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 »
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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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Country Waffles Serves San Diego’s Best Waffles
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 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 »
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 Ice Cream Shop
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 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
The Whaling Bar at La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. La Jolla (858-551-3758). [whalingbarlj.com]. Open daily 3 p.m. –11 p.m. Happy Hour 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. ($50–$100) This is a classic cocktail lounge and restaurant dating back to the 1940’s when it was a popular watering hole of Hollywood movie stars. It’s been modernized,… 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
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 is La Jolla’s Top Caterer & European Delicatessen
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 »
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 »
The Marine Room is internationally acclaimed
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 Award Winning Fish Market Restaurant Offers Awesome Harbor View in a Romantic Setting
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 »
Top of the Market Seafood Restaurant Serves Delicious Seafood & Breathtaking Bay Views
Top of the Market, 750 N. Harbor Dr., atop the Fish Market Restaurant, at the Embarcadero, downtown San Diego (619-234-4867). Open Mon. – Fri. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat. – Sun. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. ($50–$100) . Dress is Business Casual. This superb bay front restaurant second story restaurant with an elevator or… Read more »
Francesca’s Italian Kitchen: Exceptional Italian Cuisine
Francesca’s Italian Kitchen Francesca”s Italian Kitchen 31165 Temecula Pkwy, (951-225-8145) ($30 – $50 pp), Open Tues. – Thurs. & Sun. 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Fri. ¶ Sat. 4 p.m. – 9…30 p.m. Closed Monday. Francesca’s Italian Kitchen serves delicious cuisine.Expect to be greeted with a warm, friendly smile by Francesca, the owner’s wife, or… Read more »
Baily’s Fine Dining in Old Town Temecula
For a special occasion or any occasion, Baily’s Fine Dining is the place to dine. Their four charming formal dining rooms offer a perfect setting for a memorable meal. The tables are beautifully set with white linen tablecloths, beautiful bouquets of flowers adorn each table and diners are pampered with… Read more »
Baja Cactus Restaurant in Temecula
This delightful medium-sized restaurant has a loyal following of happy diners. And once you dine here, you will undoubtedly become a regular too! Baja Cactus has a loyal following because the food is exceptional, the atmosphere is as authentic as that of old Mexico, the decor is upscale and the service is prompt and friendly…. Read more »
The USS Midway Museum at the Embarcadero
USS Midway Museum at the Navy Pier in San Diego Bay, 910 N. Harbor Dr., downtown (619-544-9600) [midway.org]. USS MIDWAY IS A HISTORIC MUSEUM Experience the magic aboard one of the longest-serving aircraft carriers in U.S. Naval history, the USS Midway. It’s a must-see San Diego attraction. The tour lasts 3–4 hours and is included with… Read more »
El Rey Sol is the Most Recommended Restaurant in Mexico, So Take a Trip and Discover Why
El Rey Sol Restaurant (23), Ave. Lopez Mateos 1000 Ensenada (011-52-646-178-1733) featuring French, Mexican and Seafood. ($50–$100). Here in the heart of town is the one and only El Rey Sol Restaurant, which is reason enough to visit Ensenada. If fact this award winning restaurant has won or bestowed almost every award of excellence imaginable… Read more »
La Cantina de Salsipuedes: Come for the Huge Selection of Mexican Beer
This cozy cantina is famous for serving the best and most extensive selection of Mexican beers. These include Indio, Potro, Estrella, Montejo, Leon and much more. An added bonus for coming here are their free botanas, which are small plate appetizers similar to tapas. Popular choices are their rolled tacos and sopes, or mini tortillas… Read more »
Residence Inn by Marriott Oceanside is Appealing to Business Travelers and Vacationers Alike
This impressive four story, 125 room hotel ($149–$329) has all the amenities that make Residence Inn so appealing to business travelers as well as vacationers. A big plus are its fully-equipped kitchen amenities, which include a microwave oven in every room, dishwasher, refrigerator and more. Complimentary breakfast buffets are offered every morning and they have… Read more »
Best Western Inn and Suites in Encinitas Offers Picturesque Hilltop Ocean Views & Nice Beds
Mention this review for a discount! Overlooking picturesque Moonlight Beach and beyond, Best Western Inn and Suites (1) features 94 rooms with large private balconies, 29 suites with kitchenettes, many with ocean views. This hilltop location has a conference room and inside cabana, which makes the perfect wedding venue, especially with Japanese Restaurant, Tomiko, being… Read more »
Oceanside Harbor and Marina is Home to 950 Yachts, Great Restaurants & Fun Things to Do
This is the only marina and boat harbor in North County and it’s home to over 950 yachts and boats. While it is a small harbor, there are plenty of fun things to do here. Making up this one-of-a-kind harbor setting is a small Cape Cod-style fishing village, complete with a lighthouse. The village is… Read more »
La Jolla Offers a Wonderful Staycation Getaway to La Jolla Shores Hotel at Scenic La Jolla Shores
Highlighted with oceanfront views of the surf splashing onto the beach. Plus they have open-air walkways and comfortable accommodations. The La Jolla Shores Hotel is one of the select few hotels in San Diego situated directly on the beach. This beachfront hotel in La Jolla, California creates vacation memories that last a lifetime.
Doubletree Hotel Downtown Features Breathtaking Views of San Diego’s Beautiful Harbor
The Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown is a newly renovated hotel featuring 333 guest rooms, suites and town homes with balconies that overlook downtown and the harbor. They also have two ballrooms for special events and meetings that can accommodate up to 200 people. They have superb catering and tasteful extras that make them top… Read more »
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport at Liberty Station is a mile from the Airport on San Diego Bay
The waterfront Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport Hotel (8) at Liberty Station is nestled along the water and located just minutes from all of the major San Diego Attractions including SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, San Diego Harbor Tours, the Maritime Musuem, historic Old Town San Diego, Coronado, the historic Gaslamp district… Read more »
Ototo Sushi Restaurant at Liberty Station Has Delicious Sushi Rolls
At first glance you can tell that 0t0tO Japanese Restaurant is a fun place to go for the best-tasting sushi and Japanese cuisine in Liberty Station. The decor has an inviting beach feel with surfboards mounted on the walls, three big-screen TVs and a lit up sushi bar. Their extensive menu of hot and cold… Read more »
Homewood Suites is a Hotel That’s Like Home
At Homewood Suites by Hilton, you’ll enjoy their spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, along with amenities to help you feel at home. 120 suites, each with a fully-equipped kitchen, dining table, work desk, sofa, complimentary high-speed internet access, cable TV and complimentary HBO. Complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast served daily. Complimentary light meal and… Read more »
Carol’s Restaurant at Baily Winery in Temecula
Carol’s Restaurant at Bailey Winery in Temecula is an excellent place to eat when touring the Temeculca Wineries. In fact, this fine restaurant is ideally located in one of the most recommended wineries. Entrees includesalads, fresh fish, steak and pasra dishes. You can indoor or on a delightful patio overlooking the vinewards. If you dine… Read more »
