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Best Restaurants in San Diego

572 restaurants · 67 neighborhoods · 2026

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All 572 Restaurants by Neighborhood

Every restaurant in San Diego, organized by neighborhood. Click to expand.

Gaslamp 41 spots

Lionfish

Seafood / Modern

88

Prohibition

Cocktail Bar / Speakeasy

88

Nobu San Diego

Japanese / Peruvian-Japanese

88

Water Grill

Seafood / Fine Dining

88

Donovan's Prime Seafood Grill

Seafood / Steakhouse

87

Rustic Root

American / Rooftop

86

Bang Bang

Japanese / Asian Fusion

86

Blue Point Coastal Cuisine

Seafood / American

86

The Nolen Rooftop Bar

Cocktail Bar / Rooftop

85

Bandar Fine Persian Cuisine

Persian

85

The Smoking Gun

American / Gastropub

85

Acqua al 2

Italian

85

Lou & Mickey's

American / Steakhouse / Seafood

85

Don Chido

Mexican

84

Cafe Sevilla

Spanish / Tapas

84

Osetra Seafood & Steakhouse

Seafood / Steakhouse

84

La Puerta

Mexican / Cantina

84

Havana 1920

Cuban

84

Oceanaire Seafood Room

Seafood · Ocean-supplied seafood — Gaslamp flagship

84

Searsucker

Modern American

83

Altitude Sky Lounge

Cocktail Bar / Rooftop

83

Werewolf

American / Gastropub

83

Osteria Panevino

Italian

83

Royal India — Gaslamp

Indian

83

House of Blues San Diego

American / Live Music

83

Bice Ristorante San Diego

Italian · Bice Group — Milan-based Italian global chain, Gaslamp location

83

The Tipsy Crow

American / Bar

82

Jimmy Love's

American / Bar / Live Music

82

Tin Fish Gaslamp

American / Seafood

82

Maryjane's Diner — Hard Rock Hotel

American / Diner

81

Henry's Pub

American / Pub

80

Throw It! Axe Throwing & Game Bar

American / Game Bar

80

NOVA SD

Nightclub / EDM

78

American Comedy Co.

Comedy Club · Best Comedy Club (multiple years)

78

Vin de Syrah

Wine Bar

77

Mad House Comedy Club

Comedy Club

76

Cesar's Cigar & Spirits Lounge

Cigar Lounge

74

The Shout! House

Piano Bar

74

Onyx Room

Nightclub

72

Myst Lounge

Hookah Lounge

71

Mina Lounge

Hookah Lounge

70

North Park 40 spots

Polite Provisions

Cocktail Bar

90

Tribute Pizza

Italian / Neapolitan Pizza

88

Caffe Calabria

Italian / Cafe / Pizza

87

The Smoking Goat

Modern American / Farm-to-Table

87

Grand Ole BBQ y Asado

American / BBQ

87

Quixote — Lafayette Hotel

Mexican / Modern

87

Jayne's Gastropub

American / Gastropub

86

Crust Pizzeria Napoletana

Italian / Neapolitan Pizza

86

Mama's Bakery & Lebanese Deli

Lebanese / Bakery

86

Encontro North Park

Italian / Modern

86

Louisiana Purchase

American / Creole / Cajun

86

Communal Coffee

Coffee / Cafe

85

Underbelly North Park

Japanese / Ramen

85

Holsem Coffee

Coffee / Cafe / Brunch

85

Fall Brewing Co.

American / Brewery

85

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters — North Park

Coffee / Cafe

85

Pomegranate Russian Restaurant

Russian / Armenian

85

Officine Buona Forchetta

Italian · Buona Forchetta group — North Park sibling expansion

85

Waypoint Public

Modern American / Gastropub

84

Nomad Donuts

Dessert / Donuts / Bakery

84

West Coast Tavern

American / Gastropub

84

Breakfast Bitch

American / Brunch

84

The Mission — North Park

American / Breakfast / Brunch

84

Bivouac Ciderworks

American / Cider Bar

84

Tiger! Tiger! Tavern

American / Bar

84

North Park Beer Co.

