Best Restaurants in San Diego
1042 restaurants · 87 neighborhoods · 2026
🍽️ 1042 Restaurants
📍 87 Neighborhoods
⭐ Avg Score 84
🍽️ Open Interactive Guide
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Top Rated
Addison at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Contemporary / Tasting Menu · Del Mar
98
Valle at Mission Pacific Hotel
Mexican / Contemporary Baja · Oceanside
95
Soichi Sushi
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · University Heights
94
Jeune et Jolie
French / Contemporary · Carlsbad
93
Kaito Sushi
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · Solana Beach
93
Juniper & Ivy
California / Contemporary · Little Italy
92
Sushi Ota
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · Pacific Beach
92
Lilo
Tasting Menu · Carlsbad Village
92
Born and Raised
Steakhouse / Classic · Little Italy
91
False Idol
Tiki Bar / Speakeasy · Little Italy
91
Fine Dining
Addison at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Contemporary / Tasting Menu · Del Mar
98
Valle at Mission Pacific Hotel
Mexican / Contemporary Baja · Oceanside
95
Soichi Sushi
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · University Heights
94
Jeune et Jolie
French / Contemporary · Carlsbad
93
Kaito Sushi
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · Solana Beach
93
Juniper & Ivy
California / Contemporary · Little Italy
92
Sushi Ota
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · Pacific Beach
92
Lilo
Tasting Menu · Carlsbad Village
92
Date Night
Addison at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Contemporary / Tasting Menu · Del Mar
98
Valle at Mission Pacific Hotel
Mexican / Contemporary Baja · Oceanside
95
Soichi Sushi
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · University Heights
94
Jeune et Jolie
French / Contemporary · Carlsbad
93
Kaito Sushi
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · Solana Beach
93
Juniper & Ivy
California / Contemporary · Little Italy
92
Sushi Ota
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · Pacific Beach
92
Born and Raised
Steakhouse / Classic · Little Italy
91
Brunch
Divo Diva Cafe
European Café · Hillcrest
91
Hanna's Gourmet
Brunch · North Park
90
Gooseberries Kafe
Breakfast Café · Hillcrest
90
Frenchy's Hideout
French · Hillcrest
90
Morning Glory
American / Brunch · Little Italy
87
The Med at La Valencia Hotel
Mediterranean / Californian · La Jolla
87
Rustic Root
American / Rooftop · Gaslamp
86
Great Maple
American / Brunch · Hillcrest
86
BBQ
Phil's BBQ
BBQ / American · Point Loma
87
Grand Ole BBQ y Asado
American / BBQ · North Park
87
Buga Korean BBQ
Korean / BBQ · Clairemont
85
SURF Korean BBQ
Korean / BBQ · Kearny Mesa
84
Kansas City Barbeque
American / BBQ · Downtown
84
Sam Woo BBQ
Chinese / Cantonese / BBQ · Kearny Mesa
84
Jong Ga House
Korean / BBQ · College Area
83
Bars & Cocktails
Juniper & Ivy
California / Contemporary · Little Italy
92
Born and Raised
Steakhouse / Classic · Little Italy
91
False Idol
Tiki Bar / Speakeasy · Little Italy
91
Herb & Wood
Mediterranean / Wood-Fired · Little Italy
90
Polite Provisions
Cocktail Bar · North Park
90
Raised by Wolves
Cocktail Bar / Speakeasy · La Jolla / UTC
90
Ironside Fish & Oyster
Seafood / Oyster Bar · Little Italy
89
Cowboy Star
Steakhouse / Modern · East Village
89
All 1042 Restaurants by Neighborhood
Every restaurant in San Diego, organized by neighborhood. Click to expand.
