Today's mmm-yoso!!! blog post is being written by Cathy. Thanks for stopping by to read about food.
Since the pandemic and Covid-19 restrictions, The Mister and I have had to get used to a 'new normal' with some of our favorite restaurants closing, menus and hours being pared down (so many Breakfast-Lunch only restaurants now) and prices rising. There were so many places took for granted and I didn't even post about, thinking they would just always be there (RIP The Fancy Fish). Fortunately Brothers Family Restaurant has survived, since 1994.
When you walk in and see people seated at the lunch counter, know that it's a busy day and you may have to put your name on the Wait List for a table.
From the breakfast menu, the Belgium waffle with fruit and whipped cream ($9.95) was ordered by The Mister for lunch one day (the Breakfast menu is available until 2 p.m.). The light crispness of the waffle edges covering the puffy (not cake-like) filling is one of His cravings...plus we share our meal choices, so I was happy. The cup of soup and half sandwich ($10.99). I chose roast beef on rye toast and the Soup of the Day was vegetable beef. Two different types of beef and each very flavorful- the large chunks of stew pieces with the still slightly crisp vegetables in a strong beefy broth really hit the spot. The sandwich came with lettuce and tomato and mayonnaise and the meal was quite filling.
The Half Tuna Salad ($11.99) was my choice another day. The tuna salad is lightly seasoned with finely chopped celery, very little mayonnaise and some fresh herbs. It is basically all tuna, which I like. Served on lettuce with tomato and a sliced hard boiled egg, the house made Thousand Island dressing pulls every bite together with great flavors. This 1/2 size is a good size meal.
The French Dip ($14.99) is served with a choice of sides, so, of course, The Mister chose onion rings. Nice, crisp batter surrounding whole onion ring slices (you know, made here and not frozen). The thin slices of warm roast beef were served on a very soft, freshly toasted French roll. The au jus is not salty and has some herbs for flavoring. Quite nice.
On days when the Soup of the Day is clam chowder, a bowl is ordered ($5.99). Thick, creamy, some chopped potatoes and plenty of clam meat as well as clam juice, this is a great choice. Soup bowls are served with a half slice of that soft French Roll made into a crisp topped garlic bread; delightful.
Brothers Family Restaurant 5150 Waring Road San Diego 92120 Website open daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
As you walk to the seating area, you'll pass the refrigerated dessert case. Save some room. (Yes, they make rhubarb berry from scratch!)
sounds like great choices & happy they are still around for you to enjoy
Posted by: kat | Monday, 08 May 2023 at 11:29 PM
Brothers is a great neighborhood place, Kat. So many local owned places have closed since Covid-19.
Posted by: Cathy | Tuesday, 09 May 2023 at 02:46 AM
Since moving to Allied Gardens we were told this was the most well known place in the community. I've only had breakfast there once before and it was solid but nothing spectacular. Though I'll admit it was still during the last stages of the pandemic but this will give me a reason to try again with my family, especially the waffles!
Posted by: Loren | Tuesday, 09 May 2023 at 03:15 PM
Do try it again, Loren; it's a nice local family style place. The Mister really likes the waffles, although Brothers is know for being the "Home of Grandma Jennie's pancakes". (Don't bother getting blue cheese dressing with other orders here).
Posted by: Cathy | Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 01:22 PM
I like their fried chicken.
Posted by: Soo | Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 06:24 PM
We've never ordered the fried chicken here, Soo. Next time!
Posted by: Cathy | Friday, 12 May 2023 at 04:13 AM