Tom Ham's Lighthouse? I dined there for the prom. Late 80's ...lol....

True! Or the lots. I've had decent luck with the small lots.

Right? The current disease afflicting the Gascramp. We're a club! We're fine dining! We're both! Ugh. No.

Hmm....Rarely would I recommend a Gaslamp Quarter restaurant, but Barley Mash has decent food and about a million televisions. 5th and Market, so plan for parking hell.

We had dinner at Buga two months ago and loved it.

I come slightly unglued when I am given the menu, the drink menu, the "specials" menu, the wine/beer menu. Four menus??!! Ugh!

+1 on both.

Your best bet is a combination weapon of a Chinese companion and a secret menu.

A all the way for me. I love mayonnaise. on anything. out of the jar. oh yes oh yes.

Soma at 1st and Market,,,:)) Ahh! Fond memories! I saw the Dead Milkmen there...

No. no no no no no.

It's a bit crazy. There are a ton sports bars and clubs, and the theme or "brand" of the Gaslamp is "party district."

I know....:/ I think they lost their touch, from what I have heard about Brooklyn Girl.

L O L.....soo funny.

Though I agree with you, I am completely horrified by the trend of high-end establishments having a uni-sex "area" designated for the loo. True Food Kitchen in San Diego has separate restroom spaces, but the sink area is all together. Saltbox in downtown SD takes it a step further. There is a whole area of bathrooms AND sinks TOGETHER. I won't go back to either of these places. I have desire to conduct my business and primp in the company of strange men.

I agree with Fake, she was definitely a pioneer for business in the area, as were the owners of the (sadly) now defunct Fio's. Though, lord have the mercy, the food at Croce's is soooo bad.

The Gaslamp Quarter is nothing more than a cheap, loud, classless, low-end, drunk fest these days. Guaranteed, there will be a hookah lounge, club, or a sports bar in the Croce's space within the year.

It probably contains Carne Asada.

exactly

Husband and I had lunch at El Charco in Chula Vista two weeks ago and I am still in a haze from the food. That would be my recommendation.

Yeah! Pie!

+1

I know...;]

Passive-aggressive? oh for heaven's sakes.

I would bring a gift certificate for a place I know she loves, or some books.

Okay my bad!! I was thinking a few blocks off...

The bowling alley is inside The Tavern Bowl...:))
http://www.tavernbowl.com/

I'm pretty sure it's Basic.....well shoot, okay let me check. But there is definitely a bowling alley in downtown.

Basic Pizza has a bowling alley.

Cotija's 24th and Market. Good. Meat is a tad chewy.

DD gave Spike Africa's a decent review.

Just off the top of my head.....

Sadaf
Bandar
Chopahn
Gaijin
Salad Style
Cafe Chloe
Cafe Istanbul
Calbi Taco truck (check their schedule)
Lion's Share (received some love here on Chow)

If you see a female riding a police bike say hi!

Dag

and from the left field...

OR El Salvadoran Pupusas.

lol, we could Clintonize this to death. I'm thinking "pie" is going to need some parameters set in place. Unless the lamb folks rally for a late win.

Do empanadas count?