The legendary Hotel del Coronado is located on 28 oceanfront acres on Coronado Island. Built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977, The Hotel del Coronado has played host to celebrities, presidents and dignitaries from around the world. Today, guests can select accommodations in the historic Victorian Building, in the contemporary Ocean… Read more »
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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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Bali Hai For Romantic Bay Views of San Diego
Bali Hai has been a San Diego favorite for Polynesian dining since 1954. They are well-known for their delicious seafood, steaks and polynesian cuisine served with a breathtaking view of San Diego Bay. If you want to impress your out-of-town guests, bring them here. Entrées to rave about are their Chicken of the Gods, which… Read more »
Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant is Superb
Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant Kearny Mesa at 3709 Convoy St, Kearny Mesa (858-565-6888). is open daily Mon.–Friday 10:30 a.m.– 9 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.– 9 p.m. ($20 – $30). Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant is An Asian Restaurant Row Standout This outstanding Chinese featured Hong Kong-style restaurant features the best Hong Kong -style… Read more »
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is a World Renowned Luxury Tennis Resort and Spa
Definitely plan to discover the impressive Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa. This world renowned tennis resort and spa is secluded in the beautiful foothills of Rancho Santa Fe. It has been rated among the top 20 most recommended resorts in the North America in the Reader’s choice poll in Conde Nast Traveler magazine for 2007…. Read more »
Buca di Beppo is Famous for their Italian Cuisine
Buca di Beppo is not just another Italian restaurant. It’s a dining destination for the best family-style Italian dining in the city! You can even get a table in the kitchen if you make your reservations early. If you are coming with a group of people, reserve the Godfather room at Bucco di Be. As… Read more »
Eno Wine Room at The Hotel Del Indulges in Perfect Pairings of Wine, Cheese and Chocolate
The Del’s latest culinary offering, ENO, is devoted to providing a one-of-a-kind tasting experience of the three most delectable indulgences in the world—fine wine, rare cheeses and gourmet chocolate. The tasting room stores more than 2,800 wine bottles featuring about 55 wines by the glass with more than 300 selections by the bottle. A rotating… Read more »
The Vine: A Wine Bar with an Ocean Beach Attitude
The Vine in Ocean Beach has an extensive variety of wines and beers from around the world, with a special emphasis on small production, high quality wines and hand-crafted beers. To compliment their excellent beverage selection, they have a cafe-style menu of eclectic dishes and twists on old favorites. This is the perfect comfortable, neighborhood… Read more »
Coronado Brewing Company is the Premier Microbrewery Restaurant in Coronado
The Coronado Brewing Company located in beautiful Coronado and features quality handcrafted beers and delicious food in a casual family environment. Enjoy a refreshing pint paired with 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. The Coronado… Read more »
Fred’s Mexican Cafe is a Popular San Diego Mexican Cuisine With 3 Locations
At Fred’s, you’ll not only get the best tasting Mexican cuisine, but it’s also a great place to have fun, fun, fun. Their dining room incorporates funny themes like the Boom Boom Room and Fred’s Chop Shop. The most popular drinks are the frosty margaritas with salt on the rim. Great tasting entrées are the… Read more »
Morgan Run Club & Resort is an Escape to Historic Rancho Santa Fe For A Memorable Stay
Morgan Run Resort comprises 66 boutique-style rooms and features lush landscaping, wonderful dining, golf and tennis facilities. They offer a distinctive collection of resort packages, including recreation, golf and tennis vacation packages to ensure that guests experience this Rancho Santa Fe resort to its fullest. So take a swing with one of the golf packages… Read more »
Temecula’s Inn at Churon Winery is a romantic French chateau-inspired bed & breakfast inn and winery
The romantic Inn at Churon is ideally located in the heart of the Temecula wine country. This beautiful French chateau-inspired bed & breakfast inn and winery is, without a doubt, the a perfect romantic getaway. And The Inn at Churon is less than an hour away… Read more »
Sunrise Buffet Offers the Best Tasting All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Extravaganza in Greater San Diego
Sunrise Buffet has two convenient locations to serve you. And you’ll be delighted with your discovery of what has been proclaimed as “the best tasting seafood and oriental buffet in the county.” This all-you-can-eat dining extravaganza is where you will find lots of repeat customers because the food and selection are so good. Sunrise Buffet… Read more »
TWENTYFIVE/92: Rejuvenate, as you Enjoy the Classic Bay Views
TWENTYFIVE/92 is conveniently located at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station. Perfect for Breakfast and they also have a daily happy hour at 5 p.m., which is always a popular event. A favorite dining destination for locals and travelers alike is TWENTYFIVE/92, which gets its name from its address. Their service, presentation and… Read more »
Bistro 39 is a California Bistro Classics
Bistro 39 is a favorite restaurant for locals and out-of-towners alike. Its local appeal is because the word has gotten out that it’s not hotel food. So the numerous locals living in nearby apartments, condos and single-family homes come here to dine too. Meals ($10-$30). Plus, their chef, who graduated from a famous culinary school,… Read more »
Szechuan Mandarin is A Chinese Wonderment Creating an Exciting Culinary Fusion
A local legend in delicious oriental cuisine is Szechuan Mandarin Restaurant featuring chef Tat Law. They have been in business for 29 years. And even though the entrées names may be the same as elsewhere, everything tastes a little more exotic and delicious here. And being a Szechuan restaurant means that they offer lots of… Read more »
Monsoon Restaurant: Downtown's Fineset Indian Cuisine
The finest cuisine of India is beautifully presented in an upscale atmosphere with attentive servers, subdued lighting and a bubbling fountain. If you aren’t sure what to order, simply ask your server for assistance.
