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
Tajima Ramen-East Village
901 E Street, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Tajima Red | $16.00 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Pork bone broth, Egg Noodles, Pork Chashu, ½ Ramen Egg, Corn, Baby Bok Choy, Green Onions, and Sesame Seeds. | |
Carnitas Ramen | $16.00 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, Egg noodles, housemade Carnitas, ½ Ramen Egg, Red Radish, Cilantro, diced Onions, Lime, and dried Oregano. | |
Vegetarian Ramen | $15.50 |
Original Vegetable Soy-based Broth, Spinach Noodles, Deep Fried Tofu, Wood Ear Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Corn, Baby Bok Chow, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, and Sesame Seeds, topped with Truffle Oil |
The Funky Lemon
3415 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Avoca-Duh! Toast | $9.75 |
Fresh homemade avocado, sliced cherry tomatoes , radish, arrugula, microgreens, spash of lemon, salt and peper flakes on a multigrain toats | |
Joey's Fav | $11.25 |
Fried egg, prosciutto ham, gruyere cheese, sliced tomatoes, arrugula, spash of lemon, lemon zest , olive oil ona toasted brioche. | |
Pinky Promise | $12.50 |
Red Dragon Fuit (Pitaya), Raspberries, Strawberries. Toppings: Granola, Seasonal Fruit may Vary (Bananas , Strawberries, Blueberries , Blackberries, Pineapple, Raspberries), Coconut Shaving,Chia seeds, Honey. |
Underbelly - Little Italy
750 W Fir St, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Farmers Market | $13.00 |
Veggie Broth, seasonal vegetables (feel free to add an egg or other toppings) | |
Chicken Confit Ramen | $14.00 |
Tonkotsu Broth. Soft boiled egg, Chicken Confit, Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Pickled Ginger, Spicy Miso Garlic Butter, Scallions | |
Boiled Edamame | $5.00 |
Sea Salt Edamame |
Cocina 35- Liberty Station - 2750 Dewey Rd, Ste 104
2750 Dewey Rd, Ste 104, SAN DIEGO
Popular items | |
---|---|
MERCADO | $19.00 |
Salsa verde topped with crispy CARNITA’S LIGHT. | |
EL TOCHOMOROCHO | $21.00 |
Your choice of regular chilaquiles, tamal gratinado, 2 huevos rancheros and beans. | |
CHILAQUILES AL PASTOR | $19.00 |
Creamy secret salsa, topped with crispy Al pastor, and grilled pineapple. |
The Mad Beet
933 Garnet Ave, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
MANGO STARR* | |
mango juice, NFY, mango, peach, banana | |
SIR MELTON JOHN | $11.97 |
chipotle chicken, chipotle gouda, bacon, tomato, spinach, jalapeno, beet, cucumber, ranch | |
BEYONCAI* | |
organic acai, granola, honey, peanut butter, strawberry, banana |
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Kearny Mesa - -5353 Kearny Villa Rd
-5353 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
LARGE WORKS | $27.50 |
17 inch Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms (onion or anchovy) | |
LARGE FIT FOR A KING | $30.50 |
17 inch pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives, meatball | |
TIRAMISU | $7.75 |
Homemade, coffee flavored Italian dessert made with ladyfingers, layered with a whipped mascarpone cheese topped with cacao. Contains rum and dairy. |
OB Surf Lodge - OB Surf Lodge
5083 Santa Monica Ave STE 1F, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
FIESTA SALAD | $17.50 |
Romaine, Fried Boneless Chicken, Pepitas, Roasted Corn, Tortilla Strips, Avocado, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Queso Fresco, Housemade Cilantro Lime Dressing. | |
DOUBLE FRIED WINGS | $17.00 |
Double Fried Buffalo Wings, Spicy Cayenne Sauce, Side of Ranch | |
OB HOT CHICKEN BISCUIT | $18.50 |
Buttermilk Biscuit, Spiced- Maple Fried Chicken, Chipotle Coleslaw, Pickles. |
Nostalgia Coffee Roasters
