{"id":318444,"date":"2023-01-07T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T16:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/?p=318444"},"modified":"2023-01-06T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T16:00:00","slug":"historic-bullys-east-san-diego-tradition-of-prime-rib-sports-and-camaraderie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/historic-bullys-east-san-diego-tradition-of-prime-rib-sports-and-camaraderie\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Bully\u2019s East: San Diego tradition of prime rib, sports and camaraderie"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of San Diego\u2019s most iconic restaurants opened in 1971 when J.D. Dahlen and George Bullington, known as Bully around the horse track, wanted to expand their Bully\u2019s Restaurant in Del Mar. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThey wanted to have a presence \u2018way out east\u2019 in Mission Valley. They found an empty A&W stand just off I8 and Texas Street. I have a picture of two ladies in front of the A&W in my office and I look at it every day to remind me where we\u2019ve come from,\u201d said Derek Dahlen, son of J.D. Dahlen and current manager. \"\"<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Walking inside, you\u2019ll see a who\u2019s who of San Diego in the photos lining the walls, the displayed sports jerseys, and other sports paraphernalia. \u201cPlayers for both the Padres and the Chargers would come in after games for a meal and a visit. Each player and coach had their own spots they liked to sit at. Junior Seau sat right here playing his ukulele,\u201d Dahlen said pointing to a seat at a high-top table.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re known for our prime rib. The original vision in 1971, which we continue until today, was to serve prime rib to every diner\u2019s preferred degree of doneness. From rare to well-done, whatever level you desire you can get it. We get our beef from the Midwest, age it for 21 days, and cook bone in. That keeps the integrity of our cooking procedure and makes the meat succulent and juicy. You can order a whole prime rib or half prime rib for a dinner party or for an individual dinner an 8 oz, 11 oz, 16 oz, or 38 oz cut. We\u2019re also known for our atomic horse radish and flavorful au jus. You can just buy these two condiments separately if you want,\u201d Dahlen said.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in the mood for something else, they offer a variety of steaks, burgers, BBQ prime rib bones, pork chops, and a few fish dishes such as Salmon, Halibut, or Swordfish.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur lunch menu is similar to the dinner menu. We\u2019re known for our Cobb salad, with Cajun Prime Rib and Cajun Chicken,\u201d Dahlen noted.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Brunch is offered on the weekend. Saturday\u2019s is for Pozole Soup and Sunday\u2019s is for Albondigas Soup. For standard breakfast, try a classic Eggs Benedict or Steak Eggs or an omelet. If you can handle spicy \u201cOver the Border\u201d breakfasts there are choices such as Chilaquiles, Enchiladas Suizas, or Chorizo Potatoes and Eggs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This is a restaurant that reminds one of the television show Cheers, where everyone knows your name. Everyone is a friend, and everyone is welcome. Another huge benefit is that they serve food until 12:15 am. So, if you\u2019re feeling peckish after a game or if your plane arrived late and you\u2019re hungry you can get a meal here.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Located at 2401 Camino del Rio South, reservations are recommended. Call (619) 291-2665 or go on Open Table to reserve your time. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Go to: bullyseastsd.com\/<\/a> for current information and specials.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

– <\/i>Robin Dohrn-Simpson is a local food and travel writer. Reach her at: robindohrnsimpson.com<\/i>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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