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
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 | $18.00 |
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. | |
GEORGIA PECAN WAFFLE | $17.95 |
Tender pecans cooked inside; topped with powdered sugar, and yes, more pecans | |
BLUEBERRY PANCAKES | $16.95 |
The finest blueberries are selected for these pancakes; sprinkled with powdered sugar, whipped butter and a side of blueberry compote. |
Eggies - EG Pacific Beach
4465 Mission Boulevard, San Diego
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California | $10.00 |
served on brioche bun with an over medium egg, house aioli, tomato jam, applewood smoked bacon, turkey patty, avocado, baby arugula and meunster cheese | |
BLT | $10.00 |
served on brioche bun with an over medium egg, bacon jam, eggcellent sauce, bacon italian sausage, butter lettuce, heirloom tomato and meunster cheese | |
Eggies Classic | $10.00 |
served on brioche bun with an over medium egg, eggcellent sauce, maple-bacon breakfast sausage, applewood smoked bacon and sharp cheddar cheese |
SEAFOOD • TAPAS • GRILL • RAMEN • NOODLES
Underbelly - North Park
3000 Upas St., San Diego
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Underbelly | $14.00 |
Chashu Pork Belly, Adobo Pulled Pork, Seaweed, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, Soft Boiled Egg, Tonkotsu Broth | |
Chicken Confit | $14.00 |
Chicken Confit, Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Pickled Ginger, Spicy Miso, Garlic Miso Butter, Seaweed, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, Tonkotsu Broth | |
Farmer's Market | $13.00 |
Miso Broccoli, Blackened Cauliflower, Roasted Carrots, Seaweed, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, Porcini Mushroom Broth |
Glass Box
12841 El Camino Real, San Diego
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White Miso Soup | $6.00 |
TOFU, GREEN ONION AND SEAWEED | |
Samurai Roll | $22.00 |
SHRIMP TEMPURA, SPICY TUNA TOPPED WITH SEARED SALMON, AVOCADO MAYONAISE AND EEL SAUCE | |
Longevity Noodle | $22.00 |
BEAN SPROUT, SPINACH, BBQ PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN AND SHRIMP |
MORENA PROVISIONS
1122 Morena Boulevard, San Diego
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energy bites GF | $6.00 |
peanut butter, cocoa nibs, coconut, oats, flaxseed, chia seed, honey, hemp seed, gf, veg 3 pack | |
roasted vegetables GF | $12.50 |
carrots + beets + brussels sprouts + butternut squash + yams *seasonal variety, gf,v | |
crunch GF | $13.50 |
baby kale + green cabbage + irish cheddar + cucumber + apple + dried blueberry + scallion + crushed cashew + seed crunch + citrus vinaigrette |
Puesto at the Headquarters
789 W Harbor DR STE 155, San Diego
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Classic Guacamole | $14.00 |
avocado, cilantro, onion, fresh squeezed lime & orange, chile habanero (GF, V+) | |
Chicharrones | $7.00 |
crackling pork magic, chile, lime | |
Mushroom Burrito | $20.00 |
Flour tortilla, crispy melted cheese, garlic braised seasonal mushrooms, pickled onions, herb lime rice, and avocado Served with a side of side jalisco salsa and avocado tomatillo salsa. |
AA-HARN @ University City
3324 Governor Drive, San Diego
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Siamese Fried Rice | $13.95 |
Jasmine rice stir-fried with garlic, egg, broccoli, tomato, onion and cucumber | |
Spicy Fried Rice | $13.95 |
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 | |
Chicken Satay | $10.95 |
Grilled marinated chicken in mixed of Thai spices, Served with peanut sauce and cucumber sauce |
Finjan Coffee Co
9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite G, San Diego
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Vanilla Bean Latte | $6.00 |
*Can be served Hot or Iced* Double Shot Espresso mixed with our House Made Vanilla Bean Syrup and topped with 8oz of Steamed Milk. | |
Latte | $5.50 |
*Can be Served Hot/Iced* Double Shot Espresso topped with 8oz of Steamed Milk. | |
Moroccan Mint Tea Nitro Cold Brew | $6.00 |
Our Nitrogen Infused, Cold-Brewed Moroccan Mint Tea. Served Sweet w/ Fresh Mint. Green Tea Based |
Burger Kook - Ocean Beach - 5026 Newport Avenue
5026 Newport Avenue, San Diego
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Teriyaki Burger | $13.75 |
This burger comes with Pineapple, teriyaki sauce, grilled onions and mozzarella. | |
The OG Kook | $12.75 |
No Cheese on this one!!! It come with Grilled Onions, pickles and Modelo made Grilled Onions. | |
#1 Cheeseburger comes with everything. | $0.00 |
Not a slider. It comes with Lettuce Tomato Pickles Kook Sauce and Grilled Onions. |
PIZZA • PASTA • SANDWICHES
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina
1040 University Ave ste. B101 (Hillcrest), San Diego
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Cesare | $14.50 |
Hearts of romaine lettuce with Parmigiano Reggiano shavings and house croutons | |