North Park 98 spots
Birrieria Enriquez
Mexican Birria
91
Whiskers & Wine Bar
Wine Bar / Cat Cafe
91
Kaffa Coffee
Coffee shop
91
Inspired Coffee Roasters
Coffee
91
Polite Provisions
Cocktail Bar
90
Hanna's Gourmet
Brunch
90
Murî
Coffee shop / dessert bar
90
Santos Coffee House
Coffee Shop
90
Delah Coffee
Yemeni Coffee
90
Midnight Animal Coffee
Coffee
90
Saint Cocó Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
90
Tribute Pizza
Italian / Neapolitan Pizza
88
Black Radish
Mexican/French
88
Falafel Heights
Palestinian
88
Happy Medium
Cocktail Bar
88
Attitude Brewing
Brewery
88
Genteel Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
88
Dia Del Cafe
Coffee Shop
88
Gather Coffee & Kava Bar
Coffee & Kava Bar
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
Mabel's Gone Fishing
Spanish · Michelin Bib Gourmand
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
Cori Pastificio Trattoria
Italian
86
The Friendly
Burgers/Pizza
86
Flora
Brunch
86
Sunnyboy Biscuit
American
86
SONO
Contemporary Italian
86
Coffee & Tea Collective
Coffee Shop
86
Little While
Coffee
86
Crafted Coupe
Cocktail Bar
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
Leila
Middle Eastern
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
31THIRTYONE by Deckman's
Seafood
84
Shank & Bone
Vietnamese
84
The Wise Ox
Steakhouse
84
Chicken Pie Shop
American
84
Swan Bar
Cocktail Bar
84
Bacari North Park
Mediterranean
84
Origen
Contemporary Mexican
84
A L'ouest
French
84
Dunedin New Zealand Eats
New Zealand Burgers
84
One Door North
Modern American
84
Cafe Madeleine North Park
Coffee shop
84
AIR CONDITIONED Lounge
Cocktail Lounge
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
Siamo Napoli
Italian
82
Finca
Spanish Tapas/Wine
82
Botanica
Gin Bar
82
Between Us
American
82
Redwing Bar & Grill
Bar & grill
82
Bluefoot Bar and Lounge
Bar
82
Subterranean Coffee Boutique
Coffee shop
82
619 Spirits North Park
Cocktail Bar
82
Fairplay
Sports Bar
82
Lazy Eye Coffee
Coffee Shop
82
Mixed Grounds Coffee
Coffee Shop
82
Part Time Lover
Listening Bar · Esquire Best Bars in America
80
Coin-Op Game Room
Arcade Bar
80
Little Thief
Wine bar
80
Patisserie Melanie
French bakery
80
Gilly's House of Cocktails
Cocktail bar
80
Saigon Coffee
Cafe
79
Moe Coffee
Coffee Shop
78
Seven Grand
Whiskey Bar
77
Lou's Deli
Sandwiches
76
Fortunate Son
Chinese
76
Hillcrest 70 spots
Taste Of Denmark
Scandinavian
91
Divo Diva Cafe
European Café
91
DASHI
Sushi
91
Mevan Coffee & Desserts & Brunch
Coffee / Brunch
91
AWOL
Bar
91
Manor Coffee Bar
Specialty coffee
91
Gooseberries Kafe
Breakfast Café
90
Rosemary & Thyme Cafe
Breakfast
90
Frenchy's Hideout
French
90
Cigar Cave
Cigar Lounge
90
Trust Restaurant
Modern American
89
Alexi's Greek Cafe
Greek
88
La Pizzeria Arrivederci
Pizza
88
Oscar's Mexican Seafood — Hillcrest
Mexican / Seafood
87
Great Maple
American / Brunch
86
Cellar Hand
Wine Bar
86
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Breakfast
86
Arrivederci Italian Restaurant
Italian
86
La Vecindad
Mexican
86
Common Stock
American
86
Menya Ultra Ramen
Japanese
86
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria e Cucina
Italian / pizza
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
Khyber Pass Restaurant
Afghan
84
Luna Grill Hillcrest
Mediterranean
84
Babycakes
Bakery
84
Rakitori Japanese Pub & Grill
Japanese (ramen / yakitori)
84
The Loft
Gay Bar
84
CJ's Lounge
Bar
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
Parma Cucina Italiana
Italian
82
Taste of Thai
Thai
82
Natural Style Chicken
Korean
82
Number One Fifth Ave
Dive Bar
82
The Alibi
Dive bar
82
Kona Coffee Company
Coffee shop
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
HiroNori Craft Ramen
Japanese
81
La bonne Table
French
80
Au Revoir French Bistro
French
80
Creme De La Crepe
French
80
India Palace
Indian
80
Pho Fifth Avenue
Vietnamese
80
Goi Cuon
Vietnamese
80
Rusticucina
Italian
80
Ramen Ryoma
Japanese
80
Cocina de Barrio
Mexican
80
Lotus Thai Cuisine
Thai
80
Quiet Storm Roasters & Bakers
Coffee Shop
80
R Place Bar & Eatery
American sports bar
80
The Asianh Bistro
Asian
78
NOLA on 5th
Cajun & Creole
78
Nunu's Tavern
Dive Bar
76
Puff Hookah Lounge
Hookah Lounge
70
Kearny Mesa 69 spots
Hopnonymous Brewing Company
Brewery
91
Steamy Piggy
Chinese Fusion
90
Formoosa
Taiwanese
90
Yun Tea House
Bubble tea
90
KOLI Bar
Japanese Shaved Ice
90
Ketch Brewing
Brewery
90
Monsta Ramen
Ramen
90
Harmony Cuisine 2B1
Japanese / Sushi
90
Okan
Japanese / Izakaya · Michelin Recommended
89
RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen
Japanese / Ramen
88
Realm of the 52 Remedies
Cocktail Bar / Speakeasy · James Beard Semifinalist 2026 · North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 (#93)
88
Finjan Coffee Co.
