San Diego is blessed with top San Diego Restaurants worthy of discovery. Fortunately, nearly 200 of these top San Diego Restaurants have been reviewed by San Diego's Dean of Restaurant Reviewers. Quickly browse by category, suburb and name.
These top San Diego Restaurants are showcased by area such as Old Town San Diego restaurants serving Mexican food, Downtown San Diego Restaurants including the Gaslamp, Coronado restaurants with bay views, La Jolla restaurants offer ocean view. Others areas with top San Diego restaurants include Shelter Island, Mission Bay and lots of North County restaurants as well. Best of all, these top San Diego restaurants have been personally reviewed.
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For great San Diego Restaurants Bully’s East is a winner. They are the 2012 City Beat Magazine Readers Poll winner for Best Prime Rib and the prestigious winner of the 2011 California Beef Backer Award. Bully’s East is Famous for their Prime Rib, Fresh Seafood, Steaks and Awesome Weekly Specials. Monday: Burger, Steak, Fries and… Read more »
Dine here once and you’ll undoubtedly become a regular. The reasons are simple: the food tastes great; pretty, young, high-energy servers provide excellent service and the atmosphere is upbeat and friendly. Plus, the retro decor, which is fashioned after a 1940s railroad dining car, is sparkling new and stylish.
Villa Manila Restaurant is where you will undoubtedly enjoy the warmth of Filipino hospitality in a comfortable, family atmosphere. Villa Manilla Restaurant features the finest Filipino cuisine with an exotic blend of Chinese, Malay, Spanish and American cuisines. So expect to enjoy all types of flavors ranging from sweet and salty to sour and spicy…. Read more »
Coronado 1333 First Street Coronado, CA 92118 (619-437-4911) [hours] [map] [menu] Del Mar 1555 Camino Del Mar Suite 301 Del Mar, CA 92014 (858-755-8876) [hours] [map] [menu] Il Fornaio Gourmet Italian Cuisine with HARBOR Views in Coronado & Del Mar OFFERS OCEAN VIEWS Il Fornaio Gourmet Italian cuisine is an upscale restaurant chain with 20… Read more »
Hunter Steakhouse is a local favorite for good food with good friends, which offers the same warm atmosphere as the other locations. Each restaurant features several inviting dining rooms a friendly cocktail lounge and a banquet room which is perfect for family and corporate events. Ask to be seated next to the warm inviting fireplace… Read more »
Open Monday – Thurs. 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m/. –9:30 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat & Sun. Brunch 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. ($30 – $50). Hunter Steakhouse ( 760-433-2633) is a local favorite for good food with good friends, which offers the… Read more »
Kansas City Barbecue , 600 W. Broadway Dr., Downtown steps from the Embaracadero and the Convention Center (619-231-9680). Open for lunch and dinner daily 11 a.m. –1 a.m.($10-$20). They are located in downtown San Diego a few blocks from the USS Midway Carrier and a block away from the San Diego Convention Center. Thus the… Read more »
Saska’s Sushi is next door to Saska’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant. It’s Saska’s little sushi restaurant. The sushi bar seats 10. Plus, there are several tables as well as a large enclosed patio where you can be served complete meals with steamed rice, miso soup and a Japanese salad. Their list of appetizers is almost… Read more »
Old Town Mexican Cafe and Cantina, 2489 San Diego Ave., Old Town (619-297-4330) [oldtownmexcafe.com]. Open Daily 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner ($10–$20). Happy Hour Daily 3 p.m.– 6 p.m. This legendary Mexican restaurant in the heart of Old Town was established in 1977. Authentic Mexican cuisine, plus live strolling mariachi… Read more »
Phuong Trang Vietnamese Restaurant [phongbtrangrestaurant.co is at 4170 Convoy St., Kearny Mesa (858-565-6750) [phoungtrangrestaurant.com]. It’s Open Wed. – Sun. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. & Closed Mon. & Tue. with family dinner combination for two–10 people from ($10-$20)). They have a second location with their initials of P.T. Eatery at 7351 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (858-565-6997)… Read more »
If you’re looking for a truly unique venue in the Gaslamp, the House of Blues San Diego on Fifth is sure to please. As San Diego’s premier restaurant and entertainment venue, the artistic environment celebrates African-American cultural contributions of blues music and folk art like never before. In the decorative music hall patrons can find… Read more »
Mandarin House (15) offers a perfect setting for delicious Chinese cuisine and exceptional service. The inviting dining room offers comfortable seating in big, inviting leather booths, which are perfect for families or a romantic dinner for two. The extensive menu offers an impressive selection of chicken, beef, pork, duck and seafood dishes. They also have… Read more »
Fiddler’s Green Now Offers Curbside Takeaway Dining with wine at 1/2 price Fiddler’s Green (12), which is located on Shelter Island, is one of our city’s great San Diego Restaurants. And this reviewer, who has dined here since the 1960’s has never hand a bad meal. It stands above all of the rest for it’s… Read more »
Alfonso’s of La Jolla (5) is always festive with happy diners. Alfonso is there too, chatting with his guests, catering to special requests. He is a perfect host, always cordial and accommodating. If there is a secret to his success, it has to be in the well-guarded Mexican recipes that have been in his family… Read more »
