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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
PIZZA
Poseidon Project
4126 Napier St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Margherita | $13.00 |
tomato sauce, basil, olive oil, fresh mozzarella | |
| meaty baller | $16.00 |
tomato sauce, meatball, ricotta, basil | |
| Wings | $10.00 |
Woodfire Wings |
PIZZA • SALADS
The Shop
11967 Bernardo Plaza Dr., San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| deep dish "old town" | |
pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, fresh garlic, black olives | |
| deep dish "the 858" | |
spinach, mushrooms, crispy bacon, red onions, fresh garlic, ricotta | |
| deep dish "where’s the meat" | |
pepperoni, house-made beef meatballs, sausage, crispy bacon |
Richard Walker's Pancake House
520 Front Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| SANTA FE OMELETTE | $15.95 |
Zesty southwestern omelet with a medley of fresh onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers with jalapeño cheese; served with salsa on the side - Olé! | |
| CHERRY KIJAFA CREPES | $12.95 |
Tart Montmorency cherries are simmered in sweet Danish Kijafa wine and stuffed inside crepes; more cherries Kijafa on top and dusted with powdered sugar. | |
| POTATO PANCAKES | $12.95 |
We use the finest Idaho potatoes in this old fashioned recipe, with a dash of fresh onion; served with apple sauce and sour cream. |
Soi- RB Thai Street Food
15817 Bernardo Center Dr Unit 106, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pad Kee Mao | $13.00 |
Wide rice noodles stir fried with an egg, onions and Thai basil, with your choice of protein | |
| Somtum Esan | $9.00 |
Northeastern Thai style papaya salad with anchovy sauce, salted crab, tomatoes, and Thai eggplant. Seasoned with lime juice. | |
| Yellow Curry | $14.00 |
Carrots and potatoes in a coconut milk sauce, served with a fried egg. |
HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
O’Brien’s Pub
4646 Convoy St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Smoky SouthWest | $15.00 |
| Wings | |
| Beyond | $14.00 |
PIZZA • PASTA
Trattoria Don Pietro
2415 San Diego Ave. #109, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Linguine | $23.00 |
Muscles, Clams, Shrimp, Calamari, Tomato & Garlic White Wine Sauce | |
| Fettucine | $16.00 |
Roasted Tomato Cream Sauce, Baby Shrimp | |
| Arancine | $12.00 |
Sicilian Rice Balls with Ground Beef, English Peas, Parmigiano, Parsley |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Common Stock
3805 Fifth Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| CRISPY CHIX SAND | $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 |
| KALE SALAD | $13.00 |
SUSHI
NOW Sushi
3852 mission blvd, san diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Barbosa | $18.00 |
| Madi | $18.00 |
| Crunchy | $16.00 |
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Modern Times [Lomaland]
3725 Greenwood Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Abaddon-19.2oz Can | $4.25 |
This Helles lager was brewed with German malts, hopped with Perle & Hallertau Mittelfruh, and naturally carbonated for a beautifully bright, effervescent character. It’s a majestically expressive take on a traditional style that’s both balanced and jaw-droppingly crushable. ABV: 4.8% | |
| Dragon Master w/ Cocoa, Hazelnut, & Vanilla-22oz | $34.50 |
It’s no secret that our special projects wizards like to get freaky with the blends, but they recently broke through a new barrier of deliciousness with this blend of Dragon Mask and Beastmaster. This newly formed, barrel-aged imperial stout was then lavished with cocoa, hazelnuts, and vanilla beans, making for a heavy hitting contender packing a seriously decadent punch. The bar has been raised, yet again. ABV: 13.6% | |
| 2nd Mothership Tour | $15.00 |
