Celebrating their 40th anniversary, Casa de Pico Mexican Restaurant is home to their world-famous bird-bath sized margaritas. It is undoubtedly the most colorful and enjoyable Mexican restaurants in San Diego County. They were previously located in Old Town’s Bazaar del Mundo for 35 years. Now, by popular demand, it has been relocated to La Mesa…. 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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Ocean View Dining at Chart House Restaurant
The Chart House Restaurant (30), for more than 60 years has represented the best of the best when it comes to spectacular settings be it at the ocean or in a forest. Here it is a breathtaking seashore view of waves crashing on the beach while you dine. Their floor to ceiling windows and inspiring… Read more »
Casa Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant in Old Town San Diego Has Won Many Awards for best Mexican Restaurant
Casa Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant (31) has won the Gold Medallion Award for the Best Mexican Dinner House, many times and for good reason. For great San Diego Restaurants, it’s at the top of the list. It’s an excellent Mexican restaurant, which is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Ask for a seat on one… Read more »
Casa de Reyes Mexican Restaurant is Famous For Their Big Refreshing Frosty Cadillac Margaritas
This restaurant is a hidden gem in Old Town San San Diego State Historic Park. Located in a lush garden setting on a patio, the atmosphere is warm and festive and the food is delicious. At night you’ll dine under the stars. An added plus is that it also features live Mexican music while you… Read more »
Motel 6 Oceanside Offers 10% Off, a Free Room Upgrade and is Near Oceanside Pier & Beaches
This 106 room motel ($49.99–$89.99) is within four blocks of the Oceanside Pier, beach and harbor. They now have extended stay vacations suites available. Nearby attractions are Camp Pendleton, Legoland, Old Mission San Luis Rey and the California Surf Museum. This affordable, centrally located motel offers all the amenities you are looking for to have… Read more »
Lamplighter is San Diego's Award-Winning Karaoke Bar in the Heart of Mission Hills
\ You’ll definitely have fun at this award-winning karaoke bar. Their awards say it all: “Best Karaoke/Song Selection” by Karaoke Star magazine; “Best Karaoke” by AOL City Guide, City’s Best 2005; and “Best Karaoke Bar” by San Diego Reader and SanDiegan.com recommends it as well! This Karaoke Bar is consistently the favorite spot for San Diegans… Read more »
NOW CLOSED Albie’s Beef Inn was a Local Favorite
Albie’s Beef Inn (20), which has been in business for over 50 years, is well known and highly recommended for its popular piano bar and delicious aged steaks and fresh seafood. A loyal following of San Diegans of all ages dine here often. Ask to be seated in the cocktail lounge piano bar in a… Read more »
Cafe Coyote Serves Award Winning Mexican Food
Cafe Coyote at 2461 San Diego Ave in Old Town *619-291-4695) is one of the best San Diego Restaurants in San Diego, and is an award winner to prove it.. In fact, it’s been selected as the top Mexican Restaurant in San Diego by the San Diego Restaurant Association for 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and… Read more »
Al’s Cafe Serving Breakfast & Lunch
Since Al’s opened in 1991, it has been a local favorite. And yes Al, who spent many years in Hawaii, adds a touch of Hawaii to each meal and will likely be on hand to greet you! If it’s breakfast you want, he’ll probably recommend one of 10 types of eggs Benedict or their famous… Read more »
The 3 Mission Restaurants are Recommended Nationally
The Mission Restaurants was selected as one of the top 25 breakfast spots in the country by USA Today and Zagat. The Mission restaurant is where diners go to eat simple, healthy, great-tasting food they won’t feel guilty about. Breakfast is their specialty, ($12–S22) so you won’t go wrong by ordering their blueberry cornmeal pancakes… Read more »
The Shores Restaurant Offers Casual Resort Style Dining with a Spectacular Beach Front View
