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

Bar One

1532 India St, San Diego

Avg 4.4 (472 reviews)

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Cheesesteak	$12.00

Chicken Sando	$12.00

Fries Basket	$4.00

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The Smoking Goat

3408 30th Street, San Diego

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Duckfat Truffle Fries	$12.00
pecorino romano, mustard aioli
Roasted 1/2 Chicken	$30.00
potato puree, vegetable melange, herbed jus
Macaroni & Cheese	$11.00
yellow & white cheddar

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Full Rack of Ribs	$44.00
Full rack of baby back with your choice of sauce
Half Rack Ribs	$24.00
6 Pork Ribs with your choice of sauce
CQ Sampler	$18.00
A sampler platter with tri tip, sausage, pulled pork, chicken wings, & two slices of garlic bread

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Lasagna	$30.00
Bolognese style
Kale Caesar Salad	$16.00
Parmesan toasted naan, black pepper, citrus hummus spread, radishes
Pappardelle	$30.00
Slow braised red wine meat ragu

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See Iw	$14.95
Smoky Wok Charred Noodle with black soy sauce, rice noodle, farm fresh egg, carrots and broccoli stir fired to perfection. Very simple but packed with flavor.
Spicy Noodle (Drunken Noodle)	$14.95
Our most popular wide rice noodle sautéed in a mixture of garlic, chili, onion, fresh basil, bell pepper and egg.
Tom Kha(GF)	$6.25
A distinctively flavored Thai coconut soup with mushrooms, chili and lime juice.

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Small Latte	$4.00

Iced Medium Latte	$5.00

Medium Madagascar Vanilla Latte	$5.75

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Pizza Crudo e Rucola	$21.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto crudo, arugula salad, cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese
Pappardelle ai funghi Porcini	$25.00
Homemade pappardelle pasta with a porcini mushrooms and cream sauce
Pizza Margherita	$14.00
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

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Birdie to Bogey - California Pilsner	$17.00
Our official disc flingin' beer! Built for ultimate crushability and loaded with Strata, Citra, and Mosaic hops, Birdie to Bogey California Pils is the perfect companion for your next round of bangin' chains! Flavors of zesty lemony-lime citrus, red berries, and subtle pine makes this one an absolute delight to drink. 5.4% ABV 4 pack of 16 oz cans Price includes Sales Tax & CRV.
Hop-Fu! - West Coast IPA	$18.00
Our flagship, 2022 World Beer Cup Gold Medal winning West Coast IPA! Lupulin loaded with Chinook, Simcoe, Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic, and Columbus hops, Hop-Fu! delivers a flying kick to your olfactory system with a blast of complex hop flavors and aromas! Pine, dank resins, fresh flowers, peppery spice, tropical fruit, berries, melon, stone fruit, and a lingering citrusy finish all make this one delicious West Coast IPA. 7.5% ABV Price includes Sales Tax & CRV.
Permanent Sunshine - Fidens Collab - TDH Hazy TIPA	$27.00
Brewed with our East Coast family, Fidens Brewing Company, and in honor of Steve and Raquel's love of sunshine, "Permanent Sunshine" is our latest TDH Hazy TIPA with boatloads of Freestyle Motueka, Freestyle Nelson, Citra, Citra Incognito and Galaxy hops. We are getting big tasting notes of zesty lime, tangy lemonhead candy, tropical passion fruit and bright orange that are radiating beautifully on each sip. The only thing better than sharing beer with your friends and family is sharing beer in the sunshine with them, so make that a permanent habit and take some time to stop and smell the sunflowers. 10% ABV Price includes Sales Tax & CRV.

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BLAZING SADDLES	$7.85
spicy bbq sauce \| American cheese \| bacon \| herby ranch dressing \| crispy onions \| garlic buttered bun
FRENCH FRIES	$5.00
Salt & pepper seasoning (select your choice of sauces)
COKE	$3.50
20 OZ. BOTTLE

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Peach Blast	$4.75
Peach-infused iced tea, cold and refreshing for all year round. Rainbow popping boba. Non dairy.
Pandan Milk Tea	$4.95
A unique creation from GuilTea, one of the top seller \| coconut milk mix, taro milk tea, and pandan sea salt cream.
Churro	$1.50
Made to order and coated in cinnamon sugar.

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Rolling With My Side-Kicks	$16.00
Choice of one roll and 2 sides
Crunchy	$8.00

California Roll	$6.00

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Soup	$14.00

English Pea Tosta	$12.00

Octopus	$18.00

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Planifolia (500ml)	$28.00
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Double Vanilla, 12.5% ABV - 500ml Bottle
Soul Of The Oak (4 Pack)	$18.00
Barrel-Lagered Maibock, 7.0% ABV - 4 pack *Collaboration with Eppig Brewing
Houblon Deluxe (4 Pack)	$23.00
Murky Double IPA with Citra, Wai-iti & Barbe Rouge, 8.5% ABV - 4 Pack *Collab w/ Outer Range Brewing Co.

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Candy
Candy Options: Taffy, Peach or Watermelon Rings, Gummy Bears, Pop corn, Cotton Candy, Sour Belts
Carmel Apples
Available Apple Options Plain Caramel Apple, Peanut, Oreo, Cheesecake, Rocky Road - peanuts - white chocolate & dark chocolate, Fruity Pebbles, Strawberry Shortcake
Fudge	$7.49
Includes one chunk of fudge. Available Options. Plain Chocolate Fudge, Rocky Road, Chocolate Walnut, Plain Peanut Butter, Cookies N' Cream

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Chipotle Chicken	$12.95
Breaded crispy chicken, double American cheese, griled onions, house sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, served on a brioche bun with side of fries
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

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Spicy Miso Tonkotsu	$17.40
Miso (fermented soy bean inoculated with koji) base blended into our original tonkotsu broth, accented with our special akadama (3-spice) ball. Served with scallions, wakame seaweed, sautéed beansprouts, cured bamboo shoots, crispy garlic chips, roasted goma seeds, and ajitsuke egg
Red Edition Ramen	$16.40
Takano-tsume red chili peppers, dehydrated shallots, minced garlic, mixed red spices and concentrated chili oil over our original tonkotsu broth. Topped with scallions, ankake beansprouts, cured bamboo shoots, crispy garlic chips, roasted sesame, and ajitsuke egg
Spicy Miso Tonkotsu	$17.40
Miso (fermented soy bean inoculated with koji) base blended into our original tonkotsu broth, accented with our special akadama (3-spice) ball. Served with scallions, wakame seaweed, sautéed beansprouts, cured bamboo shoots, crispy garlic chips, roasted goma seeds, and ajitsuke egg

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FISH N' CHIPS	$16.00
HOUSE-CRAFTED TARTAR SAUCE, COCKTAIL SAUCE, SHOESTRING FRIES
CRISPY NATURAL WINGS	$14.50
BUFFALO STYLE, SPICY BBQ, SWEET CHILI, TAJIN BLEND, OR JOSE'S SPICY GARLIC-RANCH
TWO TACO PLATE	$15.00
ANY 2 TACOS, CHIPS, HOUSE MADE BEANS, AND GUACAMOLE

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Cadillac	$28.00
Sliced Italian Sausage \| Cupping Pepperoni \| Crispy Bacon Bits \| Ricotta \| Fresh Garlic \| Parmesan & Oregano
Pontiac 2.0	$24.00
Smoked Pepperoni underneath the cheese \| Cupping Pepperoni on top \| Red Sauce \| Parmesan & Oregano
Dodge	$26.00
Fresh Baby Spinach \| Mushrooms \| Ricotta \| Garlic \| Red Sauce \| Parmesan & Oregano

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Spicy Philly Steak
Thinly sliced ribeye, Provolone cheese, sauteed onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, jalapenos, with mayo.
Crispy Fries

Pick Any Two Sliders	$11.99

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DOUBLE FISTED BURGER	$12.85
double meat \| double American cheese \| mayo \| lettuce \| tomato \| pickle \| ketchup \| mustard
NOT SO BASIC BASIC BURGER	$9.85
American cheese \| sautéed onion \| drive-thru sauce (it’s a secret, but in case your “allergic” it’s mayo, ketchup, mustard, sriracha, pickles) *pictured as a double
BLAZING SADDLES BURGER	$10.85
spicy bbq sauce \| American cheese \| bacon \| herby ranch dressing \| crispy onions \| garlic buttered bun

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Potato Flautitas	$9.00
Mini Rolled Tacos, Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Crema, Cotija
Surf & Turf Burrito	$19.00
Steak, Shrimp, Grilled Onion & Poblano Peppers, Ranchero Sauce, Jack Cheese, Chipotle Crema, Guacamole served with Salsa La Puerta, toreado, lime, pickled onions
Chips & Guacamole	$14.00
Fresh Avocado, Serrano Peppers, Pico de Gallo, Panela Cheese, Cilantro, Lime, House Chips

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Mesclun Rice N Beans	$10.00
Brown Rice Pilaf, Stewed Black Beans, Mesclun Greens, Grilled Zucchini, Charred Corn, Jalapeños, Feta Cheese, Tortilla Strips, Chipotle Caesar Dressing. Recommended w/ Steak
Mediterranean Rice	$11.25
Baby Kale & Cabbage, Warm Wild Rice, Cucumbers, Chickpeas, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Red Onion, Feta Cheese, Marinated Olives, Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Spinach Quinoa	$10.00
Arugula & Spinach, Quinoa Pilaf, Herb Roasted Carrots, Grilled Zucchini, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fried Onion Petals, Apple Cider Vinaigrette.

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KUNG PAO CHICKEN	$13.95
Seasoned and deep fried chicken breast tossed in our house made kung pao sauce, cashews, chili and a side of steamed vegetables
Ahi Poke Bowl	$13.95
Ahi Tuna, tossed in our spicy poke sauce, topped with seaweed salad, edamame, fresh avocado, fried garlic & spicy mayo. Comes with your choice of white/brown rice, half&half or salad
GARLICKY WINGS (5)	$9.95
Crispy fried chicken wings, tossed in our house made savory garlic butter

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Vegetable Ramen	$16.50
Creamy vegetable broth with spinach noodles ,Tofu, mix greens, cherry tomato, red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, kaiware sprout, seasoned soft boiled egg. topped with sesame seeds.
Chicken Paitan	$16.50
Chicken ramen with rich white "paitan" broth. Chashu chicken breast, seasoned soft boiled egg, green onions, kikurage mushrooms, and bean sprouts.
Hakata Tonkotsu DX	$19.50
Hakata style ramen with rich pork broth. Regular toppings (chashu pork (simmered pork belly), seasoned soft boiled egg, green onions, kikurage mushrooms, bean sprouts) and buta kakuni (braised thick pork belly), corn, and nori seaweed. Consuming seaweed can expose you to chemicals including cadmium and lead, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects of other reproductive harm.

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2 Meat Combo	$24.95
GF* Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & Texas toast., mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3.00
Party of 4	$61.95
12oz brisket, 12oz pulled pork, 12oz boneless skinless chicken, choice of 2 pints sides (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $4)
Party of 2	$33.95
6oz brisket, 6oz pulled pork, 6oz boneless skinless chicken and choice of 3 sides (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3)

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

Bar One

The Smoking Goat

Wolf In The Woods

Corbin's Q

The Red Door | BAR by Red Door

KIIN EXTRAORDINARY THAI (At Sky Deck)

BCB Cafe

Oltre Mare

North Park Beer Co.

Samburgers Seaport Village

GuilTea Cravings

Tora Tora Sushi

Pure Project

Seaport Fudge Factory, Inc

Harbor Town Pub

Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen

Sandbar Sports Bar and Grill

Square Pizza Co.

San Diego Sliders Company

Samburgers Little Italy

La Puerta

Grater Greens

FUSION EATS

Marufuku Ramen Del Mar

Pioneer BBQ

Cafe Gratitude

Knotty Barrel - San Diego

Aaharn 56 Thai Cuisine

Breakfast Bitch SD

Pacific Beach Fish Shop

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

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I AM EXTRAORDINARY	$17.00
gratitude coconut btla-coconut bacon, tomato, lettuce, avocado, spicy cashew aioli, brioche bun choice of side salad or french fries
I AM HUMBLE	$18.50
indian curry bowl- red lentil dal, roasted garnet yams, spinach, coconut mint chutney, spicy tomato jam, brown rice or quinoa (Gluten Free)
I AM COOL	$11.00
Mint Chocolate Chip Shake- vanilla ice cream, almond milk, mint, raw cacao nibs (Gluten Free)

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Beer Cheese Dip	$12.95
Pepper Jack Cheese, Cream Cheese, Minced Jalapenos, Dark Belgian beer. Severed with a Warm German Pretzel. Vegetarian
Protein Bowl	$11.95
Quinoa & Brown Rice Mix. Topped with Avocado, Radish, Roasted Corn, Diced Tomatoes, Black Beans, Cilantro, Pumpkin Seeds. Greek Yogurt Cilantro Lime Dressing
Knotty Burger	$15.95
Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, Choice of Cheese, Toasted Brioche Bun. Severed with Fries

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LEEK SPRING ROLL	$7.95
Deep Fried Spring Rolls stuffed with Mixed Shredded Leek, Glass Noodle, Carrot, Black Mushroom, Soy Sauce and Black Pepper served with Lemon Plum Vinaigrette
GARDEN ROLL TOFU	$7.95
Tofu, Green Leaves, Cucumbe, Basil, Carrot, Red Cabbage in Rice Paper Wrappers served with Peanut Sauce
SWEET SOY SE-EW	$11.00
Flat Rice Noodle, Broccoli, Cabbage, Egg, Sweet Soy Bean Sauce

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Biscuits and Gravy	$7.50
Fresh Homemade daily and basted with garlic & butter, smothered in delicious turkey gravy
Steak & Eggs	$19.99
8 oz New York Steak prepared to your liking & served with two eggs, hash browns , and gravy
The New Yorker	$17.00
Philly style steak served with grilled onion, sweet peppers with scrambled eggs and garlic aioli on a fresh croissant.

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Coconut Shrimp	$9.25
Shrimp coated in our house-made shredded coconut batter, deep fried golden and crispy, served with jasmine rice and sweet chili dipping sauce
Ahi Taco	$6.25
Ahi Taco w/Shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, mixed cheeses and house cilantro white sauce on your choice of flour or corn tortilla
Shrimp Ceviche - SM	$9.50
Raw Shrimp cured in lemon juice, served with warm chips