Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

I proposed to my wife in the downstairs booth, right by the bar 30 years ago, when this was still the Press Room. We now come by at least once a year when the Ice Rink is open at Horton Plaza and pig out on cheese, chardonney and the mussle bisque....we love the bar area as well and enjoy listening to the "lawyer wanna-be's" passing out business cards amonst each other, it's a gas! You are greeted by the owner and made to feel like family...and the food is worth the wait (but you usually don't have to wait long at all). Thanks for being part of a San Diego tradition! Anytime we are down by Horton Plaza it is a great place just for a drink or two (or more! HAHAHA).

Dobson's reminds me of an upscale English pub/bistro. It is very warm and friendly, but not at all stuffy. The staff are relaxed and friendly. Order the steaks here and you won't be disappointed.

As soon as you walk in, there are pictures of former Presidents who have eaten at the restaurant. I would recommend this A class restaurant to anyone. You must try their Mussel Bisque, its all you need to order.

If you are lucky enough to find this place, it is probably because you noticed a steady stream of lunchgoers entering a small door in the side of an office building across from McDonalds. This small, quaint pub style restaurant has been serving the business elite for years. Many business deals have been done over lunch in Dobsons. The food is excellent and the staff is friendly.