San Diego Restaurants
A guide to the best places to dine in San Diego, from Tacos to Thai!
When you crave Carne Asada (Mexican Steak), there's no better place in San Diego. They now have multiple restaurants, and some are open 24/7. The California Burrito is also might tasty, and how can you go wrong with French Fries, Carne Asada, Cheese, Sour Cream, and Guacamole.
Must Have: Carne Asada Fries
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Lolita's Mexican Food
871 District PlaceWhen you crave Carne Asada (Mexican Steak), there's no better place in San Diego. They now have multiple restaurants, and some are open 24/7. The California Burrito is also might tasty, and how can you go wrong with French Fries, Carne Asada, Cheese, Sour Cream, and Guacamole.
Must Have: Carne Asada Fries
The quintessential Steakhouse, and unique to San Diego with incredible architecture and view of the city. Enjoy table side Martini Service, and watch the chefs prepare your steak as it is taken directly from the dry aging room to the stove. Hangout on the rooftop bar and overlook all of Little Italy. Some of the best food and ambiance that San Diego has to offer!
Must Have: Wagyu Ribeye
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Born and Raised
1909 India StThe quintessential Steakhouse, and unique to San Diego with incredible architecture and view of the city. Enjoy table side Martini Service, and watch the chefs prepare your steak as it is taken directly from the dry aging room to the stove. Hangout on the rooftop bar and overlook all of Little Italy. Some of the best food and ambiance that San Diego has to offer!
Must Have: Wagyu Ribeye
In the heart of Little Italy lies the best Italian Restaurant in San Diego. Enjoy every morsel, including the classics like lasagna, veal, and loads of homemade pastas (some with truffles). This place tends to fill up, and reservations are a must.
Must Have: Gorgonzola Gnocchi
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Bencotto
750 W Fir StIn the heart of Little Italy lies the best Italian Restaurant in San Diego. Enjoy every morsel, including the classics like lasagna, veal, and loads of homemade pastas (some with truffles). This place tends to fill up, and reservations are a must.
Must Have: Gorgonzola Gnocchi
Half fish market, half made-to-order cafe - some of the freshest fish in San Diego is served any style you like. Are you craving some chowder, Boston Style, then this creamy cup of goodness is for you. Have your fish made into a sandwich, taco, or just served sashimi style...
Must Have: Sea Bass Torta
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El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl StHalf fish market, half made-to-order cafe - some of the freshest fish in San Diego is served any style you like. Are you craving some chowder, Boston Style, then this creamy cup of goodness is for you. Have your fish made into a sandwich, taco, or just served sashimi style...
Must Have: Sea Bass Torta
Crave a little Vietnamese Cuisine, then there's no better place than this little whole-in-the-wall with authentic food and delicious fruit smoothies. From the piping hot Pho to the delicious Curry, they've got chicken, pork, beef, and seafood dishes.
Must Have: Fish Curry
Pho Convoy Noodle House
945 Otay Lakes RdCrave a little Vietnamese Cuisine, then there's no better place than this little whole-in-the-wall with authentic food and delicious fruit smoothies. From the piping hot Pho to the delicious Curry, they've got chicken, pork, beef, and seafood dishes.
Must Have: Fish Curry
The best place to start a night on the town. Across the street from the convention center, in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter lies this gem. The food never disappoints, and the people-watching from the patio bar is ideal. You can't go wrong with the steaks or seafood.
Must Have: Filet Mignon
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Lou & Mickey's
224 Fifth AveThe best place to start a night on the town. Across the street from the convention center, in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter lies this gem. The food never disappoints, and the people-watching from the patio bar is ideal. You can't go wrong with the steaks or seafood.
Must Have: Filet Mignon
Steamy Piggy
4681 Convoy StDo you like bacon?... enough said!
Must Have: Soup Dumplings
The most important meal of the day... served anyway you like it!
Must Have: Bacon Maple Donut
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Great Maple
1451 Washington StThe most important meal of the day... served anyway you like it!
Must Have: Bacon Maple Donut
Ramen, did someone say ramen?! Yes, any style that you like, with whatever tasty treats you want. This is a great place to enjoy a bowl of steaming hot soup and noodles.
Must Have: Curry Ramen
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Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen
4646 Convoy StRamen, did someone say ramen?! Yes, any style that you like, with whatever tasty treats you want. This is a great place to enjoy a bowl of steaming hot soup and noodles.
Must Have: Curry Ramen
Thai one on, and enjoy the flavors of everything that Saffron has to offer. They have specials everyday, and all of your favorite Thai delicacies are on the menu. They also have a restaurant in Terminal 2 of the San Diego Airport.
Must Have: Pad See Ewe
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Saffron Thai
3737 India StThai one on, and enjoy the flavors of everything that Saffron has to offer. They have specials everyday, and all of your favorite Thai delicacies are on the menu. They also have a restaurant in Terminal 2 of the San Diego Airport.
Must Have: Pad See Ewe
THE place to get BBQ in San Diego, and it has a style that keeps us coming back for more. Fall-off-the-bone ribs are always a favorite, and the huge racks are perfect for sharing. The cole slaw is mighty tasty too.
Must Have: Pork Ribs
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Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena BlvdTHE place to get BBQ in San Diego, and it has a style that keeps us coming back for more. Fall-off-the-bone ribs are always a favorite, and the huge racks are perfect for sharing. The cole slaw is mighty tasty too.
Must Have: Pork Ribs
Are you in the mood for Sushi?! This is as good as it gets in San Diego, with Sushi Ota in Pacific Beach coming in a close second place. Sit down for an hour and enjoy a 12-piece meal as the chef explains each piece and cooking technique. Make your reservations, because each seat is coveted, especially on weekends.