10945 Vista Sorrento Parkway, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Flat White - 8oz | $5.00 |
Double espresso & steamed milk - 8oz | |
Americano | $3.50 |
Espresso & Water - Regular size is prepared with a double espresso, Large size is prepared with 2 double espressos | |
RetrocadoToast | $8.00 |
Sourdough toast with mashed avocado, arugula, feta cheese, pickled onions, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. |
BUONA FORCHETTA - 3001 Beech St
3001 Beech Street, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Margherita | $15.00 |
San Marzano Tomatoes, Fresh mozzarella, basil , EVOO | |
Beet Salad | $14.00 |
mix greens , yellow and red beets, green lentls, goat cheese , shaved parmigiano, home made balsamic vinaigrette | |
Pesto | $20.00 |
Basil , garlic, parmigiano, EVOO, pine nuts( Other nuts might be present) |
BAGELS
Spill the Beans Coffee + Bagel- Seaport Village
813 W Harbor Dr, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Mc Lovin' | $12.99 |
Your choice of bagel or baked bun, sausage patties, two scrambled eggs, American cheese, maple butter | |
San Dieggo | $12.99 |
Your choice of bagel or baked bun, thick cut peppered bacon, two over-medium fried eggs, American & pepper jack cheese, cayenne aioli | |
Lox, Stock & Bagel | $14.99 |
Your choice of bagel or baked bun, lox, wasabi-ginger cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion, fried capers |
Scuderie Italia
1525 Garnet Avenue, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
PIZZA MARGHERITA | $16.00 |
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO | |
PIZZA BIANCA | $19.00 |
Ricotta, Mozzarella, Garlic, Parmesan, Cracked Pepper, Basil, EVOO | |
Tortelloni Brasato | $25.50 |
Tortelloni filled with Short Ribs & sautéed with Butter and Sage |
Smoking Gun & Spill the Beans - 555 Market Street
555 Market Street, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
ICED Vanilla Latte | $5.50 |
Our signature espresso, vanilla syrup, milk and ice | |
ICED La Vida Mocha | $5.50 |
It's like a mocha... but better. This delicious concoction infuses Aztec chocolate, dark chocolate sauce, espresso and milk | |
Cinna-Bee | $5.50 |
Honey, homemade cinnamon simple syrup, espresso, milk |
PIES
Pop Pie Co. University Heights
4404 Park Blvd, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Salted Caramel Apple Crumble - Slice | $7.00 |
Fresh diced fuji, red delicious, and granny smith apples with a hint of orange zest and spices topped an old-fashioned oat crumble, signature all-butter crust. One slice. | |
Kale Slaw (V) | $0.00 |
Kale & red cabbage, tahini-lemon dressing, pepita seeds and quinoa. Vegan. | |
Green Hog & Cheese | $11.00 |
Slow braised pork shoulder, roasted serrano, jalapeño, & pasilla peppers, tomatillo, jack cheese, all in our signature all-butter crust. Peppers are all de-veined and de-seeded, providing mild (2/10) heat. |
FRENCH FRIES
Sombrero Mexican Food - #14-Rio Vista San Diego
8590 Rio San Diego Drive #108, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
California Burrito | $9.99 |
Angus carne asada, fries, cheese, pico de gallo | |
Utensils | $0.00 |
(Fork, Knife, Spoon, Napkins) | |
Bean, Rice, & Cheese Burrito | $6.19 |
Slow cooked refried beans and rice, with shredded cheddar cheese |
Earlybird Breakfast Burritos - Earlybird Pacific Beach
4505 Mission Boulevard, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Bacon Bird | $12.00 |
3 eggs, tater tots, crispy tortilla strips, american cheese with chopped bacon, salsa roja and guacamole | |
Firebowl Hash | $12.00 |
3 eggs, crispy tater tots, american cheese, choice of bacon, sausage or soyrizo, guacamole and chipotle sour cream | |
Savory Sausage | $12.00 |