Middle Eastern coffee
88
Cucina Basilico
Italian
88
Adrian's Surf n' Turf Grill
Seafood / surf and turf
88
LABORA
Coffee Shop
88
Daboba @ Kearny Mesa
Bubble tea
88
Kearny Mesa Deli
Sandwiches / Deli
88
Ju-ichi
Japanese / Sushi
88
Phinology Coffee
Vietnamese Coffee Shop
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
Yiko Yiko
Bakery
86
Maggie's Cafe
Cafe
86
The Godfather
Italian
86
El Viejon Seafood
Mexican seafood / mariscos
86
Lit'l Pepper Gourmet
Sandwiches / Deli
86
Pockets Billiards & Brew
Billiards Bar
86
DalBam Moon Night
Korean
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
Khan's Cave Grill & Tavern
Pan-Asian
84
Bonchon Convoy
Korean fried chicken
84
Park Social
American / Taproom
84
Café 160
Café
84
Easy Does It
Coffee Shop
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
Country Waffles
Breakfast / Brunch
82
Bullpen Bar and Grill
Sports bar
82
MNGO Cafe
Dessert & coffee bar
82
Cafe Hue
Cafe
82
Cake De Partie
Thai
82
LAB Desserts & Coffee
Dessert & Coffee
82
Convoy Music Bar
Listening Bar
80
Woomiok
Korean
80
Players Sports Grill
American / Sports Bar
78
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
La Jolla 58 spots
George's at the Cove
Californian / Coastal
90
Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe
Cafe
90
The Marine Room
Contemporary / Coastal
89
Nine-Ten
Californian / Contemporary
89
Marisi
Italian / Contemporary
89
Puesto La Jolla
Mexican / Tacos
88
Café Vahik
Coffee
88
Rosemonts Cafe
Cafe
88
LJ Crafted Wines
Wine Bar
88
Eddie V's La Jolla
Seafood / Steakhouse
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
Lucien
Californian · Michelin 1 Star
86
Cove House
American
86
The Promiscuous Fork
New American
86
il giardino di Lilli
Italian Cafe & Bakery
86
The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery
Cafe & Bakery
86
Lupi Italian Restaurant
Italian
86
Java Earth Coffee
Coffee
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
Himitsu
Japanese
84
Le Coq
French
84
Public House La Jolla
Bar
84
Fleurette
French
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
La Corriente
Mexican Seafood
83
Bistro du Marché by Tapenade
French
83
The Kitchen @mcasd
Mediterranean
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
Hennessey's Tavern
Irish pub
82
Nautilus Tavern
Sports bar / American
82
Seaside Surf Cafe
Health Food
82
Empanada Kitchen
Argentinian
81
Pamir Kabob House
Afghan
81
Girard Gourmet
Cafe
80
Lark and Owl
Restaurant
80
Immersion Coffee
Coffee Shop
78
Birdseye Rooftop
Rooftop Bar
76
La Sala Lounge
Hotel Bar
75
We Olive & Wine Bar
Wine Bar
73
Little Italy 54 spots
Juniper & Ivy
California / Contemporary
92
Born and Raised
Steakhouse / Classic
91
False Idol
Tiki Bar / Speakeasy
91
Vinarius Wine Bar & Restaurant
Italian
91
Herb & Wood
Mediterranean / Wood-Fired
90
Bonjour Patisserie
French bakery
90
Ironside Fish & Oyster
Seafood / Oyster Bar
89
Craft and Commerce
American / Gastropub
88
Wormwood
Modern American / Eclectic
88
Barra Oliba
Spanish
88
AMICIBAR Caffè + Heritage House
Italian Coffee Bar
88
Kyoto Coast Matcha
Matcha & Tea
88
Kettner Exchange
Contemporary American
87
Davanti Enoteca
Italian
87
Morning Glory
American / Brunch · Michelin Bib Gourmand
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
RoVino Restaurant + Bar
Italian
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
Vincenzo
Italian
84
Piedra Santa
Italian
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
Kiku Room
Listening Bar
82
Crudo Cevicheria
Seafood
82
Nonna+Zucchero
Italian
82
Lofty Coffee Little Italy
Coffee / Cafe & Bakery
82
Music Box
Live Music Venue / Event Space
81
Roman Wolves
Contemporary Italian
81
Allegro Restaurant and Bar
Sicilian Italian
80
Ristorante Illando
Italian
80
Lala
Italian
78
Coco Maya
Tropical
76
Downtown San Diego 48 spots
Quick Bites Cafe
Sandwich Shop
91
East Village Brewing Company
Brewery
91
Kind Corner
Coffee Shop
91
Witherby Bar & Restaurant
American
91
Christine's Coffee
Coffee shop
91
Monzu Fresh Pasta
Italian (fresh pasta)
90
Freddy's Chophouse
Steakhouse
90
Goldchild Coffee Roasters
Coffee Roaster
90
Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12
Coffee Roaster
90
The Church by The Lost Abbey
Brewery
90
KOS Coffee Co.