Polpette Di Manzo (Sicilian Meatballs) | $14.00 |
Our Savory Meatballs are a labor of love, a culinary journey that begins with tender, handcrafted meatballs. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, as the Pecorino Romano cheese weaves its rich, salty magic throughout the meat mixture. | |
Patriottica | $22.50 |
Pesto, burrata, cherry tomatoes, aged balsamic, and EVOO. (Pesto contains nuts). Colors of Italia |
GOLD FINCH
3040 Science Park Rd, San Diego
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half + half reuben sandwich | $22.00 |
+ pastrami + corned beef + gruyere + sauerkraut + thousand island + rye | |
brisket 'french dip' | $22.00 |
+ pickle + crispy shallot + melted gruyere + house aioli + french roll + jus | |
mushroom noodle kugel | $19.00 |
+ melted onion + beech mushroom + spinach + cherry tomato |
The Wise Ox - TWO - North Park
2855 El Cajon Blvd Unit 1, San Diego
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Dry Aged Burger | $13.99 |
dry aged beef, bacon, havarti, mayo, mustard, house pickles | |
Breakfast Sandwich | $9.99 |
fried egg, breakfast sausage, hot honey, american cheese, crisp iceberg, TRG bun | |
Cubano | $14.99 |
swiss cheese, roasted pork loin, smoked ham, pickles, mustard, telera bun |
Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant - 6690 Mission Gorge Rd Suite E
6690 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego
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Enchiladas a la Crema | $22.95 |
Two grilled chicken enchiladas smothered in green tomatillo salsa, topped with cheese and a la crema salsa. Served with rice and whole beans | |
Guacamole Dip | $10.95 |
Fresh avocados mixed with onions, cilantro, and fresh squeezed limes | |
La Bandera | $24.95 |
One cheese enchilada topped with red salsa, pollo asado enchilada topped with a la crema salsa and carnitas enchilada topped with green tomatillo salsa. Served with rice and beans |
Tajima Ramen-College Heights
6061 El Cajon blvd #2, San Diego
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Tajima Ramen | $16.00 |
Original Tonkotsu Pork broth, Egg Noodles, Pork Chashu, ½ Ramen Egg, Fried Garlic, Corn, Baby Bok Choy, Green Onions, and Sesame Seeds. | |
Spicy Sesame Ramen | $15.50 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, mixed with special Sesame Paste, Egg Noodles, Ground Pork, ½ Ramen Egg, Corn, Wood ear Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy, Diced Onions, Dried Chili, and Sesame Seeds. | |
Carnitas Ramen | $16.00 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, Egg noodles, housemade Carnitas, ½ Ramen Egg, Red Radish, Cilantro, diced Onions, Lime, and dried Oregano. |
Bunz Burger Joint
475 HOTEL CIRCLE SOUTH, SAN DIEGO
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Garlic Fries | $6.99 |
seaoned salt, fresh garlic and green onion | |
Chopped BBQ Salad | $12.99 |
grilled chicken, romaine, cheddar, pinto beans, red onion, tortilla chips, BBQ sauce, cilantro, ranch dressing | |
Cobb Salad | $12.99 |
grilled chicken, romaine, blue cheese, tomato, bacon, guacamole, ranch dressing |
Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott St, San Diego
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Crab Poutine | $16.50 |
Fries, Moneterey Jack Gravy, Fried Queso Fresco, Dungesness Crab | |
Mixed Seafood | $23.00 |
Calamari, Breaded Shrimp, Beer Battered Cod, Crab Cake. Served with Fries & Cole Slaw. | |
Ceviche | $14.00 |
Lime Juice, Pico de Gallo, Rock Fish. Served with Housemade Tortilla Chips. Add Avocado to make it even more delicious! |
Ali's Chicken & Waffles
4350 University Avenue, San Diego
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Ali's Fries | $0.00 |
French Fries topped with corn pico, diced fried chicken or shrimp, drizzled with chipotle mayo and finished with cilantro. | |
Combo #3 | $16.75 |
Three pieces of fried chicken strips, a waffle and fries, with a sauce of your choice on the side | |
Ali's Burrito | $11.99 |
French Fries topped with corn pico, diced fried chicken, drizzled with chipotle mayo, finished with cilantro and wrapped with flour tortilla. |
Mike's Red Tacos
4310 Genesee Ave. Ste 104, San Diego
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Crunchstack | $13.99 |
Twin Tostadas, stuffed w/ Beef Birria, Queso, Guacamole, Beans, cilantro, onions, wrapped in flour tortilla then pressed. | |
Birria Taco w/ Cheese | $5.28 |
Beef Birria, Cheese, Cilantro & Onions. Served w/ side salsa, radishes, pickled onions, & lime. | |
Combo #1 | $13.99 |
2 cheese tacos w/ beef birria, topped w/ cilantro & onions Served w/ side of chips, salsa, pickled onions, radishes, cilantro, onions, lime, & consome to dip or sip |
Tacotarian - San Diego
4332 30th St, San Diego
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Chicken Milanesa | $4.50 |
Flour tortilla, breaded crispy Gardein , lettuce, chili-lime mayo, pico, queso fresco | |
Plantain con Mole | $3.99 |
Corn tortilla, plantain, traditional mole sauce, pickled red onion, sesame, crema | |
