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

43 Beach Hut Deli

900 Bayfront Court #104, San Diego

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Turkey & Cheese
Includes mayo, mustard, pickles, tomatoes, onions, peperoncinis & lettuce. Dude: 250-420 Cal/ Regular: 480-830 Cal/ Large: 710-1150 Cal/ X-Large: 970-1570Cal
Spicolli
Turkey, cheddar, bacon, ranch & lettuce on a toasted french roll. Dude: 450Cal/ Regular: 840Cal/ Large: 1080Cal/ X-Large: 1530Cal
Super Salad	$9.95
Quinoa, edamame, corn, cilantro, & bell pepper mixture topped with avocado, onions, tomatoes & feta cheese on your choice of spring mix, romaine or spinach. Side of Lemon vinaigrette. 300-310Cal

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Crandie
roasted turkey, provolone, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, balsamic glaze, mayo, cranberry mustard
The Stallion
genoa salami, applewood smoked ham, provolone, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, spicy chop-chop, lettuce, mayo, mustard
Achin' 4 Bacon
roasted turkey, think-cut bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo

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Shiitake Miso Soup	$5.00
Fresh tofu, shiitake mushrooms, seaweed and scallions
Crispy Rice & Spicy Tuna	$16.00
Shiitake mushroom, black sesame, jalapeño, sweet tartar sauce
Edamame	$5.00
Topped off with sea salt

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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
Bacon Cheeseburger	$15.25

Cheeseburger	$9.00

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HONEY LAV LATTE	$6.00
2 shots espresso mixed with housemade lavender syrup, honey and steamed milk.
AMERICAN DREAM	$11.50
Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, and avocado on an everything bagel
K CAFE SALAD	$13.50
Mixed greens topped with pears, gorgonzola, and candied walnuts in an herb & balsamic vinaigrette.

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BAJA TACO	$3.50
BATTERED FISH, CABBAGE, PICO DE GALLO, CHIPOTLE SALSA
CALIFORNIA BURRITO	$8.89
FLAME GRILLED ANGUS STEAK (100% CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF), MELTED CHEESE, TOMATO, FRIES, GUACAMOLE, SALSA MILD, SOUR CREAM
CAMARON TACO	$4.29
GRILLED SHRIMP, MELTED CHEESE, AVOCADO, CABBAGE, TOMATO, CHIPOTLE SALSA

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Side of 2 Eggs	$3.00

Side of Home Potatoes	$3.25

Side of 3 Bacon Strips	$3.25

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Tabouleh	$18.00
A refreshing parsley grain salad mix of bulgur wheat, fresh tomatoes, onions, fresh mint, lemon, salt & extra virgin olive oil.
Dolma	$12.00
A vegetarian favorite. A seasoned mixture of rice, parsley, chopped onions, tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil. Rolled in grape leaves, steamed, and topped with lemon sauce.
Garlic App.

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Strawberry Cream	$11.00
Coconut milk base, beet juice, strawberries, banana, dates, vanilla, lucuma and almond butter
Morning Train	$12.00
Coconut milk base mixed with kale, chlorella, green spirulina, hemp, vanilla, almond butter and banana
Acai Bowl	$12.50
Delicious and creamy acai base topped with nut butter of your choice, Strawberries, Banana slices and Blueberries, GF granola, goji berries, coconut flakes and agave

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Magic Mushroom Nuggies	$8.50
Made with buttery, meaty oyster mushrooms, these nuggies will have your tastebeds on a trip!! Served with your choice of drizz!
Karen Kale Salad	$11.00
Munch on Kale, Pickled Beets, Tumeric Sweet Potato, Tofu Ricotta Cheez, Red Onions, Avocado and Candied Pecans with our AVO Drizz
Elote Mac N' Cheez	$8.00
Cheezy Mac with a Twist! Loaded with Roasted Corn, Avocado Drizz, Chamoy, and Takis

