SAN DIEGO’S BEST
U-T READERS POLL 2024AUTO
Auto Dealer – Domestic.....................................................................................................................................CarMax
Auto Dealer – Import.........................................................................................................................Toyota of El Cajon
Auto Manufacturer – Domestic...............................................................................................................................Ford
Auto Manufacturer – Import............................................................................................................................... Toyota
Auto Parts Store............................................................................................................................AutoZone Auto Parts
Auto Service / Repair .......................................................................................................................John’s Automotive
Motorcycle or Off-Road Vehicle Dealer.......................................................................... Indian Motorcycle of San Diego
RV Dealer ....................................................................................................................................................La Mesa RV
Tire Store .................................................................................................................................................Discount Tire
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
Bartender.............................................................................................Rachel Serrano at JIVe Lounge at Jamul Casino
Beach Bar.....................................................................................................................Beach House Tequila + Taqueria
Craft Brewery.........................................................................................................................................Stone Brewery
Day Club / Pool Party......................................................................... Retreat Pool & Cabanas at Sycuan Casino Resort
Dive Bar......................................................................................................................................................... Aero Club
Downtown / Gaslamp Bar......................................................................................................................Onyx Nightclub
Irish Bar ..................................................................................................................................McGregor’s Bar and Grill
LGBTQ+ Bar..................................................................................................................................................Gossip Girl
Local Winery..............................................................................................................................Rustic Ridge Vineyards
Nightclub ..............................................................................................................................................Onyx Nightclub
North County Bar .....................................................................................Main Stage Bar at Valley View Casino & Hotel
Sports Bar....................................................................................................Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub at Jamul Casino
Wine Bar.................................................................................................................................................Koi Zen Cellars
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment Venue.........................................................................................................JIVe Lounge at Jamul Casino
Live Music Venue (Under 3000 people) .............................................................................JIVe Lounge at Jamul Casino
Live Theater Group ............................................................................................................................Old Globe Theatre
Local Casino.............................................................................................................................Barona Resort & Casino
Loosest Slots............................................................................................................................Barona Resort & Casino
Movie Theater........................................................................................................................................................ AMC
Museum.......................................................................................................................San Diego Automotive Museum
Out of Town Day Trip ............................................................................................................................................ Julian
Professional Sports Team .................................................................................................................. San Diego Padres
San Diego Attraction/Theme Park ..........................................................................................................San Diego Zoo
FINANCE
Accounting Firm.......................................................................................................................................Abbo Tax CPA
Auto Loan Provider........................................................................................................San Diego County Credit Union
Bank..........................................................................................................................................California Bank & Trust
Commercial Bank......................................................................................................................California Bank & Trust
Financial Planning.........................................................................................................San Diego County Credit Union
Insurance Provider – Nonmedical................................................................................................Bridlewood Insurance
Local Credit Union.........................................................................................................San Diego County Credit Union
Mortgage / Home Loan Provider....................................................................................San Diego County Credit Union
FOOD & RESTAURANT
24-Hour Restaurant............................................................................................. Sage Cafe at Barona Resort & Casino
Bakery........................................................................................................................................Hans & Harry’s Bakery
Barbecue.......................................................................................................................................................Phil’s BBQ
Boba Place .......................................................................................................................................................Ding Tea
Breakfast.............................................................................................................................................Broken Yolk Cafe
Brunch ..................................................................................................................................................................Madi
Burritos.........................................................................................................................................Roberto’s
Taco Shop
Business
Lunch........................................................................................................................Troy’s
Greek Restaurant
Casino
Dining.................................................................................................Italian
Cucina at Barona Resort & Casino
Chef
......................................................................Michael
Castaneda, Chef de Cuisine at Tony Gwynn’s,Jamul Casino
Chicken
Wings...............................................................................................................................Epic
Wings N’Things
Chinese
Cuisine...................................................................................Ho
Wan Noodle Shop at Barona Resort & Casino
Coffee Truck
.............................................................................................................................Cafe
Bella (Drive Thru)
Coffeehouse............................................................................................................................Barona
Coffee Company
Deli..................................................................................................................................................................
DZAkins
Desserts....................................................................................................................................Extraordinary
Desserts
Dog Friendly Restaurant
...............................................................................................................
