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
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 |
Wicked Chicken San Diego - 721 Ninth Avenue
721 Ninth Avenue, San Diego
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Garlic Lover | $15.49 |
Hand prepared chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, garlic mayo with garlic spread and melted cheese. Comes with steak cut fries. | |
4 Tenders | $12.99 |
Golden fried hand prepared chicken breast tenders covered in one of our original sauces. Served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing. | |
5 Wings | $9.99 |
Delicious hand prepped wings, covered in one of our original sauces. Served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing. |
Big Cheech's Chicken, Waffles and Sliders -
9810 Carroll Canyon Rd Ste 102, San Diego
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6. Philly Steak Slider Combo | $14.99 |
SLICED ANGUS RIBEYE, ONIONS, GREEN + RED PEPPERS, + CHEESE | |
5. Angus Beef Slider Combo | $14.99 |
BC SAUCE, LETTUCE, TOMATO, RED ONIONS, PICKLES + CHEESE | |
7. BBQ Beef Slider Combo | $14.99 |
SLICED ANGUS RIBEYE, BBQ SAUCE, COLESLAW + CHEESE |
SANDWICHES • HOT DOGS • FRENCH FRIES
Mastiff Kitchen - North Park Beer Co.
3038 University Ave, San Diego
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Loaded Nachos | $14.95 |
choice of protein, queso cheese sauce, charred scallion crema, pico de gallo, cotija cheese & guacamole | |
Buffalo Chicken Fries | $14.00 |
shoestring fries, chopped chicken tenders, Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, green onions | |
Smash Burger Sliders | $15.00 |
(3) smash burgers, American cheese, butter-braised onions, garlic aioli, pickled veg on the side |
SMOOTHIES
Poppy Kitchen Boba Cafe
16691 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego
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Matcha Frappe | $6.50 |
blended matcha Frappuccino. Suggested pairing. snow cap, brown sugar boba | |
Grilled Pork Rice | $10.50 |
Jasmin rice with pickled carrots & daikon, fish sauce vinaigrette, cucumber, cilantro served with grilled pork | |
#20 Fruit Smoothies (2 fruits Max) | $6.75 |
Blended real fruit and lactose free milk with your choice of Mango, Peach, Strawberry Jam, or Lychee. Pair suggestion: Brown sugar boba, crystal boba, agar jelly |
Tajima Izakaya-Mercury
4411 Mercury St, San Diego
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Spicy Sesame Ramen | $15.50 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, mixed with special Sesame Paste, Egg Noodles, Ground Pork, ½ Ramen Egg, Corn, Fried Garlic Chips, Baby Bok Choy, Green Onions, and Sesame Seeds. | |
Pork Gyoza | $7.00 |
Pan fried pork dumplings served with gyoza sauce | |
Carnitas Ramen | $15.50 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, Egg noodles, housemade Carnitas, ½ Ramen Egg, Red Radish, Cilantro, diced Onions, Lime, and dried Oregano. |
SOUPS • SALADS • FRENCH FRIES
Our Green Affair - Pacific Beach
980 Garnet av, San Diego
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Falafeling in Love | $16.50 |
Arugula base topped with falafel, avocado, cabbage, carrots, pickled onions, roasted corn, and za'atar cauliflower. Served with tahini cilantro dressing. | |
Shake Your Cauliflower | $14.50 |
A base of your choice topped with chayote, roasted broccoli, roasted corn, spicy sweet potatoes, za'atar cauliflower, pumpkin seeds, and roasted chickpeas. Served with UnDressing (OGA's house dressing) | |
Let your ManGo | $16.25 |
roasted tofu, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, mango, crunchy quinoa, quinoa, spinach, miso vinaigrette |
The Mental Bar - Coffee, Tea, & Wellness
6325 Imperial Ave Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92114, San Diego
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Mexican Mocha | $5.40 |
Our Mexican Mocha is a unique espresso drink featuring the warm flavors of cacao and cinnamon. It starts with freshly pulled shots of espresso over real Mexican chocolate powder made from cacao with a touch of cinnamon. Steamed milk is then poured over it, lending its signature velvety texture. The chocolate powder adds rich chocolate sweetness and aroma, while the espresso provides bitterness to balance. It’s a cozy mocha layered with the traditional flavors of Mexican chocolate. Our Mexican Mocha Frappe is a flavorful chocolate and cold brew coffee blend. We combine the Mental Bar’s velvety Workaholic cold brew with rich Mexican chocolate powder made from cacao and a hint of cinnamon. The cold brew provides smooth caffeination while the chocolate powder adds creamy, chocolatey sweetness. It’s a refreshing chilled twist on classic mocha flavor using real Mexican chocolate. | |
Cinnamon Toast | $4.50 |
Toasted brioche, butter, cinnamon, and sugar | |
Bagel Sandwich | $8.75 |
Bagel, your choice of protein, and egg |
Luce bar and kitchen - 1959 Morena Bvld
