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
City Tacos - Ocean Beach
4896 Voltaire Street, San Diego
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FRIJOLES CHARROS | $6.25 |
Pinto beans with pork trio (chorizo, ham, carnitas), Oaxaca and Cotija cheeses, finished with tomato, onion, cilantro, grilled cebollita and serrano chili. | |
PORTOBELLO & VEGGIES | $4.85 |
Grilled baby portobello mushroom, corn, black beans, pasilla chilies, arugula, onion and tomato over melted asadero cheeses with cilantro serrano chili aioli. | |
CARNITAS PUERCO | $3.85 |
Slow-cooked pork carnitas topped with cilantro, onion, guacamole, & crunchy chicharron. |
NOODLES
Harborside Cuisine - Authentic Lao Cuisine
110 47th Street, San Diego
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Lao Style Papaya Salad | $13.00 |
Shredded green papaya | |
Tripe Laab | $15.00 |
Tripe | |
Pork Jerky | $12.00 |
Pork cut in strips marinated in house seasoning |
Crust Pizzeria - Carmel Valley
4653 Carmel Mountain Rd,Ste 311/312, San Diego
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Karla | $0.00 |
san marzano / extra virgin olive oil / fresh mozzarella / garlic / fresh basil | |
BYO Red | $0.00 |
Build your own red pizza! | |
Cheese Ravioli | $13.50 |
four cheese ravioli / crust meatball / marinara / romano / parmesan |
terra american bistro
7091 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
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Filet Stroganoff | $30.00 |
Tender cuts of filet Mignon with a mushroom-sour cream sauce over rigatoni | |
Smoked Chicken Quarter | $17.00 |
Leg & thigh with bourbon bbq sauce, mango salsa & dirty rice | |
Mediterranean Chicken Kabob | $19.00 |
yogurt & spice marinated chicken, bell pepper, onion, tzatziki over saffron rice |
Cucina Caprese Pizzeria & Trattoria
3545 Midway Drive SUITE E, San Diego
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BUFALINA | $19.50 |
Cherry tomato marinated with garlic, fresh basil and EVOO, mozzarella di bufala. | |
AFFUMICATA COTTO FUNGHI | $18.50 |
Tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto cotto. | |
CANNOLI | $9.95 |
Pastry Shell Filled with Ricotta Cream, Candied Orange and Lemon Zest, Chocolate Chips, Powder Sugar |
Amalfi Cucina Italiana Carmel Valley
5980 Village Way #B106, San Diego
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CALZONE CLASSICO | $19.00 |
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, parmesano | |
PEPPERONI | $17.00 |
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni | |
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE | $27.00 |
Fresh clams, garlic, evoo, (red sauce upon request) |
URBN - One Paseo - One Paseo
12895 Paseo Village Way Suite 1200, San Diego
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Small Potato Bacon | $24.00 |
Small white pie, mozz, potato, bacon, fresh mozz | |
Large URBN Salad | $20.00 |
Large field greens, pear, gorgonzola, walnut brittle, house vinaigrette | |
Large Chopped Italian | $20.00 |
Large lettuce, radicchio, salami, tomato, onion, chickpea, pepperoncini, parm, red wine vinaigrette |
Koon Thai Kitchen
3860 Convoy St, San Diego
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Red Curry | $11.00 |
Red curry paste with bamboo shoots, Thai eggplants, basil, lime leaves and green bell pepper in coconut milk | |
Yellow Curry | $11.00 |
Yellow curry paste with potato, carrot, onion and green onion in coconut milk | |
Chicken Satay | $9.45 |
Marinated chicken in mixed of Thai spices on skewer served with cucumber sauce, peanut sauce and bread toast |
FRENCH FRIES
The Corner Drafthouse
495 Laurel st, San Diego
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Tuna Bacon Melt | $19.00 |
Tuna Salad | Bacon | Swiss Cheese | Sourdough Bread | |
Ham Bowl | $21.00 |
spiral ham | turkey stuffing | cranberry sauce | green beans | turkey gravy | |
Chicken Karage Bowl | $21.00 |
crispy chicken thighs | rice | pickled cucumber | kalbi slaw | fried egg | cilantro | scallions | karage sauce |
Banyan Kitchen + Catering - 4655 Executive Drive San Diego CA
4655 Executive Drive San Diego CA, San Diego
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PANKO CHICKEN | $13.25 |
Tomato, avocado, aurugula, sriracha mayo brioche bun. Add Fries + $4 | |
Breakfast Burrito | $9.00 |
Eggs, sausage, potatoes, Monterey-jack, cheese, tomato-avocado salsa, side sour cream | |
Creamy Scrambled Eggs | $6.00 |
Add Toast & Fruit + $4 / sub egg white $2 |
TNT Pizza - 550 14th Street #116
550 14th Street #116, San Diego
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Hot Sop Tavern 14” | $18.00 |
Soppressata, Date, Ricotta, Hot Honey, Balsamic Reduction (No Sauce). If ordered Vegan, Soppressata subbed for Vegan Pepperoni. We use real honey so order accordingly! | |