Coffee shop
90
Tori Cafe
Coffee Shop
90
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Seafood
88
The Invigatorium
Coffee shop
88
Choi's
Asian Fusion
88
Garibaldi
Mediterranean
88
Hidden Craft
Craft Beer / American
88
Kuma Café
Coffee Shop
88
Adore Coffee House
Coffee Shop
88
Achilles Coffee Roasters @ The Rey
Coffee & Breakfast
88
San Pasqual Winery
Winery
88
Ale Tales Taproom and Kitchen
Gastropub / Taproom
88
Hodad's Downtown
Burgers
86
Morton's The Steakhouse
Steakhouse
86
HINAR Dessert Bar & Café
Dessert bar
86
Burgers, Bait & Beer
Bar & Grill
86
MIO + TUO Cafe
Cafe
86
M Winehouse
Wine Bar
86
Storyhouse Spirits
Distillery bar
86
Las Hadas Bar and Grill
Mexican
84
Tom's Watch Bar - Petco Park
Sports Bar
84
Stout Public House
Irish pub
84
Coffee 'N Talk
Coffee
84
Achilles Coffee Roasters
Coffee Roaster / Breakfast
84
Cafe de L'Opera
Breakfast
84
Salt & Whiskey
Whiskey Bar
84
Tivoli Bar and Grill
Bar & Grill
82
Frost Me Cafe and Bakery
Cafe / bakery
82
Lani Coffee
Coffee
82
Rikka Fika
Coffee Shop
82
Miracle Potion Cafe & Tea Room
Cafe & tea room
82
Capri Cafe
Cafe
82
Skybound Coffee + Dessert Lounge
Coffee & Dessert
80
Room 56
Cocktail Bar
80
Harbor & Sky Rooftop Bar and Lounge
Rooftop Bar
80
Malibu Farm San Diego
Californian
78
Café Alessie
Coffee
78
Tazza D'Oro
Cafe
78
Point Loma 46 spots
Ultreya Coffee and Tea
Coffee Shop
91
Acento Coffee Roasters
Coffee roastery
91
Meet Dumpling
Chinese restaurant
90
Cesarina
Italian / Roman · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026 · Michelin Bib Gourmand
89
Point Loma Seafoods
Seafood / Casual
88
Portside Coffee & Gelato
Cafe / Gelato
88
Kakawa Coffee
Coffee Shop
88
Cafe Bella
Coffee Shop
88
Brew Wave Coffee
Coffee Shop
88
Phil's BBQ
BBQ / American
87
Sessions Public
American / Gastropub
86
Elvira
Italian restaurant
86
Harbor Town Pub
Pub / American
86
Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano
Italian
86
Local Krave
Coffee / Waffles
86
OB Beans Coffee Roasters
Coffee Roaster / Coffee Shop
86
Juno's
Cafe & Wine Bar
86
The Reunion Pub
Bar
86
Common Grounds Cafe
Cafe
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
The Old Townhouse Restaurant
Breakfast restaurant
84
Parfait Paris
French bakery / patisserie
84
The Tilted Stick Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill
84
Lucy's Tavern
Cocktail Bar
84
Desi's Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill
84
Moniker Coffee Co. at The Craft Creamery
Coffee Shop
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
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
American
82
Better Buzz Coffee Point Loma
Coffee
82
Catalina Lounge
Lounge Bar
82
CoCo Playa
Coffee & Cookies
82
Point Break Bar & Grill
American
80
Blue Wave Bar & Grill
California Coastal
80
Bar 1924
Cocktail Bar
75
Good Bar
Bar
71
Club Marina
Dive Bar
70
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
Tacos El Gordo
Mexican / Tacos
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
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
Encinitas 37 spots
Pastaria Vivi
Pasta
90
Atelier Manna
Contemporary · Bib Gourmand
90
Nectarine Grove
Vegan
88
Beach Wolf
American
88
Prager Brothers Artisan Breads
Bakery
88
Valentina
Italian
88
Herb & Sea
Coastal American / Seafood
87
Maurizio Trattoria Italiana
Italian
86
Trattoria I Trulli
Italian
86
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
Firenze Trattoria
Italian
84
Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana
Italian
84
Honey Bistro & Bakery
Bakery
84
Union Kitchen & Tap — Encinitas
American / Gastropub · Bib Gourmand
83
Swami's Cafe
American / Breakfast / Brunch
83
Vigilucci's Pizzeria Trattoria
Italian / Pizza
83
Roxy Encinitas
Thai / Asian Fusion
83
Cicciotti's
Italian
81
Fox Point Brewing Co.
