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
NOODLES
Hot or Not Thai
4965 Cass St, San Diego
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Thai Spring Rolls | $7.00 |
Panang Curry | $14.00 |
Crisp Garlic Wings | $8.00 |
SEAFOOD • GRILL
Baja Betty's
1421 University Ave, San Diego
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Queso Dip & Chips | $8.75 |
melted cheese blended with and our house-made salsa fresca | corn tortilla chips | |
Big Gurrrl Margarita | $18.00 |
Giant 32oz Frozen margarita made with El Jimador reposado! | |
2 Item Combination Plate | $16.75 |
Pick any two items to build your own combination plate, comes with rice and beans |
Sandbox Pizza & WIngs
1466 Garnet Ave., San Diego
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THE GREEK SALAD | $12.95 |
Chopped romaine, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, red onions,, topped with feta cheese and balsamic dressing. | |
Bistro Ranch Sauce | $0.69 |
Our special recipe, better get extra! | |
14 Wings | $24.00 |
Served with celery, carrots and choice of ranch or bleu cheese. |
Isola Pizza Bar Little Italy - 1526 India Street
1526 India Street, San Diego
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Arugula parma | $14.00 |
arugula, parmigiano reggiano, shaved crimini mushrooms, lemon dressing | |
Insalata mista | $11.00 |
baby greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette | |
Bruschetta Pomodoro | $10.00 |
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic |
Moe Coffee Northpark
4195 Suite 104 Kanas St, San Diego
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Chai Latte | $0.00 |
*Does not contain espresso | |
Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich | $6.00 |
Turkey Sausage along with whole cage-free eggs and provolone cheese, on a sourdough english muffin | |
Bacon Breakfast Sandwich | $6.00 |
Bacon with whole cage-free eggs and provolone cheese, on a sourdough english muffin |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Maggie's Cafe - Barrio Logan
1985 National Ave, San Diego
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Torta Cubana | $18.59 |
Milanesa, chicken, ham, chorizo, egg, cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado and, chipotle mayo | |
Maggie’s Chilaquiles | $14.75 |
Homemade corn tortilla chips covered with your choice of green or red salsa, topped with red onion, cotija cheese, and sour cream, served with rice pilaf and refried beans / Add two eggs, Chicken | |
Chicken Caesar Salad | $15.50 |
Grilled chicken breast on top of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, parmesan cheese, croutons and a cheese quesadilla |
Toast Catering - 2320 Truxtun Road
2320 Truxtun Road, San Diego
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Add Bacon | $2.00 |
San Diego | $9.50 |
special | $9.00 |
Cali Breakfast
702 Ash Street, Suite E, San Diego
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rigatoni BOLOGNESE | $18.95 |
tiramisu | $12.50 |
penne pesto | $18.95 |
ACAI BOWL
S3 COFFEE BAR
6225 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego
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Acai Bowl | $11.50 |
Organic acai sorbet, honey granola, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, coconut chips, almond slices, condense milk and honey drizzle. | |
Cold Brew | $4.15 |
24 hours slow steeped coffee for extra smoothness | |
Dirty Chai | $0.00 |
Spiced chai latte with espresso and milk. Finished with a dash of cinnamon. |
CHICKEN
Fluster Cluck Hot Chicken
2820 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego
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#2 - (2) Tenders + Fries | $13.95 |
white bread, bread & butter pickles, crinkle cut fries, (choose your sauce when you pick up) | |
Cheesy Chicken Fries | $11.95 |
crispy chicken pieces, crinkle cut fries, cheddar cheese sauce, green onions | |
Chicken & Waffles | $14.95 |
two crispy chicken tenders, hot-off-the-press buttermilk waffle, butter, syrup on the side |
El Carrito Restaurant
2154 Logan Ave, San Diego
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El Marinero | $11.88 |
FISH OR SHRIMP, RICE, PICO DE GALLO, GREEN OR PURPLE CABBAGE CHIPOTLE SAUCE. PESCADO O CAMARON, ARROZ, PICO DE GALLO REPOLLO VERDE O MORADO, CREMA DE CHIPOTLE. | |
chip bowl | $4.88 |
BOWL WITH TORTILLA CHIPS PLATO DE TORTILLA CHIPS | |
El Burrillo | $3.88 |
FLOWER TORTILLA MINI BURRITO REFRIED BEANS,MONTERREY JACK CHEESE. TORTILLA DE ARINA MINI BURRITO FRIJOLES FRITOS QUESO MONTERREY JACK |
