Phileas Fogg's - San Diego

This is not a true chippie. It is a restaurant that serves good fish and chips BUT it is not a chippie

This is the only British pub in San Diego to GO TO....literally, if you have not been here yet. You Really need to put this place on your list to go to. GREAT BEERS AND FOOD...SEE YOU THERE!

Over from UK for air show at Miramar and didn’t know what to do for dinner. Googled restaurants near us. Tucked away down bottom was Phileas Fogg's. Been to advertised English pubs before in USA and got to say some owners have their own ideas regarding English pubs. Wow!!! This place was spot on. The food, the beer, the staff and more importantly, what everyone usually gets wrong for an English pub atmosphere, the locals. So friendly and welcoming even though yours truly won $65 on their raffle) And believe me, you will not get a better Steak Kidney pie anywhere in England, also the Heinz Baked Beans are genuine. We will be back again before we leave to try the Bangers and Mash. Excellent.

I checked out Phileas Fogg’s recently and they have a comprehensive menu of British Pub favorites! Even Tikka Masala and lasagna which are commonly found on pub menus in the UK. I ordered the Traditional Fish Chips and it was very good. The chips were chunky style and perfectly hot and crispy. Better than the chips I had at Shakespeare Pub not long ago. The fish is made with a large center-cut filet of beautiful white cod. The beer batter is very tasty and crispy although easily sloughed off the fish unfortunately. Comes with cole slaw and tartar sauce. The vibe here is decidedly more dive bar than it is British Pub. Service was rather impersonal and surly. Maybe they’re nicer to regulars.

Laid back atmosphere, ample seating and plenty of menu options.