Brewery
80
La Especial Norte
Mexican
80
GOODONYA Organic Eatery
Healthy
80
Trattoria Positano
Italian
80
Chick & Hawk
Fried Chicken
80
Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian
Pizza
80
Vaga
Mexican
80
Hamburger Hut
Burgers
79
El Pueblo Mexican Food - Cardiff
Mexican
79
Potato Shack Cafe
Breakfast
79
Temaki Bar
Japanese
78
Haven Farm + Table
Farm-to-Table
76
Mrkt Space
Italian
76
Shelter
Cocktail Lounge
73
Mr. Peabody's
Live Music Venue
72
Pacific Beach 35 spots
Sushi Ota
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase
92
Boards N' Beans
Coffee Shop
91
Café Matinal
Coffee shop
91
The Oasis Patio Bar
Wine & coffee bar
91
La Ola Seafood
Mexican seafood
90
Starvin Marvins
Sandwich Shop
90
Diego's Street Tacos
Tacos
90
Birrieria & Taqueria La Huasteca
Mexican
88
Latitude 32 Pub House & Grill
Pub
88
Caffè di Talya
Italian Coffee Shop
88
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
Open Bar
Bar
78
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
Barrio Logan 29 spots
Las Cuatro Milpas
Mexican / Sonoran
91
Barracruda
Mexican seafood
91
Barrio Bird
Fried chicken
91
The La Bamba Room
Cocktail bar
90
Las Ricas Tortas
Mexican tortas
90
Talitha Coffee Roasters
Coffee Roaster
88
Barrio Burger
Burgers
88
Fonda Del Barrio
Mexican
88
The Shop Cafe Barrio Logan
Coffee Shop
88
Cafe Moto
Coffee / Cafe
86
Ciccia Osteria
Italian · Michelin Bib Gourmand
86
Grind House
Coffee
86
Ryan Bros Coffee
Coffee Shop
86
Chikita Cafe
Mexican Cafe
86
Mujeres Brew House
American / Brewery
85
Border X Brewing
Brewery / Mexican-American
84
Por Vida
Coffee shop
84
The DOT (Dying Of Thirst)
Karaoke Bar
84
Thorn Brewing Co. — Barrio Logan
American / Brewery
83
Kilowatt Brewing — Barrio Logan
American / Brewery
83
Barrio Food Hub
Delivery kitchen
82
El Carrito Restaurant
Mexican
82
Todo Pa' La Cruda
Mexican
82
Bread & Salt
Food hall
80
Fish Guts
Seafood
79
Drinky Promise
Coffee shop
78
Tito's Deli
Puerto Rican
76
Jaguar Paw
Cocktail Bar
74
Tiny Giant Taproom
Beer Bar
71
Coronado 27 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
The Henry Coronado
American · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026
85
Serẽa
Mediterranean Seafood
85
Saiko Sushi — Coronado
Japanese / Sushi
84
Nobu at Hotel del Coronado
Japanese
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
Night Hawk at the Baby Grand
Mediterranean
83
Chez Loma
French
83
Little Frenchie
French
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
Nado Republic
Italian
82
Il Fornaio Coronado
Italian
82
Swaddee Thai Restaurant of Coronado
Thai
80
Clayton's Bakery and Bistro
French Bistro
80
East Village 26 spots
Cowboy Star
Steakhouse / Modern
89
Noble Experiment
Cocktail Bar / Speakeasy
89
Callie
Mediterranean / Modern · Michelin Bib Gourmand
88
Cloud 9 Deli
Deli
88
Lola 55
Mexican / Tacos · Michelin Bib Gourmand
87
Lucky's Lunch Counter
Breakfast & lunch
86
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
BESHOCK Ramen & Bar
Ramen / Japanese
82
Far Corner
Pizza
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
Bankers Hill 26 spots
Mary's Gourmet Salads
Salads
91
Kinme Omakase
Omakase
91
Mnemonic Coffee
Coffee Shop
91
Mister A's
Contemporary / Rooftop · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026
90
Pure Project Balboa Park
Brewery
90
Charade Speakeasy
Cocktail Bar
90
Cucina Urbana
Italian / Contemporary · Michelin Bib Gourmand
89
Heavenly Bodega
American
88
Donna Jean
Vegan / Plant-Based / Cocktails
87
Azuki Sushi
Japanese / Sushi
86
Extraordinary Desserts
Dessert / Bakery / Cafe
86
Parc Bistro-Brasserie
French / Brasserie
86
Mia Trattoria
Italian
86
The Kenzi Coffee & Tea Garden
Coffee & tea
86
The Iconic Coffee Club
Coffee Shop
