(San Diego) – My last meal in San Diego ended deliciously. My flight was later in the afternoon and I wanted to have a memorable lunch somehow. So my friend and I walked 7 blocks to downtown area to look for some good lunch places. We forgot what day it was and the nicest of the restaurants are closed on Mondays. A little disappointed, we went back to the hotel and strolled around the humongous Grand Hyatt complex. At the back of the hotel, facing the serene harbour, there is a seafood restaurant called Sally’s. Will this place give me the memorable lunch that I was hoping for?
Dragon Roll – shrimp tempura, cucumber, and tobiko on the inside, rice, freshwater eel, and avocado on the outside, topped with sweet soy and roasted sesame
Whole Wheat Linguini – oregano and thyme roasted shrimp, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, red bell pepper, spinach, fresh parmesan and olive oil
Fish and Chips – sea bass, steak fries, malt vinegar, tartar and spicy tamarind sauces
Our waiter claims that Sally’s serves the best fish and chips in town; I concur. Even the chatty ladies (who lunch) on the next table affirm the claim. The fish is fresh – both flaky and juicy – while the crusty exterior is well seasoned. The spicy tamarind sauce is interestingly good but I stick to the classic malt vinegar. The linguini and sushi taste undoubtedly fresh.
I shouldn’t have looked and walked too far to find the best lunch that I was craving for. It was just right there in my own backyard (while I was staying at Hyatt 🙂 ).
1 Market Place San Diego, CA (619) 358-6740 www.sallyssandiego.com