American / Brewery

84

The Red Fox Room

American / Steakhouse / Bar

84

Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria — North Park

Italian / Pizza

84

Ranchos Cocina

Mexican / Vegetarian

84

Beginner's Diner — Lafayette Hotel

American / Diner

84

Breakfast Republic — North Park

American / Breakfast / Brunch

83

Mike Hess Brewing — North Park

American / Brewery

83

Ritual Kitchen & Beer Garden

American / Gastropub

83

Manpuku

Japanese / Donburi

83

Eppig Brewing — North Park

American / Brewery

83

Mr. Moto Pizza House

Italian / Pizza

82

Coin-Op Game Room — North Park

American / Bar

82

The Original 40 Brewing Company

American / Brewery

82

Part Time Lover

Listening Bar · Esquire Best Bars in America

80

Seven Grand

Whiskey Bar

77

Little Italy 37 spots

Juniper & Ivy

California / Contemporary

92

Born and Raised

Steakhouse / Classic

91

False Idol

Tiki Bar / Speakeasy

91

Herb & Wood

Mediterranean / Wood-Fired

90

Ironside Fish & Oyster

Seafood / Oyster Bar

89

Craft and Commerce

American / Gastropub

88

Wormwood

Modern American / Eclectic

88

Kettner Exchange

Contemporary American

87

Davanti Enoteca

Italian

87

Morning Glory

American / Brunch

87

Civico 1845

Italian / Calabrian

87

Ambrogio15

Italian / Milanese / Pizza

87

The Lion's Share

Modern American / Wild Game

87

The Crack Shack

American / Fried Chicken

86

Monello

Italian / Southern Italian

86

Pappalecco

Italian / Cafe / Gelato

86

James Coffee Co

Coffee / Cafe

85

Cloak & Petal

Japanese / Sushi

85

Bencotto Italian Kitchen

Italian

85

Bottlecraft Beer Shop

American / Bottle Shop / Bar

85

Barbusa

Italian / Sicilian

85

Puerto La Boca

Argentinian / Steakhouse

85

Filippi's Pizza Grotto

Italian / Pizza

85

Little Italy Food Hall

Food Hall / Various

85

Harumama Noodles & Buns

Japanese / Ramen

85

Napizza — Little Italy

Italian / Pizza

84

Buon Appetito

Italian

84

Nolita Hall

American / Pizza / Bar

84

Prepkitchen — Little Italy

Californian / Farm-to-Table

84

Queenstown Public House

New Zealand / Gastropub

84

Mona Lisa Italian Foods

Italian / Deli

84

Mimmo's Italian Village

Italian / Deli

83

Waterfront Bar & Grill

American / Bar

83

The Sicilian Thing Pizza

Italian / Pizza

83

The Casbah

Live Music Venue

83

Ballast Point Little Italy

American / Brewery

82

Music Box

Live Music Venue / Event Space

81

La Jolla 33 spots

George's at the Cove

Californian / Coastal

90

The Marine Room

Contemporary / Coastal

89

Nine-Ten

Californian / Contemporary

89

Marisi

Italian / Contemporary

89

Puesto La Jolla

Mexican / Tacos

88

Eddie V's La Jolla

Seafood / Steakhouse

87

Galaxy Taco

Mexican / Tacos

87

The Med at La Valencia Hotel

Mediterranean / Californian

87

Trattoria Acqua

Italian

87

Catania

Italian / Coastal Italian

86

El Pescador Fish Market

Seafood / Casual

86

The Hake Kitchen & Bar

Seafood / Modern American

86

The Taco Stand — La Jolla

Mexican / Tacos

86

Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Pan-Asian / Sushi

86

Brockton Villa

American / Californian

86

Bobboi Natural Gelato

Dessert / Gelato

85

The Cottage

American / Breakfast / Brunch

85

Pannikin Coffee & Tea — La Jolla

Coffee / Cafe

84

Harry's Coffee Shop

American / Diner / Breakfast

84

Duke's La Jolla

American / Hawaiian / Seafood

84

Drift La Jolla

American / Burgers

84

The Crab Catcher

American / Seafood

84

Manhattan of La Jolla

Italian / Steakhouse

84

Whaling Bar & Grill at La Valencia

Hotel Bar / American · La Valencia Hotel — 1926 Prospect Street La Jolla landmark

