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 - Turqouise Street

703 Turqouise Street, San Diego

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Skirt Steak Taco	$6.50
Served w/ Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Cheese & Avocado
Taco Especial	$7.50
(Smoked Fish, Scallops, Shrimp) Served w/ Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Cheese & Avocado
Smoked Fish Taco	$6.50
Served w/ Cabbage, Cheese & Avocado

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Kale Slaw (vegan)	$0.00
Vegan. Kale, tahini, paper thin lemon slices, pumpkin seeds and quinoa.
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.
Green Hog & Cheese	$10.00
Slow braised pork shoulder, roasted serrano, jalapeño, & pasilla peppers, tomatillo, and jack cheese. Peppers are all de-veined and de-seeded, providing mild (2/10) heat.

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Corn	$9.65
(per lb)
S N S	$52.71
Snow crab clusters, shrimp, corn on the cob, potatoes and andouille sausages mixed with a sauce of your choice.
Seafood Bucket	$129.75
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)

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The Philly Grilled Cheese	$11.99
Basic 5 Grilled Cheese with Seasoned Sirloin Steak, Roasted Red Peppers and Grilled Onions. Comes with your choice of Aioli.
Carnivore Grilled Cheese	$12.99
Basic 5 Grilled Cheese and the Grater Hamburger Patty made with 100% Angus Beef & Caramelized Onions. Comes with your choice of spread.
Country Fries	$9.99
Our Pommes Frites topped with Applewood Bacon, Cheese and Garnished with fresh Chives with a side of Ranch Dressing.

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Egg, Cheese, & Sausage	$5.95
Egg, cheese, & sausage on a bagel/bread of your choice
Egg, Cheese, & Bacon	$5.95
Egg, cheese, and bacon on a bagel/bread of your choice
Mexicali	$7.25
Egg, jalapeño cream cheese, sausage, & avocado on a bagel/bread of your choice

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Liberty Call Poutine	$13.00
Choice of Protein \| House made French Fries \| Queso Blanco Sauce \| Brown Demi-Glace \| Green Onion
Quinoa Bowl	$15.00
Quinoa, Green Beans, Carrots, Chard, Green Onions, Garlic, Corn, Cilantro, Teriyaki Sauce
Chips Con Queso/Salsa	$6.00
House Made Chips with Queso Blanco and Tomatillo Salsa

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Polpette	$14.00
baked, lightly breaded all beef meatballs, spicy tomato sauce dip
Burrata	$20.00
fresh burrata, tomatoes, arugula, pesto sauce served with bread
Pizza Piccante	$22.00
mozzarella, arrabbiata sauce, spicy salame

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Krispy Ice Cream Cup	$9.99
three layers of vanilla ice-cream, rice krispies and melted warm Belgium chocolate
Vanilla Shake	$5.99

Brownies Stick	$6.99

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Truffle Pasta	$22.00
Rigatoni pasta topped porcini mushrooms, truffle Butter, soft herbs, creme fraiche
Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza	$19.00
Italian Ham, Arugula, Smoked Mozzarella, Red Onion
Kumiai Oysters (6)	$6.00

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Orecchiette Barese	$23.95
Ear shaped pasta tossed with broccoli rabe, Italian sausage and fresh chopped tomatoes
Soup Special	$9.95
Soup of the day ~ daily special
Linguine Neri	$24.95
Squid ink infused linguine with Sea Bass, calamari, scallops and broccoli rabe, served in vodka pink sauce

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B.Y.O Breakfast Sandwich	$10.75
One egg any style, topped with choice of cheese and one breakfast meat on a toasted bagel and served with hash browns.
B.Y.O. Omelette	$12.75
Made with three farm fresh eggs, served with hash browns and toast. Choice of three ingredients. (Extra additions $0.75)
B.Y.O. Breakfast Burrito	$12.75
Giant flour tortilla filled with three farm fresh eggs, hash browns and choice of three ingredients. (Extra additions $0.75)

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12" Pepperoni	$16.00
Pizza sauce, mozzarella and all natural pepperoni.
Haven Twists	$8.00
Homemade breadsticks topped with garlic and parmesan and served with a choice of two dipping sauces.
12" Biz	$19.00
Pizza sauce, mozzarella, candied bacon, pepperoni, salami, sausage and our seasonal onion mix.

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Extra Ranch	$0.50

Chocolate Chip Cookie	$2.50

Soda	$2.00

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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
Panang Curry	$14.95
Creamy coconut milk panang curry sauce with kaffir lime leaves, served 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

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Louisiana Chicken	$17.95
Grilled chicken thigh sauteed in a lightly spiced Tasso (smoked ham) cream sauce with sauteed mushrooms and peas, topped with Parmesan cheese, served over rice.
Beignets	$9.95
Cafe du Monde style French doughnuts covered in powdered sugar and served with a srawberry coulis.
Creole Pecan Pie	$9.95
A layer of cheesecake topped with a classic pecan pie; drizzled with a light caramel syrup

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Pittsburgh Sandwich	$18.50
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!
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.
10 Wings	$19.75
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.

