๐ Hillcrest, San Diego
70 restaurants ยท 2026
๐ฝ๏ธ 70 Restaurants
University Avenue's longtime LGBTQ+ and neighborhood hub, with casual American spots, Mexican seafood counters, and reliable all-day eating along the main drag
Top 10 in Hillcrest
1
Taste Of Denmark
Taste Of Denmark is a Scandinavian eatery and bakery in Hillcrest, San Diego. It offers Danish-style baked goods and fare, built around a rye bread cold-fermented for three days, p...
91
2
Divo Diva Cafe
Divo Diva is a European-style cafรฉ and wine bar on Fifth Ave in Hillcrest, run by two opera singers who occasionally turn dinner into a ticketed live show. Mornings lean brunch โ I...
91
3
DASHI
A sushi bar on University Avenue in Hillcrest, San Diego's densest and most walkable stretch of restaurants just west of Balboa Park. The draw is straightforward raw-fish cooking โ...
91
4
Mevan Coffee & Desserts & Brunch
A Hillcrest coffee-and-brunch spot on Fourth Avenue with a wide drink board โ Turkish and Kurdish coffee, signature lattes, matcha, and mocktails โ plus a full breakfast menu. The ...
91
5
AWOL
A bar on University Avenue in Hillcrest, the heart of San Diego's LGBTQ nightlife district. Details on the drinks and room aren't documented yet.
91
6
Manor Coffee Bar
A multi-roaster specialty coffee shop in Hillcrest, pouring thoughtfully sourced beans from some of the world's best roasters in a Victorian-inspired space. Open Wednesday through ...
91
7
Gooseberries Kafe
Gooseberries is a daytime outdoor cafรฉ tucked on Fourth Ave in Hillcrest, open early and closing by mid-afternoon. The short, focused format covers breakfast, coffee and house bake...
90
8
Rosemary & Thyme Cafe
A breakfast-and-morning cafe on University Avenue in the thick of Hillcrest, San Diego's densest and most walkable dining corridor just west of Balboa Park. It trades in daytime st...
90
9
Frenchy's Hideout
A French restaurant and wine bar on West University Avenue in Hillcrest, run by owner-sommelier Michael Simpson, where Parisian leanings meet a San Diego patio. The menu runs both ...
90
10
Cigar Cave
A Hillcrest lounge built around cigars, hookah, and a drink in hand. The room leans cozy and low-lit, with billiards in back and a bar pouring local and imported beers plus red and...
90
All 70 Restaurants in Hillcrest
Trust Restaurant
89
Alexi's Greek Cafe
88
La Pizzeria Arrivederci
88
Oscar's Mexican Seafood โ Hillcrest
87
Great Maple
86
Cellar Hand
86
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
86
Arrivederci Italian Restaurant
86
La Vecindad
86
Common Stock
86
Menya Ultra Ramen
86
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria e Cucina
86
Bronx Pizza
85
D Bar โ Hillcrest
85
Crest Cafe
84
Bread & Cie
84
Hash House a Go Go โ Hillcrest
84
Ortega's Bistro
84
Khyber Pass Restaurant
84
Luna Grill Hillcrest
84
Babycakes
84
Rakitori Japanese Pub & Grill
84
The Loft
84
CJ's Lounge
84
Urban Mo's Bar & Grill
83
Spices Thai Cafe
83
Sushi on Fifth
83
Himalayan Cuisine
83
Rich's San Diego
83
Gossip Grill
83
Feast
83
Baja Betty's
82
Ichiban โ Hillcrest
82
Hillcrest Brewing Company
82
Parma Cucina Italiana
82
Taste of Thai
82
Natural Style Chicken
82
Number One Fifth Ave
82
The Alibi
82
Kona Coffee Company
82
Kous Kous Moroccan
81
Uptown Tavern
81
insideOUT
81
HiroNori Craft Ramen
81
La bonne Table
80
Au Revoir French Bistro
80
Creme De La Crepe
80
India Palace
80
Pho Fifth Avenue
80
Goi Cuon
80
Rusticucina
80
Ramen Ryoma
80
Cocina de Barrio
80
Lotus Thai Cuisine
80
Quiet Storm Roasters & Bakers
80
R Place Bar & Eatery
80
The Asianh Bistro
78
NOLA on 5th
78
Nunu's Tavern
76
Puff Hookah Lounge
70
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