Lazy Dog Restaurant
Family
Restaurant.....................................................................................................................Troy’s
Greek Restaurant
Filipino
Cuisine........................................................................................................................................
Tita’s Kitchen
Fish
Tacos......................................................................................................................Brigantine
Seafood Restaurant
French
Cuisine...............................................................................................................................The
French Gourmet
Greek
Cuisine...........................................................................................................................Troy’s
Greek Restaurant
Grilled
Cheese.................................................................................................................................................The
Melt
Hamburger...................................................................................................Tony
Gwynn’s Sports Pub at Jamul Casino
Indian Cuisine
..............................................................................................................................................Royal
India
Italian Cuisine
...............................................................................................................................Filippi’s
Pizza Grotto
Japanese Cuisine
......................................................................................................Stix
at Valley View Casino & Hotel
Latin
American.........................................................................................................................................
Fogo de chao
Mediterranean Cuisine
...............................................................................................................................Kebab
Craft
Mexican Cuisine
................................................................................................................Ponce’s
Mexican Restaurant
Micro Brew Pub
................................................................................................................San
Diego Brewing Company
Persian
Cuisine......................................................................................................North
Park Produce Bakery and Grill
Pho / Noodle House
................................................................................
Loft 94 Yakitori Noodle Craft at Jamul Casino
Pizza (North of Route
56)..............................................................................................................................Pizza
Port
Pizza (South of Route
56)............................................................................................................................Bronx
Pizza
Restaurant Server
........................................................ Donald Donathan
at Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub at Jamul Casino
Romantic
Restaurant.................................................................................Prime
Cut Steak & Seafood at Jamul Casino
Seafood Cuisine
..........................................................................................................................Anthony’s
Fish Grotto
Spanish
Cuisine......................................................................................................................
Cafe Sevilla of San Diego
Steakhouse
..................................................................................
Barona Oaks Steakhouse at Barona Resort & Casino
Sub
Shop.........................................................................................................................................
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Sushi.......................................................................................................
Loft 94 Yakitori Noodle Craft at Jamul Casino
Taco
.......................................................................................................................................................Tacos
El Gordo
Thai Cuisine
..........................................................................................................................
Swaddee Thai Restaurant
Vegan
Cuisine..............................................................................................................
Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
Vegetarian
Restaurant.................................................................................................
Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
Vietnamese
Cuisine...................................................................................................Stix
at Valley View Casino & Hotel
FOR THE HOME
Artificial
Turf
.....................................................................................................................................US
Turf San Diego
Building
Contractor..........................................................................................................................Shugarman’s
Bath
Carpet Cleaning
..................................................................................................................................Stanley
Steemer
Door & Window Replacement
............................................................................................................
Cabana Concepts
Flooring / Carpet Store – Local
.......................................................................................................Coles
Fine Flooring
Flooring / Carpet Store –
National......................................................................................................................Costco
Furniture
Store.....................................................................................................
Jerome’s Furniture & Mattress Store
Heating & Air
Conditioning
Company...............................................................Action
Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar
Home
Security........................................................................................................................................................
ADT
Housekeeping
................................................................................................................................Radiant
Residences
Kitchen & Bath Remodeler
...............................................................................................................Shugarman’s
Bath
Local Construction
Company............................................................................................................Shugarman’s
Bath
Local Skylight Company
........................................................................................................................Solatube
Home
Mattress Store
(tie)..............................................................................................
Jerome’s Furniture & Mattress Store
Mattress Store
(tie).................................................................................................................................Mattress
Firm
Nursery / Garden
Center.....................................................................................................Armstrong
Garden Centers
Patio Furniture
...................................................................................................................
D3 Home Modern Furniture
Pest Control
................................................................................................................................Joshua’s
Pest Control
Plumber
...................................................................................
Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood
Pool
Service
..................................................................................................................
So Cal Custom Pools and Spas
Solar Power Company
.....................................................................................Action
Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar
Storage
Facility..........................................................................................................................San
Diego Self Storage
Tile &
Stone................................................................................................................................................
Arizona Tile
Window Coverings / Shutter
Company..............................................................................................