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Large Guacamole Dip	$14.00
V GF Topped with queso añejo
Carne Asada Fries	$16.00
GF French fries, melted cheddar, sour cream, guacamole and queso añejo
Letter A Chicken Enchiladas Plate	$20.00
Two chicken enchiladas, topped with sour cream and avocado, with rice and beans on the side

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5 Grain Salad	$16.95
multi grains, arugula, cucumber, carrots, roasted tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, pecan, tomato vinaigrette, choice of grilled chicken breast or smoked turkey GF* V*
Deviled Eggs	$9.95
jalapeno, bacon, sweet pickle gf v*
Best Mac & Cheese	$12.95
smoked gouda, white cheddar + swiss, parmesan, panko cheddar crust

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Deluxe Burger	$16.00
Two Quarter Pound Beef Patties, Whomp Sauce, Bacon, American Cheese, Grilled Onions, Lettuce, Tomato
Shroomer (Vegetarian Option)	$13.00
Sauteed Portabello Mushroom, Whomp Sauce, Pepperjack, Grilled Onion, Lettuce, Tomatoes
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sando	$16.00
Grilled Chicken Breast, Toasted Sourdough, Pepperjack Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, tomatoes, Pickles

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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

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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.
Celebration Cake	$0.00
6-layers of vanilla cake baked with colorful sugar confetti, filled & frosted with our signature retro-blue vanilla frosting.
Mini Cupcake Assorted Dozen Box	$30.00
24-HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED. Bite sized cupcakes topped with our buttercream frostings. Baked from scratch, daily in our on-site kitchen. Decorations may change depending on season or holiday. Available in Red Velvet, Vanilla, Chocolate, and Flourless Chocolate

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The SoCal	$12.00
Avocado Sunny Side Eggs Arugula Lemon Vinaigrette
Acai power bowl	$13.00
Acai Sorbet Berries Bananas House Granola House Peanut Butter
Breakfast Croissant	$12.00
2x Scrambled Eggs 2x Bacon Slices Avocado Slices Thai Chili Aioli Cheddar

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Shrimp	$21.85
(per lb)
Headless Shrimp	$29.76
Shell on headless shrimp, potato, corn on the cob, mixed with a sauce of your choice.
Seafood Bucket	$129.45
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)

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Margherita	$12.50
Organic tomatoes, rBST-free part-skim mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil. (Vegan option available).
Just Pepperoni	$12.50
Organic tomato sauce, rBST-free part-skim mozzarella, uncured, nitrate-free pepperoni.
Beyond Meat Italian Sausage	$14.00
Organic tomato sauce, rBST-free part-skim mozzarella, roasted red peppers, green peppers, red onions, Beyond Meat vegan Italian sausage, (Vegan option available).

San Diego restaurants you'll love

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Must-try San Diego restaurants

Oscar's Mexican Seafood - Turqouise Street

Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean's Ice Cream

Crab Hut Convoy - Kearney Mesa

Grater Grilled Cheese

BCB Cafe - Hillcrest

Liberty Call Distilling - Barrio Logan - - Sandwiches, Tapas & Craft Cocktails

Monello

Chocoalte Bash SD - 1245 GARNET AVE STE 2

Flamingo Deck

Buon Appetito Restaurant - Little Italy San Diego

Lucky's Lunch Counter - 338 7th Ave

The Haven Pizzeria

Seaside Pizza Co. - 4263 Mission Blvd

Soi OB-Thai Street Food - 1916 Cable St

Bud And Robs

Bub's at the Ballpark

Ponce's Restaurant - Kensington

Del's Hideout

Whomp Burger and Brew - 1774 Sunset Cliffs Blvd

Waterfront Bar & Grill - 2044 Kettner Blvd

Soi 30th- North Park Thai Eatery - 3442 30th Street

SusieCakes - Del Mar

La Clochette Du Coin - Pacific Beach

Crab Hut Downtown

Powerhaus Wholesome Pizza & Eats

Parma Cucina Italiana

The Local Pacific Beach

The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails

Richard Walker's Pancake House

Common Stock - Hillcrest

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Neighborhoods within San Diego to explore

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North Park

Little Italy

Kearny Mesa

Gaslamp

East Village

Hillcrest

Point Loma

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Caprese di Burrata	$15.95
Burrata cheese, tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Fagottini al Tartufo	$25.95
candy-shaped pasta filled with ricotta in truffle and porcini mushroom sauce
Cannoli Siciliani	$9.95
crispy shell filled with creamy ricotta cheese and chocolate chip, garnish with candied fruit

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Spicy Baked Wings	$16.00
1lb / served with house-made ranch and baby carrots
Golden Beets and Arugula Salad	$17.00
roasted golden beets, crispy bacon, arugula, goat cheese, house-made balsamic reduction
Little Gem Caesar Salad	$15.00
baby gem lettuce, chives, parmesan, house-made croutons, house-made caesar dressing

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CHOCOLATE EXPLOSION	$11.95
Smooth imported chocolate wrapped delicately in a warm crepe and topped with thick whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top.
THICK SLICED BACON & EGGS	$13.95
Four pieces of Richard Walker's special recipe thick-sliced bacon.
SANTA FE OMELETTE	$16.95
Zesty southwestern omelet with a medley of fresh onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers with jalapeño cheese; served with salsa on the side - Olé!

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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
CHEESEBURGER	$15.00

KALE SALAD	$14.00