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
Banyan Kitchen + Catering - 4655 Executive Drive San Diego CA
4655 Executive Drive San Diego CA, San Diego
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PANKO CHICKEN | $13.25 |
Tomato, avocado, aurugula, sriracha mayo brioche bun. Add Fries + $4 | |
Creamy Scrambled Eggs | $6.00 |
Add Toast & Fruit + $4 / sub egg white $2 | |
HAM & BRIE | $11.00 |
with honey mustard, baguette |
TNT Pizza - 550 14th Street #116
550 14th Street #116, San Diego
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Hot Sop Tavern 14” | $18.00 |
Soppressata, Date, Ricotta, Hot Honey, Balsamic Reduction (No Sauce). If ordered Vegan, Soppressata subbed for Vegan Pepperoni. We use real honey so order accordingly! | |
Sugarkiln Salted Chocolate Toffee OMG (Dairy) | $3.00 |
Brown sugar and salted chocolate deliciousness with two types of chocolate and crunchy toffee. | |
Build Yr Own 14” Tavern | $14.00 |
Tavern style AKA Thin n Crispy AKA Party cut. Low hydration dough with light dusting of cornmeal, flavorful sauce, dough crispness and toppings are the star of the show. Note: to get properly crisp the very outer edges of this pizza get dark; you don't like a bite or two of burnt crispy deliciousness this pie ain't for you! |
Ding Tea San Diego - 8280 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste C
8280 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste C, San Diego
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Jasmine Green Milk Tea | $4.45 |
Hazelnut Milk Tea | $4.45 |
Peach Milk Tea | $4.45 |
Craft House- Del Mar Skydeck - 12841 El Camino Real, Suite 202
12841 El Camino Real, Suite 202, San Diego
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House Frites | $9.00 |
Crispy shoestring fries seasoned with salt and pepper. | |
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) | |
Cali Club BLT | $19.00 |
Grilled chicken Breast, Thick Applewood Smoked Bacon, Butter Lettuce, Tomatoes, Avocado, chipotle aioli served on toasted Jalapeño-cheddar Sourdough |
Havana Grill Mission Valley
1652 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego
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Lechon & Yuca Empanada | $5.25 |
Roasted pork (lechon) steamed yuca, mojo | |
Ensalada Cubana (Full) | $10.00 |
Organic Tomato, local Avocado, Cucumber, Red Onion, Organic Lettuce, House Vinaigrette | |
Grilled Citrus Chicken | $17.00 |
Naturally raised hormone-free Chicken Breast with caramelized Onions and Cilantro |
PIZZA • FRENCH FRIES
Cardellino
4033 Goldfinch St, San Diego
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Sourdough Boule | $13.00 |
house cultured butter, crispy garlic oil, sea salt | |
Radiatori Bolognese | $27.00 |
beef & pork, grana padano | |
Chop Salad | $18.00 |
provolone, salami, tomato, croutons, chickpeas, pepperoncini, pecorino, creamy italian |
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe - Scripps Poway Parkway - 2
10755 Scripps Poway Parkway, San Diego
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Smokey Tom | $15.00 |
House-roasted turkey, smoked gouda, homemade chipotle aioli, organic greens, onion relish & sliced tomatoes. Served on toasted sourdough bread. Homemade chips. | |
Capri | $15.00 |
Roasted all-white-meat chicken, house-made pesto, house-made sundried tomato spread, roasted garlic & fresh mozzarella cheese. Homemade chips. | |
Latte | $4.75 |
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Citrus Station - 2963 Beyer Blvd, San Diego, 92154
2963 Beyer Blvd, San Diego
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Triple Berry | $9.00 |
Raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, and apple juice | |
Choripapas Burrito | $10.00 |
Soy chorizo, potato, mozzarella, and egg | |
Fruit N' Nuts Oatmeal | $7.50 |
Banana, green apple, strawberry, seeds & nuts |
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern - San Diego - Jimmy's San Diego
4990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego
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Famous Cheeseburger | $19.00 |
lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar, 1000 island | |
Nashville Hot Fried Chicken | $22.00 |
lettuce, coleslaw, bread & butter pickles, mayonnaise | |
Tavern Bowl | $15.00 |
brown rice, garbanzo beans, gruyere, sun-dried tomatoes, watermelon radish, arugula, avocado, roasted pumpkin seeds, sriracha dressing |
SMOKED SALMON
Jennings House Cafe
1018 Rosecrans St, San Diego
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Breakfast Combo (Cannot be made GF) | $14.95 |
1/2 order of our house baked French toast w/ berries, 2 poached or scrambled eggs, and choice of bacon or sausage. Served w/ butter and maple syrup. | |
Breakfast Burrito | $13.95 |
Eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, and black beans wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Served w/ side of salsa and fresh fruit. | |
French Toast w/ Berries (Cannot be made GF) | $14.95 |
Fresh cubed brioche bread dredged in our house French toast batter, baked to perfection and topped with fresh berries. Served w/ butter, 100% maple syrup and choice of bacon or sausage. |
Karina’s Ceviches & More
3731-B India Street, San Diego
