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.
San Diego's top cuisines
Must-try San Diego restaurants
Oscar's Mexican Seafood - Turqouise Street
703 Turqouise Street, San Diego
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Skirt Steak Taco | $6.50 |
Served w/ Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Cheese & Avocado | |
Grilled Shrimp Taco | $6.50 |
Served w/ Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Cheese & Avocado | |
Smoked Fish Taco | $6.50 |
Served w/ Cabbage, Cheese & Avocado |
Falafel Heights
4118 30th Street, San Diego
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Falafel Fries | $14.00 |
Shoestring Fries Tahini Garlic Sauce Falafel Sumac Onion Pickles *Trust me, it's tasty AF. It took us a month to want to share it with you. | |
Falafel Bowl | $15.00 |
Falafel, Arabic salad, pickled cabbage, hummus, tahini and sumac onions in a greens or quinoa and greens bowl. | |
Shawarma Fries | $14.00 |
Shoestring Fries Chicken Shawarma Tahini Garlic Sauce Sumac Onion Pickles *Trust me, it's tasty AF. It took us a month to want to share our fries with you. |
Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean's Ice Cream
4195 Voltaire Street, San Diego
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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble - Slice | $7.00 |
Fresh diced fuji, red delicious, and granny smith apples with a hint of orange zest and spices topped an old-fashioned oat crumble, signature all-butter crust. One slice. | |
Kale Slaw (V) | $0.00 |
Kale & red cabbage, tahini-lemon dressing, pepita seeds and quinoa. Vegan. | |
Strawberry Rhubarb (V) - Slice | $7.00 |
Fresh rhubarb & strawberries in our house citrus spice blend, topped with an old- fashioned oat crumble in our vegan butter crust. One slice |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • CHEESE
Grater Grilled Cheese
5618 Mission Center Rd #1002, San Diego
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Nashville Hot Grilled Cheese | $13.99 |
Our Basic 5 Grilled Cheese with Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Coleslaw, and diced Pickles. | |
The Philly Grilled Cheese | $12.99 |
Basic 5 Grilled Cheese with Seasoned Sirloin Steak, Roasted Red Peppers and Grilled Onions. Comes with your choice of Aioli. | |
Basic 5 | $8.99 |
Our Grater 5 Cheese Blend on Artisan Sourdough Bread. Comes with your choice of spread. |
Big City Bagels Cafe
1010 University Ave, San Diego
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Egg, Cheese, & Sausage | $6.50 |
Egg, cheese, & sausage on a bagel/bread of your choice | |
Mexicali | $8.50 |
Egg, jalapeño cream cheese, sausage, & avocado on a bagel/bread of your choice | |
Egg, Cheese, & Bacon | $6.50 |
Egg, cheese, and bacon on a bagel/bread of your choice |
Compa Coffee Roasters - 11828 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 101
11828 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 101, San Diego
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Lavender Thyme Latte | $5.75 |
Made with House made Lavender Thyme syrup. Thats right. We actually steep lavender flowers and fresh thyme to make a syrup. *served with a double shot | |
Espresso | $3.25 |
A double shot of perfectly balanced deliciousness | |
The G.O.A.T. Toast | $7.25 |
Served on sliced sourdough Topped with olive oil, apricot jam, and crumbled goat cheese |
Rakiraki Ramen Rancho Peñasquitos - 9995 CARMEL MOUNTAIN ROAD STE B6
9995 CARMEL MOUNTAIN ROAD STE B6, SAN DIEGO
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Black Edition Ramen | $18.95 |
Shio (salt tare) accented with mayo (smoked garlic oil) with tonkotsu broth, served with scallions, kikurage woodear mushroom, sautéed beansprouts, cured bamboo shoots, crispy garlic chips, roasted goma seeds, and ajitsuke egg | |
Yokohama Shoyu | $16.95 |
Handcrafted noodles and premium shoyu chicken and pork broth topped with bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, five-spice soy sauce pickled egg, garlic chips, green onions, kikurage woodear mushroom and crushed sesame | |
Chicken Karaage | $15.95 |
Japanese style marinated chicken, deep fried to crispy perfection served with house ponzu, and spicy mayo |
The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails
1929 cable street, San Diego
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Small Deep Dish "The 858" | $26.00 |
this pizza has spinach, ricotta, fresh garlic, mushrooms, red onions, crispy bacon. a small pizza feeds 2-3 people | |
Small Traditional Cheese (build your own) | $18.00 |
design your own pizza and choose your own veggies, meats, and cheeses. small pizza serves 2-3 people. | |
Build Your Own - Traditional Crust (LARGE) | $22.00 |
Design your own pizza and choose your own toppings (we recommend no more than 4). All pizzas come with red tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese unless you specify otherwise. Small pizza serves 3-4 people. |
FRENCH FRIES
Buon Appetito Restaurant - Little Italy San Diego
1609 India Street, San Diego