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel is a resort-style hotel encompassing 7.5 acres of tropical beauty. It is just a 10-minute drive from spectacular beaches, tide pools, the famous Torrey Pines Golf Club, snorkeling and sunbathing at romantic La Jolla Cove and the Pacific Ocean. Step out their doors and walk to theaters, restaurants, and shopping. Lose… Read more »
Mission Trails Regional Park is the largest of the City of San Diego’s parks and is the third gem of the city’s park system. Mission Trails is larger than Mission Bay and Balboa parks combined. At 5,800 acres, it is the largest open space urban park west of the Mississippi. It includes two lakes, a… Read more »
Kogi Korean Barbecue Restaurant, 5447 Kearny Villa Rd., Kearny Mesa (858-505-0611). Open Mon. thru Thurs. 5 p.m. –12 am or 1 a.m. depending on the number of diners. Fri., Sat. & Sun. the restaurant opens at 5 p.m. and closes at midnight or 1 a.m. depending of the numbers of diners. ($30– $50) witgh late… Read more »
Piatti is nestled in the unique La Jolla Shores neighborhood with an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. Their light and airy interior décor features an exhibition kitchen and full service bar. Outside, they offer two tree-covered patios – perfect for a private event or al fresco dining. Piatti’s Executive Chef, Pepe Ccapatinta, has developed their menu… Read more »
China Max is the Critic’s Choice for the Best Chinese Cuisine in San Diego. Bar None! Delicious tasting Cantonese cuisine is the house specialty at China Max Restaurant (1), and it’s the best in town. In fact, China Max Restaurant has received rave reviews from the San Diego Union Tribune to go along with their… Read more »
Coronado Brewing Company produces handcrafted beers and delicious food in a casual family environment. Join them for a refreshing pint wanyhile they make you one of their signature pizzas or calzones in the wood fired oven, or choose from a wide selection of fresh seafood, steaks, pastas and dining specials. Coronado Brewing Company is perfect… Read more »
San Marcos Brewery & Grill is a full service restaurant specializing in ‘American Grill’ classics, from Steaks, Pasta, Seafood, Burgers, Sandwiches and Salads. They offer a traditional appetizer menu that includes; potato skins, Fried Calamari, Chicken Fingers and our world famous Hot Wings. They produce only the finest ‘handcrafted ales’ from their on-premise micro-brewery &… Read more »
The original manufacturing facility known as San Diego Brewing Company opened in 1896 with much fanfare. A. E. Horton, the father of San Diego, referred to the Brewery as the most important industrial enterprise since he founded the town. It was the largest manufacturing enterprise in the county. The brew house held a 25 horse… Read more »
This neighborhood brewpub bring together Lamppost Pizza’s award winning pizza with the freshest handcrafted ales and lagers. The brewmasters use traditional brewing methods along with the finest imported ingredients available. They brew our beers in small batches to ensure freshness and quality. Although their methods are more expensive, they believe this process creates the best… Read more »
Pizza Port is home to Pizza and local crafted beers. This is where it all began nearly 25 years ago. Even though it’s the smallest of the Pizza Ports, Solana Beach is the one with the most history (and some would say “character”). The brew system is tiny compared to those of its Pizza Port… Read more »
With their handcrafted beer, eclectic menu, friendly service, and a lodge-like ambiance, Pacific Beach AleHouse is anything but ordinary. Whether you’re looking for a great place to spend an afternoon, kick off your evening, or linger long into the night, Pacific Beach AleHouse is the perfect destination. They offer a wide variety of savory handcrafted… Read more »
Oggi’s was created by two brothers, George and John Hadjis, who began serving up their own pizzeria experience in August of 1991. After more than 20 combined years working in the technology industry George and John opened their first restaurant in Del Mar, California. Throughout the years, the restaurant concept evolved from a pizzeria style… Read more »
Green Flash Brewing Company offers Great beer, Green Flash Beer is a rare thing—a coming together of perfect ingredients and perfect brewing conditions. At , they only use the best, all natural ingredients, and we brew our beers in small batches so that it tastes fresh and pure. Green Flash’s beers don’t fit traditional guidelines,… Read more »
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens at Liberty Station, 2816 Historic Deecatur Rd (619-269-2100). Open Sub]n. – Thurs . 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Fri. and Sat till10 p.m. ($20-$50). Stop by Stone for a meal or a pint and see their Bistro’s dynamic and expansive interior, or venture out to the beautiful open-air… Read more »
Since 1987 the Teri Cafe has been serving the most delicious Japanese cuisine this side of Japan to a most appreciative audience of repeat customers. Each location is located in a local strip mall, so unless someone shares the good news of its location and delicious cuisine you probably will would never know it existed…. Read more »
Once you dine at the Pacific Beach Fish Shop Market Grill (3) for lunch or dinner you will certainly agree that the food speaks for itself. Every item is cooked to order and the ingredients are totally fresh. The Pacific Beach Fish Shop Market Grill (3) is ideally located across the street from the Pacific… Read more »
