursery which is fun. Staff was super friendly. Good job ya'll.