86
Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant
Modern American
85
Barrio Star
Mexican
84
Jimmy Carter's Mexican Café
Mexican
84
The Corner Drafthouse
Bar & Grill
84
Ocho Mexican Food & Cafe
Mexican
84
SRO Lounge
Bar
84
Mostra Coffee
Coffee Shop
84
Hob Nob Hill
American / Diner / Breakfast
83
Books & Records
New American
82
Cafe Bassam
Coffee shop
82
Cherrybomb
Bar
82
Old Town 25 spots
The Art of Cigar
Cigar Shop
91
Sushi Tadokoro
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase
90
California Bean
Coffee Shop
90
Encuentro Cafe
Venezuelan
88
Flor and Seed Coffee Roasters
Coffee Roaster
88
Garden Coffee
Coffee Shop
88
Nibble Chocolate Old Town
Chocolate shop & cafe
88
Doc Holliday's
Burgers / American
88
Tahona
Mexican / Mezcal
87
Cafe Pacifica
American / Seafood / Californian
86
Flor's Farm to Table
Mexican
86
Coffee Culture
Coffee Shop
86
El Agave Tequileria
Mexican / Tequila
84
Harney Sushi — Old Town
Japanese / Sushi
84
Jack & Giulio's
Italian
84
Cocinas Del Monte
Mexican
84
Casa Guadalajara
Mexican
82
Old Town Mexican Cafe
Mexican
82
Rockin' Baja Lobster — Old Town
Mexican / Seafood
82
Cafe Coyote
Mexican
82
Oculto 477
Mezcalería / Speakeasy
82
The Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant
Mexican
82
Coral Tree Tea House
Tea house
82
Rust General Store
Coffee Shop
82
Churchill Cigar Lounge
Cigar Lounge
72
University Heights 24 spots
Soichi Sushi
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase · Michelin 1 Star (2025) · Michelin 1 Star
94
Fortuna Ristorante Italiano
Italian
91
Yipao Coffee
Coffee Roaster
90
Parkhouse Eatery
American / Brunch
88
Mystic Mocha
Cafe / coffee shop
88
Pop Pie Co.
American / Australian / Pies
86
Madison on Park
American / Wine Bar / Modern
86
Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
Ethiopian
86
Meraki Café
Cafe / Coffee
86
Hatsuzakura
Japanese
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
Cantina Mayahuel
Mezcalería / Cantina
84
The Lancers
Cocktail Bar
84
Chance's Coffee
Coffee Shop
84
Kairoa Brewing Company
American / Brewery
83
Small Bar
American / Bar
83
Lestat's on Park
Coffee shop
82
Live Wire
Dive Bar
77
Ocean Beach 20 spots
Sine Wave Cafe
Cafe & Breakfast
88
Hodad's — Ocean Beach
American / Burgers
87
OB Noodle House
Vietnamese / Pan-Asian
86
The Holding Company
Asian fusion
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
Wonderland Ocean Pub
Seafood / Pub
84
OB Surf Lodge
American / Coastal
84
Northside Tavern
Sports 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
Downtown 19 spots
Grant Grill
American / Contemporary
89
Animae
Asian-American / Modern · James Beard Best Chef (Tara Monsod) 2025 (finalist)
89
Roma Norte
Restaurant
88
Izola Bakery
Bakery
88
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
The Mission East Village
Breakfast
84
Pho Bo
Vietnamese
84
Karl Strauss Brewing Company — Downtown
American / Brewery
83
Athens Market Taverna
Greek
83
Resident Brewing Company
American / Brewery
82
Sovereign Modern Thai Cuisine
Thai restaurant
82
Oi Asian Fusion
Asian fusion
82
Hayes Burger
Burgers
82
Chart House San Diego
American / Seafood · Cordova Pavilion — Embarcadero waterfront location since 1971
80
Tacos El Trompo
Mexican
76
Oceanside 19 spots
Valle at Mission Pacific Hotel
Mexican / Contemporary Baja · Michelin 1 Star (2025) · Michelin 1 Star
95
Wrench + Rodent Seabasstropub
Japanese / Sushi / Omakase
89
Merenda
American
88
The Plot
Plant-Based / Vegan
86
333 Pacific
American / Seafood / Steakhouse
86
Allmine
Pizza
86
Tanner's Prime Burgers
Burgers
86
24 Suns
Chinese
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
Dija Mara
Indonesian · Bib Gourmand
84
Matsu
Japanese
84
Odie's Pizza Co.