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Chicken Valtellinese | $28.95 |
Boneless breast of chicken sautéed in a mushroom mustard sauce topped with Fontina cheese, served with veggies | |
Chicken Milanese | $28.95 |
Breaded chicken breast, served with arugula, cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan | |
Caprese | $15.95 |
Fresh mozzarella layered with basil and tomatoes, topped with sliced red onions |
Woomiok -
3860 Convoy St, San Diego
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Mixed Soup | $18.99 |
Bone Soup Only | $9.00 |
Oxtail Soup | $22.49 |
Lucky's Lunch Counter - 338 7th Ave
338 7th Avenue, San Diego
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B.Y.O Breakfast Sandwich | $11.75 |
one egg any style, topped with choice of cheese and one breakfast meat on a toasted bagel and served with hash browns. | |
#23 Chipotle Chicken Sandwich | $15.25 |
grilled chicken breast on grilled sourdough with swiss cheese, arugula, tomato, red onion and chipotle aioli | |
#19 Super Chicken Sandwich | $15.25 |
hand-breaded boneless tender chicken breast seasoned to perfection on a buttered & toasted bun |
PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES
The Haven Pizzeria
4051 Adams Ave, San Diego
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Small Wedge | $14.00 |
Butter lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, candied bacon and our homemade gorgonzola dressing. | |
Large Wedge | $20.00 |
Butter lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, candied bacon and our homemade gorgonzola dressing. | |
16" Pepperoni | $24.00 |
Pizza sauce, mozzarella and all natural pepperoni. |
Seaside Pizza Co. - 4263 Mission Blvd
4263 Mission Blvd, San Diego
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16" Hot Pizza (Specialty) | $27.03 |
14" Hot Pizza (Specialty) | $21.62 |
18" Hot Pizza (Specialty) | $32.43 |
Soi OB-Thai Street Food - 1916 Cable St
1916 Cable St, San Diego
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Pad Kee Mao | $13.95 |
Wide rice noodles stir fried with an egg, onions and Thai basil, with your choice of protein | |
Fresh Spring Rolls | $8.95 |
Fresh spring veggie roll with rice noodle, tofu, cilantro, carrots, cucumbers, and green leaf lettuce. Served with house peanut sauce and chili sauce. | |
Holy Spicy Basil | $13.95 |
Your choice of any protein, sautéed with holy basil, Thai chilis, onions, green peppers, garlic, and served over rice. Optional: fried egg |
SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Bayou Kitchen
815 F Street, San Diego
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Bourbon street | $11.99 |
Flash fried shrimp served with our orange horseradish marmalade and Remoulade dipping sauces. | |
Red Beans & Rice Plate | $0.00 |
A New Orleans classic of creamy red beans and rice cooked with a lightly smoked grilled chicken thigh. | |
Red Beans & Rice | $5.99 |
A New Orleans classic of creamy red beans, served with rice and topped with an Andouille pork sausage medallions. |
Bub's at the Ballpark
715 J ST., SAN DIEGO
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Woody Burger | $18.50 |
This classic 1/2 lb. burger comes with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & tots...goes great with a cold crispy (beer)! | |
10 Wings | $20.50 |
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. | |
Archie Sandwich | $17.75 |
Grilled Chicken with mushrooms, swiss and mozzarella cheese and our famous Archie Sauce (the genius mix of honey mustard, buffalo and a special ingredient). The urban legend of sandwiches. |
Ponce's Restaurant - Kensington
4050 Adams Avenue, San Diego
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Guacamole (small) | $8.00 |
V GF Topped with queso añejo | |
Guacamole (large) | $14.00 |
Topped with queso añejo | |
Fajitas Plate | $22.00 |
Choose steak, chicken, or grilled veggies with bell peppers, onions, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, rice, beans, and choice of tortillas on the side shrimp +$5 V *veggie fajitas pictured |
Del's Hideout
5351 Adobe Falls Road, San Diego
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S.O.B. Salad | $17.95 |
crispy chicken, roasted corn, pico de gallo, black beans, romaine, cheddar jack cheese, chipotle ranch, tortilla strips GF*,V* | |
Crispy Chicken Fingers | $15.95 |
breaded to order, carrots & celery | |
2 Meat Combo | $29.95 |
Choice of brisket +$3, pulled pork, chicken, smoked turkey breast, brisket hot link, or sub ribs +$3. Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & texas toast. Substitute mac & cheese, rings, brisket chili +$3.00 |
Urban Bubble - 8055 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 100
8055 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 100, San Diego
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Sunset Blvd | $6.25 |
Freshly Squeezed Orange infused with our organic Jasmine Green Tea, served with basil seeds. | |
Strawberry Love | $5.95 |
Strawberry infused Jasmine Green Milk tea, served with heart jellies. Non Diary | |