1959 Morena Bvld, San Diego
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Chef's Pizza | $24.00 |
Check website lucesandiego@gmail.com | |
House Cut Fries | $9.00 |
parmesan+truffle oil+roasted garlic oil | |
Luce Burger | $19.00 |
arugula+tomato+caramelized onions+aged white cheddar+roasted garlic aioli+brioche bun |
Olive Cafe
805 SANTA CLARA PLACE, San Diego
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Acai Bowl | $11.95 |
Organic Brazilian Açai topped with house-made granola, seasonal fruit, & honey | |
Mediterranean Chicken Burrito | $14.25 |
Grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, spinach, feta, hash browns, olives, and aoli in a flour tortilla with salsa on the side | |
Chicken Quesadilla | $11.75 |
Grilled chicken breast, green pepper, onion, jack & cheddar mixed cheese on a 12 inch flour tortilla. Served with sour cream and house salsa. |
Wagyu Shawarma Grill
10467 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego
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2. Wagyu Shawarma Wrap | $13.00 |
Parsley, Red Onions, Mediterranean Pickles, Tahini Sauce | |
Wagyu Bureg (2pc) | $5.00 |
Your choice of wagyu beef or chicken stuffed with onions, parsley, and spices. | |
Wagyu Kabob Burger With Fries | $12.00 |
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Pickles, American Cheese, House Sauce |
Chick’nCone SanDiego
910 J Street Unit #2, San Diego
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Chick’nSandwich Meal | $13.99 |
Crispy chicken tossed in your favorite sauce and served in a split top brioche roll! Your choice of side and a drink . | |
Chick’nCone | $11.49 |
Crispy chicken tossed with your favorite sauce and served in a hand rolled waffle cone! It's truly #SoCluckinGood | |
Chick'nSandwich | $9.49 |
Crispy chicken tossed in your favorite sauce and served in a split top brioche roll! |
SOUPS • SEAFOOD • SALADS
India Palace Banquet & Catering - 3960 Fifth Ave
3960 Fifth Ave, San Diego
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Saag Paneer | $20.00 |
Pieces of paneer cooked in sauteed spinach with a touch of cream | |
Yellow Dal Tadka | $18.00 |
Cooked split lentils, tempered with cumin, ginger, garlic, and onions. | |
Paneer Tikka Masala | $20.00 |
Paneer pieces cooked in a creamy tomato sauce |
NOODLES • FRENCH FRIES
Saffron Thai
3731 India Street, San Diego
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Healthful Cleansing Soup | $8.50 |
Clear glass noodles with tofu, chicken, Napa cabbage, crispy garlic and winter melon in housemade vegetarian or chicken broth topped with cilantro. GF | |
Drunken Noodles (Chicken) | $15.75 |
Chili paste sautéed with wide rice noodles, mustard greens, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, green beans, Thai basil, crispy shallots. GF option available, Spicy | |
Tofu Salad Rolls (Box of 3) | $13.50 |
Tofu, red leaf lettuce, vermicelli noodles, mint, carrots, cucumber and cilantro rolled in rice paper. Veg, GF |
Gaslamp Breakfast Co
551 J St, San Diego
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Key Lime Pie Waffle | $12.00 |
Gluten-free buttermilk waffle topped with house-made lime curd, torched meringue, gluten-free graham cracker crumbs, and fresh lime zest. | |
Gluten Free Pancakes | $10.00 |
seasonal fruit and whipped butter | |
The Goat Scramble | $14.00 |
caramelized onions, bacon, and goat cheese, served with house potatoes |
BBQ • HAMBURGERS
Corbin's Q - 6548 El Cajon Blvd
6548 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
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Loaded Mac | $15.00 |
You're choice of meat along with Mac and cheese, Bacon bits, Shredded cheese and Chopped Parsley! | |
Sliders | $6.50 |
You're Choice of our 6 different Sliders! | |
Sausage | $9.00 |
Sold by the link |
KIIN EXTRAORDINARY THAI (At Sky Deck)
12841 El Camino Real, San Diego
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Spicy Noodle (Drunken Noodle) | $15.95 |
One of our most popular dishes, wide rice noodles are sauteed in a delicious blend of garlic, chili, onions, fresh basil, bell peppers, and farm fresh eggs. Our family favorite!! | |
See Iw | $15.95 |
Wok charred, smoky rice noodles stir-fried to perfection with black soy sauce, farm fresh eggs, carrots, and broccoli. It may be simple, but this dish is always flavor packed! | |
Fresh Spring Rolls(GF) | $8.95 |
Organic tofu, carrots, cucumber, lettuce, and rice noodles wrapped in gluten free rice paper. Served with spicy dipping sauce. |
Oltre Mare
4286 Cass St, San Diego
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Pappardelle ai funghi Porcini | $27.00 |
Homemade pappardelle pasta with a porcini mushrooms and cream sauce | |
Wild Boar Pappardelle | $27.00 |
Homemade pappardelle served with wild boar meat sauce | |
Pizza Pepperoni | $19.00 |
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni |
North Park Beer Co.
