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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One of the original wineries, established 1969, it is up a little hill, hidden from the road. This inviting winery is open for tastings daily. They produce over 14,000 cases of wine annually and distribute to store and fine restaurants in Southern California. They also have a full-service gourmet deli, gift shop, patio and shady… Read more »
La Bella Cafe & Games (8) is the most popular pizza restaurant in Chula Vista. Boasting 70 years in business, they truly have it all including a huge games parlor. Yet, the games are just the latest attraction to go along with entertaining the hundreds of families who dine here every day. Hours: Sun-… Read more »
Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurants ($10 to $20 per person). and a half dozen San Diego County locations to serve you. They are indeed a San Diego treasure with over 30 years in business with both sit down and delivery options. They’re open 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. daily except Fri. & Sat. they’re open… Read more »
The Fish Market Restaurant Del Mar Open Mon. – Thurs. and Sun. .11am- 9 pm and Fri and Saturday 11 am – 10 pm.FFresh seafood fish market its open daily 110 am – 7 pm. Happy hour 3– 6 Mon. Fri Tqwkeout and delivery 11:30 am – 5…30 pmdaily. Prices are (430) and under. Casual… Read more »
Established in 1889, Bernardo Winery is San Diego’s oldest operating vineyard and winery. Enjoy lunch inside at Cafe Merlot or dine on the patio. Also, a big attraction here are the winery’s charming village shops. They are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The winery is also available for that important celebration, seminar or… Read more »
Owner/Chef Stefano Ceresoli and his lovely wife Roberta have transformed their already successful Italian restaurant Solare Ristorants & Lounge into a new and delightfully fun place to dine and entertain. They also offer live jazz on Thursday. Now they have added a new menu to go along with their already personalized service to make dining… Read more »
When it comes to San Diego Restaurants serving Indian cuisine, look no farther than Ashoka The Great. This is a fabulous restaurant featuring the finest-tasting Indian cuisine in San Diego. Their all-you-can-eat lunch buffet and dinner buffet are very popular. However, it is from their extensive menu that you will find the truly memorable Indian… Read more »
Phil’s BBQ, which opened its doors in 1998, has served more than one million pounds of BBQ sauce to go along with its. Serving thousands of customers a day Phil’s has built a foundation on consistency, quality, freshness and friendly service. Phil’s BBQ offers full service catering via a fleet of high tech trucks fully… Read more »
Nicolosi’s offers the best tasting family style Italian food in San Diego and being in business for 58 years is a great testimonial as to how popular they are. Ask anyone and they will tell you that this family owned San Diego favorite has been serving the best-tasting lasagna, ravioli, eggplant, macaroni and cheese, chicken… Read more »
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the harbor setting while you dine on perfectly prepared seafood, which is prepared fresh daily. A real treat is a filet of freshly caught tilapia. It’s mild and moist and will almost melt in your mouth. All of their seafood can be ordered mesquite broiled, blackened or sautéed and come… Read more »
This casual dining destination is a favorite for locals, especially yachtsmen on Shelter Island. And it’s popularity is growing as the word gets out. Big and delicious are the two thoughts that come to mind when you take the first bite of one of their many omelets. A real crowd pleaser is their Italian breakfast!… Read more »
When you dine here, expect to enjoy delicious Hong Kong-style cuisine in a luxurious setting with a romantic lake view. In fact, this is the only restaurant in North County Inland that has a waterfront view. However, the big attraction here is the tantalizing cuisine with attentive service. A memorable entrée from their Clay Pot… Read more »
The sushi here is as delicious as it is eye-catching. Inventive and delicious rolls to try are the Crazy Boy and the Mountain roll. They also have sashimi and teppanyaki as well as plenty of non-sushi dishes to choose from. For an unbeatable experience for parties of six or more, dine in their tatami rooms,… Read more »
The striking architectural design of Coronado Ferry Landing is reminiscent of the famous Hotel del Coronado. It’s home to a sensational restaurant row made up of seven bayfront fine and casual dining including Peohe’s, Coronado’s premier waterfront restaurant, and Il Fornaio, serving exquisite gourmet Italian cuisine. If you like to dine and shop, this is… Read more »
At the eastern tip of romantic Harbor Island are two restaurants under one roof, Island Prime and C Level Lounge, which offers dazzling views of the bay and the downtown San Diego skyline. For spectacular seating at C Level Lounge, ask for table 212 or ask to sit outdoors on their Bayview patio. The… Read more »