Brewery & Roastery Tour, SUNDAY May 29th, 4pm. This tour is aprox. 45 minutes and includes a beer flight and coffee tasting. All guests must wear closed toed shoes and comply with safety protocol outlined at beginning of the tour. |
SEAFOOD • TAPAS • GRILL • RAMEN • NOODLES
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas St., San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Belly Of The Beast | $15.00 |
Hoison Glazed Short rib, Oxtail Dumplings, Seaweed, Bean Sprouts, Green Onions, Sesame Seeds, Soft Boiled Egg, Tonkotsu Broth | |
| Underbelly | $14.00 |
Chashu Pork Belly, Adobo Pulled Pork, Seaweed, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, Soft Boiled Egg, Tonkotsu Broth | |
| Fried Chicken Baos | $8.00 |
Japanese Fried Chicken, Pickles, Daikon Sprouts, Charred Onion Aioli on a Steam Bun |
GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS
Gaslamp Tavern
868 5th Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| OG Ghost Fried Chicken 3pc | $15.00 |
Tender Fried Chicken with Toasted aromatics a hint of spice and a lite super crispy crust 3pc with fries, slaw and 2 sauce | |
| The Friar Chicken Sandwich | $14.00 |
Ghost Fried Tenders, House Slaw, Pickles and Voodoo Aioli | |
| Louisiana Spiced Tenders 5pc | $15.00 |
Tender Fried Chicken with Toasted aromatics a hint of spice and a lite super crispy crust 5pc with fries, slaw and 2 sauces |
TAPAS
Barrel & Board
1027 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Feeling Myself - Nicki Minaj ft. Beyonce | $10.00 |
Babe Craft Co Organic POG Kombucha, guava puree, lemon peel | |
| INDIV - BYOB | $32.00 |
Your choice of 3 of our chef’s selected cheeses for the season. Garnished Generously with Grapes, Berries, Cherries, Port Wine Macerated Figs, Sherry Macerated Dried Cranberries, French Candied Walnuts, Fig Preserves and Our House Made Fruit Preserves. Crostini, Crackers and Soft Sliced Baguette. | |
| Party Board (5-6 people) | $65.00 |
Three chef-selected cheeses (Meat & Fruit) arranged with a variety of accouterments and freshly baked breads. Feeds up to 6 people. For special Party Board requests please call (619) 886-7957 |
HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Maggie's Cafe
3232-D Greyling Dr, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Maggie’s Chilaquiles | $12.75 |
Homemade corn tortillas chips covered with your choice of green or red salsa, topped with red onion, cotija cheese, and sour cream, served with Maggie's potatoes and refried beans. Add two eggs for $2.00 Add chicken for 3.99 | |
| Country Fried Steak & Eggs | $14.99 |
Fried beef steak smothered with our homemade sausage gravy sauce topped with sausage topping served with Maggie's potatoes and two eggs | |
| Breakfast Sandwich | $13.75 |
Fried egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, and avocado, server with Maggie's potatoes and fruit |
MORENA KITCHEN
1122 Morena Boulevard, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| artisan quiche | |
bacon + jarlsberg + caramelized onion spinach + feta oven dried tomato + asparagus + goat cheese- GF *we kindly request 48 hours notice for a whole quiche | |
| gemelli pesto pasta salad-serves 1 | $5.00 |
gemelli pasta + kalamata olives + oven dried tomato + pine nuts + parmesan cheese, veg | |
| roasted root vegetables | |
carrots + beets + brussels sprouts + butternut squash + yams *seasonal variety, gf,v |
Puesto at the Headquarters
789 W Harbor DR STE 155, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken al Pastor Burrito | $17.00 |
Flour tortilla, crispy melted cheese, braised chicken, hibiscus & chipotle tinga, piña habanero pico, herb lime rice, and avocado. Served with a side of jalisco salsa and avocado tomatillo salsa. | |
| Filet Mignon Burrito | $21.00 |
Flour tortilla, crispy melted cheese, marinated filet mignon, herb lime rice, and avocado Served with a side of jalisco salsa and spicy pistachio serrano salsa. | |