3 eggs, tater tots, crispy tortilla strips, american cheese with breakfast sausage, chipotle sour cream and guacamole |
Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Downtown San Diego
1157 Columbia Street, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
1 lb Sweet Chili Garlic Wings | $25.00 |
Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery | |
The Norm | $17.95 |
Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. (Voted Best Mac and Cheese in the 2022 SD Reader’s Poll - IYKYK) | |
1 lb Buffalo Wings | $25.00 |
Boneless Wings, Buffalo Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery. |
Tajima Ramen-North Park
3015 Adams Ave, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Spicy Sesame Ramen | $15.50 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, mixed with special Sesame Paste, Egg Noodles, Ground Pork, ½ Ramen Egg, Corn, Wood ear Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy, Diced Onions, Dried Chili, and Sesame Seeds. | |
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. | |
Vegetarian Ramen | $15.50 |
Original Vegetable Soy-based Broth, Spinach Noodles, Deep Fried Tofu, Wood Ear Mushrooms, Baby Spinach, Corn, Baby Bok Chow, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, and Sesame Seeds, topped with Truffle Oil |
Happy Medium - 4002 30th Street
4002 30th Street, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
CORNDOGS | $12.00 |
TWO CORNDOGS!! Served with Honey Mustard & Spicy Ketchup. | |
SPICY BROCCOLINI | $11.00 |
Sautéed Broccolini with ginger. garlic, chili crunch and lemon zest. | |
CHOPPED CHEESE | $16.00 |
Chopped Beef Patty. Melted Onion & American. Tomato. Shredded Iceberg. House Sauce. |
Craft House Fashion Valley
7007 Friars Road, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Large House Fries | $9.00 |
Crispy shoestring fries seasoned with salt and pepper. | |
Short-Rib poutine | $25.00 |
Braised Short Rib, cheese curds, Onion Jam, Queso Fresco, Shorty-ju, Chipotle Aioli, Micro cilantro. | |
The Not so Basic Burger | $19.00 |
8 Oz. Signature Beef Patty, Thick Applewood Smoked Bacon, White Cheddar, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Jam, and 20k League Sauce (Secret Proprietary Blend) |
SEAFOOD • SALADS • SUSHI
Just Sushi To Go
5665 Lindo Paseo, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Mixed Poke Bowl | $12.25 |
tuna & salmon, cucumber, avocado, house poke sauce, seaweed salad, ginger over sushi rice | |
Rolls Royce Combo | $14.99 |
Total 16 pcs; 4 pc orange karamel, 4 pc bad boy, 4 pc knacker Jack & 4 pc ninja rolls | |
California Royce Combo | $10.75 |
8 pieces of California roll, 4 pieces of spicy California roll and 4 pieces of shrimp tempura roll. |
Cali BBQ - - Sports Arena
3425 Hancock Street, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Tailgater BBQ Feast | $88.00 |
Feeds 4-5 people: Tri-tip, rib tips, pulled pork, brisket, 1/2 chicken, 1/2 rack ribs, mac-n-cheese, beans, slaw, potato salad, five cornbread. Sorry no substitutions. | |
Loaded Mac | $7.50 |
Mac N Cheese loaded with diced bacon, jalapeno and extra chedda! | |
County Fair | $17.00 |
Slow smoked pulled pork, mac and cheese, and melted Cheddar cheese on grilled sourdough. Comes with a choice of one side. |
SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar
902 W Washington St, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Buddha Bowl | $18.00 |
quinoa, seasonal berries, roasted pine nuts, rainbow carrots, beet hummus & lemon tahini dressing | |
Harley Gray Burger | $18.00 |
Gold Canyon Angus, toasted brioche bun, frisee lettuce, tomato, onion, bleu cheese, bacon bourbon jam, pomme frites | |
New England Clam Chowder | $9.00 |
Santa Cruz Chowder Cook-Off Peoples Choice 1st Place |