La Pastaia - 3055 Clairemont Drive
3055 Clairemont Drive, San Diego
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FETTUCCINE PORCINI E TARTUFO | $33.95 |
Creamy porcini mushroom sauce ,shaved summer truffle finished in a parmesan wheel | |
POLPETTE DI CARNE | $15.95 |
Homemade meatballs,fresh marinara sauce,parmigiano served with crostini | |
PACCHERI SCAMPI | $28.95 |
Spinach pasta stuffed with artichoke hearts and mascarpone cheese in a parmigiano sauce |
Flor’s
2548 Congress Street, San Diego
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SHRIMP TACO | $10.00 |
Shrimp taco with grilled mozzarella cheese on a 6" corn tortilla, perfectly seared shrimp, garnished with freshly cut cabbage, spicy pickled onions, our house sauces and topped with your choice of hot or mild sauce. | |
STEAK BURRITO | $18.00 |
grilled mozzarella cheese on a 16" flour tortilla, perfectly seared steak, garnished with freshly cut cabbage, spicy pickled onions, our house sauces and topped with your choice of hot or mild sauce. | |
LOADED NACHOS VEGETARIAN | $17.00 |
Chips topped with our house potatoes, garnished with freshly cut cabbage, spicy pickled onions, our house sauces and topped with your choice of hot or mild sauce. (available in Vegan) upon request |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th St, San Diego
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-Beet Salad | $17.00 |
assorted beets, blue cheese, basil, onion, pumpkin seed | |
-Hogs n Heffers | $24.00 |
organic grass fed beef, bacon, avocado, edam cheese, LTO | |
-Steak & Caesar | $24.00 |
romaine, anchovy, fried capers croutons, parmesan |
TACOS • FRENCH FRIES
Salud / La Bamba Room -
2196 Logan Ave, San Diego
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Carnitas | $5.00 |
Beans & Cheese Burro | $7.00 |
Mexican Street Corn | $6.00 |
La Moon Thai Eatery - 6366 El Cajon Blvd
6366 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
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La Moon Platter | $22.59 |
**Food Allergy Warning** This Product may contain wheat. Combination of Gyoza(3), Egg roll(3), Crab rangoon(3), Half Moon(3), and Chicken satay(2), served with homemade sweet&sour sauce and peanut sauce | |
Thai Fried Rice | $11.99 |
Jasmine rice with egg, yellow onion, Chinese Broccoli, and tomatoes in homemade garlic oyster sauce, with slices of cucumber | |
Spicy Fried Rice | $11.99 |
Jasmine rice, egg, yellow onion, bell pepper, scallion, paprika powder, and Thai basil in homemade garlic oyster sauce, with slices of cucumber |
SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Fort Oak Restaurant
1011 Fort Stockton Dr, San Diego
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Charred Caulilini | $20.00 |
fermented chile aioli, shallot vinaigrette, smoked almonds, currants, herbs | |
Goat Milk Cavatelli | $29.00 |
charred broccoli, fennel sausage, summer truffle, grana padano, soft herbs | |
Hearth Roasted Carrots | $20.00 |
quinoa, humboldt fog, pickled fennel, smoky yogurt, tarragon |
Spill the Beans Coffee + Bagel- Mission Valley
525 Camino De La Reina, San Diego
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Cold Brew | $5.00 |
Our signature cold brew- made with medium roast, single-origin Guatemalan beans. | |
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 | |
ICED Matcha Latte | $6.00 |
Our lightly-sweetened matcha powder and milk |
Barrio Star
2706 Fifth Avenue, San Diego
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Barrio Bowl | $20.00 |
power rice, frijoles de la olla, and steamed purple and green kale, topped with pico de gallo and cilantro lime sauce with your choice of chicken, carnitas or tofu | |
Barrio Guacamole and Salsa | $13.00 |
with homemade tortilla chips | |
Brazil Bowl | $20.00 |
served with coconut rice, black beans, and steamed purple and green kale, topped with mango salsa and coconut chile sauce with your choice of chicken, carnitas or tofu |
RAMEN • NOODLES
Ajisen Ramen - San Diego
7398 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
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39) Miso Ramen w/ B.B.Q. Pork 味增拉麵 | $15.25 |
47) Ajisen Ramen 味千拉麵 | $13.95 |
106) Japanese Style B.B.Q Pork Fried Rice 日式叉燒炒飯 | $15.45 |
Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano
2833 Avenida De Portugal, San Diego
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Contadina | $11.00 |
Baby spring mix with house dressing | |
Fettuccine Alfredo Kid | $10.00 |
Spaghetti meatballs | $20.00 |
CIVICO 1845