84

Brick & Bell Cafe

Bakery / Cafe / Breakfast

83

Jose's Court Room

Mexican

83

Zanzibar Cafe

Mediterranean / Cafe / Bakery

83

Javier's La Jolla

Mexican / Scene · Javier's — Cabo-style upscale Mexican celebrity haunt

83

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill — La Jolla

American / Pizza

82

Roy's La Jolla

Hawaiian Fusion · Roy Yamaguchi — Hawaiian fusion La Jolla flagship

82

Birdseye Rooftop

Rooftop Bar

76

La Sala Lounge

Hotel Bar

75

We Olive & Wine Bar

Wine Bar

73

Kearny Mesa 33 spots

Okan

Japanese / Izakaya · Michelin Recommended

89

RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen

Japanese / Ramen

88

Realm of the 52 Remedies

Cocktail Bar / Speakeasy · James Beard Semifinalist 2026

88

Jasmine Seafood Restaurant

Chinese / Cantonese / Dim Sum

87

Tajima Ramen Kearny Mesa

Japanese / Ramen

86

Tsuruhashi Japanese BBQ

Japanese / Yakiniku

86

Phuong Trang

Vietnamese

86

China Max

Chinese / Cantonese

86

Dumpling Inn

Chinese / Shanghainese

86

Societe Brewing Company

American / Brewery

85

Yakyudori Yakitori & Ramen

Japanese / Yakitori

85

Mitsuwa Marketplace

Japanese / Food Hall

85

Surati Farsan Mart

Indian / Gujarati / Sweets

85

Cross Street Chicken & Beer

Korean / Fried Chicken

84

Common Theory Public House

American / Gastropub

84

Shabu Shabu House

Japanese / Shabu Shabu

84

Sushi Diner II

Japanese / Sushi

84

Crab Hut

Cajun / Seafood

84

SURF Korean BBQ

Korean / BBQ

84

Koon Thai Kitchen

Thai

84

Sam Woo BBQ

Chinese / Cantonese / BBQ

84

The Butcher Shop Steakhouse

American / Steakhouse

83

Chin's Szechwan Cuisine

Chinese / Sichuan

83

BCD Tofu House — Convoy

Korean / Tofu

83

Studio Diner

American / Diner

83

The Original Pancake House — Kearny Mesa

American / Breakfast

83

Scotch & Sirloin

American / Steakhouse

83

Convoy Music Bar

Listening Bar

80

Forbidden Cove

Tiki Bar

76

Hive

Karaoke

74

Mic Drop Comedy

Comedy Club

74

Melody Karaoke & Cafe

Karaoke

72

Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke

Karaoke

70

Pacific Beach 25 spots

Sushi Ota

Japanese / Sushi / Omakase

92

The Fishery

Seafood

87

JRDN at Tower23

Contemporary American / Seafood

86

The Grass Skirt

Tiki / Cocktail Bar

86

Rocky's Crown Pub

American / Burgers

85

Kono's Cafe

American / Breakfast

85

Isabel's Cantina

Pan-Asian / Latin

85

Lamont Street Grill

American / Creole / Cajun

85

World Famous

Seafood / American / Breakfast

84

Duck Dive

American / Gastropub

84

Better Buzz Coffee — Pacific Beach

Coffee / Cafe

84

Cafe Bella Italia

Italian

84

Pacific Beach Fish Shop

Seafood / Casual

83

Broken Yolk Cafe — Pacific Beach

American / Breakfast

83

Costa Brava Spanish Tapas

Spanish / Tapas

83

Backyard Kitchen & Tap

American / Gastropub

83

PB AleHouse

American / Gastropub

82

Cass Street Bar & Grill

American / Bar / Burgers

82

Rubio's Coastal Grill — Mission Bay

Mexican / Fast Casual

82

The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole — Pacific Beach

American / Bar

82

Moonshine Beach

Country Bar

73

710 Beach Club

Live Music Venue

72

Mavericks Beach Club

Nightclub

71

PB Shore Club

Bar

71

Tavern at the Beach

Dive Bar

70

Hillcrest 24 spots

Trust Restaurant

Modern American

89

Oscar's Mexican Seafood — Hillcrest

Mexican / Seafood

87

Great Maple

American / Brunch

86

Bronx Pizza

Italian / Pizza

85

D Bar — Hillcrest

American / Dessert Bar

85

Crest Cafe

American / Diner

84

Bread & Cie

Bakery / Cafe / French

84

Hash House a Go Go — Hillcrest

American / Brunch

84

Ortega's Bistro

Mexican

84

Urban Mo's Bar & Grill

American / Bar

83

Spices Thai Cafe

Thai

83

Sushi on Fifth

Japanese / Sushi

83

Himalayan Cuisine

Nepali / Indian

83

Rich's San Diego

American / Bar / Nightclub

83

Gossip Grill

American / Bar / Restaurant

83

Feast