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Asada	$3.99

Street Black Al Pastor	$3.99

Chicken	$6.99

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Shrimp Tempura Roll 8pc	$15.95
Fried shrimp, crabmeat, sesame seed
Spicy Tuna Roll 8pc	$12.50
Spicy tuna, masago, green onion, sesame seeed
California Roll 8pc	$10.95
Crabmeat, avocado, sesame seed

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Plant Based Burger*	$13.00
Beyond Meat 20g protein burger, butter lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic aioli.
Buddha Quinoa.	$13.50
Mixed greens, quinoa, spiralized carrots, beets, guacamole, pepitas, hemp seeds, champagne vinaigrette
Best Burger In North PB*	$16.50
Grass fed patty, bacon ,cheddar cheese, tomatoes, butter lettuce, white onion, pickles, garlic aioli.

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Bowl	$14.95

Battered Fish 4 Pieces	$9.99

Burrito	$14.95

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Rice Bowl	$9.00
A bowl of our Yellow Basmati Rice topped with your choice of Protein, Sauces, and Add-Ons.
Salad Bowl	$9.50
A bowl of Organic Spring Mix topped with your choice of Protein, Sauces, and Add-Ons.
The Esquire	$8.00
Our Chicken shawarma in pita, stuffed with french fries, parsley mix, tomatoes, and pickled cucumbers, with Garlic and Tahini sauce. For a spicy kick, try it with our Sriracha Tahini sauce!

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Chicken Burrito	$8.89
shredded chicken, rice and salsa
Two Item Combo	$12.69
Choice of entrées, two sides and drink
Deluxe Breakfast Burrito	$7.69
Choice of protein, egg, potato and cheese

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Fajitas	$17.25
Sauteed onions and bell peppers with your choice of protein, served with rice, beans and corn tortillas
Taco Salad
a traditional tortilla bowl filled with black beans, mixed greens, cucumbers, black olives, grilled corn, tomatoes, jicama, red onion; topped with monterey cheese, guacamole and sour cream...
Chicken Adobado Quesadilla	$12.25
flour tortilla, Monterey cheese blend and grilled chicken adobado; sides of guacamole and sour cream

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MONSTER MOZZARELLA STYX	$12.00
Deep fried mozzarella sticks, served with house marinara.
7 Wings	$12.00
Served with celery, carrots and choice of ranch or bleu cheese.
14 Wings	$23.00
Served with celery, carrots and choice of ranch or bleu cheese.

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Arugula parma	$12.00
arugula, parmigiano reggiano, shaved crimini mushrooms, lemon dressing
Insalata mista	$10.00
baby greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Gnocchi alla sorrentina	$18.00
oven baked potatoes gnocchi, tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella cheese, eggplant, parmigiano cheese, fresh basil

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Pesto Provolone Breakfast Sandwich	$5.50
Made with whole cage-free eggs and provolone cheese, topped with a delicious pesto sauce on a sourdough english muffin
Bacon Breakfast Sandwich	$5.50
Bacon with whole cage-free eggs and provolone cheese, on a sourdough english muffin
Matcha

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Blackened Sandwich	$14.50
Blackened chicken breast with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, with chipotle mayo
Chorizo Skillet	$14.99
Home fried potatoes mixed with bell peppers onion and chorizo topped with 2 eggs and our chipotle hollandaise
Bourbon Burger	$14.50
Angus chuck beef burger, pepper jack cheese, bacon, and Maggie's Bourbon glaze, lettuce, tomatoes and, onions

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Russian River Pliny The Elder IIPA	$8.00
$5.00 OFF 64oz GROWLERS!! OG Price $32.00. Available by the Glass or Growler! Double IPA ABV: 8% Pliny the Elder is brewed with Amarillo, Centennial, CTZ, and Simcoe hops. It is well-balanced with malt, hops, and alcohol, slightly bitter with a fresh hop aroma of floral, citrus, and pine. Best enjoyed FRESH! That is why we make it in such limited supply. ***Keep The Pint Glass now available for only $1.75!!
Chowder	$6.00
New England Style with San Diego Flair, 8 oz Cup or 16 oz Bowl.
Hush Puppies	$7.00
Sweet Corn, Red Piranha Sauce