Chocolate Bubble | $6.50 |
Blended Chocolate drink, served with our signature cheese cream, and oreo crumbs |
Whomp Burger and Brew - 1774 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
1774 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego
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6 Wings | $11.00 |
6 Wings per order | |
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sando | $16.00 |
Oven Baked Chicken Breast, Toasted Sourdough, Pepperjack Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, tomatoes, Pickles | |
Whomp Burger | $13.00 |
1/4 Pound Patty, Whomp Sauce, American Cheese, Grilled Onions, |
Waterfront Bar & Grill - 2044 Kettner Blvd
2044 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
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SANTA MARIA | $10.95 |
CHICKEN TACO | $4.95 |
BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD | $12.95 |
Hot Chickz - 4242 Camino Del Rio N
4242 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego
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Chickz Combo #4 | $14.49 |
2 Chicken Tenders, Seasoned Fries, Pickles, Texas Toast & HC Sauce. | |
HC Sauce Packs | $0.79 |
House Made Hot Chickz Sauce | |
Chickz Combo #1 | $12.99 |
1 Chicken Sandwich, Seasoned Fries, Cole Slaw, Pickles & HC Sauce. |
Sushi Lounge - Point Loma
1304 Rosecrans St, San Diego
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Spicy Yellowtail Roll | $8.50 |
Spicy yellowtail, cucumber, sprouts, gobo | |
Ring of Fire Roll | $16.50 |
Albacore, serrano chili, cucumber, spicy krab layered with yellowtail and avocado, topped with fried jalapenos, lemon wasabi aioli, garlic ponzu | |
GF Crispy Rice | $9.00 |
Crispy sushi rice, topped with spicy albacore, avocado, jalapeno slice, GF yuzu jalapeno truffle vinaigrette |
Soi 30th- North Park Thai Eatery - 3442 30th Street
3442 30th Street, San Diego
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Chinese Broccoli | $13.95 |
Chinese broccoli, Thai chilis, garlic, and jasmine rice with a fried egg. | |
Holy Spicy Basil | $13.95 |
Your choice of any protein, sautéed with holy basil, Thai chilis, onions, green peppers, garlic, and served over rice with a fried egg. | |
Pad Kee Mao | $13.95 |
Wide rice noodles stir fried with an egg, onions and Thai basil, with your choice of protein |
CUPCAKES • CAKES
SusieCakes - Del Mar
3705 Caminito Ct, San Diego
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8 Box Cupcake Assortment | $34.00 |
Baked from scratch, daily in our on-site kitchen. Decorations may change depending on season or holiday. | |
I ❤ U! Cupcake 4-box | $23.96 |
1 Chocolate/Chocolate, 1 Red Velvet, 1 Chocolate/Vanilla, 1 Vanilla/Pink Vanilla decorated with heart sprinkles | |
Celebration Cake | $0.00 |
6-layers of vanilla cake baked with colorful sugar confetti, filled & frosted with our signature retro-blue vanilla frosting. |
La Clochette Du Coin
4680 Cass Street, San Diego
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Smores Croissant | $6.00 |
Bowl of Fruit | $6.00 |
Salty Maple | $6.25 |
PIZZA
Powerhaus Wholesome Pizza & Eats
1550 Garnet Ave, San Diego
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Pepperoni | $14.50 |
Organic tomato sauce, rBST-free part-skim mozzarella, uncured, nitrate-free pepperoni. | |
Margherita | $14.50 |
Organic tomatoes, rBST-free part-skim mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil. (Vegan option available). | |
Mushroom | $15.50 |
RBST-free part-skim mozzarella, ricotta, roasted mushrooms with shallots, arugula, cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze. (Vegan option available). |
PIZZA • SALADS
The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails
11967 Bernardo Plaza Dr., San Diego
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classic pasta marinara | $15.00 |
classic fettuccine pasta with marinara sauce. | |
Spicy Baked Wings | $16.00 |
1lb of wings, served with house-made ranch and baby carrots | |
Fancy Caesar Salad | $18.00 |
this salad has baby gem lettuce, chives, parmesan, house-made croutons, boiled egg, bacon, house-made caesar dressing (dressing served on the side) |
Richard Walker's Pancake House
520 Front Street, San Diego
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SMOKED HAM & EGGS | $18.95 |
A single generous piece of hand-sliced smoked ham. | |
GEORGIA PECAN WAFFLE | $17.95 |
Tender pecans cooked inside; topped with powdered sugar, and yes, more pecans | |
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT | $19.95 |
English muffin, seared Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and homemade Hollandaise; accompanied with hashed browns. |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Common Stock - Hillcrest
3805 Fifth Ave, San Diego
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CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH | $15.00 |
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 | |
CAPRESE SANDWICH | $14.00 |
ROASTED ARTICHOKES | $14.00 |