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
Coaster Saloon
744 Ventura Place, San Diego
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Mac & Cheese | $8.00 |
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Kids Sloppy Joe | $9.00 |
For kids 12 & under only. GF* | |
Pork Spareribs 2 LB | $39.95 |
Available till we sell out! Served with Texas toast & house pickles. |
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai - San Diego
7951 Othello Avenue, San Diego
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Takoyaki | $9.20 |
Takoyaki (6), Octopus Balls topped with Sweet Takoyaki Sauce, Mayo, Green Onion and Bonito Flakes. (Allergen: Wheat, Soy, Egg, Fish) | |
Aburi Chashu Bowl | $16.45 |
Seared Toro Chashu (10) with Aburi Sauce, Shredded Green Onion, Red Ginger, Rice, Soup. (Allergen: Wheat, Soy, Fish, Sesame) | |
Small Aburi Chashu Bowl | $5.45 |
Seared Toro Chashu (3) with Aburi Sauce, Green Onion. (Allergen: Wheat, Soy) |
Tora Tora Sushi - San Diego's ☝️ And Only!
8155 Mira Mesa Blvd #3, San Diego
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Lemon Cilantro | $11.50 |
Top: Lemon, fresh salmon, cilantro and savory sesame sauce In: Spicy tuna and cucumber | |
Crunchy | $9.00 |
Shrimp tempura, imitation krab, and top with tempura flakes and eel sauce | |
Chopstick | $0.00 |
By law AB 1276, single-use standard condiments and utensils are given upon consumers request. |
World Curry - 1433 Garnet Avenue
1433 Garnet Avenue, San diego
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Spinach | $13.00 |
A light, creamy curry with spinach leaves and caramelized onions pureed to perfection. | |
Panang | $13.00 |
A smooth red coconut curry, with a blended base of roasted bell peppers, mild red chilis, garlic, and shallots. Our most popular curry! | |
Vindaloo | $13.00 |
Spicy, sweet, and tangy pulled chicken curry. Cooked low and slow for hours until tender and savory. |
Pure Project - Miramar
9030 Kenamar Dr, San Diego
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Forest of Light (4 Pack) | $18.50 |
West Coast Pilsner w/ Superdelic & Cascade, 5% ABV - 4-Pack | |
Murkeley (4 Pack) | $23.50 |
Murky Double IPA w/ Simcoe, Southern Cross, and Citra Cryo, 8.5% ABV - 4 Pack *Collaboration w/ Fieldwork Brewing | |
In For The Night (500ml) | $29.00 |
Peach Brandy Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, 13.5% ABV - 500ml Bottle |
Pure Project - Bankers Hill
2865 Fifth Avenue, San Diego
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No Trouble in Paradise (4 Pack) | $25.50 |
Smoothie Beer w/ Mango, Pineapple, and Guava, 6% ABV - 4 Pack | |
Chocosaurus Rex (500ml) | $18.00 |
Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Vanilla, and Spices, 12.5% ABV - 500ml Bottle | |
Overgrown Estate (4 Pack) | $23.50 |
Murky Double IPA w/ Nectaron, Citra, & Citra Cryo, 8.5% ABV - 4 Pack |
AA-HARN @ Kettner Blvd.