The Shores Restaurant offers spectacular, unobstructed, beach front views combined with an unforgettable dining experience. The restaurant is ideally located in the La Jolla Shores Hotel, at the world famous La Jolla Shores Beach. The hotel which was formerly called the Sea Lodge Hotel. Open for breakfast, lunch & Dinner Mon. – Fri. 7 a.m…. Read more »
El Pescador Fish Market & Restaurant is in La Jolla
El Pescador Fish Market and Restaurant is in La Jolla. Seafood lovers from the area come here weekly to buy the freshest seafood in town. They also serve fresh fish sautéed or char-grilled that you can eat right there at small tables. They are also home to San Diego’s original charbroiled seafood sandwich! Accept no… Read more »
Prado Restaurant in Balboa Park is the #1 Place to Eat
Located in the House of Hospitality, and open daily for lunch and dinner. This casually elegant 400-seat restaurant is picturesquely set in beautiful Balboa Park. On warm sunny days, be sure to dine on the patio overlooking the lush greenery of the park. A host of delicious soups, appetizers and tapas are all great beginnings… Read more »
Harney Sushi in Old Town is a Trendy Restaurant with great Catering
From the moment you walk into this trendy Japanese restaurant, you’ll see what makes Harney Sushi so unique. The stylish decor and DJ playing hip music make this the perfect place for a night out. They feature more than 40 sakes, 25 award-winning wines, microbrews from local breweries, a private VIP booth and more than… Read more »
El Indio Mexican Food & Tortilla Factory Since 1948
El Indio Mexican Restaurant is World Famous Yes, it’s true El Indio Mexican Food & Tortilla Factory Since 1948 is the repeat winner of the California Restaurant Association’s Gold Medallion Award for Best Casual Mexican Restaurant again and again and has been featured on the Travel Channel’s Mexican Food Paradise, the Food Network’s Diners, as-well-as… Read more »
Viejas Casino is in East San Diego County
This 372,000-sq. ft. casino is open 24 hours with 2,000 slot machines, more than 85 table games and bingo. They have restaurants, live entertainment Wed.–Sun. and an outlet shopping center. You must be 18 years or older to enter the casino.
Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina is Located Right On the Marina, Near Oceanside’s Major Attractions
Holiday Inn Oceanside is Oceanside’s newest ocean and marina view high-rise hotel, boasting 110 beautifully appointed modern rooms ($129–$199). It’s also Oceanside’s only hotel with a restaurant and cozy cocktail lounge. They also offer room service. For business or pleasure they have it all including a business kiosk and board room accommodating 40–60 people. Plus,… Read more »
Khan’s Cave Asian Tavern & Grill is a Hidden Gem in Kearny Mesa With Delicious Asian Fusion Cuisine
It’s located at the north west corner of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Ruffin Road behind the Wells Fargo Bank, with easy freeway access from anywhere. Khan’s Cave Asian Tavern & Grill is open Mon.–Fri.. 11 a.m.– 8 p.m.; Sat. 4 p.m.– 8 p.m. closed Sunday. ($20 – $50). Happy hours Mon.– Fri. 3 – 7… Read more »
Breakwater Brewing Company is the Premier Brewery & Sports Bar in Coastal North County
Everyone needs a break! Come ride the wave at Breakwater Brewing Co. Enjoy their SoCal Beach Style of brewing beer. Breakwater offers their own house brews, local guest brews, different regional brews on tap and casual cuisine from mouth watering pizza to priceless paninis. Enjoy your favorite sporting events on the 4 HD TV’s. We… Read more »
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas Where You Will Experience the Movies Like Never Before
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas is a completely revolutionized concept in movie theaters that will enhance customer’s movie going experience. Their goal is to pamper customers in an intimate and comfortable environment. Buy your tickets online or visit the exclusive luxury box office/concierge area once you arrive or the self-service touchscreen to watch the trailers of the… Read more »