Sugarkiln Salted Chocolate Toffee OMG (Dairy) | $3.00 |
Brown sugar and salted chocolate deliciousness with two types of chocolate and crunchy toffee. | |
Build Yr Own 18" NY | $22.00 |
48 -72 hr dough, 4 Cheese (Grande) House Blend, Milled Tomato Sauce |
Craft House- Del Mar Skydeck - 12841 El Camino Real, Suite 202
12841 El Camino Real, Suite 202, San Diego
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House Frites | $9.00 |
Crispy shoestring fries seasoned with salt and pepper. | |
Brussel sprouts | $16.00 |
Pork Belly, Roasted Jalapeno-Piloncillo Vinaigrette, Pomegranate, Sea Salt Roasted Pepitas, Rainbow Micro Greens | |
Cali Club BLT | $19.00 |
Grilled chicken Breast, Thick Applewood Smoked Bacon, Butter Lettuce, Tomatoes, Avocado, chipotle aioli served on toasted Jalapeño-cheddar Sourdough |
Havana Grill Mission Valley
1652 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego
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Pollo | $23.00 |
Mary's free-range 1/2 Chicken roasted with a Garlic and Herb house rub garnished with Onion | |
Lechon & Yuca Empanada | $5.25 |
Roasted pork (lechon) steamed yuca, mojo | |
Ensalada Cubana (Full) | $10.00 |
Organic Tomato, local Avocado, Cucumber, Red Onion, Organic Lettuce, House Vinaigrette |
PIZZA • FRENCH FRIES
Cardellino
4033 Goldfinch St, San Diego
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Chop Salad | $18.00 |
provolone, salami, tomato, croutons, chickpeas, pepperoncini, pecorino, creamy italian | |
Radiatori Bolognese | $27.00 |
beef & pork, grana padano | |
Sourdough Boule | $13.00 |
house cultured butter, crispy garlic oil, sea salt |
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Scripps Poway Parkway - 2
10755 Scripps Poway Parkway, San Diego
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Smokey Tom | $15.00 |
House-roasted turkey, smoked gouda, homemade chipotle aioli, organic greens, onion relish & sliced tomatoes. Served on toasted sourdough bread. Homemade chips. | |
Capri | $15.00 |
Roasted all-white-meat chicken, house-made pesto, house-made sundried tomato spread, roasted garlic & fresh mozzarella cheese. Homemade chips. | |
Latte | $4.75 |
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SMOKED SALMON
Jennings House Cafe
1018 Rosecrans St, San Diego
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Breakfast Combo (Cannot be made GF) | $14.95 |
1/2 order of our house baked French toast w/ berries, 2 poached or scrambled eggs, and choice of bacon or sausage. Served w/ butter and maple syrup. | |
Breakfast Burrito | $13.50 |
Eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, and black beans wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Served w/ side of salsa and fresh fruit. | |
French Toast w/ Berries (Cannot be made GF) | $14.95 |
Fresh cubed brioche bread dredged in our house French toast batter, baked to perfection and topped with fresh berries. Served w/ butter, 100% maple syrup and choice of bacon or sausage. |
Karina’s Ceviches & More
3731-B India Street, San Diego
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Surf & Turf Taco | $7.50 |
Shrimp and ribeye steak with pico de gallo, avocado, spicy mayo served in a flour tortilla. | |
Rib Eye Taco | $6.25 |
With guacamole, cilantro, onion in a flour tortilla. | |
Fish Taco | $5.25 |
With spicy mayo, cabbage, pico de gallo. Served on corn tortilla. |
SALADS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Queenstown Public House
1557 Columbia St, San Diego
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KIDS CHEESEBURGER | $8.99 |
american cheeseburger w/ matchstick fries | |
PARLOR POT PIE | $34.00 |
pulled chicken, carrots, peas, gravy, celery, onion, puff pastry, cheddar biscuit | |
KIWILANGO | $23.00 |
organic grass fed beef patty, jalapeño, blue cheese, tortilla chips, hot sauce, brioche bun |
Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe
5887 Copley Drive, San Diego
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HG Burger | $11.50 |
Grilled Beef Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions, Melted Cheddar, on a Pretzel Bun. | |
Turkey Avocado | $12.50 |
Sliced turkey, Avocado, Tomato, Red Onion, Romaine Lettuce, Monterey Jack Cheese, Levain Sourdough | |
Side Fries | $3.50 |
Thick Cut French Fries |
Lucha Libre - North Park
3016 University Ave, San Diego
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Birria Quesadilla | $14.00 |
Choice of Beef or Vegan Birria, Jack Cheese, Onions-Cilantro Mix, Sour Cream & Salsa Muerta | |
Birria Quesa Taco | $4.50 |
Beef Birria, Melted Cheese, Onions, Cilantro & Salsa Muerta | |
Pluckin' California | $14.25 |
