The Pub

The idea for Dan Diegos began several years ago. Founder and General Manager Ryan Fulton has always known he would eventually open his own restaurant. He spent the last 10 years getting ready for it both here and in Dallas, where he was the Kitchen Manager for several restaurants.  After years assisting other owners in developing their establishments, Ryan made the decision to return to San Diego from Dallas. He began planning with his family a European-based café and pub that would emphasize creative and made from scratch items without being high priced. Simple yet attractive, flavorful and satisfying, with the influences of his Irish and Italian family background as his cornerstones, Ryan has developed a Menu and Operating Plan using the phrase “Culinary Adventures through Family Traditions” as his trademark. He decided early on after returning to San Diego to name his dream after his older brother Daniel who was a Sound Editor for movies in New York City. The nickname “Dan from San Diego” quickly became simply Dan Diego on the east coast, and after Daniel’s passing in 2011, the name was chosen. Ryan knew that his brother would also want to have a family based place where people could feel comfortable and welcome while enjoying good food and drinks.