San Diego restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in San Diego, California

San Diego is one of California's top tourist destinations. Brimming with attractions like whale watching, The San Diego Zoo, vibrant arts & culture, and a wide selection of cuisines, this beachside city has everything. Just past San Diego University, there are tons of things to do and restaurants to enjoy. No matter what kind of cuisine you’re looking for, you can bet San Diego delivers.

Enjoy food from across the world when you tour the city. Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Korean, and American are all on the menu. Visit Little Italy to taste the authentic flavors or Downtown San Diego for everything from burgers to steak. Visit a local coffee shop for your morning cup of joe and enjoy walking the bustling streets of the city. Enjoy a quick lunch off Broadway or visit a local ramen restaurant. There is so much to see and taste from breakfast to dinner.

Ready for a night out? San Diego is famous for its beer tours and has been labeled “America’s Craft Beer Capital.” If beer isn’t your favorite, there are lovely wineries with tastings and cideries too. No matter how you choose to spend your time, there’s something for everyone in San Diego.

Must-try San Diego restaurants

Oscar's Mexican Seafood

703 Turqouise Street, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Battered Fish Taco	$2.25
Served w/ Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro
Spicy Shrimp Taco	$5.06
Served w/ Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Cheese & Avocado
Smoked Fish Taco	$5.15
Served w/ Cabbage, Cheese & Avocado

PASTA • SOUPS • SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES

Crab Hut Convoy

4646 Convoy St, San Diego

Avg 4.1 (2234 reviews)

Popular items
Corn	$7.65
(per lb)
Head-On Shrimp	$18.85
(per lb)
S N S	$48.71
Snow crab clusters, shrimp, corn on the cob, potatoes and andouille sausages mixed with a sauce of your choice.

SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • CHEESE

Grater Grilled Cheese

5618 Mission Center Rd #1002, San Diego

Avg 4.4 (3478 reviews)

Popular items
Avocado Grilled Cheese	$9.99
Basic 5 Grilled Cheese with Avocado, Tomato, Applewood Bacon, Arugula and Beer Chipotle Aioli.
Mac n Cheese Side	$3.50
our 5 Cheese Mac!
Lobster Grilled Cheese	$12.99
Basic 5 Grilled Cheese with Butter Fried Lobster, Krab and our signature Pale Ale Beer Chipotle Aioli

BCB Cafe

1010 University Ave, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Egg, Cheese, & Bacon	$5.95
Egg, cheese, and bacon on a bagel/bread of your choice
Egg, Cheese, & Sausage	$5.95
Egg, cheese, & sausage on a bagel/bread of your choice
Baker's Dozen	$14.50
Thirteen bagels of your choice. Specialty bagels extra. If buying Flavored cream cheese, please add in notes which one you would like. Scallion, Garlic Herb, Veggie, Strawberry, or Jalapeno.

Liberty Call Distilling - Barrio Logan

1985 National Ave, #1131, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Side of Fries	$6.00
Hand Cut Fries Made 100% in House
Fried Chicken Sandwich	$13.00
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Lettuce, House Pickles, Tomato, Chili Oil Aioli, on a Brioche Bun
Taco Pairs	$8.00
Get a Pair of Street Tacos with your choice of Protein

PIZZA • PASTA • SMOKED SALMON

Monello

750 W Fir St, suite 102b, San Diego

Avg 4 (3044 reviews)

Popular items
Caesar Monello	$14.00
romaine, caesar dressing, herb croutons, raspadira
Pane	$4.00
homemade brea, EVOO & herbs dip
Vellutata di Verdure	$11.00
velvety soup of seasonal vegetable, raspadura flakes, croutons

FRENCH FRIES

Jyoti-Bihanga

3351 Adams Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.6 (1291 reviews)

Popular items
Vegan Neatloaf	$13.25
Ask your server about making it gluten-free
Curry	$10.95
Our Indian curry of the day (see the board for today’s offering) served with brown rice, whole wheat tortilla and side of sweet chutney.
Hummus Dip	$6.95
Our roasted beet hummus on a bed of lettuce served with cucumber slices and a grilled whole wheat tortilla.