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Surf & Turf Taco | $7.50 |
Shrimp and ribeye steak with pico de gallo, avocado, spicy mayo served in a flour tortilla. | |
Rib Eye Taco | $6.25 |
With guacamole, cilantro, onion in a flour tortilla. | |
Fish Taco | $5.25 |
With spicy mayo, cabbage, pico de gallo. Served on corn tortilla. |
SALADS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Queenstown Public House
1557 Columbia St, San Diego
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CALAMARI | $18.00 |
seasoned fried calamari, jalapeños, sweet spicy chili sauce | |
KIWILANGO | $23.00 |
organic grass fed beef patty, jalapeño, blue cheese, tortilla chips, hot sauce, brioche bun | |
SOUP & SAMMIE | $22.00 |
tomato basil soup, pine nut, sour cream, grilled cheese with roasted roma tomato, avocado |
Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe
5887 Copley Drive, San Diego
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HG Burger | $11.50 |
Grilled Beef Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions, Melted Cheddar, on a Pretzel Bun. | |
Turkey Avocado | $12.50 |
Sliced turkey, Avocado, Tomato, Red Onion, Romaine Lettuce, Monterey Jack Cheese, Levain Sourdough | |
Side Fries | $3.50 |
Thick Cut French Fries |
Lucha Libre - North Park
3016 University Ave, San Diego
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Birria Quesadilla | $15.00 |
Choice of Beef or Vegan Birria, Jack Cheese, Onions-Cilantro Mix, Sour Cream & Salsa Muerta | |
Pluckin' California | $15.00 |
Grilled Chicken, Fresh Fries, Pico de Gallo, Jack Cheese, Avocado & Secret Chipotle Sauce | |
Birria Quesa Taco | $4.50 |
Beef Birria, Melted Cheese, Onions, Cilantro & Salsa Muerta |
Annapurna Indian Cuisine
10606 Camino Ruiz #6, San Diego
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Vegetable Samosa | $5.99 |
Deep fried turnovers stuffed with potatoes and peas | |
Palak Paneer | $12.99 |
Dal of the Day | $10.99 |
Homestyle Hawaiian Pacific Beach
747 Turquoise St ste 200, San Diego
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Teri Chicken | $14.95 |
Charbroiled chicken glazed with HH's signature Teri sauce | |
Kalua Pork | $14.95 |
Tender, Slow-roasted pork | |
Spam Musubi | $3.50 |
A slab of rice topped with Teri Spam and wrapped in seaweed |
Crab Hut Mira Mesa
8280 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego
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1/2 Corn | $6.91 |
(per 1/2 lb) | |
Snow Crab Clusters | $41.46 |
(per lb) | |
1/2 Shrimp | $13.56 |
(per 1/2 lb) |
Erik's Fresh Grill
Via de la Amistad, San Diego
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Turkey Melt | $10.25 |
Melted Cheddar and provolone on grilled sourdough bread filled with turkey, avocado, lettuce, and tomatoes | |
Philly Steak Sandwich | $10.25 |
Thin sliced ribeye grilled with onions topped with provolone cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomatoes on a Italian roll | |
Gyro Platter | $14.50 |
Sizzling lamb over rice pilaf |
MOM'S Pizza & Pasta
3422 Tripp Court. Suite A, San Diego
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Pepperoni Lovers | $0.00 |
red sauce and 3x pepperoni. | |
Garden Vegetables | $0.00 |
72hr crust, red sauce, mushrooms, olives, onions, green peppers, garlic, tomatoes, spinach and shredded mozzarella. | |
Meat Lovers Pizza | $0.00 |
72hr crust, red sauce, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, salami and meatballs. |
Batch & Box : - La Jolla
4577 La Jolla Village Dr STE 1211, San Diego
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Assorted Dozen Box | $45.00 |
Customize a box with twelve of your favorite Batch & Box flavors! | |
Assorted Half Dozen Box | $20.00 |
Customize a box with six of your favorite Batch & Box flavors! | |
The Mother's Day Box | $23.50 |
1 Classic, 1 Gentleman, 1 Pink Lady, 1 PB Mama, 1 Doodle, 1 Oaty Chip |
The Asian Bistro - 414 University Ave
414 University Ave, San Diego
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PAD THAI | $0.00 |
SKINNY RICE NOODLES WITH EGG, TOFU, BEAN SPROUTS, GREEN ONIONS AND CRUSHED PEANUTS WOK FRIED WITH OUR SWEET & TANGY TAMARIND SAUCE. CAN BE V|VEG|GF | |
GYOZA | $8.50 |
VEGETABLE, CHICKEN OR PORK POT STICKERS, CRISPY FRIED AND SERVED WITH SOY VINAIGRETTE (5 PCS) | |
CHEESY WONTON | $10.00 |
CRISPY FRIED WONTON STUFFED WITH WATER CHESTNUT AND CREAM CHEESE, SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE MADE PLUM SAUCE (6 PCS) VEG |
SALADS • CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole - The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole
1065 4th Avenue, San Diego
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FIESTA SALAD | $18.00 |
Chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce tossed with boneless fried chicken, roasted corn, black beans, tortilla strips, jack & cheddar cheese, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, and our house-made cilantro lime dressing | |
AHI POKE BOWL | $18.50 |
Cali-style ahi poke, served over a choice of brown or white rice. | |
BIG ASS NACHOS | $15.00 |
Tortilla chips topped with black beans, pico de gallo, jack and cheddar cheese, jalapeño, guacamole, and sour cream |
KIN SAEP!!! Come enjoy our delicious Flavors of Thai and Laos. CoCoCane Avalible!!!