1202 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
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Chicken Basil Bowl | $16.95 |
Delicious everyday traditional Thai dish consisting of ground chicken perfumed with basils, red bell peppers, green bell peppers and onions, served with soft boiled egg | |
Red Curry | $11.95 |
Choice of Protein: Vegetable, Tofu, Tofu & Vegetable, Chicken, Mock Duck, Beef, Shrimp, Pork Shank, Seafood, Duck and Salmon Served with mixed wild rice or jasmine rice Red curry paste with bamboo shoots, green peas, eggplant, green bell pepper with coconut milk | |
Garden Rolls [Shrimp] | $10.45 |
Fresh rice paper filled with romaine, carrot, basil, mint, cucumber, rice noodle and cilantro, Served with peanut sauce |
Harbor Town Pub - 1125 Rosecrans St
1125 Rosecrans St, San Diego
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Seared Ahi Bowl | $16.95 |
Seared Ahi, rice, cabbage, pickled carrots, cucumbers, grilled pineapple, edamame, cilantro cream and katsu sauce | |
Grilled Ginger Soy Wings | $12.95 |
8 ginger soy mariniated chicken wings, cilantro garnish, served with a side of Dojo sauce | |
Harbor Town | $13.95 |
1/3lb beef patty, double American cheese, griled onions, house sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, served on a brioche bun with side of fries |
6. Viet Nom -
8895 Towne Centre Dr, Ste 109, San Diego
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Pho short rib | $15.50 |
Chili tamarind wings | $16.50 |
Egg rolls | $7.00 |
Sandbar Sports Bar and Grill
718 Ventura Place, San Diego
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WINGS | $15.50 |
BUFFALO STYLE, SPICY BBQ, SWEET CHILI, TAJIN BLEND, OR JOSE'S SPICY GARLIC-RANCH | |
TWO TACO PLATE | $16.75 |
ANY 2 TACOS, CHIPS, HOUSE MADE BEANS, AND GUACAMOLE | |
Fried Avo Taco | $6.75 |
CHIPOTLE AIOLI, BLACK BEANS, LETTUCE, SALSA FRESCA, SOUR CREAM, COTIJA CHEESE ON A FLOUR TORTILLA |
La Puerta - Downtown
560 4th Ave, San Diego
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Mexico City Salad (Small) | $8.00 |
Mixed Greens, Shredded Carrots, Avocado, Cotija, Tomato, Cucumber, Cilantro Dressing | |
Veggie Fries | $16.00 |
French Fries, Grilled Onion & Poblano Peppers, Jack Cheese, Crema, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro | |
Potato Flautitas | $10.00 |
Mini Rolled Tacos, Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Crema, Cotija |
Square Pizza Co.
4508 Cass St, Ste C, San Diego CA, San Diego
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Pontiac | $24.00 |
Cupping Pepperoni | Red Sauce | Parmesan & Oregano. | |
Custom 8 Thin Squares | $18.00 |
8 Thin Crust Squares with Sauce, Oregano & Wisconsin Mozzarella Cheese + toppings of Your Choice! Feeds 2-4 | |
Pontiac 2.0 | $25.00 |
Smoked Pepperoni underneath the cheese | Cupping Pepperoni on top | Red Sauce | Parmesan & Oregano |
Samburgers Little Italy
550 W Date St., San Diego
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BLAZING SADDLES BURGER | $10.85 |
spicy bbq sauce | American cheese | bacon | herby ranch dressing | crispy onions | garlic buttered bun | |
THE JALAPENO BURGER | $9.95 |
guacamole | pepper jack cheese | garlic aioli | crispy onions | |
Side of Tots | $5.00 |
Ranch seasoning (select your choice of sauces) |
La Puerta - Mission Hills
4020 Goldfinch St, San Diego
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California Burrito | $17.00 |
Steak, Grilled Onion & Poblano Pepper, French Fries, Jack Cheese, Crema, Guacamole & Pico de Gallo served with Salsa La Puerta, toreado, lime, pickled onions | |
Surf & Turf Burrito | $19.00 |
Steak, Shrimp, Grilled Onion & Poblano Peppers, Ranchero Sauce, Jack Cheese, Chipotle Crema, Guacamole served with Salsa La Puerta, toreado, lime, pickled onions | |
Pastor Burrito | $16.00 |
Adobo Pork, Grilled Onion & Poblano Pepper, Pineapple, Guacamole & Pico de Gallo served with Salsa La Puerta, toreado, lime, pickled onions |
Harumama Little Italy -
1901 Columbia St., San Diego
