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 Bowl | $15.00 |
Falafel, Arabic salad, pickled cabbage, hummus, tahini and sumac onions in a greens or quinoa and greens bowl. | |
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 Wrap | $13.00 |
Falafel, Arabic salad, greens, pickles, pickled cabbage, hummus, tahini and sumac onions in a pita. |
Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean's Ice Cream
4195 Voltaire Street, San Diego
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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 | |
Green Hog & Cheese | $11.00 |
Slow braised pork shoulder, roasted serrano, jalapeño, & pasilla peppers, tomatillo, jack cheese, all in our signature all-butter crust. Peppers are all de-veined and de-seeded, providing mild (2/10) heat. | |
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. |
Cass Street Bar and Grill + Harry's Tacos Pacific Beach - 4612 Cass St
4612 Cass St, San Diego
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Trifecta Taco | $6.99 |
Spicy Grilled Shrimp, Fish, Scallops, Jack Cheese, Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Avocado | |
Steak and Shrimp Taco | $6.99 |
Jack Cheese, Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Avocado | |
Rice | $2.50 |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • CHEESE
Grater Grilled Cheese
5618 Mission Center Rd #1002, San Diego
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Basic 5 | $8.99 |
Our Grater 5 Cheese Blend on Artisan Sourdough Bread. Comes with your choice of spread. | |
Nashville Hot Grilled Cheese | $13.99 |
Our Basic 5 Grilled Cheese with Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Coleslaw, and diced Pickles. | |
Avocado Grilled Cheese | $12.99 |
Basic 5 Grilled Cheese with Avocado, Tomato, Applewood Bacon, Arugula and Beer Chipotle Aioli. |
Big City Bagels Cafe
1010 University Ave, San Diego
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Egg, Cheese, & Bacon | $6.50 |
Egg, cheese, and bacon 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, & Sausage | $6.50 |
Egg, cheese, & sausage 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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The G.O.A.T. Toast | $7.25 |
Served on sliced sourdough Topped with olive oil, apricot jam, and crumbled goat cheese | |
Espresso | $3.25 |
A double shot of perfectly balanced deliciousness | |
Latte | $4.75 |
Served with a double shot of espresso and 10oz of incorporated milk to make a perfect 12oz beverage. Also available in 16oz |
Sandwich Stop Deli - 5640 Kearny Mesa Rd Ste H
5640 Kearny Mesa Rd Ste H, San Diego
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Turkey Breast | $0.00 |
mayo, mustard, lettuce, onion, tomato & choice of cheese | |
Tuna Special | $0.00 |
tuna salad, avocado & provolone cheese w/ mayo, mustard, lettuce, onion & tomato | |
Kettle Chips (Choose Your Flavor) | $2.50 |
The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails
1929 cable street, San Diego
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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. | |
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 | |
Flourless Chocolate Torte | $12.00 |
(gluten free) cake topped with sea salt and a raspberry glaze |
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 |
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 | $16.75 |
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. | |
Alla Vodka | $19.00 |
Our homemade vodka cream sauce topped with shaved parmesan. |
The Kitchen at Torrey View - The Kitchen
11208 El Camino, SAN DIEGO
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Beets and Greens | $8.00 |
Arugula, Roasted Beets, Seasonal Citrus, Avocado, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Balsamic Vinaigrette | |
Carne Asada Bowl | $12.00 |
White Rice, Sirloin Carne Asada, Black Beans, Avocado, Grilled Corn Esquites, Jalapenos, House Salsa, Chipotle Crema | |
Curry Chicken Wrap | $10.00 |
Cabbage Mix, Sliced Tomato, Cucumber, Curry Chicken Salad, Red Onion, Whole Wheat Tortilla |
Seaside Pizza Co. - 4263 Mission Blvd
4263 Mission Blvd, San Diego
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Sd Local | $0.00 |
Red Sauce, pepperoni, italian sausage, black olives, green bell pepper, mushrooms | |
16" Hot Pizza (Specialty) | $27.03 |
14" Hot Pizza (Specialty) | $21.62 |
Soi OB-Thai Street Food - 1916 Cable St
1916 Cable St, San Diego
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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 | |
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. | |
Pad Kee Mao | $13.95 |
Wide rice noodles stir fried with an egg, onions and Thai basil, with your choice of protein |
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 | $5.99 |