1845 India St., San Diego
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Fiori Di Zucchine | $18.00 |
Lightly Fried Stuffed Zucchini Blossom, Ricotta, Parmigiano, Spicy Soppressata Calabrese | |
Burrata Caprese | $18.00 |
Italian imported Burrata Cheese, Organic Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Balsamic Reduction | |
Vegan Ragu Di Funghi | $26.00 |
Homemade Fettuccine, Wild Mushroom Italian Ragu, Walnuts, Vegan Parmigiano |
Harland - South Park
2953 Beech Street, San Diego
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Market Salad | $10.00 |
Kale, Persian Cucumber, Chickpeas, Marinated Cherry tomatoes, Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette | |
Bodega Breakfast Sandwich | $0.00 |
English muffin, Over-hard egg, Canadian bacon, American Cheese, Chipotle Mayonnaise, Salsa Verde | |
Avocado Toast | $11.00 |
Thick sliced & toasted sourdough, avocado mash, sprouts, radish, smoked paprika & maldon salt |
Cocina 35 Otay Mesa - 9335 Airway Rd #112
9335 Airway Rd #112, San Diego
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MERCADO | $16.75 |
Salsa verde topped with crispy CARNITA’S LIGHT. For better Quality and Crunchiness all chilaquiles may be served Deconstructed .. Please follow instructions on the package! | |
CREMOSOS | $16.75 |
Creamy chipotle topped with GRILLED CHICKEN. For better Quality and Crunchiness all chilaquiles may be served Deconstructed .. Please follow instructions on the package! | |
EL PATRON | $18.75 |
OUR BEST SELLER! Choice of regular chilaquiles, 2 eggs, beans and cajeta toast. |
Moe Coffee - Little Italy
2542 State Street, San Diego
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Bacon Breakfast Sandwich | |
Bacon with whole cage-free eggs and provolone cheese, on a sourdough english muffin | |
Latte | $0.00 |
A latte is a coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk. Latte is the short form of the Italian caffe latte, which means milk coffee. It is milkier than a cappuccino. | |
Blueberry | |
Oats soaked in dairy-free mylk blended with real food. Ready-to-eat. No prep needed. One of our bestsellers. We blend wild blueberries with our creamy coconut mylk to deliver an antioxidant-filled, fruity treat. A full flavor experience with nutrients that pack a punch. |
Cloak and Petal
1953 India St., San Diego
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Spicy Tuna Roll | $10.00 |
GF with cucumber | |
Gyoza Chicken | $11.00 |
Cannot be Gluten Free 6 pieces taberu rayu, chives, agedama & soy rayu vinegar, | |
Shibuya Nights Roll | $22.00 |
salmon, lemon thins, tempura shrimp, krab, avocado, yuzu kosho tosazu, yuzu honey aioli, katsuobushi & aonori CANNOT be Gluten Free |
Donna Jean
2949 Fifth Ave, San Diego
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GLUTEN FREE CAESAR SALAD | $16.00 |
Romaine, radishes, parmesan. | |
IF THESE TREES COULD TALK | $22.00 |
Bomba calabrese, mozzarella, roasted broccolini, fennel sausage spiced tempeh, bay leaf syrup. | |
FRITTATA | $18.00 |
Just Egg, zhoug, onions, mixed greens, shaved root vegetables, pickled onions, mozzarella (gluten free)(nuts/onions/garlic) |
Phatties Bake Shop - 4143 Voltair ave
4143 Voltair ave, San Diego
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Plain Bagel | $5.00 |
Vegan and gluten free | |
Limoncello Raspberry Donut | $6.00 |
Tangy Lemon cake donut topped with raspberry American buttercream. Decorated with pink pearls and a fresh raspberry. Vegan and gluten free | |
Chocolate Oreo Donut | $6.00 |
Vegan and gluten free Chocolate cake donut dipped in Vanilla Icing and topped with crumbled Oreo |
Marie Callender's La Mesa
6950 Alvarado Rd., San Diego
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Whole Apple Pie | $18.99 |
Tart sliced apples, sweetened and lightly-spiced with cinnamon. | |
Whole Banana Cream Pie | $19.99 |
An all-time favorite! Rich vanilla cream and fresh ripe bananas. Topped with fresh whipped cream. | |
Whole Cherry Pie | $18.99 |
With juicy, tart, red cherries. |
BBQ • FRENCH FRIES
Sabor Brazilian Grill
3944 West Point Loma Blvd, San Diego
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Kids Lil'Plate | $8.50 |
ONE grilled meat (picanha "top sirloin cap" or chicken breast), served with white rice, black beans, and French fries. | |
Beef Pastel | $7.00 |
Ground ti-tip and hard-boiled egg wrapped in a thin crispy pastry. | |
Chicken Plate | $18.00 |
Grilled chicken breast served along with white rice, black beans, side salad, and farofa (Brazilian Seasoning). |