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Marine Boy | $15.00 |
IN: spicy tuna, cucumber OUT: salmon, avocado, spicy mayo | |
Takoyaki | $6.99 |
4 PCS // octopus + vegetable / topped with katsuobushi, takoyaki sauce | |
Savory Party Box | $26.85 |
6 PCS // pig, chicken, cow |
Tweety Thai Cuisine
1768 Garnet Ave, San Diego
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25. Green Curry | $15.95 |
Simmered in green curry paste in coconut milk with bamboo shoots, bell peppers, eggplant, and basil leaves | |
07. Chicken Sate (4) | $10.95 |
Grilled, marinated chicken on skewers. Served with delicious peanut sauce & cucumber salad | |
Bowl 22. Wonton Soup | $7.95 |
Wonton skin stuffed with minced pork in clear chicken broth with baby bok choys, topped with sliced BBQ pork |
SALADS
Grater Greens
5608 Mission Center Rd #901, San Diego
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Spinach Quinoa | $12.99 |
Arugula & Spinach, Quinoa Pilaf, Herb Roasted Carrots, Grilled Zucchini, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Fried Onion Petals, Apple Cider Vinaigrette. | |
Kale Caesar | $12.99 |
Baby Kale & Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic Herb Croutons, Fried Onion Petals, Shaved Parmesan, Creamy Caesar Dressing. Recommended w/ Chicken | |
Kale Couscous | $13.99 |
Baby Kale & Cabbage, Couscous Pilaf, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Potato Medley , Sautéed Mushrooms, Stewed Black Beans, Shaved Red Onion, Champagne Vinaigrette. |
Marufuku Ramen Del Mar - 12841 el camino real Suite 204
12841 el camino real Suite 204, San diego
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KAE-DAMA | $3.50 |
KAE-DAMA is an authentic Hakata-style way of refilling noodles. A hot, fresh boiled noodles are served in your remaining soup. PLEASE ORDER A KAE-DAMA BEFORE YOU FINISH YOUR FIRST SERVING. NO EXTRA BROTH IS SERVED SO PLEASE SAVE YOUR SOUP! | |
Vegetable Ramen | $18.25 |
Creamy vegetable broth with spinach noodles ,Tofu, mix greens, cherry tomato, red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, kaiware sprout, seasoned soft boiled egg. topped with sesame seeds. | |
Hakata Tonkotsu | $18.00 |
Hakata style ramen with rich pork broth. Chashu pork (simmered pork belly), seasoned soft boiled egg, green onions, kikurage mushrooms, and bean sprouts. |
The Pioneer BBQ
8622 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego
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1lb Spare Ribs | $25.95 |
GF* Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & Texas toast., mac & cheese, brisket chili + $3.00 | |
Kids Pulled Pork Sammie | $9.00 |
Served with choice of fries, carrots or sliced apples | |
Kids Chicken Tenders | $9.00 |
Served with choice of fries, carrots or sliced apples |
Knotty Barrel - San Diego - East Village
844 Market Street, San Diego
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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich | $17.95 |
Breaded Chicken Breast, House-Made Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese , Amoroso Roll. Served with Fries | |
Portobello Sandwich | $17.50 |
Portobello Mushroom Cap, Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion, Cheese, Toasted Ciabatta Bun. Served with Fries CHEESES: English Cheddar, Swiss, Muenster, Pepper Jack, Blue Cheese | |
Chicken Club | $18.95 |
Grilled Chicken Breast, Black Forest Ham, Bacon, Avocado, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Sriracha Mayo, Toast Ciabatta Bun, Fries |
Little Sakana - SOUTH BAY
780 Dennery Road, STE 304, San Diego
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Avocado Roll | $5.00 |
In: avocado / Out : seaweed | |
Ninja | $14.00 |
In: shrimp tempura, krab/ Top: baked salmon (eel sauce) | |
Assorted Tempura Udon | $10.00 |
Shrimp tempura, veggie tempura, green onions |
Dirty Birds Liberty Station - 2970 Truxtun Rd #9
2970 Truxtun Rd #9, San Diego
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Cheddar Breaded Cauliflower (V) | $11.95 |
