Hodads Restaurant
5010 newport avenue, +1 619 224-4623. this restaurant is very popular, especially on weekends; sometimes the line outside reaches the street corner; their logo is a caricatured surfing burger with a caricature hispanic person riding on top. they also have a hodads van parked outside. it's a burger joint with fries and shirts and shoes are not required. a pair of seats inside is shaped like a car, and you sit in the driver seats. their milkshakes are huge and should not be ordered with a meal.
Hudson Bay Seafood
1403 scott street, +1 619 222-8787. also known as "mitch's restaurant", this is a restaurant serving fresh out of the ocean seafood. not touristy. (http://www.hudsonbayseafo...). daily 8am-8pm extended hours on weekends and in summer. $7-$15.
Nati's Mexican Restaurant
1852 bacon st, +1 619 224-3369, (http://www.natis.sandiega...). great food and a lovely patio seating area.
Old Townhouse Restaurant
4941 newport ave., +1 619 222-1880, (http://www.oldtownhousere...). daily 6am-3pm. family owned and operated for over 35 years; a local favorite for breakfast. they will also serve you bottomless cups of coffee.
Point Loma Beach Cafe
1424 sunset cliffs blvd., +1 619 758-1776, (http://www.plbeachcafe.com/). great food, including wraps, burritos, sandwiches, salads, and smoothies.
Tower Two Beach Cafe
5083 santa monica ave across from the lifeguard tower two on ocean beach, +1 619 223-4059. this is a family-friendly atmosphere where childless singles can enjoy a good time.