| Kids Taco Plate | $10.00 |
Two tacos on flour tortillas served with Rice and Beans |
Aaharn at University City
3324 Governor Drive, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pa Nang Curry | $11.00 |
Choice of Protein: Vegetable, Tofu, Tofu & Vegetable, Chicken, Mock Duck, Beef, Shrimp, Pork Shank, Seafood, Duck and Salmon Served with mixed wild rice or jasmine rice Pa-Nang curry paste in rich coconut milk with steamed broccoli and carrot with touch of peanut (Contain peanut) | |
| Yellow Curry | $11.00 |
Choice of Protein: Vegetable, Tofu, Tofu & Vegetable, Chicken, Mock Duck, Beef, Shrimp, Pork Shank, Seafood, Duck and Salmon Served with mixed wild rice or jasmine rice Yellow curry paste with potato, carrot, onion and green onion in coconut milk | |
| Spicy Fried Rice | $11.00 |
Select an option: Tofu & Vegetable, Chicken, Beef, Mock Duck, Shrimp, Seafood, Duck Jasmine rice stir-fried with onion, garlic, egg, carrot, baby corn, green bean, bell pepper and basil |
Chicago Not Dogs
4332 30th Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Notzarella Stix | $6.00 |
Mozzarella style cheese rolled up and fried in panko crumbs. Served with a red marinara sauce. Comes with 3 stix. | |
| Basket of Not Wyngz | $13.00 |
A full basket of our signature Not Wyngz from a partnership with Chef Kujo of Forage & Flame. Add dipping sauces ($2). | |
| Fried Chick'n Sandwich | $16.00 |
Thick juicy fried chick'n sandwich brought to you by The Original Herbivore. |
SALADS
S A L A D to - go - go
1023 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| COBB CHAOS | $16.50 |
chopped mixed greens, smoked turkey, bacon, grilled chicken breast, blue cheese, grape tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, avocado, slivered purple onions, scallions, green beans, red grapes, red wine vinaigrette | |
| CAESAR SUPREME | $13.50 |
house made caesar dressing with anchovies, chopped romaine lettuce, torn garlicky baguette croutons, kalamata olives, mushrooms and shaved parmesan cheese | |
| BAJA RANCHERO | $16.00 |
chili rubbed breast of chicken, enchilada “croutons”, shredded napa cabbage and romaine lettuce with grilled mexican zucchini, red bell peppers and purple onions, charred sweet corn, charred grape tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, cotija cheese and baja ranch with a charred jalapeño garnish |
PIZZA • PASTA • SANDWICHES
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina
1040 University Ave ste. B101 (Hillcrest), San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pinsa Margherita | $20.75 |
This is the Pinsa version. Crushed tomotoes, Creamy Burrata, Basil, sea salt and EVOO | |
| Cesare | $12.00 |
Hearts of romaine lettuce with Parmigiano Reggiano shavings and house croutons | |
| Patriottica | $21.00 |
Pesto, burrata, cherry tomatoes, aged balsamic, and EVOO. (Pesto contains nuts). Colors of Italia |
PIZZA
CUCINA sorella
4055 Adams Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| burnt brussels sprouts | $10.00 |
with ivan's hot sauce | |
| italian chopped | $14.50 |
cucumber + green bean + tomato + provolone + pepperoncini + ceci bean + almond + dill + oregano vinaigrette + rosemary breadcrumb | |
| half chicken fra diavolo | $26.50 |
polenta + charred broccoli + preserved garlic + lemon |
El PEZ KITCHEN & SUSHI\\
3404 Palm Avenue, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| El Pez Roll | $11.50 |
Tuna,Salmon,Yellowtail,Crab, Avocado, Ccumber wrap, Yuzu Ponzu Sauce | |
| Crunchy Roll | $8.50 |
Crab mix,shrimp tempura,cucumber top crunchy flakes ,eel sauce | |
| Papas Fritas | $5.00 |
Seasoned Fries W/ Queso Cotija & BBQ Aoili |
The Wise Ox
2855 El Cajon Blvd Unit 1, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Turkey Sandwich | $10.99 |