Al Pastor Taco | $3.99 |
Corn tortilla , Achiote marinated seitan, avocado crema, pineapple, pico and salsa Morita |
Tajima Ramen-East Village
901 E Street, San Diego
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Vegetarian Ramen | $15.50 |
Original Vegetable Soy-based Broth, Spinach Noodles, Deep Fried Tofu, Wood Ear Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Corn, Baby Bok Chow, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, and Sesame Seeds, topped with Truffle Oil | |
Tajima Ramen | $16.00 |
Original Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, Egg Noodles, Pork Chashu, ½ Ramen Egg, Fried Garlic, Corn, Baby Bok Choy, Green Onions, and Sesame Seeds. | |
Karaage | $8.00 |
Seasoned deep fried chicken with spicy mayo on the side. |
The Funky Lemon
3415 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, San Diego
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Avoca-Duh! Toast | $9.75 |
Fresh homemade avocado, sliced cherry tomatoes , radish, arrugula, microgreens, spash of lemon, salt and peper flakes on a multigrain toats | |
Xochill the Turkey Cobb | $11.75 |
Roasted turkey breast , bacon, avocado, sliced tomatoes, red onions , romain lettuce , mayo on grilled flat bread. | |
Joey's Fav | $11.25 |
Fried egg, prosciutto ham, gruyere cheese, sliced tomatoes, arrugula, spash of lemon, lemon zest , olive oil ona toasted brioche. |
Underbelly - Little Italy
750 W Fir St, San Diego
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Farmers Market | $13.00 |
Veggie Broth, seasonal vegetables (feel free to add an egg or other toppings) | |
Belly of the Beast Ramen | $15.00 |
Tonkotsu Broth, Soft Boiled Egg, Oxtail Dumplings, Hoison Glazed Short Rib | |
Chicken Confit Ramen | $14.00 |
Tonkotsu Broth. Soft boiled egg, Chicken Confit, Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Pickled Ginger, Spicy Miso Garlic Butter, Scallions |
The Mad Beet
933 Garnet Ave, San Diego
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LIL WHEYNE* | |
orange j., NFY, coconut, blackberry, blueberry, peach, banana, protein | |
MANGO STARR* | |
mango juice, NFY, mango, peach, banana | |
BEYONCAI* | |
organic acai, granola, honey, peanut butter, strawberry, banana |
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Kearny Mesa - -5353 Kearny Villa Rd
-5353 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego
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LARGE FIT FOR A KING | $30.50 |
17 inch pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives, meatball | |
LARGE WORKS | $27.50 |
17 inch Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms (onion or anchovy) | |
GARLIC BREAD | $5.50 |
ITALIAN ROLL BUTTER GARLIC BREAD |
OB Surf Lodge - OB Surf Lodge
5083 Santa Monica Ave STE 1F, San Diego
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DOUBLE FRIED WINGS | $17.00 |
Double Fried Buffalo Wings, Spicy Cayenne Sauce, Side of Ranch | |
FIESTA SALAD | $17.50 |
Romaine, Fried Boneless Chicken, Pepitas, Roasted Corn, Tortilla Strips, Avocado, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Queso Fresco, Housemade Cilantro Lime Dressing. | |
$ SIDE RANCH | $0.75 |
Nostalgia Coffee Roasters
10945 Vista Sorrento Parkway, San Diego
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Flat White - 8oz | $5.00 |
Double espresso & steamed milk - 8oz | |
RetrocadoToast | $8.00 |
Sourdough toast with mashed avocado, arugula, feta cheese, pickled onions, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. | |
Americano | $3.50 |
Espresso & Water - Regular size is prepared with a double espresso, Large size is prepared with 2 double espressos |
BUONA FORCHETTA - 3001 Beech St
3001 Beech Street, San Diego
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Pesto | $20.00 |
Basil , garlic, parmigiano, EVOO, pine nuts( Other nuts might be present) | |
Margherita | $15.00 |
San Marzano Tomatoes, Fresh mozzarella, basil , EVOO | |
Bolognese | $21.00 |
Ground angus beef, tomatoe sauce, italian herbs |
BAGELS
Spill the Beans Coffee + Bagel- Seaport Village
813 W Harbor Dr, San Diego
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Mc Lovin' | $12.99 |
Your choice of bagel or baked bun, sausage patties, two scrambled eggs, American cheese, maple butter | |
San Dieggo | $12.99 |
Your choice of bagel or baked bun, thick cut peppered bacon, two over-medium fried eggs, American & pepper jack cheese, cayenne aioli | |
Lox, Stock & Bagel | $14.99 |
Your choice of bagel or baked bun, lox, wasabi-ginger cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion, fried capers |
Scuderie Italia
1525 Garnet Avenue, San Diego
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PIZZA BIANCA | $19.00 |
Ricotta, Mozzarella, Garlic, Parmesan, Cracked Pepper, Basil, EVOO | |
PIZZA MARGHERITA | $16.00 |
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO | |
Brussel Sprouts | $15.00 |
Brussel Sprouts, Pancetta, Sweet Balsamic Vinegar & Raisins |