[7] San Diego Reader editor Ben Kers included Boll Weevil in his list of "fourteen more things you’ll never see in San Diego again". Quick service.

A few independently owned franchise stores remain open. Also in our group we enjoyed the pork brisket sandwich, bacon bleu cheeseburger, garlic fries and sweet potato fries.

Food was delicious and service was excellent. I stick with a Super Cheeseburger every time...heaven! charge. At 1st glance, it seems expensive at $10 for a burger, but it is a 1/2 lb burger. [4], As of July 2017, the website representing the remaining locations (which are independently owned) lists five stores still operating. [1] Both were located in San Diego on Midway Drive, near Barnett Ave and Pacific Highway in Point Loma. The meat tastes freshly ground and was cooked to order.

The Boll Weevil Café and Sweetery is a cozy cafe with an eclectic menu featuring more than 30 homemade desserts; a delectable 'Southern Delights' menu with southern favorites such as fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits; and an abundance of wines by the glass and bottle. Anyways, the reuben had good flavor and the sauerkraut wasn't overpowering which can be a problem for me at times.

Four Points by Sheraton Hotels in San Diego, Hotels with Military Discounts in San Diego, Hotels near Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Hotels near Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, Hotels near Mt. There used to be locations all over San Diego County but there are only a few of them still in business. Our approach to dining is to provide a totally unique high quality experience with fresh breads, home baked desserts, and great tasting chef prepared dishes at casual dining prices. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. We are often asked about the history of our restaurant and the surrounding area. speedy service. Never again! We will be back!More, Good place, nice variety menu... Burgers are 1/2 pound Huge...Great Burger-variety as well. [8], "Boll Weevil closes all 6 company stores", "Boll Weevil's really cookin'; chain bores into 7 new sites", "Mike Hardin – Owner of OB's Hodad's – Has Passed – RIP", "Fourteen more things you'll never see in San Diego again", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Boll_Weevil_(restaurant)&oldid=958852684, Regional restaurant chains in the United States, Restaurants in San Diego County, California, Privately held companies based in California, Defunct restaurant chains in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 26 May 2020, at 01:12. I thought it was weird that we weren't recommended any of...the actual BBQ as the place seemed more geared towards it. In fact most of the riverfront land in Augusta during the 1850’s was used for some aspect of the cotton trade. This is my must have plus a few others when in the area. They have a nice variety of draft beers as well as soft drinks and they put a nice supply of condiments on the table so you can customize your burger. In the 50’s Fred Harrison Jr. used the property to warehouse furniture for his business T.R. Thanks to hard working, dedicated staff and a great customer base, we have enjoyed success.

Get quick answers from Boll Weevil staff and past visitors. Place is decent but you go there for the food. During the 1930’s a fire destroyed the rear of the building and a few years later a tornado severely damaged the front façade.

Boll Weevil was founded in 1966 by Fred and Lorraine Halleman. The onion rings were wonderful - crisp, hot, and not greasy. more, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Holiday Inn Express San Diego-Sorrento Valley. By 1990 Fred Jr. was nearing retirement so his son George Harrison decided to open a small restaurant on the property his grandfather had purchased more than 70 years prior. The other said the burger was pretty solid so I'll take their word on it.More. Welcome to The Boll Weevil Cafe and Sweetery. T.R. [6], While discussing Hodad's, OB Rag editor Frank Gormlie criticized the food served at Boll-Weevil's as being too greasy.

Welcome to the Boll Weevil Café and Sweetery. They have a nice variety of draft beers as well as soft drinks and they put a nice supply of condiments on the table so you can customize your burger.More, We have been eating at this small chain for years. For a decent burger and a throwback (70's-80's) atmosphere, Boll Weevil is … Because two of our neighboring restaurants were named Cotton Row, and The Cotton Patch we decided to name our restaurant after the cotton-eating insect.

Oink! There is something on the menu for everyone, and the restaurant has huge tables - could easily accommodate a small army. Boll Weevil, Augusta: See 820 unbiased reviews of Boll Weevil, rated 4 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #7 of 457 restaurants in Augusta. 9330 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123-1223. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. In the first Boll Weevil restaurant, beef left over from the trimmings of prime steak prepared at the Cotton Patch steakhouse were used to prepare burgers. The other said the burger was pretty solid so I'll take their word on it. We stopped here for a Sunday lunch and were not disappointed.

Everything is fresh, hot and...speedy service.

The other 2 got burgers. The onion rings were wonderful - crisp, hot, and not greasy. We split one - no extra...charge. The original location was adjacent to the upscale Cotton Patch steakhouse, with the Boll Weevil name referring to a smaller restaurant spawned from a cotton patch. There used to be locations all over San Diego County but there are only a few of them still in business. In 1919 Fredrick Harrison, a young freight clerk with C&WC, bought the then abandoned cotton sheds across from the station and started Reliable Transfer Company which delivered freight from the railroad to downtown businesses on mule drawn wagons.

