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
SANDWICHES • CHICKEN • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • FISH AND CHIPS • BBQ • SALADS • CHICKEN WINGS • GRILL
Chicken Charlie's Table
12457 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego
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Beet Salad | $14.75 |
Red and golden beets, avocado, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, over mixed greens. Add grilled or crispy chicken $5 | |
Fried Chicken & Shrimp | $19.75 |
Your choice of 2 pc dark or white meat, with 8 large crispy shrimp. | |
Fried Chicken Dinner | $18.75 |
4 pieces of our famous fried chicken |
RAMEN • NOODLES • FRENCH FRIES
Nishiki Ramen - Kearny Mesa
8055 Armour St, San Diego
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Chicken Ramen | $15.95 |
All Chicken! Chicken Breast Chashu and Chicken broth. Corn, Green Onion, and Naruto (Fish Cake). *Broth contains fish. | |
Smoke Bomb Black w/Egg | $17.95 |
No.1 Popular Ramen! Aroma of Homemade Roasted Black Garlic Sauce. Tonkotsu (Pork) broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Slow Egg, Corn, Green Onion, Ginger and Naruto (Fish Cake). | |
Miso Ramen | $15.95 |
Miso Ramen. Miso broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Corn, Green Onion, and Naruto (Fish Cake). |
Karina's Ceviche Bar 'N Tacos
1852 National Avenue, San Diego
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Ceviche Karina's Tostada | $7.00 |
Our signature ceviche with chopped shrimp, cucumber, avocado & cilantro in Karina's spicy chile serrano sauce. | |
Ceviche Karina's Plate | $18.00 |
Shrimp, cucumber & avocado in Karina's signature green chile sauce. | |
Al Pastor Burrito | $15.00 |
pineapple, guacamole, onion |
FRENCH FRIES
Louisiana Purchase
2305 University Ave, San Diego
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Garlic Cheddar Biscuits | $14.00 |
four house biscuits + honey butter + jam | |
Spicy Chicken Skillet | $26.00 |
one airline chicken + mac and cheese + corn bread + chili honey glaze | |
Kitchen Sink Gumbo | $23.00 |
blonde roux gumbo + roasted chicken + andouille sausage + crawfish + shrimp + crab + scoop of rice |
Bun and Patti
2171 Kettner blvd, San Diego
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Let's Patti | $15.95 |
All Natural-Fed Beef Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Sautéed Onion, Pickles, Cheddar, Secret Sauce, Toasted Brioche Bun. | |
Truffle Fries | $8.00 |
Truffle Fries with Truffle Mayo Aioli | |
Notorious B&P | $17.95 |
All Natural-Fed Double Beef Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Sautéed Onion, Pickles, Cheddar, Secret Sauce, Toasted Brioche Bun. |
Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean's Ice Cream - Pacific Beach
829 Garnet Avenue, San Diego
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Red Chile Pork | $11.00 |
Our pie-take on Mexican tamales made with slow-braised pork shoulder, a trio of dry red chiles—Japones, Nuevo México, California, hearty red potatoes and Spanish olives. All inside in our signature all-butter crust. | |
Ube + Pandesal Toffee - PInt | $12.00 |
THIS IS OUR MOST POPULAR ICE CREAM!! Using our signature 16% butterfat ice cream base, we infuse it with ube to make that beautiful deep purple color. What is Ube you are wondering? A delicious sweet purple yam consumed throughout Asia. And Pandesal? It is a sweet bread like a dinner roll. We create a toffee out of pandesal which makes for an amazing buttery crunch in every mouthful! One pint. | |
Roasted Veggies & Yellow Curry (V) | $10.50 |
Our vegan savory pie offering features roasted cauliflower, sweet potato, mushrooms, yellow squash, red onion, carrot, red-skin potatoes, coconut milk, vegan butter crust. |
Hidden Craft
600 WEST BROADWAY SUITE 130, SAN DIEGO
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One America Cheese Burger | $18.00 |