3038 University Ave, San Diego
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Shred-Fu! - Shred Beer Co Collab - DDH West Coast IPA | $21.00 |
**NEW ORDER LIMITS: 4 PACK ORDERS ARE LIMITED TO ONE CASE (6 x 4-PACKS) PER PERSON PER BRAND PER DAY. Only order if you can pick up within a 3-day pickup window. We cannot accommodate late pickup requests.** Our buds from Shred Beer Co cruised their way down for a collab release to be stoked about! Shred-Fu! is a gnarly DDH West Coast IPA hopped with Citra Incognito, Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, Riwaka Cryo & Nectaron Cryo. Notes of pineapple, passionfruit and blueberry shred down the palate to a dry, assertively bitter finish that will get your adrenaline pumping! 7% ABV Price includes CRV. | |
Strategic Selection - Highland Park Brewery Collab - DDH West Coast IPA | $21.00 |
**NEW ORDER LIMITS: 4 PACK ORDERS ARE LIMITED TO ONE CASE (6 x 4-PACKS) PER PERSON PER BRAND PER DAY. Only order if you can pick up within a 3-day pickup window. We cannot accommodate late pickup requests.** The cool cats at Highland Park Brewery joined us for a momentous DDH West Coast IPA collab brew, Strategic Selection! This time last year, we paired up with Bob and the crew at HPB to hand-select Citra, Citra Cryo, Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo & Simcoe at Yakima Chief Hops. We figured it would be a good strategy to pair up again to make a beer with them. You can expect major dank aromas, citrus and grape flavors, and moderately bitter finish. Rearrange the beer fridge, because this West Coast is the winning option! 6.8% ABV Price includes CRV. | |
Triple Dry Hop The World - TDH Hazy Double IPA | $24.00 |
**NEW ORDER LIMITS: 4 PACK ORDERS ARE LIMITED TO ONE CASE (6 x 4-PACKS) PER PERSON PER BRAND PER DAY. Only order if you can pick up within a 3-day pickup window. We cannot accommodate late pickup requests.** Strap in and prepare your tastebuds for a first class trip on Hop-Fu Airlines! What will you be doing on this adventure, you ask? Well, the answer to that question just happens to be the name of our newest TDH Hazy DIPA "Triple Dry Hop The World". A world class array of Enigma, Citra 702, Citra Cryo, Hallertau Blanc T45, Vic Secret, Motueka, Nectaron, and Nelson Sauvin hops are providing an all-encompassing tasting experience filled ripe cantaloupe, juicy strawberry, wild berry skittles and pink starburst. The nose is saturated with lemony line, mega full bodied and deliciously dry finish. Thank you for flying Hop-Fu! Airlines "where the hazies are softer than a cloud and drier than a desert". 8.5% ABV Price includes CRV. |
Lolita's at Kearny Mesa - 7305-A Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
7305-A Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego
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Deluxe | $11.25 |
Bacon, ham, sausage, potatoes, egg, and cheddar cheese | |
3 Mini Tacos | $8.50 |
Choice of carne asada, pollo asado, carnitas OR adobada with guacamole, onions & cilantro | |
Carne Asada Burrito | $9.95 |
Choice Black Angus beef with guacamole and salsa Mexicana |
Alexanders on 30th
3391 30th St, San Diego
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Baked Vodka Bolognese | $27.95 |
Rigatoni, spicy Italian sausage, and mushrooms in a spicy roma vodka sauce | |
Chicken Piccata | $30.95 |
Boneless chicken breast sautéed in a lemon caper and white wine sauce. Served with roasted red potatoes, fresh veggies, and angel hair pasta | |
Lobster Ravioli | $29.95 |
Fresh basil, ricotta, and fresh onion tossed in a seafood cream sauce |
Chicago Bros Pizzeria - 10423 San Diego Mission Rd
10423 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego
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Thin Pepperoni Amore | $12.00 |
double pepperoni | |
Thin Margherita | $12.00 |
Fresh tomato & basil | |
Deep Dish Veggie | $25.99 |
Mushrooms,onions,green peppers,black olives,tomato |
ICE CREAM • MACARONS
GUILTEA CRAVINGS
