It's been compared to Quincy Market in Boston or Pikes Market in Seattle, but I'm not so sure I would make that comparison. Right now, it's about 90% food stalls and restaurants. There are a few small gift shops and a florist and a wine store, but the rest of the market is food. We were there on a Friday, and it was bustling. One thing that won't change as the market evolves is the high level of noise. It is best walk through the market, get your food, and go to one of the outside areas to eat. It is very loud inside.
Our favorite place was Parana, a stall serving empanadas. We sampled one, loved it, and took some home for dinner. They can easily be reheated or frozen and saved for another time. There are at least 6 different fillings to choose from, all delicious. It's by far the most popular food stall in the market. Other choices included a stuffed burger stand, Thai kitchen, healthy salads and wraps, creole food (including beignets), lobster rolls, Mexican food stall, barbequed beef stand, raw bar, pasta stall, and several delicious bakeries and a gelato stall. Prices are moderate, food looked great everywhere I turned, and there is lots of seating.
There are also several restaurants in or adjacent to Liberty Market, most notably Stone Brewery. Wow, what a place. It's huge, with many rooms for private parties, lots of outdoor seating, and even an area for playing bocce while waiting to eat. I have not been to this location of Stone Brewery, but if it's anything like the Escondido location, the food is creative and delicious. I can't wait to try it for dinner on a warm summer evening.
The food hall at Liberty Station is definitely something you could put on your agenda for out of town visitors. I think most would like it. It's fun, everyone can pick out their own kind of food, and there's plenty of room for kids to run around in the outside eating areas without feeling confined. It's a great addition to the food scene in San Diego.
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