FRENCH FRIES
Cocina 35
1435 6th ave, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
CAJETA TOAST SIDE | $4.75 |
Our Mexican take on the classic french toast, vanilla-cajeta toast | |
MERCADO | $17.50 |
Salsa Verde topped with carnitas light! For better Quality and Crunchiness chilaquiles may be served Deconstructed .. Please follow instructions on the package! | |
EL PATRON | $19.50 |
Your choice of regular chilaquiles, with beans, 2 eggs and crispy cajeta toast. |
Graze By Sam
550 W Date St. Suite B South, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Whipped Ricotta | $12.00 |
ricotta cheese, hot honey, cracked black pepper, served with a side of sourdough (VG) | |
Cheese & Charcuterie Board | $28.00 |
selection of artisanal meats and cheeses (chef's choice), served with toasted sourdough, house pickles, candied nuts, mustard, fruit, honey and house made jam | |
Szechuan Dumplings | $12.00 |
edamame, corn, spicy szechuan sauce, sesame seeds, green onions ( 7 pieces) (VG) |
FRENCH FRIES
Sombrero Mexican Food - #8 - Rancho Carmel
11040 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Mix Burrito | $8.89 |
Beef, bean and cheese | |
Salsa | $0.00 |
Red Salsa (Hot), Green Salsa (Mild), Chunky Salsa (Med), Picante Salsa (Extra Hot) | |
Utensils | $0.00 |
(Fork, Knife, Spoon, Napkins) |
Breakfast Company - Mission Valley Breakfast Co
8590 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
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. | |
Brioche Breakfast Sammie | $13.00 |
two eggs over medium, wake 'n bacon,avocado, gruyere cheese and herb aioli, served with house potatoes | |
Breakfast Burrito | $17.00 |
flour tortilla, skirt steak, rosemary roasted potatoes, chopped bacon, scrambled eggs, bell pepper cream sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cheddar cheese, served with house potatoes and salsa |
Sushi Ren
16480 Paseo Del Sur, Ste 115, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Tonkotsu Ramen | $13.95 |
Tonkotsu Ramen | $13.95 |
Hamachi Lover Roll | $14.95 |
Amardeen
8915 TOWNE CENTRE DR STE 103, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Half Muhammara | $8.36 |
Roasted Red Peppers, Walnuts, Pomegranate Molasses, Aleppo Pepper, Sumac | |
Sambousik | $15.77 |
Half Dozen; fried Pastry; minced Beef, Pine Nuts | |
Half Baba Ghanouj | $8.36 |
Smoked Eggplant, Tahini (Sesame), Garlic, Yogurt, Lemon. topped with Olive Oil, Paprika, Parsley |
PIZZA
Tribute Pizza - North Park, San Diego
3077 North Park Way, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Kevin Mccallister | $18.00 |
classic plain cheese pizza, with red and white checkered tablecloth tomato sauce, mozzarella, old school pizzeria herb and spice blend sauce is our organic root vegetable marinara, with caramelized carrots, onion, and fennel, with garlic, fresh basil, and oregano. | |
'Roni Lovers | $22.00 |
two kinds of ezzo pepperoni, two kinds of mozzarella, organic crushed tomato sauce, parmigiano reggiano and pecorino romano... The pepperoni is on top, and comes cupped and charred, with a fair amount of black crispiness; this is by design, we promise they are not 'burnt'. | |
Bees Mode | $23.00 |
soppressata and mike‘s hot honey, with pickled sweet peppers and ricotta, on top of a base of organic crushed tomatoes, mozzarella, and pecorino romano. |
Little Sakana - MIRA MESA
8270 Mira Mesa Blvd, STE E, San Diego
Popular items | |
---|---|
Firecracker | $14.00 |
In: tempura salmon / avocado/ Top: Salmon / jalapeno (spicy mayo / eel sauce) | |
Veggie Crunch | $9.00 |
In: veggie tempura, cream cheese, cucumber/ Top: avocado, crunch (sweet soy sauce) | |
Philadelphia Roll | $8.00 |
In: salmon, cream cheese, avocado / Top: sesame seeds |