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

Not Not Tacos

550 W Date St Suite B, San Diego

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Asian Salmon Taco	$6.75
spicy garlic hoisin \| japanese mayo \| jicama \| togarashi spice \| green onion \| micro cilantro
Nashville Hot Chicken Taco	$5.75
buttermilk brined \| sam's hot sauce \| red cabbage slaw \| pickle
Kelly's Shrimp Taco	$5.75
chipotle cream \| red cabbage \| old bay seasoning \| micro cilantro

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Sacred Space (4 Pack)	$17.00
Belgian-Style Single Ale, 5.6% ABV - 4 Pack
Formless Shadows (4 Pack)	$25.00
Murky Triple IPA with Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, & Huell Melon Hops, 10.5% ABV - 4 Pack
Tropical Mist (4 Pack)	$16.00
Misty Citrus Blonde Ale, 5.3% ABV - 4 Pack

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Sausage Roll	$14.00
sausage, mozzarella, green peepers, red onions, parmesan, garlic. served with side of marinara
16" Pauly Walnuts	$26.50
pepperoni, sausage, bacon, fresh mushroom, red onion, green pepper, black olive (no walnuts)
18" Mikey Show	$25.00
pepperoni, sausage, ricotta, jalapeno (red pie)

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Jerk Plate	$25.00
jerk seasoned half chicken with mango chutney and chimichurri. served with mangu (smashed plantains) and seasonal vegetables.
Wings	$18.50
10 jerk rubbed wings per order. served with your choice of two house sauces on the side or tossed in one house sauce with side of ranch.
El Cubano Sandwich	$17.50
lechon asado, ham, gruyere, bread and butter pickles, spiced mustard, garlic aoili

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Surf & Turf Burrito	$16.00
Rib Eye Steak & Shrimp
Taco Platter	$55.00
Rib Eye Steak, Carnitas, Camarones Enchiladas, Marlin and Governador Tacos (3 of each).
Camaron Enchilado Taco (2)	$13.00
Corn tortilla with grilled shrimp, butter, garlic, red chile sauce & cheese topped with cabbage

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Match Fries - Small	$6.00
small matchstick fries, sweet pepper seasoning
Hogs & Heffers	$18.00
100% organic grass fed beef OR grilled/fried chicken, bacon, avocado, edam cheese
Match Fries - Large	$10.00
large matchstick fries, sweet pepper seasoning

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Misto funghi	$13.90
Mixed mushrooms in a cream and butter sauce
Bolognese	$11.90
Beef and pork meatsauce with a little tomato sauce
Marinara	$8.90
Fresh homemade tomato sauce

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Pork Gyoza	$6.00
Pan fried pork dumplings served with gyoza sauce
Creamy Chicken Ramen	$13.00
Original creamy chicken broth, egg noodles, chicken chashu, ½ ramen egg, corn, spinach, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds *Contains dairy
Cream Cheese Wontons	$6.00
Deep fried cream cheese in wonton skin

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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
Salted Maple Latte	$5.75
Made with house made syrup *served with a double shot
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

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3 Tender Hot Mess Style Combo	$12.00
Served with Corn Biscuits, House Fries, Bird Pickles and BBK Sauce
3 Tender Combo	$11.00
Served with Corn Biscuits, House Fries, Bird Pickles and BBK Sauce
Corn Biscuits	$4.00
4 of our Home made Corn Biscuits

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Korma

Vindaloo

Plain Rice	$4.00

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N/A

Vegetable Plate	$6.50

Soda	$1.75

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Burger (GFO)	$8.00

Evo Burger (GFO)	$9.00

Fuego (GFO)	$9.00

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3 Taquito Combo	$8.02
Taquitos with rice and beans
6 Taquitos	$11.12

Rice & Beans	$4.10

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Pasturebird BLT	$19.00
Pasturebird chicken, bacon, aged cheddar, arugula, tomato, Pragers Bros Bread, served with our regenerative green side salad with our herb ranch dressing OR our vegan herb tahini dressing. Gluten Free bread is available for substitution // Gluten - Dairy - Eggs //
Sandy Eggo Sando	$13.00
Enclave's " Hit the Spot " breakfast sando, with eggs, avocado, kale, gruyère and your choice of bacon or turkey patty. Enjoy it with your favorite bread: Sourdough Dutch crunch brioche OR Gluten-Free bread OR Prager Bros sourdough toast OR SUI croissant. // Eggs - Dairy - Gluten //
Fried Chicken Plate	$25.00
2 Pieces of Gluten-Free Pasturebird chicken thighs, 3 chive-almond waffles, fermented rainbow chard and fennel slaw, fermented hot honey served with our béchamel truffle veggies OR our vegan truffle cashew sauce. // Dairy - Eggs - Nuts //

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The Fonz (Classic) Burger	$13.95
1/2 lb Angus Chuck, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, American cheese, and special sauce, on a Brioche Bun.
Bacado Burger	$15.95
1/2 lb Angus Chuck, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle aioli, cheddar, bacon, avocado on a Brioche Bun.
Teriyaki Plate	$16.50
Teriyaki sauce with sauteed seasonal vegetables, Napa cabbage, macaroni salad and white rice.