Boll Weevil was a casual dining chain of hamburger restaurants located in San Diego, California, United States. the actual BBQ as the place seemed more geared towards it. The service here was friendly as a group of 3 of us came here for dinner one night. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Very poor service, restrooms were in violation of several health codes including filth, no towels or soap. [3] On September 15, 2008, the company-owned restaurants were closed down as the parent company entered Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Our main building with the old hand hewn beams was constructed prior to 1850 as one of several cotton warehouses on the property.

mostly one-half pound but they do have a one-quarter pound size which is a little easier to handle. The meat tastes freshly ground and was cooked to order. Never a bad meal, and I've been a Boll Weevil fan for years. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, Asian Restaurants with Delivery in San Diego, Mexican Restaurants for Special Occasions in San Diego, Best Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil) in San Diego, Restaurants for Group Dining in San Diego, Restaurants for Special Occasions in San Diego, Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in San Diego, Mission Valley / Hotel Circle Restaurants. In 1896 this railroad became known as the Charleston and Western Carolina Railroad with the local terminal located across the street where the Marriott Suites now sits.

Oink!More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. There are lots of items on the menu besides hamburgers.

In 1873 the Georgia Railroad Company extended the Port Royal to Yemassee Railroad to Augusta. This restaurant is closed now. Service was fast and friendly. Our menu also offers chicken sandwiches, and hot dogs! If everything is not 100% your satisfaction, please ask to see our manager on duty. I will go there again...More. Boll Weevil is and old restaurant chain which specializes in hamburgers. Too bad they did not live up to expectations.

The office was located in the small red dining room in the front and the arched opening in the wall housed a pot bellied stove. Some of the specialty burgers we serve here at Boll Weevil of Ramona include the Blue Cheese Bacon, Grilled Cheese, and Pastrami Burger. I went to the bank across the parking lot yesterday and the whole building is empty, with a "FOR LEASE" sign in the window. Boll Weevil is and old restaurant chain which specializes in hamburgers. This is my must have plus a few others when in the area. BOLL WEEVIL OF RAMONA - RAMONA, CA 92065 (Menu & Order Online) Online ordering menu for BOLL WEEVIL OF RAMONA. Enjoyed the meal, it was during the air show so was quiet that day. We welcome your visit to our website and appreciate your interest in our services. The Boll Weevil Café and Sweetery is a cozy cafe with an eclectic menu featuring more than 30 homemade desserts; a delectable 'Southern Delights' menu with southern favorites such as fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits; and an abundance of wines by the glass and bottle.

[5], Boll Weevil restaurants were decorated in a style reminiscent of the American Old West, and also featured pool tables and video games. We will be back!

He said that while there are still a few restaurants bearing the name, he felt that the food was no longer the same as it once was. Welcome to Rodeo Mexican Restaurants! [2] Because of the success of the chain of Boll Weevil restaurants, the Cotton Patch eventually closed. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a unique and pleasurable dining experience. Boll Weevil was a casual dining chain of hamburger restaurants located in San Diego, California, United States. Maxwell Furniture.

Is this a place where you pay before receiving your order?

We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Anyways, the reuben had good flavor and the sauerkraut wasn't overpowering which can be a problem for me at times.

Our main building with the old hand hewn beams was constructed prior to 1850 as one of several cotton warehouses on the property. Once an old cotton warehouse from the 1870’s, and located just steps from the scenic Augusta Riverwalk Park and Amphitheatre, the Boll Weevil Café is a great place to soak in the old and new of Augusta. We are often asked about the history of our restaurant and the surrounding area. Staff had no care attitude. Service was fast and friendly. I got the reuben sandwich at the suggestion of the server. The burgers are...mostly one-half pound but they do have a one-quarter pound size which is a little easier to handle.

Maxwell prospered and warehousing was moved to a better building across the street in the late 60’s. Before all these fancy gourmet burger joints popped up everywhere, Boll Weevil was the king of burgers in San Diego. Didn't expect a pretty good reuben from here. The Boll Weevil has been named “Best Desserts” for four years running, Augusta Magazine; “Best Desserts” in Metro Spirit since the magazine’s awards inception; and has been featured in Southern Living and Cooking with Paula Deen.

In spite of the fact we opened in an industrial area on a dead end street and named our restaurant after a bug, we have survived for over 18 years. [2] Entrepreneur Fred Halleman assisted in establishing 20 Boll Weevil restaurants across the country. Based on the reputation of Boll Weevil burgers in the area, we tried them. Very hot day, NO A/C. Unfortunately they were greasy and unappetizing.

There are lots of items on the menu besides hamburgers. Welcome to the Boll Weevil Café and Sweetery.