Great option for a boneless wine substitute Toss in your favorite sauce for a taste bud explosion | |
Caesar Salad | $9.95 |
Chopped Romain, grated parmesan, croutons tossed in a caesar dressing | |
1/2 Lb Boneless | $10.95 |
Aaharn 56 Thai Cuisine - A56
9975 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste G-1, San Diego
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DRUNKEN NOODLES | $11.00 |
Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Egg, Basil | |
PAD SEE EW NOODLES | $13.95 |
Flat Rice Noodle, Broccoli, Cabbage, Egg, Sweet Soy Bean Sauce | |
RED CURRY | $11.00 |
Bamboo Shoots, Green Peas, Carrot, Eggplant, Green Bell Pepper, Sweet Basil, Coconut Milk, Red Curry Paste |
Pacific Beach Fish Shop - 1775 Garnet Ave
1775 Garnet Avd, san diego
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*Halibut Plate | $28.00 |
8 oz. of our Seasonal Catch Fish Plate served with two sides | |
Add Utensils and Condiments | $0.00 |
Please select this option if you would like us to include pairing condiments and utensils to your order. All bags will include napkins. | |
*Halibut Taco | $7.00 |
Seasonal Catch Fish Taco w/Shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, mixed cheeses and house cilantro white sauce on your choice of flour or corn tortilla |
SEAFOOD
Brazil by the Bay
3676 Kurtz St, San Diego
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Guarana | $3.50 |
Pao de Queijo (5) | $5.00 |
Pastel Beef | $4.95 |
Ponce's Restaurant - Del Sur
16480 Paseo Del Sur, San Diego
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Guacamole (small) | $8.00 |
V GF Topped with queso añejo | |
Fajitas Plate | $22.00 |
Choose steak, chicken, or grilled veggies with bell peppers, onions, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, rice, beans, and choice of tortillas on the side shrimp +$5 V | |
Shredded Chicken Taco | $5.00 |
One (1) taco in a crispy corn tortilla with shredded chicken breast, lettuce and queso añejo *3 tacos pictured |
Lucha Libre Taco Shop (PB)
1037 Garnet Ave, San Diego
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Classic Taco | $4.40 |
Onions, Cilantro & Guacamole Salsa on a Corn Tortilla | |
Bulgogi California | $15.00 |
Classic Bulgogi Marinated Beef, Fresh Fries, Cheese, Kimchi de Gallo & House Made Spicy Yumyum Sauce | |
Tj Dog | $4.00 |
All beef hotdog wrapped in bacon topped with grilled fajitas, ketchup, mustard & mayo. |
Pueblo - 877 Hornblend St
877 Hornblend St, San Diego
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El Don (TOGO) | $15.00 |
Don Julio Reposado Tequila / Grand Marnier / Fresh Lime / Organic Agave / Salted Rim | |
GUACAMOLE Y CHIPS | $12.00 |
Hildebrecht Farm Hass Avocado / Tomato / Onion / Jalapeño / Cotija Cheese | |
COCHINITA PIBIL | $19.00 |
Slow Braised Pork / Achiote / Black Beans / Baja Rice / Guacamole Salsa / Corn Tortillas / Pickled Onions |
Holy Paleta San Diego - 2040 India St
2040 India St, San Diego
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Tres Leches POP | $9.50 |
Our Blue Vanilla pop topped with crumbled Marias, Fresh sliced Strawberries and Bananas drizzled with our Signature 3 Leches sauce! A must try for the 3 leches cake lover! | |
Cold Brew Float | $9.50 |
Cold Brew Coffee served with our delicious Heavenly Blue Vanilla Ice Cream with a Cajeta Drizzle! | |
Regular Holy Box | $54.99 |
12 of our delicious paletas, with the option of choosing up to 2 of our premium flavors (included with the 12) |
Bread & Cie
350 University Ave, San Diego
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Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich | $11.50 |
Chicken, water chestnuts, raisins and cilantro in a seasoned curry mayonnaise served on fig and anise bread | |
Croque Américaine Breakfast Panini | $11.50 |
Sliced hard-boiled egg, bacon, pepper jack cheese, tomato, watercress and lemon aioli grilled on our French white bread | |
Half Sandwich & Soup Combination | $11.95 |
Half of your choice of a specialty sandwich served with a cup of either tomato soup or our soup of the day |