Spice Lounge in San Diego, CA

4.5(718)$20–30San Diego, CA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 718 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

San Diego, CA • Price $20–30 • 4.5★
Spice Lounge is an Indian buffet located at 859 Hornblend St in San Diego, CA's Pacific Beach neighborhood. With a 4.5-star rating from 718 reviews, it offers delivery, dine-in, and takeout options. The price range is between $20 and $30. This establishment provides a dining experience focused on Indian cuisine. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone details for this San Diego buffet. Spice Lounge is situated in Pacific Beach, a coastal area of San Diego.

Good to know

  • Spice Lounge has a listed address in San Diego, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.5-star rating from 718 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
859 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA 92109, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 272-1600
Today
4–10 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.5 (718 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.5 weighted · 718 reviews
4.5weighted · raw 4.5 from 718 reviews
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median718 / 823 median
04,115 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (4.45) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4115+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
4–10 PM
monday
4–10 PM
saturday
4–10 PM
sunday
4–10 PM
thursday
4–10 PM
tuesday
4–10 PM
wednesday
4–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsTipping optionalAccepts Apple PayAccepts credit cardsAccepts Android Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy TrendyCasual dressGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great tea selection

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

16 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Samosa$8.0055 mentions
  • Nirvana$13.0055 mentions
  • Vindaloo$13.0054 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka$19.0054 mentions
  • Lamb$23.0050 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka Masala$11.9547 mentions
  • Saag$13.0038 mentions
  • Korma$13.0031 mentions
  • Butter Chicken$20.0018 mentions
  • Aloo Tikki$8.0015 mentions
  • Jalfrezzi$13.0010 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$19.008 mentions
  • Tandoori Shrimp$24.007 mentions
  • Vegetable Korma$11.957 mentions
  • Raita$3.957 mentions
  • Karma Soup$11.006 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

718 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Spice Lounge?

Spice Lounge has a 4.5-star rating based on 718 customer reviews.

Where is Spice Lounge located?

Spice Lounge is located at 859 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA 92109, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA.