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
NOODLES
Star Anise Thai Cuisine
8935 Towne Centre Dr. Suite 115, San Diego
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Panang Curry | $0.00 |
Eggplant, red bell pepper, and mushroom (served Medium Spicy unless request otherwise) | |
Tom Kha | $0.00 |
Light coconut broth with galangal, Napa cabbage, and mushroom | |
Pad Thai | $0.00 |
Pan-fried thin rice noodle, egg, bean sprouts, tofu, chinese chives, and crush peanut |
The Joint Sushi & Tapas
4902 Newport Avenue, San Diego
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RAINBOW ROLL | $22.00 |
snow crab, cucumber, avocado, topped with chef’s selection of fish | |
RASTA ROLL | $21.00 |
spicy tuna, serrano chile, grilled scallion, wild arugula, topped with seared albacore, avocado, micro greens, drizzled with spicy ponzu | |
TRAIN WRECK | $19.00 |
tempura shrimp, cucumber, spicy tuna, topped with albacore, avocado, green onion, eel sauce, spicy mayo |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Working Class
4095 30th St,, San Diego
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Standard Breakfast | $11.50 |
2 eggs any style, bacon or sausage, hash browns and choice of toast. | |
Breakfast Burrito | $11.50 |
Scrambled eggs, hash browns, diced bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado and house sauce. | |
General Tso Cauliflower | $12.00 |
Deep fried cauliflower florets tossed in sweet and spicy General Tso sauce topped with sesame seeds |
Nishiki Ramen - -Mira Mesa
9460 Mira Mesa Blvd. Suite E, San Diego
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Nishiki Ramen w/Egg | $16.95 |
Classic Tonkotsu Ramen. Tonkotsu broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Slow Egg, Corn, Green Onion, Ginger and Naruto (Fish Cake). | |
Akuma | $16.95 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with Homemade Hot Sauce made from Roasted Garlic, Demon Spice and Miso. Tonkotsu broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Corn, Green Onion, Ginger, Shredded Red Pepper and Naruto (Fish Cake). | |
Pork Chashu Bowl | $5.95 |
Rice bowl comes with minced pork. Topped with green onions, eel sauce, and Kewpie Mayo |
SANDWICHES
Rubicon Deli - Mission Hills
3715 India St, San Diego
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Hog's Breath | $0.00 |
applewood smoked ham, thick-cut bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, honey hot + sweet mustard, chipotle mayo | |
Rubi Club | $0.00 |
buffalo turkey, thick-cut bacon, monterey jack, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cilantro jalapeño ranch | |
Rich Boy | $0.00 |
chipotle chicken, avocado, monterey jack, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic tabasco mayo |
SEAFOOD • SUSHI
Azuki Sushi
2321 5th Ave, San Diego
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Stardust | $22.00 |
Albacore, hobo, avocado topped with yellowtail, lemon slices, garlic ponzu. | |
Sunshine | $22.00 |
Black tiger prawn, tempura green onion wrapped in soy paper topped with salmon, avocado, citrus ponzu, lemon zest | |
Shiitake Miso Soup | $5.00 |
tofu, shiitake mushrooms, seaweed and scallions |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hodad's Downtown
945 Broadway, San Diego
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GUIDO | $13.50 |
Inspired by Triple D’s Guy Fieri - Our Burger served with Pastrami, Ketchup, Pickles, Swiss Cheese, Grilled Onions and Spicy Brown Mustard | |
BLUE JAY | $16.00 |
Local Favorite - Bacon Cheeseburger w/ thick Blue Cheese Sauce & Grilled Onions | |
Mini Cheeseburger | $7.75 |
SANDWICHES
Kensington Cafe - 4141 Adams Ave.
