Pacific Beach just gained a bold new dining destination as Spitz Mediterranean Street Food has officially opened its doors, bringing döner kebabs, falafel, and street-cart inspired eats back to San Diego. The grand opening took place over the weekend, drawing crowds eager to welcome the Los Angeles–born chain into the heart of the beachside neighborhood.
Spitz takes its name and inspiration from the European döner kebab, a street food staple discovered by co-founders Bryce Rademan and Robert Wicklund while studying abroad in Spain. Since launching their first restaurant in Los Angeles in 2005, the duo has grown Spitz into more than 20 locations across the United States, each blending hearty Mediterranean flavors with laid-back Californian energy.
The Pacific Beach outpost fills the 2,300-square-foot space that once housed longtime brunch favorite Crushed, which closed earlier this year. Franchisees Chris Law, Aian Brenna-Law, Shealin Brennan-Law, and Christopher Burnthon aim to give the space new life with an eclectic, art-filled design, a sunny patio, and a community-focused approach that includes board games, events, and plenty of casual hangout space.
Spitz menus are packed with Mediterranean favorites that lean healthy without losing flavor or heartiness. The Street Cart Döner is a fan favorite, available with spit-roasted beef and lamb, chicken, or falafel, layered with garlic aioli, lavash chips, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki. Other standouts include Berliner Fries, Street Cart Fries, Döquitos (crispy Mediterranean-style taquitos), the Remix Bowl with harissa and lemon herb tahini, and a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options.
In addition to its crave-worthy food, Spitz highlights local beverage culture by offering a rotating lineup of San Diego craft beers, hard seltzers, kombucha, ciders, sangria, and wine. The concept was previously popular in Hillcrest, where it featured a beer garden and outdoor games, but that location eventually closed. This new PB branch marks the brand’s San Diego comeback, refreshed and ready to capture the beach town vibe.
Spitz Mediterranean Street Food is now open at 967 Garnet Avenue in San Diego’s Pacific Beach. For more information, visit spitzrestaurant.com.
Originally published on September 28, 2025.