A New Orleans classic of creamy red beans, served with rice and topped with an Andouille pork sausage medallions. | |
Mardi Gras Pasta | $19.99 |
Shrimp and crawfish, with capers and mushrooms in a creole tomato cream sauce, tossed with penne pasta. |
Bub's at the Ballpark
715 J ST., SAN DIEGO
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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. | |
Pittsburgh Sandwich | $18.75 |
Our thinly sliced steak, cheese & chipotle aioli make for a classic combination of love. Philly never had it so good. Get it “All the Way” & your friends will be amazed! | |
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. |
Ponce's Restaurant - Kensington
4050 Adams Avenue, San Diego
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Suprema Burrito | $12.00 |
V Veggie beans and rice, monterey jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca and lettuce | |
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 | |
Shredded Chicken Enchilada | $7.00 |
Topped with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar |
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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Ice Cream Milk Tea | $6.25 |
Choose one choice of tea between Black, Oolong, or Jasmine. Served with vanilla ice cream *Recommended with Jasmine Tea | |
Mango Yogurt | $6.50 |
Greek yogurt blended with fresh milk and fresh mango slices, lined with Greek yogurt. *contains dairy | |
Pink Bubble | $6.50 |
Strawberry blended drink with out signature cheese cream. |
Whomp Burger and Brew - 1774 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
1774 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego
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Whomp Burger | $13.00 |
1/4 Pound Patty, Whomp Sauce, American Cheese, Grilled Onions, | |
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sando | $16.00 |
Oven Baked Chicken Breast, Toasted Sourdough, Pepperjack Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, tomatoes, Pickles | |
6 Wings | $11.00 |
6 Wings per order |
Waterfront Bar & Grill - 2044 Kettner Blvd
2044 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
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SANTA MARIA | $10.95 |
DELUXE BURRITO | $10.95 |
CHICKEN TACO | $4.95 |
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. | |
Chickz Combo #2 | $16.49 |
1 Chicken Sandwich, 1 Tender, Crinkle Fries, Pickles & HC Sauce. | |
Chickz Combo #5 | $27.99 |
6 Tenders, Seasoned Fries, Pickles, 2 Texas Toast & 3 HC Sauce. |
Sushi Lounge - Point Loma
1304 Rosecrans St, San Diego
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Chronic Roll | $14.50 |
Shrimp tempura, avocado, krab, cucumber topped with spicy tuna, tempura flakes, sweet soy glaze | |
Happy Wife Roll | $16.95 |
Tempura sweet potato, spicy yellowtail, cucumber with salmon, albacore, avocado, fresh cilantro and thin jalapeno slice on top, truffle "happy wife" sauce | |
Spider Roll | $13.50 |
Tempura soft shell crab, cucumber, avocado, gobo, krab, sprouts, wasabi aioli |
Soi 30th- North Park Thai Eatery - 3442 30th Street
3442 30th Street, San Diego
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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 | |
Chinese Broccoli | $13.95 |
Chinese broccoli, Thai chilis, garlic, and jasmine rice with a fried egg. |
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 | |
Chick and Bunny Easter Frosted Sugar Cookie 4-box | $23.80 |
Available 3/18 through 3/31. Four fun and festive frosted sugar cookies shaped and decorated like Easter Chicks and Bunnies. |
La Clochette Du Coin
4680 Cass Street, San Diego
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Smores Croissant | $6.00 |
Bowl of Fruit | $6.00 |
Cinnamon Bun (Orange Rosemary) | $5.85 |
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. | |
Beyond Meat Italian Sausage | $16.25 |
Organic tomato sauce, rBST-free part-skim mozzarella, roasted red peppers, green peppers, red onions, Beyond Meat vegan Italian sausage, (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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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) | |
Golden Beets and Arugula Salad | $17.00 |
golden beet salad with crispy bacon, arugula, goat cheese, housemade citrus vinaigrette, and a balsamic reduction drizzle (dressing is 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. | |
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT | $19.95 |
English muffin, seared Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and homemade Hollandaise; accompanied with hashed browns. | |
BLUEBERRY PANCAKES | $16.95 |
The finest blueberries are selected for these pancakes; sprinkled with powdered sugar, whipped butter and a side of blueberry compote. |