The Patio on Lamont Street

Earthy and eclectic, The Patio on Lamont Street is Pacific Beach’s new neighborhood go-to.

A cozy new nook in Pacific Beach, the Patio on Lamont Street blends high-style decor and exceptional farm-to-table cuisine with a homey, low-key ambiance. Just a few blocks from the beach, this gem is far from your average sleepy beach bar. It’s a place where regulars gather for a craft cocktail or local beer, where first-time guests are treated like neighbors, where foodies hail such dishes as the braised pork shank with bacon-and-asiago risotto, and where canine family members nap under sun-splashed patio tables during Sunday brunch. Owner Gina Champion-Cain kept the original fireplace from the former Lamont Street Grill space intact—complementing it with earthy, recycled materials such as repurposed Torrey Pines wood slabs and vintage crystal accents. Choose from an eclectic wine selection to pair with a global menu of small plates, salads and entrees crafted by Chef John Medall—who seasons his dishes with herbs grown in the Patio’s own herb garden. 4445 Lamont St., Pacific Beach. 858.412.4648. thepatioonlamont.com