Chinese · Hillcrest Chinese restaurant — Peking duck program

83

Baja Betty's

Mexican

82

Ichiban — Hillcrest

Japanese

82

Hillcrest Brewing Company

American / Brewery

82

Kous Kous Moroccan

Moroccan · Hillcrest Moroccan — one of few dedicated Moroccan rooms in SD

81

Uptown Tavern

American Gastropub · Hillcrest neighborhood gastropub

81

insideOUT

California-Mediterranean · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

81

Nunu's Tavern

Dive Bar

76

Puff Hookah Lounge

Hookah Lounge

70

East Village 22 spots

Cowboy Star

Steakhouse / Modern

89

Noble Experiment

Cocktail Bar / Speakeasy

89

Callie

Mediterranean / Modern

88

Lola 55

Mexican / Tacos

87

Basic Bar + Pizza

Italian / Pizza

85

Neighborhood

American / Gastropub

85

JSix Restaurant

Modern American / Californian

85

Tajima Ramen — Downtown

Japanese / Ramen

85

The Blind Burro

Mexican

84

Cafe 222

American / Breakfast

84

The Kebab Shop — East Village

Mediterranean / Turkish

84

Cafe Chloe

French Cafe · East Village corner French cafe since 2004

84

Monkey Paw Brewing Co.

American / Brewery

83

Half Door Brewing Co.

American / Brewery

83

Mission Brewery

American / Brewery

83

Garage Kitchen + Bar

American · East Village converted-garage neighborhood restaurant

82

Punch Bowl Social San Diego

American / Eatertainment

80

Quartyard

American / Beer Garden

80

Bar Kamon

Speakeasy

79

Moonshine Flats

Country Bar

75

Borrego Rooftop

Rooftop Bar

74

Rooftop by STK

Rooftop Bar

73

Point Loma 19 spots

Cesarina

Italian / Roman · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

89

Point Loma Seafoods

Seafood / Casual

88

Phil's BBQ

BBQ / American

87

Sessions Public

American / Gastropub

86

Mitch's Seafood

Seafood / Casual

85

Modern Times Beer Lomaland Fermentorium

American / Brewery

85

Boxing Monk Sichuan Kitchen

Chinese / Sichuan

85

The Pearl Hotel Restaurant

Modern American / Mid-Century

84

The Venetian

Italian

84

Old Venice

Italian

83

The Brigantine — Shelter Island

American / Seafood

83

Red Sails Inn

American / Seafood

83

Pizza Nova — Point Loma

Italian / Pizza

83

Rose Donuts & Cafe

Dessert / Donuts

83

Fisherman's Landing

American / Seafood

82

H&M Landing

American / Seafood

82

Bar 1924

Cocktail Bar

75

Good Bar

Bar

71

Club Marina

Dive Bar

70

Coronado 18 spots

1500 Ocean

Modern American / Coastal

89

Stake Chophouse

Steakhouse / Modern American

88

Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge

Modern American

85

Lil' Frenchie

French / Cafe / Bakery

85

Primavera Ristorante

Italian

85

Saiko Sushi — Coronado

Japanese / Sushi

84

Clayton's Coffee Shop

American / Diner / Breakfast

83

Miguel's Cocina

Mexican

83

The Brigantine — Coronado

American / Seafood

83

Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill

American / Seafood

83

Peohe's

American / Seafood / Pacific Rim

83

Coronado Brewing Company

American / Brewery

82

MooTime Creamery

Ice Cream / Dessert

82

Village Pizzeria — Coronado

Italian / Pizza

82

Cafe 1134

American / Cafe / Breakfast

82

Night & Day Cafe

American / Breakfast / Brunch

82

Tartine

French Cafe · Coronado French cafe — Orange Ave morning anchor

82

The Henry Coronado

American · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

80

Del Mar 17 spots

Addison at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Contemporary / Tasting Menu · Michelin 3 Stars (2025) · North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 (#31)

98

Market Restaurant + Bar

Californian / Farm-to-Table · Michelin Recommended

90

Mastro's Ocean Club — Del Mar

Steakhouse / Seafood

90

Kitchen 1540

Modern American / Californian

88

Cucina Enoteca — Del Mar

Italian

87

Pacifica Del Mar

American / Seafood

86

Sbicca Del Mar

Modern American / Californian

86

Jake's Del Mar

American / Seafood

85

Viewpoint Brewing Co.