Cabana Concepts
HEALTHY LIVING
Assisted
Living
Community........................................................................................................Casa
de las Campanas
Audiologist................................................................................................................Sharp
Rees-Stealy Medical Group
Beauty Services – Nonmedical
....................................................................................................Rind
Skin & Head Spa
Chiropractor....................................................................................................................Awesome
Family Chiropractic
Cosmetic Dentist
Office................................................................................................
Thompson Center for Dentistry
Cosmetic Dermatology –
Individual...................................................................................................William
Groff, D.O.
Cosmetic Dermatology
Office................................................................................................Medical
Age Management
Cosmetic Surgeon –
Individual..........................................................................................................William
Groff, D.O.
Cosmetic Surgery Group
.........................................................................................La
Jolla Institute of Plastic Surgery
Day
Spa..............................................................................................................................................Queen
Threading
Dental Implants
Office..................................................................................................
Thompson Center for Dentistry
General Dentist Office
..................................................................................................
Thompson Center for Dentistry
Health
Insurance...............................................................................................................................Sharp
Health Plan
Health Insurance – Brokerage
......................................................................................Bridlewood
Medicare Insurance
Hearing Aid Store
..............................................................................................................................Sharp
HealthCare
Hospital – Group
...............................................................................................................................Sharp
HealthCare
Hospital – Single
Location......................................................................................................Sharp
Memorial Hospital
In-Home Care – Medical
.......................................................................................................
La Jolla Nurses Homecare
In-Home Care –
Nonmedical.................................................................................................
La Jolla Nurses Homecare
Laser Eye Center
.................................................................................................................................
Shiley Eye Clinic
Massage.................................................................................................................Spa
Ritual at Sycuan Casino Resort
Medical
Group...........................................................................................................Sharp
Rees-Stealy Medical Group
Medical
Spa...................................................................................................................The
Clinic at Sharp Chula Vista
Orthodontist
......................................................CV Orthodontics,
the practice of Dr. Kelly Taylor and Dr. Parmis Sionit
Pharmacy.........................................................................................................................................Sharp
Rees-Stealy
Weight Loss Clinic / Counseling
......................................................Sharp Rees-Stealy
Center for Health Management
LEGAL
Bankruptcy
Firm...................................................................................................
Richard C.Wildman,Attorney at Law
Family Law
Firm...............................................................................................................................................RJS
LAW
Litigation
Firm...............................................................................................................A.
King Aminpour & Associates
Personal Injury Firm
......................................................................................................A.
King Aminpour & Associates
Real Estate Firm
...................................................................................................
Richard C.Wildman,Attorney at Law
Tax Law
Firm....................................................................................................................................................RJS
LAW
MEDIA
Local
Evening News
Station......................................................................................KUSI
Channel 9/51 (independent)
Local Morning News Station
.....................................................................................KUSI
Channel 9/51 (independent)
Local News Anchor
......................................................................Lauren
Phinney of KUSI Channel 9/51 (independent)
Local News Sportscaster
..............................................................Brandon
Stone of KUSI Channel 9/51 (independent)
Local Weekend News Station
....................................................................................KUSI
Channel 9/51 (independent)
Meteorologist...........................................................................................................Jodi
Kodesh, presented by SDCCU
Radio Drive Time
Show....................................................................................................Ben
& Woods,The Fan 97.3FM
Radio Morning
Show........................................................................................................Ben
& Woods,The Fan 97.3FM
Radio Personality
................................................................................................................Clint
August, 101.5 KGB FM
Radio Station AM/FM
............................................................................................................................KSON
103.7 FM
Sports Talk
Radio.............................................................................................................Ben
& Woods,The Fan 97.3FM
Talk
Radio.....................................................................................................................................................
KPBS NPR
Television
Personality..................................................................Lauren
Phinney of KUSI Channel 9/51 (independent)
REAL ESTATE
Apartment
Community (Nonrestricted)
.........................................................................The
Chateau Lake San Marcos
Commercial Real Estate
Company............................................................................
Compass Commercial Real Estate
Custom Home Builder
.........................................................................Lars
Remodeling & Kitchen Design of San Diego
Escrow
Company/Team......................................................................................................................Chartwell
Escrow
Estate Planning
......................................................................................................
Lawyer in Blue Jeans – Justin Isaac
New Home
Builder..............................................................................................................................