4710 Market Street, San Diego
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Coconut Shrimp - 6 | $7.95 |
Fried shrimp in coconut battered with house dipping sauce. | |
Pad Se Ew | $10.95 |
Pan-fried flat rice noodle with egg, carrots, Chinese broccoli, and sweet soy sauce. | |
Tom Kha | $9.95 |
Coconut milk with sour and spicy soup with chili paste mushroom, onions, tomatoes, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaf. |
SANDWICHES
Olympic Cafe - North Park
2310 University Ave, San Diego
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Avgolemono Soup | $0.00 |
Traditional Greek lemon, chicken, and rice soup | |
Gyro Plate | $16.25 |
Seasoned blend of rotisseried beef and lamb, sliced to order. Served with rice pilaf, Greek salad and pita bread. | |
Chicken Kabob Plate | $17.25 |
Two skewers of charbroiled marinated chicken thigh, green pepper, onion. Served with rice pilaf, Greek salad and pita bread. |
GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University Ave, San Diego
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RANCH WRAP | $16.50 |
Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, Jack, Tomato, Romaine, Ranch. Tortilla | |
MO BURGER | $16.75 |
Cheddar, Jack, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Thousand Island. Served on your choice of bun. | |
FLAMING WRAP | $16.50 |
Crispy or Grilled Chicken, Hot Wings Sauce, Bacon, Cheddar, Jack, Romaine, Blue Cheese or Ranch. Tortilla |
SANDWICHES
Nutmeg Sabre Springs
12640 Sabre Springs Pkwy, San Diego
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Nutmeg Scramble | $15.00 |
Local eggs, organic spinach, sundried tomatoes & homemade sausage. Topped with goat cheese & served over home fries. Artisan toast & fruit | |
Latte | $4.75 |
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All Kale Caesar | $15.00 |
Organic black kale, (lemon juice & honey), roasted chicken, organic Persian cucumber, tomato, Parmesan cheese, house-made Caesar dressing. |
Asian Kitchen - San Diego Airport
3835 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego
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PAD THAI | $0.00 |
housemade pad thai sauce, rice noodles, bean sprouts, chives, salted turnip, seasoned tofu, egg and peanuts | |
DRUNKEN NOODLE | $0.00 |
rice noodles sauteed, with chili paste, mustard greens, broccoli, green beans, thai basil, and crispy shallots | |
STIR FRY | $0.00 |
stir-fried zucchini, mushrooms, mustard greens, green beans, carrots, and broccoli, served with white jasmine rice |
Burger Deck
3715 India St, San Diego
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Dirty DECK | $13.00 |
Creekstone Farms beef, American cheese, caramelized onion, pickle, deck sauce, house baked bun | |
DECK Burger | $13.00 |
Creekstone Farms beef, cheddar cheese, vine ripened tomato, white onion, butter lettuce, dijonaise, house baked bun | |
Onion Rings | $6.00 |
House Made Onion Rings |
Nature Forward Socal Bistro - 8935 Towne Center Dr 120
8935 Towne Center Dr 120, San Diego
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BYO Omelet | $16.50 |
Build Your Own Omelette PICK 3 ITEMS: Tomato, mushroom, onion, spinach, red bell pepper, avocado, mozzarella cheese, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, goat cheese, applewood smoked bacon, turkey, sausage & ham. | |
Chicken Fuego Galette | $17.00 |
Sautéed grilled chicken breast with mushrooms and onion over a lights white wine sauce, mozzarella cheese, chipotle mayo, cilantro & jalapeño, microgreens. | |
Steak & Frits | $36.00 |
Angus Ribeye, crispy french fries, served with bechamel sauce. |
Cutwater Spirits
9750 Distribution Ave, San Diego
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Whiskey Smash Burger | $16.00 |
Whiskey glazed onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, and burger spread. Served with your choice of fries or a salad. | |
Chicken Wings | $12.00 |
Choice of Buffalo Sauce or Roasted Garlic Salt and Pepper | |
Devil Share Burger | $17.00 |
Arugula, crispy fried onions, aged white cheddar, Devil's Share Bourbon bacon jam, garlic aioli. Served with your choice of Fries or Salad. |