American / Brewery

85

Poseidon on the Beach

American / Seafood

84

Stratford Court Cafe

American / Brunch

84

Zel's Del Mar

American / Bar

84

Milton's Delicatessen

American / Deli / Jewish

84

The Brigantine — Del Mar

American / Seafood

83

En Fuego Cantina & Grill

Mexican

82

Oggi's Pizza & Brewing — Del Mar

Italian / Pizza / Brewery

82

Il Fornaio — Del Mar

Italian · Del Mar Plaza Italian chain location

80

Ocean Beach 15 spots

Hodad's — Ocean Beach

American / Burgers

87

OB Noodle House

Vietnamese / Pan-Asian

86

Azucar Cuban Bakery

Cuban / Bakery / Dessert

85

BO-beau Kitchen + Bar — Ocean Beach

French / Bistro

85

Picchu Peruvian

Peruvian

85

Kaiserhof Restaurant & Bar

German

85

3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro

American / Wine Bar

84

Pizza Port — Ocean Beach

Pizza / Brewery

83

Culture Brewing Co. — Ocean Beach

American / Brewery

83

Olive Tree Marketplace

Mediterranean / Greek / Deli

83

Pacific Shores Cocktail Lounge

American / Bar / Dive

83

Sunshine Co. Saloon

American / Bar

82

Newport Pizza & Ale House

Italian / Pizza

82

OB Warehouse Kitchen & Taps

American / Gastropub

82

OB Brewery

American / Brewery

82

University Heights 13 spots

Soichi Sushi

Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · Michelin 1 Star (2025)

94

Pop Pie Co.

American / Australian / Pies

86

Madison on Park

American / Wine Bar / Modern

86

Cafe 21

Middle Eastern / Mediterranean / Brunch

85

El Zarape

Mexican / Tacos

85

Hundred Proof

Modern American / Bar

85

Park & Rec

American / Cocktail Bar

85

Stella Jean's Ice Cream

Dessert / Ice Cream

85

Soltan Banoo

Persian

84

Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant

Thai / Vegetarian / Vegan

84

Kairoa Brewing Company

American / Brewery

83

Small Bar

American / Bar

83

Live Wire

Dive Bar

77

Normal Heights 13 spots

Blind Lady Ale House

American / Brewery / Pizza

87

Sycamore Den

American / Cocktail Bar

85

Soda & Swine

American / Meatballs / Pizza

84

City Tacos — Normal Heights

Mexican / Tacos

84

The Haven Pizzeria

Italian / Pizza

84

White Rice Filipino

Filipino

84

Crazee Burger

American / Burgers

83

Rudford's Restaurant

American / Diner

83

Lestat's Coffee House

Coffee / Cafe

83

The Rabbit Hole

American / Bar

82

Soda Bar

Live Music Venue / Bar

79

The Ould Sod

Irish Pub

75

Rosie O'Grady's

Dive Bar

71

Encinitas 12 spots

Herb & Sea

Coastal American / Seafood

87

Solace & The Moonlight Lounge

American / Modern

85

Blue Ribbon Pizzeria

Italian / Pizza

85

El Callejon

Mexican

85

St. Tropez Bistro & Bakery

French / Bakery / Cafe

84

Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar

American / Vegetarian / Healthy

84

Union Kitchen & Tap — Encinitas

American / Gastropub

83

Swami's Cafe

American / Breakfast / Brunch

83

Vigilucci's Pizzeria Trattoria

Italian / Pizza

83

Roxy Encinitas

Thai / Asian Fusion

83

Shelter

Cocktail Lounge

73

Mr. Peabody's

Live Music Venue

72

Downtown 11 spots

Grant Grill

American / Contemporary

89

Animae

Asian-American / Modern

89

Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

American / Upscale Casual

85

Puesto Downtown

Mexican / Tacos · Puesto — Downtown San Diego location, Mexico City tacos

85

Donut Bar

Dessert / Donuts / Bakery

84

Kansas City Barbeque

American / BBQ

84

Spike Africa's

American / Seafood / Bar

84

Karl Strauss Brewing Company — Downtown

American / Brewery

83

Athens Market Taverna

Greek

83

Resident Brewing Company

American / Brewery

82

Chart House San Diego

American / Seafood · Cordova Pavilion — Embarcadero waterfront location since 1971