Tri Pointe Homes
Property Management Company
.................................................................................
WeLease Property Management
Real Estate Agent
.........................................................................................................................
Kelli Miller, Compass
Real Estate Agent Team
.......................................................................................................Neda
Nourani & Associates
Real Estate Brokerage
Company.....................................................................................................Compass
San Diego
Retirement/Independent
Living Community
..............................................................................Casa
de las Campanas
Reverse Mortgage
Provider.................................................................................................................Mutual
Mortgage
Title
Company................................................................................................................................
First American Title
SAN DIEGO LIFE & FUN
Airline
.............................................................................................................................................
Southwest Airlines
Charity................................................................................................................................San
Diego Humane Society
College or University
...........................................................................................................
San Diego State University
Fun Run/Walk (5K/Marathon Mud Run etc.)............................................ Walk For Animals San Diego Humane Society
Golf
Course
.............................................................................................................................Torrey
Pines Golf Course
Health & Fitness
Club.........................................................................................................................Leo’s
Fitness Lab
Hiking Trail
..........................................................................................................................
Torrey Pines State Reserve
Local Coworking
Spaces..........................................................................................................The
Hot Suite (La Mesa)
Place to Get
Married.........................................................................................................The
Rooftop at Jamul Casino
Place to Work
................................................................................................................San
Diego County Credit Union
San Diego
Event...........................................................................................................................San
Diego Comic-Con
San Diego
Hotel......................................................................................Hotel
del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Scenic
Spot......................................................................................................................The
Rooftop at Jamul Casino
Staycation
Location....................................................................................................................Mission
Bay RV Resort
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Antique
Store...............................................................................................................................La
Mesa Antique Mall
Appliance
Store.........................................................................................................................................Home
Depot
Barber..............................................................................................................................................Dino’s
Barbershop
Bicycle Store
......................................................................................................................................Alpine
Ride Shop
Bridal/Formal
Wear...........................................................................................................David’s
Bridal Mission Valley
Camera/ Telescope Store
...................................................................................................................George’s
Camera
Clothing
Store...............................................................................Assistance
League of Greater San Diego Thrift Shop
Computer
Store....................................................................................................................................................Apple
Day
Care..............................................................................................................................
Alpine Country Day School
Eco Friendly Company
..............................................................................................................Shear
Envy Salon & Spa
Engagement Rings
.........................................................................Leo
Hamel Fine Jewelry & Engagement Rings Store
Eyeglass
Store..................................................................................................................................Sharp
Rees-Stealy
Florist.................................................................................................................................................................Costco
Food Delivery
Services...................................................................................................................................
DoorDash
Golf Shop
....................................................................................................
Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan Casino
Grocery
Store.............................................................................................................................................Trader
Joe’s
Hair Salon
................................................................................................................................Shear
Envy Salon & Spa
Hair Stylist
....................................................................................................
Glenda Moran at Shear Envy Salon & Spa
Health Food
Store.......................................................................................................................................Trader
Joe’s
Jeweler....................................................................................................................................Leo
Hamel Fine Jewelers
Local
Bookstore.............................................................................................................................................Warwick’s
Moving
Company..........................................................................................................................
Two Men And ATruck
Pawn / Resale
Shop.......................................................................................
Leo Hamel Jewelry Buyers & Gold Buyers
Pet Boarding / Daycare
.......................................................................................................................Del
Mar Doggers
Pet Grooming
.....................................................................................................................................................PETCO
Pet Store
............................................................................................................................................................PETCO
Rental Car
Company....................................................................................................................Enterprise
Rent-A-Car
Shoe Store
.............................................................................................................................Birkenstock
of San Diego
Sporting Goods Store (tie)
........................................................................................................DICK’S
Sporting Goods
Sporting Goods Store (tie)
......................................................................................................................................
REI
Surf
Shop........................................................................................................................................Hansen
Surfboards
Swap
Meet.......................................................................................................................................Kobey’s
Swap Meet
Tattoo
Shop.......................................................................................................................Sailor’s
Grave Tattoo Gallery
Travel
Agent.....................................................................................................................................DreamFinder
Travel
Veterinarian
.....................................................................................................................................Animal
Care Clinic