San Diego County is Blessed with 9 Fabulous Las Vegas Casinos with gaming being only one excellent reason to discover these major attractions. All tout their dining venues as being world beaters, and rightly so as they feature top chefs and stunning decors only matched by the delicious entrees. This incredible venue boast at least… Read more »
The theme of this impressive restaurant is France during World War I, and you’re in the headquarters of the 94th Aero Squadron along with Eddie Rickenbacker. Entrées include fresh fish, prime rib, lamb, Australian lobster and aged Midwestern beef. The combination filet mignon and crab-stuffed shrimp is wonderful. Their desserts are superb! Reservations are recommended… Read more »
Country Waffles serves San Diego’s Best Waffles What makes their old-fashioned country breakfasts so delicious, is they’re made the old fashion way. So, this is one of a half a dozen Country Waffle restaurants throughout the state of California. And before the pandemic there were 4 locations here in San Diego. So, you can count… Read more »
Dini’s Bistro By the Sea for Delicious Ocean View Dining Dini’s Bistro By the Sea offers delicious ocean view dining in a relaxed atmosphere with delicious tasting bistro-style regional cuisine. Plus Dini’s Bistro By the Sea offers light, healthy and artistically presented entrées accented with a Pacific Rim influence are prepared by Executive Chef Paul… Read more »
Karl Strauss is one of San Diego’s most well known microbreweries, with several locations in San Diego, including their premier beer garden in Sorrento Valley. A great place to enjoy a cold pint with friends or to have your own event. Well known for their great selection of food, unique pairings with their featured beers… Read more »
Gelato Vero Caffe Ice Cream Shop Is In International Restaurant Row Gelato Vero Caffe, & Ice Cream Shop at 3753 India st. is located at the corner of India Street and University Avenue in Middle Town’s International Restaurant Row is as close to being Local Royalty as anyone can be. Why? based on being a… Read more »
1500 OCEAN, The Del’s signature restaurant is another one of our county’s great San Diego Restaurants. It opened in 2006 to rave reviews in the Wine Spectator and Bon Appetit. Chef de Cuisine Brian Sinnott works with local farmers and producers in creating the restaurant’s fresh Southland coastal cuisine. His seasonal menus offer selections from… Read more »
In one of La Jolla’s most romantic settings, this restaurant overlooks the ocean and the beautiful La Jolla Cove. Romantic sunsets and dramatic views are the order of the day. And the cuisine is just as great. For a really romantic table, ask for table 7 or 20 inside, or table 75, 76 or 77… Read more »
A pre-dinner tradition is to have a cocktail at their famous bar. The Whaling Bar & Grill is one of three award-winning restaurants in the world famous La Valencia Hotel. Everything from the 1,000-item wine list to the fine menu is first class. For the best booth ask for number 3 or 4. Award-winning dining… Read more »
The Sky Room, which is aptly named, sits atop La Valencia Hotel. This vantage point offers a panoramic view of picturesque La Jolla cove and the La Jolla coastline. So if you’re looking for a romantic place to dine or a special place for a special occasion, this is the place. An exclusive prix fixe… Read more »
Harry’s Coffee Shop, 7545 Girard Ave, La Jolla (858-454-7381). [Harry’sCoffeeShop.com]. Open daily 7 A.M.– 2:30 p.m. ($15–$30). La Jolla’s oldest Diner is as popular as it ever was. Having breakfast or lunch at Harry’s has been a La Jolla tradition since 1960. In fact, local and international celebrities dine here daily, and so should you…. Read more »
Girard Gourmet, at 783e7 Girard Ave, La Jolla (858-454-3325) . [girardgourmet.com]. Open daily 7 am – 6 p.m. daily. Credit cards: MC, VISA. Owners Owners Diane and Francois Goedhuys are celebrating 38 years at their La Jolla location feeding gourmet minded clientele. La Jolla’s premier deli, bakery, restaurant & caterer is known worldwide and has… Read more »
Rated “Top New Restaurant Worldwide” by Condé Nast publications should tell you how good this restaurant is. So from the beginning you know Whisknladle is a great dining destination. Their philosophy is you get out of the pot what you put into it. Thus they use only the freshest local ingredients including organic produce, free-range… Read more »
Image Courtesy of: The Marine Room The Marine Room Restaurant, 2000 Spindrift Dr.(is part of the world famous La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club), La Jolla (858-459-7222). Valet parking is available. It’s open for dinner only Wed. – thru Sunday 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Lounge is open 4 p.m. to close. The Marine Room Restaurant, which… Read more »
The Fish Market Restaurant, 750 N. Harbor Dr., at the Embarcadero next to the USS Midway, downtown San Diego (619-232-3474); also in Del Mar at 640 Via de la Valle, across from the Del Mar Racetrack, (858-755-2277) [thefishmarket.com]. Both locations are open Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. till 10 p.m. Winner of numerous “Best… Read more »