4141 Adams Ave., San Diego
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THE PARKSIDE | $15.50 |
Scrambled eggs, bacon, spinach, red onion, and jack-cheddar cheese. Potatoes and toast on the side. | |
AMAZON BOWL | $12.50 |
Acai served with housemade granola, toasted coconut, and fresh fruit. (Add peanut butter for $1.00 extra!) | |
K CAFE SALAD | $14.00 |
Mixed greens topped with pears, gorgonzola, and candied walnuts in an herb & balsamic vinaigrette. |
The Taco Stand - Convoy
4646 CONVOY ST 111-112, SAN DIEGO
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MAR Y TIERRA BURRITO | $9.89 |
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH ANGUS STEAK, MELTED CHEESE, AVOCADO, CABBAGE, TOMATO, CHIPOTLE SALSA | |
BAJA TACO | $3.50 |
BATTERED FISH, CABBAGE, TOMATO, ONION, CILANTRO, CHIPOTLE SALSA | |
CHURROS | $4.00 |
3PC FRESH CHURROS |
Arely's French Bakery - 4961 Clairemont Dr. #A
4961 Clairemont Dr. #A, San Diego
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Florentine Eggs Benedict | $15.85 |
Two Medium poached eggs with Tomatoes, spinach, & avocado | |
BYO Omelette | $14.95 |
3 Egg Omelette with any 3 selections below. Additions are $1.00 | |
Blackforest Omelette | $14.95 |
3 Egg Omelette with Grilled onions, bacon, mushrooms and swiss cheese |
Aladdin Cafe - 5420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
5420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
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Kidreh* (1 hour cooking time or call ahead) | $57.00 |
From the city of Hebron, a famous feast meal, simple & tasty, consisting of tender grass-fed Australian lamb shank, aged aromatic basmati rice, fresh garlic, turmeric, and pure butter ghee; baked in a classic clay pot inside our wood-fired oven. | |
#11 Mixed Grill | $57.00 |
Combination of chicken tika kebab, koufta kebab, lamb tika kebab, chicken tawouk kebab, and lamb chops. | |
#13 Gyros | $30.00 |
Top-quality Grade-A greek gyros meat, served with basmati rice, greek salad, taziki, hummus, and freshly baked pita bread. |
Fresco Pizzeria
13350 Camino Del Sur 3A, San Diego
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Chx Parmesan Sandwich | $14.00 |
Panko Chicken, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, served on ciabatta with fries | |
18" Margherita | $25.00 |
Garlic oil, tomato, basil, mozzarella, parmesan | |
Mozzarella Sticks | $11.00 |
Fried Mozzarella, Marinara |
CooCoo's Nest
550 West Date Street, San Diego
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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich | $12.00 |
House made chili oil, cabbage slaw, pickles, mayo, brioche bun | |
Chicken Pie Pop Tart + Mashed Potatoes | $12.00 |
Hand-crafted Chicken Pie Pop Tart, served with a side of our irresistibly creamy mashed potatoes. Bursting flavors of chicken, carrots, celery, onion, herbs, vermouth, and cream – it’s one you won’t want to miss. | |
House Made Buttermilk Biscuit | $4.00 |
House made buttermilk biscuit, served with honey butter |
Monsta Ramen - 4344 Convoy St, Suite K
4344 Convoy Street, San Diego
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Chashu-Ajitama Don | $12.00 |
Thin sliced braised pork, soft boiled egg | |
Gyudojidon | $12.00 |
Stir fried beef rice bowl with simmered egg | |
Tonkotsu Ramen | $12.00 |
House made Tonkotsu base, Soft boiled egg, Chashu, Naruto, Wood Ear Mushroom, Corn, Green Onion, Seaweed |
Taka Sushi - San Diego
555 5th Ave, San Diego
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Spicy Tuna Roll 8pc | $14.00 |
Spicy tuna, masago, green onion, sesame seeed | |
Rainbow Roll 8pc | $22.00 |
California roll inside, Tuna, Salmon, White fish, avocado on top | |
Shrimp Tempura Roll 8pc | $17.00 |
Fried shrimp, crabmeat, sesame seed |
Tahini
9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
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Pita Sandwich | $13.95 |
House baked Pita stuffed with your choice of Protein, Add-Ons, and House-Made Sauces. | |
Rice Bowl | $15.45 |
A bowl of our Yellow Basmati Rice topped with your choice of Protein, Sauces, and Add-Ons. | |
Halloumi Cheese Stix | $10.00 |
Imported Halloumi Cheese fried and served with our house baked Pita, specialty Fig Jam, and Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce. |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Second Nature
5026 Cass St., San Diego
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Basic Breakfast* | $13.75 |
Three eggs any style, bacon, potatoes [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain] | |
Vegan Hot Wangs | $13.75 |
Maitake mushrooms, hot sauce, "parmesan", green onion, vegan ranch. | |
Best Burger In North PB* | $17.00 |
Grass fed patty, bacon ,cheddar cheese, tomatoes, butter lettuce, white onion, pickles, garlic aioli. |
Tajima Ramen House-Convoy
4681 Convoy St, San Diego
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Pork Chashu Fried Rice | $14.00 |
Pork Chashu, Rice, Egg, Green Peas, Carrots, Onions, Corn, and Baby Bok Choy with Fried Chili Oil on the side. | |
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. | |
Edamame | $5.00 |
Steamed Soy Beans. |
NOODLES
Hot or Not Thai
4965 Cass St, San Diego
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Thai Spring Rolls | $7.00 |
