Little Lion Cafe

This was our first stop for food while visiting San Diego. Everything was delicious and fresh! The garlic herb burger was unforgettable. The place is charming and unique, and everything tasted very clean. Highly recommended.

Little Lion is small but mighty neighborhood gem in Ocean Beach, San Diego. The food was tasty and the service was excellent. I had the turkey and bacon sandwich and my daughter had the sausage bowl - both were delicious! The prices are moderate and they have a pleasantly eclectic menu. The place is small so there may be a wait, but it is worth it...

I went here for Mother’s Day brunch and everything was AMAZING. I had passed by this place so many times and finally decided to try it and I’m so glad I did. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the whole experience was just perfect. You can really tell they care about quality and service. This officially became my new favorite spot and I’ll definitely be a regular from now on!

Don’t let the name fool you, or the lack of other restaurants in the area. This place is charming, cute and they have a great little menu and wine list. Small inside with several tables outside. And yes, it’s steps away from incredible views and sunsets.

Little Lion is hands down our favorite local spot in Point Loma. It feels like Wolf in the Woods in Mission Hills, but somehow even more quaint, cozy, and full of personality. We sat outside last Friday and had an incredible experience. Our server, whose name I wish I remembered, was genuinely wonderful and made the night feel special from start to finish. The food was unreal. The gnocchi was impossibly pillowy and soft, and for total contrast we also ordered the fried chicken. Both were perfection. The cauliflower appetizer deserves a special shoutout. I usually hate cauliflower, but this completely changed my mind. The kale salad was fresh and beautifully balanced. See photos! Dessert sealed the deal. The pear shortcake was insane, and was pure nostalgia. It instantly reminded me of my dad. We will absolutely be back often. I truly cannot say enough good things, especially knowing this spot is entirely female owned and operated. You can feel the love, intention, and positive energy from every single person on the team. Thank you so much. See you very soon. 💛