5497 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
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keto cupcakes | $4.50 |
Keto vanilla cupcakes. Made with butter, eggs, coconut flour, almond flour, and monk fruit with erythritol sweetener. Top with mascarpone cheese buttercream. GF | |
Peach Blast | $5.00 |
Peach-infused iced tea, cold and refreshing for all year round. Rainbow popping boba. Non dairy. | |
House Milk Tea | $5.00 |
One of our best selling | Loose leaf tea of Assam and black milk tea, brown sugar, white sugar, non dairy powder. |
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai - San Diego
7951 Othello Avenue, San Diego
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Kitakata Ramen | $14.75 |
Pork Broth, Shoyu Base, Toro Chashu (5), Bamboo Shoot, Green Onions. (Allergen: Wheat, Soy, Fish) | |
Takoyaki | $9.20 |
Takoyaki (6), Octopus Balls topped with Sweet Takoyaki Sauce, Mayo, Green Onion and Bonito Flakes. (Allergen: Wheat, Soy, Egg, Fish) | |
Aburi Chashu Bowl | $16.45 |
Seared Toro Chashu (10) with Aburi Sauce, Shredded Green Onion, Red Ginger, Rice, Soup. (Allergen: Wheat, Soy, Fish, Sesame) |
Tora Tora Sushi - San Diego's ☝️ And Only!
8155 Mira Mesa Blvd #3, San Diego
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Lemon Cilantro | $11.50 |
Top: Lemon, fresh salmon, cilantro and savory sesame sauce In: Spicy tuna and cucumber | |
Crunchy | $9.00 |
Shrimp tempura, imitation krab, and top with tempura flakes and eel sauce | |
Chopstick | $0.00 |
By law AB 1276, single-use standard condiments and utensils are given upon consumers request. |
World Curry - 1433 Garnet Avenue
1433 Garnet Avenue, San diego
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Panang | $13.00 |
A smooth red coconut curry, with a blended base of roasted bell peppers, mild red chilis, garlic, and shallots. Our most popular curry! | |
Spinach | $13.00 |
A light, creamy curry with spinach leaves and caramelized onions pureed to perfection. | |
Singapore | $12.00 |
Vegan curry with potatoes, cauliflower, chickpeas, and carrots, topped with fresh tomato and cilantro. |
AA-HARN @ Kettner Blvd.
1202 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
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Red Curry | $11.95 |
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 Red curry paste with bamboo shoots, green peas, eggplant, green bell pepper with coconut milk | |
Chicken Basil Bowl | $16.95 |
Delicious everyday traditional Thai dish consisting of ground chicken perfumed with basils, red bell peppers, green bell peppers and onions, served with soft boiled egg | |
Garden Rolls [Shrimp] | $10.45 |
Fresh rice paper filled with romaine, carrot, basil, mint, cucumber, rice noodle and cilantro, Served with peanut sauce |
Harbor Town Pub - 1125 Rosecrans St
1125 Rosecrans St, San Diego
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Seared Ahi Bowl | $14.95 |
Seared Ahi, rice, cabbage, pickled carrots, cucumbers, grilled pineapple, edamame, cilantro cream and katsu sauce | |
Grilled Ginger Soy Wings | $12.95 |
8 ginger soy mariniated chicken wings, cilantro garnish, served with a side of Dojo sauce | |
Harbor Town | $13.95 |
1/3lb beef patty, double American cheese, griled onions, house sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, served on a brioche bun with side of fries |
6. Viet Nom -
8895 Towne Centre Dr, Ste 109, San Diego
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Pho short rib | $15.50 |
Chili tamarind wings | $16.50 |
Pho Nom | $19.50 |
Sandbar Sports Bar and Grill
718 Ventura Place, San Diego
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TWO TACO PLATE | $16.75 |
ANY 2 TACOS, CHIPS, HOUSE MADE BEANS, AND GUACAMOLE | |
WINGS | $15.50 |
BUFFALO STYLE, SPICY BBQ, SWEET CHILI, TAJIN BLEND, OR JOSE'S SPICY GARLIC-RANCH | |
TKO BAJA SHRIMP | $7.00 |
cotija-crusted flour tortilla, chipotle aioli, beer-brined escabeche slaw, lime crema, spicy guacamole, crispy onion strings, fried cilantro |