Flamingo Deck

4110 Mission Blvd, SAN DIEGO

No reviews yet

Popular items
Truffle Pasta	$21.00
Porcini Mushrooms, Truffle Butter, Soft Herbs, Creme Fraiche
Spicy Salami Pizza	$15.00
Calbrian Chili, Fontina, Thyme, Honey
Classic Pepperoni Pizza	$14.00
Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Parmesan

HAMBURGERS

Draft

3105 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego

Avg 4.4 (764 reviews)

Popular items
Beachin' Burger	$12.00
lettuce, tomato, American cheese, mayo, pickle
Turkey Club	$12.00
smoked turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, chips
El Jefe Fries	$9.00
fries, pico de gallo, guacomole, lime cream queso fresco

FRENCH FRIES

Buon Appetito Restaurant

1609 India Street, San Diego

Avg 4.3 (5052 reviews)

Popular items
Lasagna beef	$19.95
Homemade classic style and layered with beef and vegetables in our marinara sauce
Penne Bolognese	$19.95
Slow simmered bolognese sauce
Ins Tricolore	$9.95
Arugula, Radicchio and Belgium endive tossed in our house dressing and topped with goat cheese

Lucky's Lunch Counter

338 7th Avenue, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
#23 Chipotle Chicken Sandwich	$13.00

B.Y.O. Breakfast Burrito	$11.50

B.Y.O Salad	$10.00

SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS

The Menu Restaurant

3784 Ingraham St, San Diego

Avg 4.6 (504 reviews)

Popular items
Belgian Waffle	$7.50

1 Biscuit with Gravy	$2.50

Eggs - Additional	$2.30

PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES

The Haven Pizzeria

4051 Adams Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.4 (1394 reviews)

Popular items
10" "New" New York	$14.00
Spicy pizza sauce, mozzarella, onion mix, bell peppers, mushrooms and your choice of sausage.
10" Righteous Pig	$15.00
Pesto, mozzarella, goat cheese, proscuitto, caramelized onions and topped with arugula and a balsamic reduction.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts	$11.00
Roasted and topped with gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts.

Bol

734 Park Blvd, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Tivoli	$11.00
Israeli couscous, kale/arugula mix, roasted garlic hummus, sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta, tzatziki cashew-cream, za’atar
Waffles	$7.50
// dairy free, gluten-free // 2 oat-waffles with brûlée banana, seasonal berry compote, & maple syrup
Overnight Oats	$6.00
Pureed peaches, house made coconut cashew mylk

Soi OB-Thai Street Food

1916 Cable St, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Vegan Egg Rolls	$6.00
Vegetarian. Crispy fried spring rolls stuffed with veggies, and served with plum sauce.
Green Curry	$14.00
Creamy coconut milk green curry sauce with Thai eggplant, bell pepper, basil, and bamboo shoots. Served with fried egg.
Panang Curry	$14.00
Creamy coconut milk panang curry sauce with kaffir lime leaves, served with a fried egg.

Vin De Syrah

901 Fifth Avnue, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
August 26th - Virtual Pinot & Petals 7pm	$105.00
A.H.R. Florals brings you a course in keepin' fresh & pretty. Learn the in's & out's of floral design and create your very own glorious arrangement. Class will include a fresh set of summer blooms and stylish vase you’ll want to refill over and over again. Enjoy the course while drinking a bottle of wine, hand picked by our in-house sommelier (choice of sparkling, white, rose, or red) & a charcuterie board. Free delivery up to 20 miles day of, between 11-2pm. Please note address for delivery or email vip@syrahwineparlor.com to schedule a pick-up.
Mad Hatter Box	$150.00
Specially curated assortment of six wines and charcuterie box. Includes artisanal cheeses, cured meats, fresh & dried fruit, honey & jam, macarons (gf), Raincoast oat crisps( gf), French baguette, and an assortment of additional accoutrements. Serves 4-6.
DATE NIGHT (Delivery July 31st ONLY)	$150.00
This package is the perfect treat for a night with friends or an intimate date night. This package includes a uniquely curated box that includes a white, rose, or red chosen by our resident sommelier, CLEO California botanicals body oil, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, fresh & dried fruit, honey & jam, macarons (gf), Raincoast oat crisps( gf), French baguette, and a glittered rose. Serves 2-3. Delivery in San Diego County on Friday July 31st from 4-8pm.*PLEASE NOTE YOUR ADDRESS FOR DELIVERY*

