The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca

  4.3 – 310 reviews   • Restaurant

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Dining on the lake, featuring a thoughtful pub menu and several craft beers on tap and wine list. Family friendly, perfect for the avid hiker, camper, fisher or road-tripper who is looking for a delicious place to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Available for catering and events

✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca 92036

Hours

Saturday9 AM–6 PM
Sunday9 AM–6 PM
Monday11 AM–5 PM
Tuesday11 AM–5 PM
Wednesday11 AM–5 PM
Thursday11 AM–5 PM
Friday11 AM–6 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 15027 CA-79, Julian, CA 92036

Phone: (760) 765-0077

Website: http://www.thepubatlakecuyamaca.com/

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The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca

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Food Menu – Pub at Lake Cuyamaca

Sharables · Fries or Tots · Crispy Pub Wings · San Diego Pretzel · The Pub Nachos · Beer Battered Onion Rings.

Reviews

Vitali Zabelin
I ended up here on a busy Saturday afternoon, and this place was packed — which kind of sets the tone right away. We checked in around 3:10 and were told the wait would be about 20 minutes, but it turned into closer to 35. Honestly, I didn’t mind too much because the view here is the whole reason to come. Once we got seated outside on the patio, overlooking the lake, the energy shifted. It just felt calm and good.

Our server was quick with drinks — I ordered an iced caramel coffee, and it came out fast. Sweet, layered, a little over the top in a fun way. I just sat there watching the water and kind of forgot I was hungry.

For food, I went with the Southwest Chicken sandwich. Solid choice. The garlic fries hit especially well. Not the best burger/sandwich of my life, but definitely good — one of those meals where everything just works together because of the place you’re in. The only miss: I ordered a scoop of vanilla ice cream and they forgot it, but at least it wasn’t on the bill.

Total came to $52.63 for two.
So yeah — this is a strong 4 for me.
Come for the lake, stay for the slow hour, let the food just be part of the moment.

I’d come back — but definitely for the patio seat again.
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Joanne James
What a great hidden gem, it seems like a locals joint. Outdoor seating was pleasant with a beautiful view.

Bloody Mary was like a meal, very picture worthy. The burger was phenomenal and my chili bowl was good. It was very good but a little too tomatoey, but still good if you know what I mean.

Service was good, David was very attentive.
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Rom I
Rating is just for the burger. It’s fantastic. Seasoned and cooked well. Juicy fresh beef and overall ratios and flavor was spot on, worth a stop!
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Joseph Gallo
Terrific food and craft beer. The trout entree was excellent, as was the service and the scenery. Will be back soon. Stopped by again and had the pickle Burger w/ Garlic Fries. It’s a winner with chopped pickles in Chipotle sauce and cheddar cheese. The fish & chips are also terrific. The Southwest Chicken Sandwhich with a side order of Onion rings has become a favorite. One of the best San Diego backcountry pubs with an excellent Nickle beer selection and Pliny the Elder. Recommended
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Joe A
The first time visiting this place, we were blown away. Service was great and the food was delicious. We’ve been back a few times since and it’s been inconsistent at best. On our most recent trip, the biggest change went from being seated and served, to ordering at the counter and finding your own seat. This in itself isn’t an issue, but they charge gratuity on every order, without really doing anything. The next issue was the food. They were serving a limited menu so we ordered two burgers, a blackened chicken sandwich and the PUBLIC chili. We’ve had the chili before and it was delicious. However, the chili was bland and lukewarm. The burgers were a huge disappointment as well. We ordered them medium rare and received them way over well done. How do you have a dry burger that’s greasy at the same time? Not really sure how that happened. Other than the change in seating/everyone staying at the counter, the staff was nice and friendly. The views of lake cuyamaca are pretty great, I only wish they kept the food quality they had.
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amber enriquez
Went here for lunch. The servings are really large. Had the jalapeno burger. They have outside dining right along the lake shore. Beautiful views. There was one waitress handling all the tables and the service was spectacular. The burger could have had a little more flavor, but I fixed that with some salt. Other than that, this place has an amazing atmosphere and it very relaxing. Must see location on your way to Julian
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Susan Barka
Really enjoyed The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca. The menu is nice, & they offer really tasty appetizers; definitely recommend the giant pretzel; It’s enough to share with 2-3 people. The wings are fantastic; great rub, smoked on site, & add the garlic-parmesan coating for the ultimate taste treat. Good assortment of beer, wine, & non-alcoholic beverages. They have a great deck overlooking the lake, but it was a little too chilly/windy for my husband when we arrived to sit out. It did warm up later, so the deck would be my choice. The service was very good: fast & friendly. Prices were fair for what you got. I definitely recommend you give The Pub a try. It’s a short drive from Julian, if you’re up for a night or two, (8-9 miles) on a not too winding road. Really glad we made the visit!
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Ryan P. F.
The food was reasonably priced and tasty. The service was good, we were well attended to. We liked the atmosphere and view of the lake. We also, liked the beer selection on tap, the stout was nice and dry and the pale was pleasant. I recommend this place for a meal or a beer.
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Tyler Stamets
Such an amazing meal at such a beautiful location. Beer list is the best for many, many miles. The staff and food was all exceptional, especially for having just opened. I am excited to come back for more. Great job on executing a simple but high quality concept in a location that has longed for some quality for so long.
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Bob Long
This place was great! Service was great. They were friendly and met our special needs. The Pub burger was cooked perfectly medium and the garlic Parmesan fries were seasoned just right. Next time I’ll try them as tater tots.
Views of the lake would have been amazing had it not been raining.
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