Must Have: 90-min, 18-piece tasting menu
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Hidden Fish
4764 Convoy StAre you in the mood for Sushi?! This is as good as it gets in San Diego, with Sushi Ota in Pacific Beach coming in a close second place. Sit down for an hour and enjoy a 12-piece meal as the chef explains each piece and cooking technique. Make your reservations, because each seat is coveted, especially on weekends.
Must Have: 90-min, 18-piece tasting menu
If 3 Michelin Stars gets your juices flowing, then this is the best Dining Experience that you can enjoy anywhere in San Diego, and compares favorably to most of the Top Restaurants in the World! Too many accolades to list, and service that goes well beyond exceptional.
Must Have: Prie Fixed Menu
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Addison Restaurant
5200 Grand Del Mar WayIf 3 Michelin Stars gets your juices flowing, then this is the best Dining Experience that you can enjoy anywhere in San Diego, and compares favorably to most of the Top Restaurants in the World! Too many accolades to list, and service that goes well beyond exceptional.
Must Have: Prie Fixed Menu
TACOS, did somebody say, "Tacos!" This is the premiere dive to get traditional South-Of-The-Border style tacos in San Diego. Located in the heart of Chula Vista (they have multiple locations, including Las Vegas), you can line up and try 6 different kinds of "Street Tacos" and other specialties.
Must Have: Adobada Tacos
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Tacos El Gordo
556 BroadwayTACOS, did somebody say, "Tacos!" This is the premiere dive to get traditional South-Of-The-Border style tacos in San Diego. Located in the heart of Chula Vista (they have multiple locations, including Las Vegas), you can line up and try 6 different kinds of "Street Tacos" and other specialties.
Must Have: Adobada Tacos
Seafood at one of the best locations in La Jolla. The food and ambiance are ideal for that special occasion. Make reservations, and enjoy a drink at the bar overlooking La Jolla Cove.
Must Have: Chilean Sea Bass
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect StreetSeafood at one of the best locations in La Jolla. The food and ambiance are ideal for that special occasion. Make reservations, and enjoy a drink at the bar overlooking La Jolla Cove.
Must Have: Chilean Sea Bass
Local neighborhood Pizza and Wine Bar with some of the best pies in San Diego. Dine on the patio, or have a seat at the bar and watch the chefs prepare the perfect pizza!
Must Have: San Miguel Pizza
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Pizzo's Pizzeria and Wine Bar
2322 Proctor Valley RdLocal neighborhood Pizza and Wine Bar with some of the best pies in San Diego. Dine on the patio, or have a seat at the bar and watch the chefs prepare the perfect pizza!
Must Have: San Miguel Pizza
Ice Cream, you scream, we all scream for the best flavors (top chefs from around San Diego create their favorites)! The line is long on sunny San Diego days, but the wait is well worth it. Get a flight of 4 flavors and enjoy!
Must Have: Salted Almond Toffee
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Salt & Straw
1670 India StIce Cream, you scream, we all scream for the best flavors (top chefs from around San Diego create their favorites)! The line is long on sunny San Diego days, but the wait is well worth it. Get a flight of 4 flavors and enjoy!
Must Have: Salted Almond Toffee
Pastries, pies, cakes, cookies, and everything sweet. San Diego's iconic dessert venue. You can also get a salad, but these desserts are a meal. Enjoy Sunday Brunch and sample the entire menu!
Must Have: One of Everything Please
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Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AvePastries, pies, cakes, cookies, and everything sweet. San Diego's iconic dessert venue. You can also get a salad, but these desserts are a meal. Enjoy Sunday Brunch and sample the entire menu!
Must Have: One of Everything Please
This hidden gem boasts some of the finest cuisine in San Diego, and is located across from the Polo Fields in Del Mar. If you would like to sample amazing food and farm-to-table produce, this is a great place to spend an evening.
Must Have: Veggies (amazing)
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MARKET Restaurant + Bar
3702 Via De La ValleThis hidden gem boasts some of the finest cuisine in San Diego, and is located across from the Polo Fields in Del Mar. If you would like to sample amazing food and farm-to-table produce, this is a great place to spend an evening.
Must Have: Veggies (amazing)
Always crowded, always worth the wait! Each pizza is rolled, tossed, and placed in the pizza oven. Once golden brown and crispy, the flavors all melt together and make an amazing pizza experience!
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Tribute Pizza
3077 North Park WayAlways crowded, always worth the wait! Each pizza is rolled, tossed, and placed in the pizza oven. Once golden brown and crispy, the flavors all melt together and make an amazing pizza experience!
Most San Diegans agree that Rocky's has the Best Burger! They are alway juicy and delicious, but you may need to wait. You can always get them to-go, but they are much better when you dive into them at the pub. Must be 21, and cash only.
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Rocky's Crown Pub
3786 Ingraham StMost San Diegans agree that Rocky's has the Best Burger! They are alway juicy and delicious, but you may need to wait. You can always get them to-go, but they are much better when you dive into them at the pub. Must be 21, and cash only.
Walk in and watch the homemade tortillas being made, this is authentic Mexican Food! Located in the heart of Old Town, right off Interstate-8 and Interstate-5. This is the oldest area of San Diego, and there are plenty of sites to see in the area.
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Old Town Mexican Cafe
2489 San Diego AvenueWalk in and watch the homemade tortillas being made, this is authentic Mexican Food! Located in the heart of Old Town, right off Interstate-8 and Interstate-5. This is the oldest area of San Diego, and there are plenty of sites to see in the area.