Grilled Chicken, Fresh Fries, Pico de Gallo, Jack Cheese, Avocado & Secret Chipotle Sauce |
Annapurna Indian Cuisine
10606 Camino Ruiz #6, San Diego
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Vegetable Samosa | $5.99 |
Deep fried turnovers stuffed with potatoes and peas | |
Palak Paneer | $12.99 |
Dal of the Day | $10.99 |
Homestyle Hawaiian Pacific Beach
747 Turquoise St ste 200, San Diego
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Kalua Pork | $13.95 |
Tender, Slow-roasted pork | |
Teri Chicken | $14.95 |
Charbroiled chicken glazed with HH's signature Teri sauce | |
Spam Musubi | $3.50 |
A slab of rice topped with Teri Spam and wrapped in seaweed |
MOM'S Pizza & Pasta
3422 Tripp Court. Suite A, San Diego
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Pepperoni Lovers | $0.00 |
red sauce and 3x pepperoni. | |
Garden Vegetables | $0.00 |
72hr crust, red sauce, mushrooms, olives, onions, green peppers, garlic, tomatoes, spinach and shredded mozzarella. | |
Meat Lovers Pizza | $0.00 |
72hr crust, red sauce, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, salami and meatballs. |
The Asian Bistro - 414 University Ave
414 University Ave, San Diego
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PAD THAI | $0.00 |
SKINNY RICE NOODLES WITH EGG, TOFU, BEAN SPROUTS, GREEN ONIONS AND CRUSHED PEANUTS WOK FRIED WITH OUR SWEET & TANGY TAMARIND SAUCE. CAN BE V|VEG|GF | |
GYOZA | $8.50 |
VEGETABLE, CHICKEN OR PORK POT STICKERS, CRISPY FRIED AND SERVED WITH SOY VINAIGRETTE (5 PCS) | |
CHEESY WONTON | $10.00 |
CRISPY FRIED WONTON STUFFED WITH WATER CHESTNUT AND CREAM CHEESE, SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE MADE PLUM SAUCE (6 PCS) VEG |
KIN SAEP!!! Come enjoy our delicious Flavors of Thai and Laos. CoCoCane Avalible!!!
4710 Market Street, San Diego
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Yellow Curry | $10.95 |
Coconut milk, spicy yellow curry, potato, peanuts, and onion. Rice included. | |
Pad Se Ew | $10.95 |
Pan-fried flat rice noodle with egg, carrots, Chinese broccoli, and sweet soy sauce. | |
Coconut Shrimp - 6 | $7.95 |
Fried shrimp in coconut battered with house dipping sauce. |
SANDWICHES
Olympic Cafe - North Park
2310 University Ave, San Diego
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Avgolemono Soup | $0.00 |
Traditional Greek lemon, chicken, and rice soup | |
Gyro Plate | $16.25 |
Seasoned blend of rotisseried beef and lamb, sliced to order. Served with rice pilaf, Greek salad and pita bread. | |
Chicken Kabob Plate | $17.25 |
Two skewers of charbroiled marinated chicken thigh, green pepper, onion. Served with rice pilaf, Greek salad and pita bread. |
GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University Ave, San Diego
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RANCH WRAP | $16.25 |
Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, Jack, Tomato, Romaine, Ranch. Tortilla | |
MO BURGER | $16.75 |
Cheddar, Jack, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Thousand Island. Served on your choice of bun. | |
FLAMING WRAP | $16.25 |
Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Hot Wings Sauce, Bacon, Cheddar, Jack, Romaine, Blue Cheese or Ranch. Tortilla |
SANDWICHES
Nutmeg Sabre Springs
12640 Sabre Springs Pkwy, San Diego
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Nutmeg Scramble | $15.00 |
Local eggs, organic spinach, sundried tomatoes & homemade sausage. Topped with goat cheese & served over home fries. Artisan toast & fruit | |
Latte | $4.75 |
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All Kale Caesar | $15.00 |
Organic black kale, (lemon juice & honey), roasted chicken, organic Persian cucumber, tomato, Parmesan cheese, house-made Caesar dressing. |
Burger Deck
3715 India St, San Diego
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DECK Burger | $13.00 |
Creekstone Farms beef, cheddar cheese, vine ripened tomato, white onion, butter lettuce, dijonaise, house baked bun | |
Crabby DECK | $16.00 |
4oz. house crab cake, vine ripened tomato, red onion, butter lettuce, fresh herbs, lemon caper tartar, garlic Tabasco mayo, Mixed Herbs, house baked bun | |
Dirty DECK | $13.00 |
Creekstone Farms beef, American cheese, caramelized onion, pickle, deck sauce, house baked bun |
Cutwater Spirits
9750 Distribution Ave, San Diego
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Whiskey Smash Burger | $16.00 |
Whiskey glazed onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, and burger spread. Served with your choice of fries or a salad. | |
Chicken Caesar Sandwich | $17.00 |
Caesar spread, parmesan, chili marinated red onions, tomato, green leaf lettuce. | |
Chicken Wings | $12.00 |
Choice of Buffalo Sauce or Roasted Garlic Salt and Pepper |