Ground beef brisket short rib patty, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, american cheese, house spread on a sesame amish bun | |
Chicken Banh Mi | $17.00 |
Ginger, garlic, marinated chicken, pickled veggies (carrot, daikon, cucumber, white onion), miso aioli, cilantro on fresh baguette. | |
Turkey Avocado BLT | $17.00 |
Swiss cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli on ciabatta bun |
Homestyle Hawaiian - Mesa College
7524 Mesa College Drive, San Diego
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Lava Chicken | $12.95 |
Panko crusted, fried and served with side of our famous Lava Sauce. | |
Teri Chicken | $12.95 |
Charbroiled chicken glazed with HH's signature Teri Sauce. | |
Korean Chicken | $13.95 |
Marinated chicken coated in a crunchy batter, deep-fried, and served with HH's signature Lava Sauce. |
make pizza+salad
699 Park Blvd, San Diego
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supreme pizza | $19.50 |
house made red sauce, shredded mozzarella, bell peppers, black olives, mushrooms, pepperoni, italian sausage | |
meat lover pizza | $19.50 |
house made red sauce, shredded mozzarella, italian sausage crumble, diced ham, pepperoni | |
mediterranean pizza | $16.00 |
olive oil, shredded mozzarella, feta cheese crumble, artichokes, baby tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions, finished with dried oregano |
Ambrogio 15 at Skydeck Del Mar
12841 El Camino Real, Suite, San Diego
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Pizza Patate e Speck | $21.00 |
Mozzarella Fiordilatte, Roasted Potatoes, Grated Parmigiano, Black Truffle EVOO, Speck (Smoked Prosciutto) | |
Pizza Hannibal Lecter | $21.00 |
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Grated Parmigiano, Spicy Salame Calabrese, Homemade Italian Sausage, Guanciale, Red Bell Pepper | |
Insalata Della Casa | $13.00 |
Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Focaccia Croutons, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Homemade Balsamic Dressing |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
The Blind Burro
639 J st, San Diego
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Tinga Enchilad | $24.00 |
3 corn tortillas with melted oaxaca, topped with chicken tinga (Chicken is braised in chipotle puree, tomatoes, onions and herbs, then shredded). Tortillas are rolled up and topped with roasted beat adobo sauce, queso fresco, drizzled crema, and pickled onions. Served along side shredded iceberg lettuce, twice fried potatoes, and avocado (ALLERGIES – DAIRY, GARLIC, ONION) | |
To-Go Chps/Sals | $5.00 |
Our house fried corn tortilla chips dusted with salt and then served with our house salsa (tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, onion, spices, lime juice) (ALLERGIES- GLUTEN, CHILIES, ONION, GARLIC) | |
Nachos | $16.00 |
Flour and corn tortilla chips layered with Manchego cheese, triple chile cheese sauce, pico de gallo, radish, candied jalapenos, taco shop guac, and queso cotija Choice of Protein (ALLERGIES- GLUTEN, ONIONS, GARLIC, CHILIES, SEEDS, DAIRY) |
BURRITOS • FISH AND CHIPS • TACOS • SEAFOOD • POKE
FISH DISTRICT - Carmel Mtn. Ranch
12002 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego
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NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER | |
Clams, creme, potato, yellow onion, carrot, celery, parsley | |
POKE bowl | $12.00 |
(raw) Sushi rice, choice of poke & sauce, nori, seaweed salad, cucumber, pickled ginger, sesame seeds | |
Taco BAJA style | $6.50 |
(gf) Cabbage-cilantro, pico de gallo, corn tortilla, chipotle sauce |
Filippis Pizza Grotto Mission Valley - 10330 Friars Rd STE 101
10330 Friars Rd STE 101, San Diego
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GARLIC CHEESY BREAD | $9.95 |
House garlic bread topped with melted mozzarella cheese with a side of marinara | |
LARGE MARGHERITA PIZZA | $25.50 |
17 inch tomato, basil | |