80

Mission Hills 11 spots

Saffron Thai

Thai

89

Fort Oak

Modern American / Wood Fire

88

Starlite

Modern American

86

The Red Door

Modern American / Farm-to-Table

86

Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill

Seafood / Casual

86

Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop

Mexican / Tacos

85

Pete's Seafood & Sandwich

Seafood / Sandwiches

85

Farmer's Bottega

Californian / Farm-to-Table

85

Shakespeare Pub & Grille

British / Gastropub

82

Wolf in the Woods

American / Modern · Restaurant of the Year — San Diego 2024

80

Aero Club Bar

Whiskey Bar

79

Oceanside 11 spots

Valle at Mission Pacific Hotel

Mexican / Contemporary Baja · Michelin 1 Star (2025)

95

Wrench + Rodent Seabasstropub

Japanese / Sushi / Omakase

89

The Plot

Plant-Based / Vegan

86

333 Pacific

American / Seafood / Steakhouse

86

101 Cafe

American / Diner / Breakfast

85

Hello Betty Fish House

American / Seafood

85

Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen — Oceanside

American / Gastropub

85

Revolution Roasters

Coffee / Cafe

84

Beach Break Cafe

American / Breakfast / Brunch

84

Privateer Coal Fire Pizza

Italian / Pizza

84

Bub's at the Beach — Oceanside

American / Bar / Sports

81

Solana Beach 10 spots

Kaito Sushi

Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · Michelin 1-Star

93

Pamplemousse Grille

French / Contemporary

89

Rare Society — Solana Beach

Steakhouse / Modern American

88

Claire's on Cedros

American / Breakfast / Brunch

85

Parakeet Cafe — Solana Beach

Australian / Brunch / Cafe

85

Tony's Jacal

Mexican

85

Ranch 45

Steakhouse / Butcher · Brandt Beef butcher + restaurant — Solana Beach flagship

85

Pizza Port Solana Beach

Pizza / Brewery

84

Belly Up Tavern

Live Music Venue

84

Fidel's Little Mexico

Mexican

83

Old Town 10 spots

Sushi Tadokoro

Japanese / Sushi / Omakase

90

Tahona

Mexican / Mezcal

87

Cafe Pacifica

American / Seafood / Californian

86

El Agave Tequileria

Mexican / Tequila

84

Harney Sushi — Old Town

Japanese / Sushi

84

Casa Guadalajara

Mexican

82

Old Town Mexican Cafe

Mexican

82

Rockin' Baja Lobster — Old Town

Mexican / Seafood

82

Cafe Coyote

Mexican

82

Churchill Cigar Lounge

Cigar Lounge

72

Carlsbad 9 spots

Jeune et Jolie

French / Contemporary · Michelin 1 Star (2025)