Bub's at the Ballpark

715 J ST., SAN DIEGO

No reviews yet

Popular items
Woody Burger	$16.50
This classic 1/2 lb. burger comes with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & tots...goes great with a cold crispy (beer)!
Quesadilla	$12.00
Pepperjack/Cheddar Mixed Cheese & Pico De Gallo. Served with a side of Salsa and Sour Cream
10 Wings	$16.75
WINGS COME TOSSED IN 1 FLAVOR! Please select a ranch or blue cheese option and then the sauce you would like the wings tossed in. Each additional sauce will be .50 cents and come on the side.

Death by Tequila

5965 Village way, Suite E107, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Taco Trio	$12.00
choice of 3 tacos
DxT Burrito	$9.00
beans \| rice \| salsa \| cheese
Blue Corn Quesadilla	$14.00
mushrooms \| squash blossoms \| oaxacan cheese \| spring squash \| avocado crema

Artifact + Craft Cafe at Mingei

1439 El Prado, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
avocado toast	$10.00
sweet 100 tomato + kosho pickles + furikake (GF + $1.5)
empanada - mushroom + goat cheese	$5.00

chai latte	$5.50

BAGELS • SANDWICHES

BCB Cafe

5500 Campanille Drive, San Diego

Avg 4.1 (123 reviews)

Popular items
Iced Dulce de Leche	$5.60

Medium Dulce de Leche	$5.50

Chocolate Croissant	$3.95

CUPCAKES • CAKES

SusieCakes

3705 Caminito Ct, San Diego

Avg 4.6 (438 reviews)

Popular items
4 Box Holiday Frosted Sugar Cookie	$22.00
ONLY AVAILABLE 11/28 - 12/24 -- 2 Snowmen & 2 Tree frosted sugar cookies
Carrot Cake
Baked with pecans & golden raisins, layered with our unique “praline filling” & topped with traditional cream cheese frosting.
Southern Red Velvet Cake
Deep red, moist cake lightly flavored with cocoa, filled & topped with traditional cream cheese frosting. Our best seller!

La Clochette Du Coin

4680 Cass Street, San Diego

Avg 4.5 (82 reviews)

Popular items
Pesto Breakfast Croissant	$11.00
Almond Pesto Scrambled Eggs Burrata Arugula Champagne Vinaigrette
The SoCal	$11.00
Avocado Sunny Side Eggs Arugula Lemon Vinaigrette
Spicy Salmon	$9.75
House-cured salmon, avocado, pickled red onions, arugula, Thai chili aioli on levain toast

Crab Hut Downtown

1007 5th Ave. Suite 101, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Seafood Bucket	$105.45
King crab leg, snow crab cluster, shrimp, crawfish, mussels, clams, corn on the cob, potatoes and sausages, mixed with a sauce of your choice. (2 people)
S N S	$48.71
Snow crab clusters, shrimp, corn on the cob, potatoes and andouille sausages mixed with a sauce of your choice.
Snow Crab Clusters	$38.78
(per lb)

PIZZA

Powerhaus Wholesome Pizza & Eats

1550 Garnet Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.6 (735 reviews)

Popular items
BBQ Chicken	$14.25
BBQ sauce, rBST-free part-skim mozzarella, naturally raised chicken or non-GMO soy "chicken", pineapple, corn, red onions. (Vegan option available).
Just Pepperoni	$12.25
Organic tomato sauce, rBST-free part-skim mozzarella, uncured, nitrate-free pepperoni.
Pepperoni	$13.25
Organic tomato sauce, rBST-free part-skim mozzarella, uncured, nitrate-free pepperoni, green peppers, button mushrooms.