MEDIUM WORKS PIZZA | $23.50 |
13 inch Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms (onion or anchovy) |
HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Hodad's Ocean Beach
5010 Newport Ave., 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 | |
CHOCOLATE SHAKE | $6.75 |
MINI CHEESEBURGER | $7.75 |
Thai Time NorthPark - 4102 30th Street
4102 30th Street, San Diego
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Pad Kee Mao | $15.00 |
Stir fried flat rice noodles with egg, onion, bell pepper, chili, and Thai basil | |
Crispy Pork Belly | $14.00 |
Deep fried marinated pork belly served with house made and spicy sauce. | |
Tom Yum (H&S) | $10.00 |
Lemon grass broth, mushrooms, tomato, fresh kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, green onion, lime juice and cilantro. |
City Tacos - Sorrento Valley
11045 ROSELLE ST SUITE 100, san diego
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POLLO ASADO | $3.85 |
Grilled chicken breast topped with Guacamole, tomato, onion and cilantro. | |
CHORIZO ASADO | $4.85 |
Grilled pork chorizo with caramelized pineapple over melted Oaxaca cheese. | |
COCHINITA PIBIL | $4.50 |
Slow Cooked pull pork in a traditional mayan achiote sauce, with cilantro and pickled onions finished with a creamy green salsa. |
SALADS • HAMBURGERS
Fernside
1946 Fern Street, San Diego
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FERNSIDE BURGER Combo | $26.00 |
Our Fernside Burger w/ waffle fries and your choice of any Growler we offer or one of our Specialty Cocktails or slushees. | |
DIET FERNSIDE BURGER | $14.00 |
Same great Fernside flavor with just half the patties! So one. There's one patty. It's a single burger. | |
CHICKEN WINGS | $12.00 |
Choice of House Buffalo, Spicy Dry Rub or Korean BBQ. Served with house blue cheese, rancho or miso ranch, carrots & celery. |
HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Raglan Public House
1851 Bacon St, San Diego
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MOTM Large Mac | $21.00 |
2 all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun | |
Average Joe | $21.00 |
100% organic grass fed beef american cheese, ketchup, mayo, mustard | |
50/50 | $12.00 |
pic two of your faves |
PASTA • FRENCH FRIES
Rusticucina - San Diego
3797 Park Blvd, San Diego
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Grandmas Ragu | $24.00 |
veal & pork ragu | |
Romaine Salad | $10.00 |
Hearts of romaine, shaved Parmesan, garlic crostini & Caesar dressing. | |
Classico Pesto | $25.00 |
basil, parmesan, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes & EVOO |
City Tacos - Ocean Beach
4896 Voltaire Street, San Diego
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FRIJOLES CHARROS | $6.25 |
Pinto beans with pork trio (chorizo, ham, carnitas), Oaxaca and Cotija cheeses, finished with tomato, onion, cilantro, grilled cebollita and serrano chili. | |
MEXICALI | $4.85 |
Grilled steak, onions and poblano peppers over melted asadero cheese and mashed potatoes finished with a crema fresca and cotija cheese sprinkle. | |
CARNITAS PUERCO | $3.85 |
Slow-cooked pork carnitas topped with cilantro, onion, guacamole, & crunchy chicharron. |
NOODLES
Harborside Cuisine - Authentic Lao Cuisine
110 47th Street, San Diego
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Lao Style Papaya Salad | $13.00 |
Shredded green papaya | |
Khao Piak Sen Chicken | $12.00 |
Homemade noodles made from scratch served with shredded chicken garnished with cilantro and green onions | |
Pork Jerky | $12.00 |
Pork cut in strips marinated in house seasoning |
Crust Pizzeria - Carmel Valley
4653 Carmel Mountain Rd,Ste 311/312, San Diego
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Karla | $0.00 |
san marzano / extra virgin olive oil / fresh mozzarella / garlic / fresh basil | |
BYO Red | $0.00 |
Build your own red pizza! | |
Big Sexy Mac n Cheese | $14.50 |