93

Campfire

Modern American / Wood Fire · Michelin Recommended

90

West Steak & Seafood

Steakhouse / Seafood

87

Board & Brew — Carlsbad

American / Sandwiches

85

Bistro West

Modern American / Californian

85

Casa de Bandini

Mexican

84

Senor Grubby's

Mexican

83

Pizza Port — Carlsbad Village

Pizza / Brewery

83

Little Victory Wine Bar

Wine Bar

74

Bankers Hill 9 spots

Mister A's

Contemporary / Rooftop · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

90

Cucina Urbana

Italian / Contemporary

89

Donna Jean

Vegan / Plant-Based / Cocktails

87

Azuki Sushi

Japanese / Sushi

86

Extraordinary Desserts

Dessert / Bakery / Cafe

86

Parc Bistro-Brasserie

French / Brasserie

86

Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant

Modern American

85

Barrio Star

Mexican

84

Hob Nob Hill

American / Diner / Breakfast

83

South Park 9 spots

Buona Forchetta

Italian / Neapolitan Pizza

91

Kindred

Vegan / Cocktail Bar

88

The Rose Wine Bar

Wine Bar

86

Alchemy

Contemporary American

85

Piacere Mio

Italian

85

Hamilton's Tavern

Craft Beer Bar · South Park craft-beer institution since 2006

85

Station Tavern & Burgers

American / Burgers / Bar

84

Whistle Stop Bar

American / Bar

82

Mothership

Cocktail Bar

78

Barrio Logan 9 spots

Las Cuatro Milpas

Mexican / Sonoran

91

Cafe Moto

Coffee / Cafe

86

Ciccia Osteria

Italian

86

Mujeres Brew House

American / Brewery

85

Border X Brewing

Brewery / Mexican-American

84

Thorn Brewing Co. — Barrio Logan

American / Brewery

83

Kilowatt Brewing — Barrio Logan

American / Brewery

83

Jaguar Paw

Cocktail Bar

74

Tiny Giant Taproom

Beer Bar

71

Point Loma / Liberty Station 8 spots

Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe

Bakery / Cafe

87

Solare Ristorante

Italian

85

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens

American / Brewery

84

Liberty Public Market

Food Hall / Various

84

Moniker General — Liberty Station

American / Cafe / Retail

84

Corvette Diner

American / Diner

83

Slater's 50/50 — Liberty Station

American / Burgers

82

Fig Tree Cafe — Liberty Station

American / Breakfast / Brunch

82

Mission Beach 7 spots

The Mission Mission Beach

American / Breakfast / Brunch

84

Cannonball

Japanese / Sushi / Bar

84

Miss B's Coconut Club

Caribbean / Tiki / Bar

83

Saska's Steakhouse & Sushi

Steakhouse / Sushi

83

Luigi's At the Beach

Italian / Pizza

83

Coaster Saloon

American / Bar

82

Belmont Park

American / Amusement Park

80

Bay Park 7 spots

Bay Park Fish Co.

Seafood / Casual

85

Bitter Brothers Brewing Co.

American / Brewery

83

Dizzy's

Jazz Club

78

Tio Leo's Lounge

Live Music Venue

73

High Dive Bar & Grill

Dive Bar

72

The Cordova Bar

Cocktail Bar

72

Silver Spigot Cocktail Lounge

Dive Bar

70

Kensington 6 spots

Bleu Boheme

French / Bistro

87

CUCINA sorella

Italian

87

Kensington Cafe

American / Brunch

84

Burger Lounge — Kensington

American / Burgers

84

Liberty Call Whiskey House — Kensington

American / Whiskey Bar

84

Ponce's Mexican Restaurant

Mexican

83

La Jolla Shores 5 spots

Sessions Market

American / Cafe / Market

86

Piatti La Jolla

Italian

85

The Shores Restaurant

American / Seafood

85

Caroline's Seaside Cafe

American / Breakfast / Brunch

85

Barbarella Restaurant

Mediterranean / Eclectic

84

Leucadia / Encinitas 5 spots

Fish 101

Seafood / Casual

85

Solterra Winery & Kitchen

Californian / Winery

85

Leucadia Donut Shoppe

Dessert / Donuts

85

Le Papagayo

Mediterranean / Latin Fusion

85

Haggo's Organic Taco

Mexican / Tacos

83

La Mesa 5 spots

BO-beau Kitchen + Garden — La Mesa

French / Bistro

84

Bolt Brewery — La Mesa

American / Brewery

83

The Brigantine — La Mesa

American / Seafood

82

Casa de Pico

Mexican

82

Hooleys Irish Pub & Grill — La Mesa

Irish / American / Pub

82

Cardiff-by-the-Sea 5 spots

Pacific Coast Grill

American / Seafood

85

Las Olas Mexican Food

Mexican

85

Ki's Restaurant

American / Californian / Vegetarian

84

The Shanty

Dive Bar

71

The Kraken

Dive Bar

70

Downtown / Embarcadero 4 spots

Top of the Market

Seafood / Fine Dining

87

The Fish Market

Seafood

85

Carnitas' Snack Shack — Embarcadero

American / Mexican Fusion

85

Portside Pier

American / Seafood / Food Hall

84

La Jolla / UTC 4 spots

Raised by Wolves

Cocktail Bar / Speakeasy

90

Din Tai Fung — UTC

Taiwanese / Dumplings

87

Cafe Japengo

Pan-Asian / Japanese

85

Farmer's Table — La Jolla

American / Farm-to-Table

84

Rancho Santa Fe 4 spots

Mille Fleurs

French / Contemporary

89

Veladora at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe

Californian / Modern American

87

Harry's Bar & American Grill — Rancho Santa Fe

American / Steakhouse

86

The Pony Room

Coastal Ranch · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

86

Mission Valley 4 spots

North Italia — Fashion Valley

Italian

84

True Food Kitchen — Fashion Valley

Californian / Healthy

83

Bully's East

American / Steakhouse

83

Flower Child — Fashion Valley

Californian / Healthy / Vegetarian

83

Bird Rock 4 spots

Wayfarer Bread & Pastry

Bakery

89

Bahia Don Bravo

Mexican

84

Beaumont's Eatery

American / Gastropub

84

Swell Cafe

Coffee / Cafe

83

Rancho Bernardo 4 spots

Bernardo Winery & Cafe Merlot

Californian / Winery

85

The Barrel Room

American / Wine Bar / Modern

84

Urge American Gastropub — Rancho Bernardo

American / Gastropub / Brewery

83

Cork & Craft

American / Distillery · San Diego Magazine Best of — restaurant + distillery + winery

