Catch the island spirit at Buster’s with its romantic tropical decor, friendly service and great menu. With pastas, fresh fish specials, burgers, salads, wraps and ribs, it’s hard to decide which great-tasting entrée to select. An extra plus is dining on their terrace with its romantic bay and marina view. Now offering Sunday Brunch. and… 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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Mount Palomar Winery is One of the Original Wineries in Temecula Valley
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 Serves Chula Vista’s Best Pizza
La Bella Cafe & Games (8) is the most popular pizza restaurant in Chula Vista. Boasting 58 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. Without a doubt,… Read more »
Leucadia Pizzeria Serves The Best Tasting Pizzas, Pastas & More To Your Table or To Your Door
A North County treasure for more than 25 years is Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant. As you enter the restaurant the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked garlic bread fills the air, which is a promise of good things to come. They have dozens of delicious pastas and entrées to choose from. These include wonderful-tasting lasagna,… Read more »
The Fish Market Restaurant Is One of the Finest Seafood Restaurants in Romantic Del Mar
With their classy decor, the recently remodeled The Fish Market Restaurant is one of of the finest seafood restaurants on the West Coast. Winner of the Gold Medallion Award by the San Diego Restaurant Association for Best Seafood Casual Restaurant in San Diego. You’ll be impressed with their 100-plus seafood menu, oyster bar, cocktail bar… Read more »
Bernardo Winery is The Oldest Winery in Southern California and is Both Beautiful & Charming
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 »
Solare Ristorante & Lounge is a Local Favorite Offering Superb Italian Cuisine at Liberty Station
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 »
Ashoka the Great Serves Indian Cuisine
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: San Diego’s Most Famous BBQ Restaurant
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 Italian Restaurant Family Style Meals
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 »
Monterey Bay Canners on the Oceanside Harbor is Popular for Fresh Seafood & Famous Oyster Bar
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 »
Point Break Cafe is Where the Locals Dine
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 »
Pearl Chinese Cuisine Features Hong Kong-Style Dining with Lakefront Views
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 »
Umi Sushi is Where You Can Experience Sensational Japanese Cuisine
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 »
Coronado Ferry Landing Bay Side Specialty Mall
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 »
Bombay Exotic Cuisine of India in Downtown
From the moment you enter, you know this restaurant is special. The graceful waterfalls, the upscale decor, the gracious staff and serene atmosphere welcome you. And the cuisine is equally as wonderful with a delicate blend of spices that tantalize and please the palate. Curry never tasted so good. There are 10 different curry dishes… Read more »
C Level Lounge has San Diego Bay Views
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 key… Read more »
Cabana Cove Bar & Grill has a South Pacific Flair
The creators of this theme restaurant traveled to six locations in the world in search of awesome surf and full plates of food that tasted unusually delicious. From Hawaii comes the Hukilau Pipeline, which is an ahi steak seared rare and served with rice and stir-fried vegetables. And don’t miss the Devil’s Break rib eye… Read more »
94th Aero Squadron Restaurant
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 Features Country Cooking at its Old-Fashioned Best
Country cookin’ at its old-fashioned best is what you can expect when you dine at this outstanding breakfast and lunch only restaurant. Yes, they’re famous for fabulous-tasting strawberry country waffles, but they’ve also made a name for themselves with their country omelets, flapjacks, Swedish crêpes, French toast, country lunches, sandwiches and country fresh salads. And… Read more »
Dini’s Bistro By the Sea Features Ocean View Dining in a Ocean Front Atmosphere with Delicious Cuisine
Dini’s Bistro By the Sea offers marvelous 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 Glazzard. They offer show-stopping appetizers like crabcakes and oysters Rockefeller…. Read more »
San Diego’s Karl Strauss is a Great American Microbrew
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 is Home to the Best Gelato in San Diego County
Winner of the San Diego Restaurant Association’s 2006 and 2007 Gold Medallion Award for “Best Dessert.” When you want truly delicious gelato, look no further than the award-winning Gelato Vero. Celebrating their 25th Anniversary, since 1984 they have been serving this delicious gelato, which is handcrafted, made on-site and has a smooth, creamy and dense… Read more »
1500 OCEAN Has Impressive Ocean Views
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 »
CrabCatcher Seaside Grill Offers Fresh Seafood with a Breathtaking Ocean View
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 »
The Whaling Bar & Grill is an Award-Wining Restaurant in the World Famous La Valencia Hotel
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 Restaurant Features Gourmet Dining with Panoramic Views of the La Jolla Coast
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: Serving La Jolla Since 1960
Having breakfast or lunch at Harry’s has been a La Jolla tradition for the past 48 years. In fact, local and international celebrities and athletes have dined here. Harry’s prides itself in offering the best in home-cooked meals. Diners enjoy sitting in the comfortable leather booths or at the popular lunch counter. And like any… Read more »
Girard Gourmet is La Jolla’s Top Caterer with the Best European Cuisine at Reasonable Prices
Girard Gourmet (10) celebrating 25 years in business as La Jolla’s premier deli, bakery, restaurant & caterer is known worldwide and has been featured in The New York Times and Zagat Guide. Plus, they are listed in numerous travel books and were voted “Best deli, best bakery, best catering, best takeout and best sandwich in… Read more »
Whisknladle Neighborhood Bistro & Bar is a Great Dining Destination
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 »