The Original Pancake House has 5 Locations
You’ll definitely be happy with this discovery. A memorable gourmet meal is the apple pancakes, which are baked instead of cooked in a skillet. Other winners include blueberry pancakes, pecan pancakes, fresh potato pancakes, sourdough flapjacks, banana pancakes and Hawaiian pancakes. They also feature crepes, waffles and omelettes made with farm-fresh grade AA eggs.
Callaway Vineyard & Winery Was The First & is One Of The Best Wineries in Romantic Temecula
Callaway has a spacious visitor center and beautiful gift shop, which is open daily 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The winery offers complimentary informative tours weekends on the hour beginning at 11 a.m., with the last tour at 4 p.m., and during the week at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wine tasting ends at 4:45 p.m.
Andrés Cuban Restaurant is a TOP 100 BEST in San Diego Recommended Dining Destination Not to Miss
This family owned and operated restaurant has been a San Diegan classic for over 25 years, with a strong local following, and a favorite of many dignitaries, pro-athletes and notable figures visiting San Diego from Latin America that were in search of the best authentic Caribbean food. For the best seating, ask for table 7. An evening meal at Andrés is a delicious experience.
Baci Ristorante Serves Northern Italian Cuisine
When When it comes to authentic Italian cuisine served in an upscale setting with tuxedo clad waiters, Baci Ristorante is the place. You won’t be disappointed with this place. It’s another one of our city’s great San Diego Restaurants serving classic Italian cuisine ($50-$100) Their impressive menu offers diners attentive service with plush booths,… Read more »
Sportsmen’s Seafood Is a Mission Bay Favorite Offering the Freshest Seafood for 2 Generations
For the past 49 years, this Busalacchi family-owned restaurant has been a casual San Diego favorite. Dine inside or on the bayfront patio and enjoy the romantic marina view. Customers order food at the cashier’s window and pick it up at the take-out window. But customers don’t mind because the fresh seafood is so good…. Read more »
The Butcher Shop Steakhouse is a Classic
You will be pleasantly delighted when you’re escorted to one of three plush dining rooms. Be sure to ask to be seated in the library, and ask for booth 17 or 21. Their combination dinners are very popular. Heavenly desserts are also a specialty here. Reminiscent of a classic Chicago-style steakhouse, The Butcher Shop features… Read more »
Poma’s Italian Deli: A 60 Year San Diego Landmark since 1965
Open Mon – Wed. 11 am –8 p.m., Thurd – Sat. 11 am–9 p.m. and Sun.11 am – 7 pm.This San Diego landmark restaurant has been serving the best subs and homemade Italian specialties you have ever tasted. As a matter of fact, it’s not uncommon for people “in the know” to drive over 20… Read more »
Hooters is an American Original Sports Bar For Their Beautiful Hooters Girls & Hot Wings
Hooters is an American original. It’s delightfully tacky and totally unrefined. Hooters is world famous for their Hooters girls and delicious-tasting Buffalo-style chicken wings, which are served with mild, medium, hot and 911 sauces. Lots of customers are sports fans who come here to eat and watch their favorite sporting events on the numerous TVs. The… Read more »
RT’s Longboard Grill: Be a Part of the Warm Atmosphere and Cool Crowd
The casual beach atmosphere, great food and fun make this a perfect local hangout. Their burgers, burritos, sandwiches and salads are all good. The mahi mahi is really popular, whether in a taco, a sandwich or burrito. The menu has different specials every day. RT’s is a natural magnet for a good meal or to… Read more »
Hacienda de las Rosas Winery Offers Wine Tasting and Cultural Art in Historic Old Town
They offer five tastes for ($9.50) and you can keep the wine glass. Located at the Juan St. entrance in Fiesta de Reyes in historic Old Town. This family-owned winery features locally made San Diego wines with a lovely garden room to relax and enjoy a wine tasting experience with friends. With a golden Peruvian… Read more »
Marieta’s Mexican Restaurant Offers Authentic and Festive Mexican Dining Experience
Marieta’s Mexican Restaurant with three locations to serve you is a well-established East County favorite with a loyal following of happy diners, who visit their three locations so often that customers are often greeted by their first name. The great appeal of dining here is of course the delicious authentic south-of-the-border cuisine and the equally… Read more »
Miguel’s Cocina is a Favorite Mexican Restaurant with 6 County Wide locations
Miguel’s Cocina, 2444 San Diego Ave, Old Town (619-298-9840). ($20-$50). Free parking behind restaurant. Open for lunch & dinner Mon.– Thurs.11a.m.– 9 P.M., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 9;30 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. ¶ Sun.10 a.m.– 9 p.m. with Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. –3 p.m. Happy Hour daily from 3… Read more »
Los Arcos Seafood Restaurant and Bar has a Superb Selection Of Mexican Coastal Seafood
This seafood restaurant is a great discovery. The tropical atmosphere is lively with people talking, laughing and rhythmic music from Mazatlán playing. Also recommended is their “Donna Reyna” style fish filet. It’s baked with shrimp, mushrooms, celery, onions, chile, bacon and cheese. They also offer 3 cuts of steak including a steak and lobster combination…. Read more »
Meritage Restaurant at Callaway Vineyards: Delicious Dining Overlooking Callaway Vineyards
Wow! Wine tasting at Callaway Vineyards just got a lot more fun. With the addition of their Meritage Restaurant, wine tasters and diners alike can now enjoy a host of delicious lite and appetizing entrées in a terraced outdoor setting overlooking the vineyards. Their 18-item menu showcases one incredible entrée after another. Worth raving about… Read more »
