Pomegranate – Middle Eastern
Pomegranate invites guests into a vibrant, sun-drenched sanctuary where the air is perfumed with the scent of freshly baked dough and the earthy warmth of slow-simmered lobio. Tables are transformed into a kaleidoscope of color with jewel-toned beet salads and savory ikra, anchored by the centerpiece of molten, cheese-filled khachapuri that pulls apart in golden, buttery ribbons. It is a soulful destination where communal dining and ancient traditions meet, offering a rich tapestry of flavors that celebrate the heart of Georgian hospitality.
2312, El Cajon Boulevard +16192984007 http://pomegranatesd.com0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Pomegranate
Dairy-Free at Pomegranate
Pomegranate in San Diego has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salad Sampler Platter, Lobio and Ikra. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pomegranate
Pomegranate in San Diego has 12 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salad Sampler Platter, Ikra and Carrot Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pomegranate
Pomegranate in San Diego has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hot Babushka, Salad Sampler Platter and Lobio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pomegranate
Pomegranate in San Diego has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chakapuli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pomegranate
Pomegranate in San Diego has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carrot Salad, Vegetarian Stroganoff and Vegan Borscht. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pomegranate
Pomegranate in San Diego has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salad Sampler Platter, Carrot Salad and Vegetarian Stroganoff. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Pomegranate
Pomegranate in San Diego has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegan Borscht. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pomegranate
Pomegranate in San Diego has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobio, Ikra and Carrot Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pomegranate
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Beet Salad | 108.3 g | 44.5 g |
| Chakapuli | 31.4 g | 26.7 g |
| Borscht | 46.7 g | 24.4 g |
| Ikra | 16.2 g | 19.2 g |
| Georgian Garden Salad with Cheese | 7.1 g | 19.1 g |
| Vegetarian Stroganoff | 8.1 g | 18.7 g |
| Lobio | 22.3 g | 12.7 g |
| Salad Sampler Platter | 8.7 g | 10.6 g |
| Pelmeni | 8.7 g | 8.8 g |
| Vesna Salad | 43 g | 8 g |
| Pierogies | 38.8 g | 7 g |
| Adjaruli | 19.4 g | 6.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Salads and Appetizers
- Salad Sampler Platter - $20.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $11.5: Beets, spices, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobio - $11: Beans, walnuts, and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carrot Salad - $11.5: Carrots and walnuts Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vesna Salad - $10.5: Fresh cabbage, berries, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olivier - $12: Potatoes, boiled eggs, green peas, and carrots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ikra - $12.5: Eggplant, tomatoes, herbs, onions, olive oil, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Georgian Garden Salad with Cheese - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Dumplings and Pies
- Adjaruli - $19.5: Cheese-filled bread boat with egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Imeruli Khachapuri - $20.5: Filled bread stuffed with melting cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khabidzgina Khachapuri - $21.5: Flatbread filled with cheese and potato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khinkali - $4.5: Georgian beef and pork soup dumplings (Minimum 4) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pelmeni - $16: Meat dumplings, yogurt-dill-garlic sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pierogies - $15: Potato-cheese dumplings with caramelized onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Borscht - $13: Beetroot cabbage soup with beef Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Borscht - $11.5: Beetroot cabbage soup with mushrooms Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Golubtsi - $24: Cabbage rolls filled with ground meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chakhokhbili - $22: Traditional Georgian dish of stewed chicken with fresh herbs Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kotleti - $20.5: Pan fried ground chicken patties Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stroganoff - $26.5: Sauteed pieces of grass fed beef with sour cream sauce. Served with rotini pasta or mashed potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Stroganoff - $21: Creamy mushroom sauce, onions, garlic, mustard, white wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chakapuli - $25: Lamb, onions, tarragon, wine, and plum sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shashlik - Pork - $24: Skewered meat roasted over charcoal (Friday-Sunday only) Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shashlik - Chicken - $24: Skewered meat roasted over charcoal (Friday-Sunday only) Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shashlik - Lamb Chops: Skewered meat roasted over charcoal (Friday-Sunday only) Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Sauces
- Bread Basket - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ajika - $2.75: Red peppers, garlic, herbs, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Tkemali - $2: Georgian tart plum sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Satsebeli - $2: Georgian tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Desserts
- Babushka's Surprise - $10: Baked apple filled with dried fruits, walnuts, and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Medovic - $13: Honey cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hot Babushka - $9: Ice cream with habanero-chocolate drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Pomegranate
- Is Pomegranate dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pomegranate has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salad Sampler Platter, Lobio and Ikra.
- What can I eat at Pomegranate on a dairy-free diet?
- Salad Sampler Platter, Lobio and Ikra carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pomegranate have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Lobio and Ikra.
- Is Pomegranate gluten-free?
- 12 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pomegranate?
- Beet Salad, at roughly 44.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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