Gingham

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Gingham Restaurant Review

Chef Brian Malarkey has added a little culinary punch to the sleepy town of La Mesa. In keeping with his cowboy-inspired cuisine that favors meats, hefty portions and various barbecue styles, Gingham is about hearty, full-flavored food. Dinnertime dishes range from brisket with “Momma’s Dry Rub” and hot link, to pork shoulder accented with “Julian Cider” and paired with fried kale. Earlier in...

Posted on March 01, 2013. Brought to you by gayot.

The latest offering in fabric-named eateries from Top Chef contestant Brian Malarkey has quickly become THE hotspot in historic downtown La Mesa, as oxymoronic as that sounds. Call it Urban Cowboy Diner or Meat Market Cuisine, the selection of slow-roasted, smoked, charbroiled and oil-boiled (aka fried) meats and fish will make any carnivore salivate. Whole trout is crunchy-fried outside,...

Posted on March 27, 2012. Brought to you by blackbookmag.

Terrible

Average Rating

20

Service was terrible, as was the ambiance (hard chairs, small tables). The food was mediocre. The major problem was the noise. You couldn't hear anyone next to, or across of you at your own table.
I got the impression that no one really cared about the customers. When I'd look over to get our waitress, they were mainly busy socializing...

Posted by ashgoodman on October 13, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

They closed down

Average Rating

20

Was over priced and too little food. Not a good fit for the area. The portions were small, the drinks outrageous pricing. He didn't have a good marketing manager

Posted by Felicia G on October 13, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Gingham's Gone

Average Rating

60

After trying to sell the ill-fated La Mesa restaurant, Malarkey and company have closed it for good. Rumors were that the Cohn Restaurant Group would be buying it, but they declined. Now the same rumor is circulating. It would be great if they did. The restaurant would be well served if a veteran organization with skill and passion would be...

Posted by Ron J on May 26, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Urban Cowboy Dinners

Average Rating

60

Been here a couple of times and find it enjoyable. They have a nice bar area and a great outdoor seating area. Not to keen on the upstairs. Fried chicken, BLT fries and cornbread muffins are some of the down home country style fare found here. Service was good and pretty reasonable.

Posted by Mike P on April 27, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Lunch at Gingham

Average Rating

100

My daughter-in-law and I went to Gingham for the first time and had an excellent lunch. We both ordered the pulled pork sandwich and ice tea. The food arrived quickly and hot, our drinks were replenished regularly. The service was attentive and the waitress was very informative.
We had a great lunch and strolled the village of La Mesa afterwards.

Posted by LadyASanDiego on April 17, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Gingham is located at 8384 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA..

Posted on August 05, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Gingham restaurant is overseen by executive chef Brian Malarkey. It serves brunch, lunch and dinner and specializes in meats that are slow-roasted, smoked, charbroiled and fried. The bar features beer, whiskey, wine and specialty cocktails.

Posted on January 08, 2014. Brought to you by mapquest.