Panang Curry | $14.00 |
Pad Thai | $14.00 |
SEAFOOD • GRILL
Baja Betty's
1421 University Ave, San Diego
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Queso Dip & Chips | $8.75 |
melted cheese blended with and our house-made salsa fresca | corn tortilla chips | |
Big Gurrrl Margarita | $18.00 |
Giant 32oz Frozen margarita made with El Jimador reposado! | |
2 Item Combination Plate | $16.75 |
Pick any two items to build your own combination plate, comes with rice and beans |
Sandbox Pizza & WIngs
1466 Garnet Ave., San Diego
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THE GREEK SALAD | $12.95 |
Chopped romaine, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, red onions,, topped with feta cheese and balsamic dressing. | |
Bistro Ranch Sauce | $0.69 |
Our special recipe, better get extra! | |
14 Wings | $24.00 |
Served with celery, carrots and choice of ranch or bleu cheese. |
Isola Pizza Bar Little Italy - 1526 India Street
1526 India Street, San Diego
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Insalata mista | $11.00 |
baby greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette | |
Arugula parma | $14.00 |
arugula, parmigiano reggiano, shaved crimini mushrooms, lemon dressing | |
Bruschetta Pomodoro | $10.00 |
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic |
Moe Coffee Northpark
4195 Suite 104 Kanas St, San Diego
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Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich | $6.00 |
Turkey Sausage along with whole cage-free eggs and provolone cheese, on a sourdough english muffin | |
Chai Latte | $0.00 |
*Does not contain espresso | |
Bacon Breakfast Sandwich | $6.00 |
Bacon with whole cage-free eggs and provolone cheese, on a sourdough english muffin |
Toast Catering - 2320 Truxtun Road
2320 Truxtun Road, San Diego
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Add Bacon | $2.00 |
San Diego | $9.50 |
special | $9.00 |
ACAI BOWL
S3 COFFEE BAR
6225 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego
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Acai Bowl | $11.50 |
Organic acai sorbet, honey granola, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, coconut chips, almond slices, condense milk and honey drizzle. | |
Cold Brew | $4.15 |
24 hours slow steeped coffee for extra smoothness | |
Dirty Chai | $0.00 |
Spiced chai latte with espresso and milk. Finished with a dash of cinnamon. |
CHICKEN
Fluster Cluck Hot Chicken
2820 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego
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#2 - (2) Tenders + Fries | $13.95 |
white bread, bread & butter pickles, crinkle cut fries, (choose your sauce when you pick up) | |
Cheesy Chicken Fries | $11.95 |
crispy chicken pieces, crinkle cut fries, cheddar cheese sauce, green onions | |
Chicken & Waffles | $14.95 |
two crispy chicken tenders, hot-off-the-press buttermilk waffle, butter, syrup on the side |
El Carrito Restaurant
2154 Logan Ave, San Diego
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El Marinero | $11.88 |
FISH OR SHRIMP, RICE, PICO DE GALLO, GREEN OR PURPLE CABBAGE CHIPOTLE SAUCE. PESCADO O CAMARON, ARROZ, PICO DE GALLO REPOLLO VERDE O MORADO, CREMA DE CHIPOTLE. | |
chip bowl | $4.88 |
BOWL WITH TORTILLA CHIPS PLATO DE TORTILLA CHIPS | |
El Burrillo | $3.88 |
FLOWER TORTILLA MINI BURRITO REFRIED BEANS,MONTERREY JACK CHEESE. TORTILLA DE ARINA MINI BURRITO FRIJOLES FRITOS QUESO MONTERREY JACK |
Flor’s
2548 Congress Street, San Diego
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STEAK BURRITO | $18.00 |
grilled mozzarella cheese on a 16" flour tortilla, perfectly seared steak, garnished with freshly cut cabbage, spicy pickled onions, our house sauces and topped with your choice of hot or mild sauce. | |
NACHO BURRITO | $21.00 |
Nachos wrapped in a grilled mozzarella cheese on a 6" corn tortilla, perfectly seared steak, garnished with freshly cut cabbage, spicy pickled onions, our house sauces and topped with your choice of hot or mild sauce. (Marvelous Muncher's favorite) | |
MEXICAN COKE | $4.00 |
La Moon Thai Eatery - 6366 El Cajon Blvd
6366 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
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Spicy Fried Rice | $11.99 |
Jasmine rice, egg, yellow onion, bell pepper, scallion, paprika powder, and Thai basil in homemade garlic oyster sauce, with slices of cucumber | |
Egg Roll | $8.99 |
**Food Allergy Warning** This Product may contain wheat. Fried egg roll wrapped with glass noodle, cabbage, carrot and mushroom with homemade sweet & sour sauce (6 pieces) | |
Thai Fried Rice | $11.99 |
Jasmine rice with egg, yellow onion, Chinese Broccoli, and tomatoes in homemade garlic oyster sauce, with slices of cucumber |
SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Fort Oak Restaurant
1011 Fort Stockton Dr, San Diego
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Hearth Roasted Carrots | $20.00 |
quinoa, humboldt fog, pickled fennel, smoky yogurt, tarragon | |
Goat Milk Cavatelli | $29.00 |
charred broccoli, fennel sausage, summer truffle, grana padano, soft herbs | |
Heritage Pork Chop | $55.00 |
black garlic sauce, coal roasted shishito peppers & potatoes, ginger, garlic chips, herbs |