(15 Feb 1976 – ✔) The 94th Aero Squadron steakhouse in Kearny Mesa is part of a chain of WWI French farmhouse-themed restaurants developed in the 1970s by Specialty Restaurants Corporation of Long Beach, California. Each farmhouse was built adjacent a municipal airport, a replica of that used by Colonel Eddie Rickenbacker in 1918 as commander of the 94th Aero Squadron. Food is contemporary steakhouse fare with a few Gallic touches like Short Rib Bourguignon and French Onion Soup. Go for the prime rib and stuffed potato skins.
By the 2000s, most of the “Squads” were sold or closed as their leases expired and adjacent municipal airports expanded. There are two 94th Aero Squadrons left today — in San Diego and Miami — now independently owned and operated.
Kearny Mesa
94th Aero Squadron (1976-✔)
Montgomery Field Airport
8885 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
I am gratified to know that the 94th Aero Squadron that I went to when I still lived in my hometown is still operating at 50. Thanks for the update.