83

Balboa Park 3 spots

The Prado at Balboa Park

Californian / Latin

85

Panama 66

American / Patio

83

Tobey's 19th Hole Cafe

American / Diner

82

City Heights 3 spots

Super Cocina

Mexican / Guisados

86

Nate's Garden Grill

American / Californian / Farm-to-Table

84

The Tower Bar

Dive Bar / Live Music

78

Harbor Island 3 spots

Island Prime & C Level

Steakhouse / American / Seafood

86

Coasterra

Modern Mexican

86

Tom Ham's Lighthouse

American / Seafood

83

Miramar 3 spots

AleSmith Brewing Company

American / Brewery

87

Pure Project Brewing — Miramar

American / Brewery

86

Brewski's Bar & Arcade

Arcade Bar

71

Shelter Island 3 spots

Fathom Bistro, Bait & Tackle

American / Seafood / Bar

84

Humphreys by the Bay

American / Seafood

83

Bali Hai Restaurant

Polynesian / Pacific Rim

80

Golden Hill 3 spots

Turf Supper Club

American / Steakhouse

85

The Big Kitchen

American / Breakfast

85

Influx Cafe

Coffee / Cafe

83

College Area 3 spots

Jong Ga House

Korean / BBQ

83

Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe

Mediterranean / Middle Eastern

83

The Jazz Lounge

Jazz Club

73

Bonita 2 spots

Romesco Baja Med Bistro

Mexican / Baja Med

89

TJ Oyster Bar

Mexican / Seafood

86

Escondido 2 spots

Vintana Wine + Dine

Californian / Modern American

86

Hacienda de Vega

Mexican

85

Mission Bay 2 spots

Tidal at Paradise Point Resort

American / Modern

85

The Chart House — Mission Bay

American / Seafood

83

Mission Hills / Middletown 2 spots

El Indio

Mexican

85

Spin Nightclub

Nightclub / Multi-Genre

76

Mira Mesa 2 spots

Spicy City

Chinese / Sichuan

86

Karl Strauss Brewing Co. — Mira Mesa

American / Brewery

82

Linda Vista 2 spots

Original Sab-E-Lee Thai

Thai

86

Lolita's Mexican Food

Mexican · San Diego family Mexican chain — 1960s family operation

79

Bird Rock / La Jolla 1 spots

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Coffee / Cafe

87

Sorrento Valley / Mira Mesa 1 spots

Gravity Heights

American / Brewery

83

Imperial Beach 1 spots

Sea180° Coastal Tavern

American / Seafood

84

Clairemont 1 spots

Buga Korean BBQ

Korean / BBQ

85

La Jolla / Torrey Pines 1 spots

A.R. Valentien

Californian / Fine Dining

91

Vista 1 spots

Belching Beaver Brewery — Vista

American / Brewery

84

Poway 1 spots

Hamburger Factory Family Restaurant

American / Burgers

83

Barrio Logan / Logan Heights 1 spots

Cafe Virtuoso

Coffee / Cafe

85

Chula Vista 1 spots

Third Avenue Alehouse

American / Gastropub

82

Ramona 1 spots

Ramona Cafe

American / Diner / Breakfast

83

Carmel Valley 1 spots

Craft House Gastropub

American / Gastropub

84

Mira Mesa / Scripps Ranch 1 spots

Callahan's Pub & Brewery

American / Pub / Brewery

83

Carmel Valley / Del Mar Heights 1 spots

Casa Sol y Mar

Mexican

83

Marina 1 spots

Sally's Fish House & Bar

Seafood · Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego — waterfront seafood

82

Liberty Station 1 spots

Candor Thai Kitchen

Thai · Liberty Station modern Thai

83

Seaport 1 spots

Dorothy's Wine Bar

Wine Bar

74

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