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Nishiki Ramen w/Egg	$15.95
Classic Tonkotsu Ramen. Tonkotsu broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Slow Egg, Corn, Green Onion, Ginger and Naruto (Fish Cake).
Pork Gyoza 6PCS	$5.95

Chicken Karaage	$8.95

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Brussel Sprouts	$5.00
Truffle Oil, Balsamic Reduction, Parmesan
Steak Sandwich	$11.50
flank steak, balsamic caramelized onions, blue cheese, garlic aioli, rosemary ciabatta
Breakfast Sandwich	$8.00
Scrambled cage free eggs, cheddar, arugula, chipotle aioli, brioche buns

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UBE PANDESAL	$8.00
A classic Filipino Sweet Roll made with Ube and served with a Whipped Ube Butter.
LONGANISA	$13.00
Sweet Pork Sausage, Atchara Pickles, Up Egg and Garlic Rice with Sawsaw
LUMPIANG GULAY	$7.00
Vegetable Lumpia

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Fennel Sausage & Mushroom Flatbread	$21.00
House-made fennel seed pork sausage, roasted pasilla peppers, roasted cremini mushrooms, red onions, Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella cheese
Mushroom & Wild Arugula	$20.00
Mozzarella, fresh thyme, caramelized onions, wild arugula, truffle oil, roasted cremini mushrooms, parmesan cheese, house-made flatbread
BBQ Chicken Flatbread	$21.00
In house marinated and grilled organic chicken breast, BBQ sauce, red onion, mozzarella and smoky gouda cheeses, topped with fresh cilantro & scallions

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Tempura California	$10.99
Crab mix, avocado and cucumber, lightly tempura battered and topped with eel sauce.
Miso Soup	$4.49
House made miso soup served with scallions and tofu.
Las Vegas Roll	$13.49
Most popular. Salmon, crab mix, cream cheese, lightly tempura battered and topped with eel sauce.

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FRENCH TOAST COMBO	$13.00
FRENCH TOAST, 2 EGGS, HALF ORDER OF SAUSAGE OR BACON
BREAKFAST BURRITO	$12.00
TWO EGGS SCRAMBLED WITH CHOICE OF BACON, HAM OR MACHACH, ROLLED IN A FLOUR TORTILLA WITH O'BRIEN POTATOES, CHEESE AND SALSA WITH A SIDE OF SOUR CREAM AND BEANS
FRENCH DIP	$16.00

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ARTISAN BREADS	$3.00

CR-NUT/MIX BERRIES	$12.95

ART TST EGGS	$6.95

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Surf and Turf	$22.00
10 oz. New York steak and four jumbo shrimp scampi served with roasted mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables
Appetizer Sampler	$15.50
Five jumbo Buffalo wings, two potato skins, and three breaded chicken tenders served with ranch dressing.
Chicken Penne Pasta	$13.50
Charbroiled chicken breast and penne pasta tossed with your choice of marinara, alfredo, or spicy chipotle cream sauce and served with garlic bread.

San Diego restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in San Diego, California

San Diego's top cuisines

Pizza

American

Italian

Cafes, Coffee & Tea

Breakfast & Brunch

Mexican & Tex-Mex

Bars & Lounges

Seafood

Brewpubs & Breweries

Burgers

Sandwiches

Barbeque

Bakeries

Asian Fusion

Sushi & Japanese

Mediterranean

Salad

Food Trucks

Thai

Indian

Dessert & Ice Cream

Caterers

Steakhouses

Vietnamese

Ramen

Chinese

Vegan

French

Juice & Smoothies

Chicken

Gastropubs

Greek

Bagels

Latin American

Korean

Middle Eastern

Must-try San Diego restaurants

Not Not Tacos

Pure Project

Pauly's pizza joint

Miss B's Coconut Club

Karina's Cantina

Bare Back Grill

Curry N Kabab

Pastiamo

Tajima Hillcrest

72Fifty

Hawthorn Coffee

Evolution Fast Food

Boss Bird Kitchen

El Tianguis - North Park

Enclave Café

Bayside Landing

Nishiki Ramen-Hillcrest

Amplified Kitchen + Beer Garden

Toast Cafe

White Rice LPM

One Door North

Fuku Sushi - San Diego

Hob Nob Hill

Chocolat Hillcrest

Tandoori Hut

Aloha Poke Co. - Pacific Beach DO NOT USE

Bullpen Bar and Grill San Diego

Hillcrest Brewing Company

Cerveza Jack's Gaslamp

LOLA 55 TACOS & COCKTAILS

Explore restaurants that serve these tasty dishes in San Diego

Neighborhoods within San Diego to explore

Pacific Beach

North Park

Little Italy

Gaslamp

Kearny Mesa

Hillcrest

East Village

Point Loma

Popular items
Pepperoni	$15.50
HBC Red Sauce, 5 Cheese Blend and Pepperoni
B B Queer Chicken	$19.95
Red Sauce, 5 Cheese Blend, BBQ Chicken, Red Onion, Cilantro
Veggie	$22.95
HBC Red Sauce, 5 Cheese Blend, Mushroom, Red Onion, Tri Peppers, & Tomato

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Southern Cobb	$16.00
bacon, crispy chicken, deviled egg, red onion, black eyed peas, red grape tomato, walnuts, avocado, romaine, blackened ranch
Corn, Jalapeno & Crab Hush Puppies	$10.50
cilantro-lime aioli
Jacks Burger	$16.50
8 oz special grind patty, american cheese, house aioli, iceberg, tomato, kaiser roll, fries

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Chipotle Rice	$3.25
chicken jus, chipotle, blistered baby tomato, cilantro
Quesadillas Oaxaca	$6.95
3 housemade corn tortillas, queso oaxaca, pasilla salt, lime zest, dipping salsas(avocado mousse, morita dulce)
Cauliflower	$3.95
charred cauliflower, eggplant bacon, avocado mousse, almonds, golden raisins, morita dulce salsa