Pizza
84
Bub's at the Beach — Oceanside
American / Bar / Sports
81
Little Fawn
American
78
Del Mar 18 spots
Addison at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Contemporary / Tasting Menu · Michelin 3 Stars (2025) · North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 (#31) · Michelin 3 Stars
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
Monarch Del Mar
American
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
Mission Hills 14 spots
Meshuggah Shack
Coffee Shop
90
Saffron Thai
Thai
89
Fort Oak
Modern American / Wood Fire
88
Heartwork Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
88
Kettle & Stone
Coffee Shop
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
Normal Heights 14 spots
Blind Lady Ale House
American / Brewery / Pizza
87
The Hangout Restaurant and Bar
American
86
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
Carlsbad 12 spots
Jeune et Jolie
French / Contemporary · Michelin 1 Star (2025)
93
Little Kiki Katsu & More
Japanese Katsu
91
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
Harbor Fish Cafe
Seafood
82
Wildland
American
82
Little Victory Wine Bar
Wine Bar
74
Bay Park 11 spots
Bay Park Coffee
Coffee Shop
88
Bay Hill Tavern
American
86
Clairemont Coffee
Coffee
86
Bay Park Fish Co.
Seafood / Casual
85
Bitter Brothers Brewing Co.
American / Brewery
83
The Gärten
Beer Garden
81
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
Gaslamp Quarter 11 spots
Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant
Mediterranean
88
Chiefy Cafe
Coffee Shop
88
Zama
Latin American & Japanese fusion
86
Operacaffe
Italian
86
Taste & Thirst
Southern-inspired bar
84
Bronze Bird
Californian
84
barleymash
American / Bar
82
Trailer Park After Dark
Bar & Comfort Food
82
Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
Pub / Bar
82
Saint James French Diner
French Bistro
82
Fifth & Rose
Cocktail Bar
82
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
South Park 10 spots
Buona Forchetta
Italian / Neapolitan Pizza
91
Kindred
Vegan / Cocktail Bar
88
Carbon Angela's Kitchen
Italian
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
Mission Beach 8 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
Dockside 1953
American
80
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
Golden Hill 7 spots
The Coffee Drop
Coffee Shop
91
Counterpoint
American / Gastropub
88
Turf Supper Club
American / Steakhouse
85
The Big Kitchen
American / Breakfast
85
Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub
Coffee Shop
84
Influx Cafe
Coffee / Cafe
83
Kingfisher
Vietnamese
83
Clairemont 6 spots
Sushi Ichifuji
Sushi restaurant
91
STP Bar-N-Grill
BBQ & burgers
88
Buga Korean BBQ
Korean / BBQ
85
Balboa's Tap House
Bar & Grill
84
Blarney Stone Pub
Irish Pub
84
Peter D's
Karaoke Bar
82
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
Balboa Park 5 spots
Daniel's Coffee
Coffee
86
The Prado at Balboa Park
Californian / Latin
85
Panama 66
American / Patio
83
Tobey's 19th Hole Cafe
American / Diner
82
Artifact at Mingei
Restaurant
82
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
Miramar 5 spots
Jaunt Coffee Roasters
Specialty coffee
90
AleSmith Brewing Company
American / Brewery
87
Pure Project Brewing — Miramar
American / Brewery
86
Baba's Chicken
Hot Chicken
86
Brewski's Bar & Arcade
Arcade Bar
71
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
Rancho Santa Fe 5 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
Lilian's Kitchen
American
83
Mission Valley 5 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
OX Coffee
Coffee
79
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 · Michelin 1 Star
84
The Shanty
Dive Bar
71
The Kraken
Dive Bar
70
Bird Rock 5 spots
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
Bakery
89
Paradisaea
Californian
85
Bahia Don Bravo
Mexican
84
Beaumont's Eatery
American / Gastropub
84
Swell Cafe
Coffee / Cafe
83
Logan Heights 5 spots
Provecho! Coffee Co.