Rubicon Deli’s Claim to Fame is Their Daily Baked Bread & Burgers & Sandwiches
Rubicon Deli with 2 locations to serve you:3715 India St; 4130 La Jolla Villiage Dr. Both locations are open 10 am –7:30 p.m. ($10–$20). Credit cards: DISC, MC, VISA. Rubicon is well-known for their loaves of bread baked fresh daily making a HUGE difference in how delicious a sandwich can really taste! The end result… Read more »
Harney Sushi is a Cutting-Edge 3,500-sq. ft. Oceanside Ocean View Restaurant
Wow! This cutting edge sushi restaurant has received rave reviews from virtually everyone including Zagat, who proclaimed them to be one of “America’s Top Japanese Restaurants.” With its sophisticated edginess, you’ll immediately agree that this 3,500-sq. ft., 155 seat restaurant with floor to ceiling windows and an ocean view has what you are looking for…. 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. As for the decor, it’s nautical. Altogether, the menu features more than 50 fresh seafood selections including traditional dishes and their very popular “Los Arcos” specialties. Also recommended is their “Donna Reyna” style… Read more »
Sand Crab Tavern Features New Orleans-Style Seafood and a Authentic Decor
The Original Sand Crab Tavern (7) established in 1988, is a family-friendly, funky seafood joint with a New Orleans and nautical atmosphere. One patron described the decor “…as if the Sand Crab owners happened upon the yard sale of Jack Sparrow and Sailor Jerry – and bought everything!” Certainly the atmosphere is fun, but it’s… Read more »
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern is a Local Favorite at the Marina in Point Loma
Jimmy’s Famous American Restaurant, located at the promenade at 4998 North Harbor Dr., Pt Loma ( (619-226-2103). Open Mon.– Thurs. 11am -9 pm., Fri. 11am -10 pm , Sat. 10am -10 pm, Sun 10 am – 9 pm. Frequent diners should sign up for their rewards program. With a name like Jimmy’s Famous American Restaurant,… Read more »
Jeremy's on the Hill is Julian's California Style Bistro with a Delicious Menu & Cordon Bleu Chef
Jeremy’s on the Hill is located in Wynola, which is just west of Julian, on Hwy 78. Romantic live piano music is performed Friday and Saturday evenings. Destined for greatness is young, talented San Francisco trained Cordon Bleu Chef Jeremy Manley. He was raised in Julian and has been preparing food since the tender age… Read more »
Bite of Boston Serves East Coast Favorites
Family-owned Bite of Boston has three San Diego-based “fast-casual” food establishments – producing a very simple and straight-forward menu of East Coast-style submarine sandwiches, Maine Lobster Rolls, North Atlantic-harvested seafood, fresh cold-cuts, and other accompanying food items to eager consumers throughout Southern California. Bite of Boston #1 (opened in June 2009) is located in the… Read more »
Dave & Buster’s San Diego Restaurant & Arcade
Dave & Busters, 2931 Camino Del Rio North in Mission Valley (619-280-7115). [daveandbusters.com].Open Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.– 1 a.m., Fri. 11. a.m.–2 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.– 1 a.m. ; Sun. 9:30 a.m. –12 a.m., Mon. & Tues. 11 a.m. 2 a.m. Happy hour Daily except Sat.. Guests must be 21+ with valid ID after… Read more »
Yummy Buffet: All-You-Can-Eat Asian Cuisine
Satisfy your craving for freshly prepared, all-you-can-eat Asian cuisine and American cuisine when you stop by the Yummy Buffet in Point Loma. They offer a fabulous selection of international dishes served in a comfortable and convenient buffet setting. They offer all your favorite Asian dishes, including fresh handmade spring rolls, kung pao chicken, orange chicken,… Read more »
Temecula’s Monte De Oro Winery is a Spectacular Day Trip Getaway to Temecula’s Wine Country
Located off Rancho California Road in the heart of Temecula’s wine valley is beautiful Monte De Oro Winery (19). What sets Monte De Oro apart from the other wineries in the valley is their careful attention to vineyard practices, such as canopy management and controlling yields, as well as our delicate handling of the fruit… Read more »