sausage / bacon / jalapeno / cheddar / smoked gouda / mozzarella |
terra american bistro
7091 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
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Mediterranean Chicken Kabob | $19.00 |
yogurt & spice marinated chicken, bell pepper, onion, tzatziki over saffron rice | |
Cast Iron Baked Banana Bread Pudding | $9.00 |
bourbon butterscotch, pecans, whipped cream | |
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie | $20.00 |
Herb roasted turkey, peas and carrots, garlic, celery, onion topped with Yukon potato mash & cranberry chutney, served with a side salad & lemon vinaigrette |
Cucina Caprese Pizzeria & Trattoria
3545 Midway Drive SUITE E, San Diego
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CARNIVORA | $21.50 |
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Meatballs, Italian Sausage, Spicy Salame, Pancetta, Prosciutto Cotto, Pepperoni, Fresh Mozzarella | |
AFFUMICATA COTTO FUNGHI | $18.50 |
Tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto cotto. | |
BUFALINA | $19.50 |
Cherry tomato marinated with garlic, fresh basil and EVOO, mozzarella di bufala. |
Amalfi Cucina Italiana Carmel Valley
5980 Village Way #B106, San Diego
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CALZONE CLASSICO | $19.00 |
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, parmesano | |
PEPPERONI | $17.00 |
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni | |
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE | $27.00 |
Fresh clams, garlic, evoo, (red sauce upon request) |
URBN - One Paseo - One Paseo
12895 Paseo Village Way Suite 1200, San Diego
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Large Chopped Italian | $20.00 |
Large lettuce, radicchio, salami, tomato, onion, chickpea, pepperoncini, parm, red wine vinaigrette | |
Small Potato Bacon | $24.00 |
Small white pie, mozz, potato, bacon, fresh mozz | |
Small URBN Salad | $12.00 |
Small field greens, pear, gorgonzola, walnut brittle, house vinaigrette |
Koon Thai Kitchen
3860 Convoy St, San Diego
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Red Curry | $11.00 |
Red curry paste with bamboo shoots, Thai eggplants, basil, lime leaves and green bell pepper in coconut milk | |
Pad Kee Mao | $11.00 |
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with garlic, egg, fresh chili, onion, bell pepper and basil | |
Thai Fried Rice | $11.00 |
Jasmine rice stir-fried with garlic, egg, Chinese broccoli, tomato, onion and cucumber |
Curry Pizza Pointe -
8995 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego
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BUTTER CHICKEN | $12.00 |
Butter Chicken Tenders, Fresh Mozzarella, Red Onions, Tomatoes and Fresh Cilantro | |
PANEER BUTTER MASALA | $6.00 |
Paneer Butter Masala, Butter, Mozzarella, Red Onions, Tomatoes and Fresh Cilantro | |
CHILLI PANEER | $12.00 |
Chili Paneer Morsels, Fresh Mozzarella, Red Peppers, Onions, Diced Tomatoes, Green Onions |
Junction Bar & Grill - Scripps Ranch -
9860 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego
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12 Inch - Meat Feast Pizza | $22.00 |
Pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, meatballs & salami. | |
Cali Club | $18.00 |
Turkey, apple wood bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and mayo on grilled white bread. | |
12 Inch - Works Pizza | $22.00 |
Black olives, green peppers, mushrooms, white onions, pepperoni, salami and sausage. |
FRENCH FRIES
The Corner Drafthouse
495 Laurel st, San Diego
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Tuna Bacon Melt | $19.00 |
Tuna Salad | Bacon | Swiss Cheese | Sourdough Bread | |
Ham Bowl | $21.00 |
spiral ham | turkey stuffing | cranberry sauce | green beans | turkey gravy | |
Chicken Karage Bowl | $21.00 |
crispy chicken thighs | rice | pickled cucumber | kalbi slaw | fried egg | cilantro | scallions | karage sauce |