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GlassDoor Restaurant Brunch

GlassDoor Restaurant Brunch

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NICK B.

UPDATED

July 18, 2025

Brunch basics:

  • GlassDoor Restaurant offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-2:00pm.

  • Enjoy popular food dishes like the breakfast burrito or chilaquiles.

  • Sip on classic brunch cocktails like breakfast shots or mimosas.

Perched atop the Porto Vista Hotel, GlassDoor Restaurant offers a brunch experience as elevated as its panoramic views of San Diego’s Little Italy and bay. This stylish Mexican Cantina blends fresh, locally-sourced ingredients with modern culinary twists, serving up seasonal brunch dishes that pair perfectly with handcrafted cocktails and a curated craft beer and wine list. Whether you're indulging in a leisurely weekend meal on the rooftop patio or sipping a mimosa while taking in the city skyline, GlassDoor’s brunch is a must-visit for those seeking flavor, ambiance, and a touch of coastal charm. Experience a brunch unlike any other in San Diego.

GlassDoor Restaurant brunch times

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Monday

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Friday

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Saturday

10:00am-2:00pm

Sunday

10:00am-2:00pm

Last updated: 2/13/25 (Source)

GlassDoor Restaurant brunch menu

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GlassDoor Restaurant offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-2:00pm. View the menus below for more information.


Brunch food menu

Breakfast Food

$14 the classic / $16 chilaquiles / $16 breakfast burrito / $14 pancakes / $14 French toast / $16 breakfast sandy / $15 omelettes

Lunch Food

$12 chips & dip / $12 taquitos / $12 chicken wings / $12 quesadilla / $13 nachos de la casa / $16 California fries / $15 San Diego caesar / $19 Cali burrito / $16 fish tacos / $18 Baja burger

Side Plates

$5 fresh fruit bowl / $4 2 slices of toast / $5 breakfast potatoes / $5 2 eggs / $5 bacon / $5 sausage / $5 refried beans / $5 Spanish rice / $5 french fries / $5basket of chips & salsa


Brunch drink menu

Brunch Drinks

$12 breakfast shots / $15 bloody heavens / $14 michelada grande / $15 Irish coffee / $12 GD mimos / $6 just leave the bottle


GlassDoor Restaurant brunch tips


  • Brunch is only offered on weekends from 10:00am-2:00pm: plan accordingly if you want a table with a view because this short brunch window fills up quickly on sunny Saturdays and Sundays.

  • The Breakfast Burrito is the biggest crowd-pleaser on the menu: packed with scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, jack cheese, and guacamole, this loaded breakfast burrito is hearty, balanced, and comes highly recommended.

  • The pancakes are classic and customizable: served with butter, syrup, and powdered sugar, you can upgrade with blueberries, bananas, or chocolate chips for a nostalgic brunch starter or sweet finish.

  • Try the Chilaquiles for bold flavor and heat: served with guajillo sauce, crema, and avocado, this dish stands out for its crispy texture and rich, smoky salsa that guests say delivers just the right amount of spice.

  • Their $15 Bloody Marys are loaded with garnish and flavor: made with jalapeño vodka and finished with candied bacon and blue cheese-stuffed olives, it's as much a meal as it is a drink.

  • Mimosa bottle service is available for groups: choose from options like Opera Prima, Ruffino Rosé, or Domaine Chandon with juice mixers to build your own rounds without waiting on refills.

  • Ask for a table near the window or patio rail for skyline views: GlassDoor’s fourth-floor location offers sweeping views of the harbor and downtown—best enjoyed with a coffee or cocktail in hand.

  • Free valet parking is available with validation: parking in Little Italy can be tough, but guests can valet at the Porto Vista Hotel entrance if space allows. Be sure to get your ticket validated.


FAQs


Is there outdoor seating?

Yes, GlassDoor Restaurant has outdoor seating.

What are the views like?

GlassDoor Restaurant has panoramic views of the downtown skyline and the San Diego harbor.

What’s the dress code?

The dress code is casual and trendy.


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GlassDoor Restaurant Brunchspotter review

NICK B.

CONTRIBUTOR

GlassDoor Restaurant does one thing really well: views. From the fourth floor of the Porto Vista Hotel, it’s all rooftop light and harbor skyline, especially during weekend brunch when the sun spills across the terrace and everything feels like it should come with a slow-motion soundtrack. The service is warm but low-key, and the vibe leans neighborhood casual rather than sceney. The brunch menu keeps things simple. The Breakfast Burrito is loaded with eggs, jack cheese, seasoned potatoes, and guacamole, wrapped tight and filling enough to count as two meals. Their French Toast is classic, buttery, and offered with optional blueberries, banana, or chocolate chips. On the drinks side, the Bloody Mary comes with jalapeño vodka, blue cheese–stuffed olives, and candied bacon, and the Irish coffee is strong enough to count as a decision. Mimosas by the bottle are available if you’re staying a while. GlassDoor isn’t flashy. It’s a low-pressure brunch in one of the better view spots in Little Italy. Come for the sunlight and the quiet, stay for the Bloody Maria, and keep your expectations set to relaxed. That’s the lane it’s in, and it holds it well.

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