Coffee Roaster
91
Longplay HiFi
Coffee & listening bar
90
Barrio Street Tacos
Mexican
90
Ferchaladas Birria & Mariscos
Mexican
88
Chiquibaby's Bar
Sports Bar
82
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
Shelter Island 4 spots
Fathom Bistro, Bait & Tackle
American / Seafood / Bar
84
Humphreys by the Bay
American / Seafood
83
Bali Hai Restaurant
Polynesian / Pacific Rim
80
Vessel Restaurant + Bar
Coastal / Seafood
80
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
Convoy District 4 spots
Yakitori Tsuta
Japanese
90
Hidden Fish
Sushi
88
Shan Xi Magic Kitchen
Chinese
80
Yakitori Hino
Japanese Grill
76
Mid-City 4 spots
Barakah Coffee House
Coffee shop
91
Yohed Coffee
Coffee
90
Bosforo
Turkish restaurant
86
Black Cat Bar
Bar / Live Music
84
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
Mira Mesa 3 spots
Spicy City
Chinese / Sichuan
86
Mom Kitchen
Chinese
84
Karl Strauss Brewing Co. — Mira Mesa
American / Brewery
82
College Area 3 spots
Jong Ga House
Korean / BBQ
83
Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern
83
The Jazz Lounge
Jazz Club
73
Liberty Station 3 spots
Candor Thai Kitchen
Thai · Liberty Station modern Thai
83
Moniker Coffee Co.
Coffee shop
82
Cocina 35 Brunch
Mexican brunch
78
UTC 3 spots
Telefric Barcelona
Spanish Tapas
91
Chef Fei
Chinese
78
Katsuya Ko
Japanese
78
Sorrento Valley / Mira Mesa 2 spots
Gravity Heights
American / Brewery
83
Joya Kitchen
American
81
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
Poway 2 spots
Smokin J's BBQ
BBQ
84
Hamburger Factory Family Restaurant
American / Burgers
83
Mission Hills / Middletown 2 spots
El Indio
Mexican
85
Spin Nightclub
Nightclub / Multi-Genre
76
Chula Vista 2 spots
Third Avenue Alehouse
American / Gastropub
82
Aqui Es Texcoco
Mexican
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
Allied Gardens 2 spots
The Library Tavern
Sports Bar
82
Pal Joey's Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail lounge / sports bar
80
Seaport Village 2 spots
Coffee by Malibu Farm
Coffee Shop
88
Shorebird
Steak & Seafood
86
Serra Mesa 2 spots
BoujieMana
Mediterranean
88
Cali Cafe
Vietnamese-Californian Cafe
80
Bird Rock / La Jolla 1 spots
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Coffee / Cafe
87
Imperial Beach 1 spots
Sea180° Coastal Tavern
American / Seafood
84
La Jolla / Torrey Pines 1 spots
A.R. Valentien
Californian / Fine Dining
91
Vista 1 spots
Belching Beaver Brewery — Vista
American / Brewery
84
Barrio Logan / Logan Heights 1 spots
Cafe Virtuoso
Coffee / Cafe
85
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
Seaport 1 spots
Dorothy's Wine Bar
Wine Bar
74
Carlsbad Village 1 spots
Lilo
Tasting Menu · Michelin 1 Star
92
Other 1 spots
Leu Leu
Restaurant
78
University City 1 spots
JOEY La Jolla
Global / New American
91
Clairemont Mesa West 1 spots
The Forum Coffee
Coffee Shop
84
Midway District 1 spots
Selva Coffee House
Coffee Shop
84
Harborview 1 spots
Portal Coffee
Coffee Shop
84
College West 1 spots
Scrimshaw Coffee
Coffee / Cafe
86
Corridor 1 spots
University Coffee Co
Coffee shop
91
North Clairemont 1 spots
The Watering Hole
Bar
84
Moto Villas Condos 1 spots
Decore
Restaurant
91
Sherman Heights 1 spots
Barrio Coffee
Coffee Shop
91
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