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When you are vacationing in Descanso, you can take a short drive to the wonderful city of Chula Vista for a day trip, and after you have explored interesting attractions in the city, you should try dining at one of the well-known Chula Vista restaurants. Whether you are planning to have a family or romantic dinner, you will find a restaurant in the city that provides the right food and atmosphere for you. BBOnline recommends that you dine in these Chula Vista restaurants when you are in Descanso.
Via Lago Trattoria
866 Eastlake Parkway
Chula Vista, California 91914
(619) 216-8660
www.vialagotrattoria.com/
If you are in the mood for Italian food, you should make a point to dine at the Via Lago Trattoria. This restaurant is a member of the famous Busalacchi Restaurant family, and it is presently one of the favorite Italian restaurants among the locals of Chula Vista. You will find an impressive selection of authentic Sicilian dishes on the menu, such as the Gamberi Busalacchi, Halbut Oreganato, Short Ribs alla Piemonte, Bistecca alla Florentina, Filetto Gorgonzola and Manzo con Prosciutto. The pizzas and pastas are also highly recommended. To make your meal complete, you should order something from the restaurant's extensive wine list, which features great selections of local and imported wines. Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, live music is presented at the restaurant.
To get to the Via Lago Trattoria from your Descanso Bed and Breakfast, you have to travel south on Riverside Drive first. When you reach the intersection with Highway 79, take a right. Stay on the highway for about a mile, and then go west on Interstate 8. After you pass El Cajon, exit at Highway 125 and travel south until you come to Eastlake Drive. Turn left into this road, and you will see the restaurant soon.
Anthony's Fish Grotto
215 West Bay Boulevard
Chula Vista, California 91910
(619) 425-4200
www.gofishanthonys.com/
Anthony's Fish Grotto is one of the Chula Vista restaurants that you should not fail to visit. Its delectable seafood, homely atmosphere and wonderful staff will give you a pleasant and memorable dining experience. Some of the recommended dishes on the menu include Mama Ghio's Famous Chowder, Louie Crab Salad, Hand-Battered Fish and Chips, Mama Ghio's Crab Cakes, Big Bay Combo, Fresh Catches, Alaskan King Crab Legs, King Crab and Shrimp, and the Teriyaki Twin Top Sirloin Steaks. Anthony's Fish Grotto is located close to the Bay Boulevard Park in Chula Vista, so it should be fairly easy for you to find your way there from your Descanso Inn.
Zorbas Greek Restaurant
100 Broadway at D Street
Chula Vista, California 91910
(619) 422-8853
www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com/
Zorbas Greek Restaurant has been serving authentic Greek food to residents in Chula Vista since 1989, and it has been voted The Best Greek Restaurant by San Diegans five times in a row. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner buffets, which feature delectable Greek dishes such as Chicken Souvlaki, Gyro's Platter, Greek Chicken, Spanakopita, Dolmatheus and many others. Diners can also enjoy live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. The buffets are reasonably priced from $8.95 to $14.85, and discounts are available for children aged 9 and under.