PIZZA

Poseidon Project

4126 Napier St, San Diego

Avg 4.5 (3 reviews)

Popular items
Margherita	$13.00
tomato sauce, basil, olive oil, fresh mozzarella
BBQ Chicken	$16.00
mozzarella, chicken, bacon, red onion, cilantro
meaty baller	$16.00
tomato sauce, meatball, ricotta, basil

PIZZA • SALADS

The Shop

11967 Bernardo Plaza Dr., San Diego

Avg 4.6 (465 reviews)

Popular items
"margherita"
vine ripened tomatoes, fresh garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella
Spicy Baked Wings	$18.00
1lb / served with house-made ranch and baby carrots
deep dish "where’s the meat"
pepperoni, house-made beef meatballs, sausage, crispy bacon

Soi- RB Thai Street Food

15817 Bernardo Center Dr Unit 106, San Diego

No reviews yet

Popular items
Pad Thai	$13.00
Rice vermicelli noodles stir fried in tamarind sauce, with egg, beansprouts, green onions, crushed peanuts, cilantro, and a wedge of lime.
Panang Curry	$14.00
Creamy coconut milk panang curry sauce with kaffir lime leaves, served with a fried egg.
Tom Kha Soup	$11.00
Coconut soup with cabbage, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, mushroom onion, tomatoes, cilantro.

HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES

O’Brien’s Pub

4646 Convoy St, San Diego

Avg 4.6 (626 reviews)

Popular items
Club Melt	$11.00

Chipotle Chx	$13.00

BLT	$10.00

PIZZA • PASTA

Trattoria Don Pietro

2415 San Diego Ave. #109, San Diego

Avg 4.2 (217 reviews)

Popular items
Caesar Salad	$12.00
Baby Romaine, Parmigiano, Calabrian Ceaser Dressing
Linguine	$23.00
Muscles, Clams, Shrimp, Calamari, Tomato & Garlic White Wine Sauce
Margherita Pizza	$14.00
Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Basil

SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS

Common Stock

3805 Fifth Ave, San Diego

Avg 4.9 (1127 reviews)

Popular items
CRISPY SANDWICH	$14.00
CLASSIC \| crispy chicken breast, bacon, melted muenster cheese, and house made ranch coleslaw NASHVILLE STYLE \| Classic + Nashville Style Hot Sauce COMEBACK STYLE \| Nashville hot chicken breast, sharp white cheddar, pickles, ranch coleslaw, + comeback sauce
ARTICHOKES	$13.00

CUBANO	$13.00

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Must-try San Diego restaurants

Oscar's Mexican Seafood

No reviews yet

Crab Hut Convoy

Avg 4.1 (2234 reviews)

Grater Grilled Cheese

Avg 4.4 (3478 reviews)

BCB Cafe

No reviews yet

Liberty Call Distilling - Barrio Logan

No reviews yet

Monello

Avg 4 (3044 reviews)

Jyoti-Bihanga

Avg 4.6 (1291 reviews)

Flamingo Deck

No reviews yet

Draft

Avg 4.4 (764 reviews)

Buon Appetito Restaurant

Avg 4.3 (5052 reviews)

Lucky's Lunch Counter

No reviews yet

The Menu Restaurant

Avg 4.6 (504 reviews)

The Haven Pizzeria

Avg 4.4 (1394 reviews)

Bol

No reviews yet

Soi OB-Thai Street Food

No reviews yet

Vin De Syrah

No reviews yet

Bub's at the Ballpark

No reviews yet

Death by Tequila

No reviews yet

Artifact + Craft Cafe at Mingei

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BCB Cafe

Avg 4.1 (123 reviews)