San Marcos is home to Old California Restaurant Row, where you will discover over 15 impressive restaurants and a diverse selection of cuisine from around the world. Many of these restaurants are great for live entertainment, dancing, happy hour and group dining. Enjoy an afternoon of shopping at the charming Village Boutique stores in their… 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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Cocina del Charro is a Great Mexican Restaurant
This Mexican Restaurant has a spacious Baja decor complete with thatched palapas, a large patio and a large bar where zesty margaritas and ice-cold cerveza are the order of the day, along side their famous Mexican cuisine.
Cliffhanger Cafe at the Torrey Pines Gliderport
There is no place on earth quite like the Cliffhanger Cafe, located at the Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla. While having lunch you’ll be able to watch colorful gliders flying effortlessly in the sunny San Diego skies above you. And if you are a tiny bit adventurous, for a mere ($150) you too can… Read more »
San Marcos Brewery & Grill is a San Marcos Favorite
An award-winning brewery and restaurant that specializes in ‘American Grill’ classics from steaks to pastas, seafood, burgers, sandwiches and salads.
The Pennant Bar Has Been a Local Mission Beach Favorite For Drinking & Dining For Over 60 Years
This South Mission legend has been a local favorite for 60 years. What makes it so great is that it is the epitome of a San Diego beach bar and restaurant. The regular clientele is a mixture of neighborhood regulars and San Diego natives, including school teachers, flight attendants, nurses, lawyers and local college students…. Read more »
Casa de Bandini Mexican Restaurant in South Carlsbad is a Local Favorite for Fiesta & Fun
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Festive south-of-the-border cuisine served by attentive servers in colorful attire has made Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini the most popular Mexican restaurant in North County. Adding to the ambiance are strolling mariachi that serenade you at your table while you dine. A great beginning to any meal are warm tortilla chips and a frosty margarita…. Read more »
The Landings Restaurant Offers Views of planes Taking Off & Landing at the McClellan Airport
The fabulous $24 million remodel of the McClellan Airport is even better with the opening of The Landings Restaurant. This new dining destination called the Landings offers both airline travelers and locals a unique opportunity to have a meal while watching airplanes take off and land. Early birds will like their menu because it is… Read more »
Grande Colonial Hotel Offers Majestic Ocean Views and is Home to a World-Class Restaurant
Ideally situated in the beachfront village of La Jolla, California, The Grande Colonial Hotel is a 2012 AAA Four Diamond Award winner and a historic beauty that honors its traditions yet offers contemporary amenities and services beyond other La Jolla hotels near San Diego. Built in 1913 as the Colonial Apartment and Hotel, the Grande… Read more »
NINE-TEN is an Award Winner of the Prestigious Top 10 Molecular Restaurants in America
An ongoing commitment to innovative cuisine using only the freshest local produce makes NINE-TEN a must visit for culinary aficionados. This intimate restaurant, led by award-winning chef Jason Knibb (a 2010 Rising Star Chef winner) and pastry chef Jack Fisher (San Diego’s 2010 Best Chocolatier), offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and… Read more »
Coronado Plaza is in the Heart of the Coronado Village With Ocean Views & Delicious Dining
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Coronado Plaza is located on the west side of the Coronado Island prominently located in the heart of “Coronado Village “ which features quaint palm tree lined streets, filled with boutiques, shops and restaurants. Coronado Plaza has 17 shops and restaurants located on two levels with a third floor of executive suites and offers under… Read more »
333 Pacific Offers Spectacular Sunsets
If you are looking for San Diego Restaurants with ocean views, look no farther than 333 Pacific in Oceanside. It’s one of North County’s most spectacular restaurant. It overlooks the Oceanside Pier and at sunset the view is unsurpassed! They serve fresh seafood and steaks nightly with an emphasis on presentation and innovation. For example,… Read more »
Costa Azul Coronado, Grill & Cantina Has Top-Rated Farm-to-Table Mexican Cuisine
Costa Azul Coronado, Grill & Cantina is Home of the Swordfish Taco and #1 ranked by Zagat as Coronado’s top rated Mexican Restaurant. Join their VIP Club for great savings on food and drinks (Text Costa 91944). They have happy hour daily 3:30–6:30 p.m. with live music almost nightly and Taco Tuesdays with Latin guitarist… Read more »