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Vegetable Egg Rolls (4)	$6.00
Chicken, cabbage, carrots, teriyaki, and sesame seeds
Carne Asada	$16.00
grilled steak, avocado, roasted poblano peppers, topped with crispy fried onions, tapatio aioli, cilantro-lime crema, melted monterey jack cheese
Birria	$16.50
slow-simmered short rib, roasted guajillo sauce, avocado, cream cheese, chile gueros, shaved radishes, cilantro-lime crema, melted monterey jack cheese

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Cold Brew	$4.15
24 hours slow steeped coffee for extra smoothness
Vietnamese Cold Brew	$4.65
24 hours slow steeped cold brew with chicory and condensed milk.
Half Acai & Pitaya	$9.25
Organic açai and dragronfruit sorbet, honey granola, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, coconut chips, almond slices, condense milk and honey drizzle.

San Diego restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in San Diego, California

San Diego's top cuisines

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Must-try San Diego restaurants

43 Beach Hut Deli

Rubicon Deli

Azuki Sushi

Hodad's Downtown

Kensington Cafe

Taco Stand

Arely's French Bakery

Aladdin Cafe - Clairemont Mesa San Diego

Jai Jus

The Radical Beet

Coal Bros Taqueria

TAKA Sushi

Tahini

Second Nature

Fin and Lime

Sombrero Mexican Food

Hot or Not Thai

Baja Betty's

Sandbox Pizza and Wings

Isola Pizza Bar Little Italy

Moe Coffee-Northpark

Maggie's Cafe

Toast Catering

The Swan

North Park Sushi & Grill

S3 Coffee Bar

Fluster Cluck Hot Chicken

Invigatorium | J&Tonys

Sauced Pizzeria

Home & Away

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Neighborhoods within San Diego to explore

Pacific Beach

North Park

Little Italy

Gaslamp

Kearny Mesa

Hillcrest

East Village

Point Loma

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#2 - (2) Tenders + Fries	$11.95
white bread, bread & butter pickles, crinkle cut fries, (choose your sauce when you pick up)
Cheesy Chicken Fries	$9.95
crispy chicken pieces, crinkle cut fries, cheddar cheese sauce, green onions
#1 - (2) Sliders + Fries	$13.95
crispy chicken tender, American cheese, slaw, bread & butter pickles, Nashville comeback sauce, crinkle cut fries

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Green Thing	$9.00
Just Eggs Vegan Eggs, Soyrizo, Avocado, Arugula, Toasted Potato Bun
Honey Cinnamon Latte	$5.50
House-Made Honey-Cinnamon Syrup. Steamed Milk or Malk, with espresso.
Amaro Nog Can (Serves Two)	$14.99
Amaro Meletti. Alpine Walnut Liqueur. Deluxe Cream Sherry. False Idol 151 Full Proof Rum. Egg. Cream.

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CHEESY GARLIC BREAD	$5.95
Garlicy-buttery goodness slathered on crispy french bread, topped with mozzarella & melted until golden brown.
HOUSE	$6.00
Organic mixed greens, tomatoes, black olives, red onion, sliced mushrooms, bell pepper, house-made croutons, choice of dressing.
BREADSTICKS (8)	$8.50
Sauced is FAMOUS for these (just check out our Facebook page!)! Hand-rolled breadsticks, slathered with garlicy butter, and sprinkled with Chef's secret "Breadstick Dust".

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TOTS
Crispy Barrels seasoned to perfection.
WINGS	$12.00
1 lb of Wings Tossed in a Special Blend of These 3 Choices: Traditional Buffalo sauce, Spicy Thai sauce, or Korean BBQ saucea, Served with Celery Carrots and side of Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing
BURGER (Classic)	$14.00
1/3 lb Burger with aged Cheddar, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Secret Sauce on a Brioche Bun (Double 1/3 lb Patty - $3)