smoked peppered turkey, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, chipotle aioli, toasted sourdough | |
| Breakfast Sandwich | $8.99 |
fried egg, breakfast sausage, hot honey, american cheese, crisp iceberg, TRG bun | |
| Dry Aged Burger | $12.99 |
dry aged beef, bacon, havarti, mayo, mustard, house pickles |
Cesarina
4161 Voltaire St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Bolognese | $26.00 |
100% grass-fed beef, fresh tomato sauce, root vegetables, herbs and Parmigiano | |
| Funghi | $24.00 |
Creamy fresh Cremini, Shiitake and Porcini mushroom sauce, Parmigiano, crispy Parmigiano crumble and fresh parsley | |
| Romantic Dinner (for 2) | $59.95 |
Create your Romantic Italian Dinner (feeds a family of 2) Homemade focaccia and Parmigiano is always included! No substitutions please |
Tajima College Heights
6061 El Cajon blvd #2, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Vegan Ramen | $13.50 |
Original Vegetable Soy-based Broth, Spinach Noodles, Deep Fried Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Corn, Baby Bok Chow, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, and Sesame Seeds, topped with Truffle Oil | |
| Tajima Ramen | $14.00 |
Original Tonkotsu Chicken and Pork broth, Egg Noodles, Pork or Chicken Chashu, ½ Ramen Egg, Fried Garlic, Bean Sprouts, Baby Bok Choy, Green Onions, and Sesame Seeds. | |
| 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 |
Bunz Burger Joint
475 HOTEL CIRCLE SOUTH, SAN DIEGO
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| All American Classic | $9.99 |
ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, pickle chips, american cheese & house sauce | |
| The Cowboy | $11.99 |
smoked bacon, onion rings, BBQ sauce, cheddar, citrus slaw, lettuce, tomato | |
| Breakfast Burrito | $9.99 |
scrambled eggs, guajilla salsa, hash browns, cheddar & jack cheeses, sausage |
FRENCH FRIES
Sombrero Mexican Food
7740 Copley Park Place, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Carnitas Taco | $4.89 |
Braised pork, guacamole and pico de gallo | |
| Beef Taco | $4.69 |
Served crispy with shredded beef, lettuce, cheese and taco sauce | |
| Deluxe Breakfast Burrito | $7.69 |
Choice of protein, egg, potato and cheese |
BBQ • SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS
Iron Pig Alehouse
1520 Garnet Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS | $15.00 |
served with choice of BBQ-sauce, ranch or blue cheese (8 wings) | |
| MEAT MADNESS PLATTER | $49.00 |
baby back ribs | pulled chicken | pulled pork | rib tips | brisket | your choice of three family- style sides | texas toast | |
| GENDER NEUTRAL SALAD | $18.00 |
wild arugula | brisket | smoked portobellos | french fries | tomatoes | goat cheese | pickled red onion | balsamic herb vinaigrette |
Solare Ristorante
2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Solare Tiramisù | $8.00 |
Mascarpone cheese – Lavazza espresso – lady fingers | |
| Salsiccia | $17.00 |
Fennel seed sausage, roasted bell peppers, San Marzano sauce and mozzarella | |
| Lasagna Tradizionale al Pepe Nero | $21.00 |
Housemade lasagna baked and crispy, slow braised Bolognese sauce, housemade béchamel, and a Grana Padano fondue |
Nicolosi's on 5th
815 5th avenue, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Medium | $16.50 |
| Cap Al Pomodoro Fresco | $19.75 |
| Fettuccini Alfredo with Shrimp | $26.00 |
Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| YF Poke | $11.00 |
Seaweed, Sesame Seeds, Green Onion, Fresno Chiles, Ponzu & Soy Sauce. Served With Housemade Tortilla Chips. | |
| Ceviche | $10.00 |
Lime Juice, Pico de Gallo, Rock Fish. Served with Housemade Tortilla Chips. Add Avocado to make it even more delicious! | |
| Crab Poutine | $16.50 |
Fries, Moneterey Jack Gravy, Fried Queso Fresco, Dungesness Crab |
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