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Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

101 Cafe Be the First to Rate It A diner dating back to 1928, this is both a local hangout and...	¢ American	Oceanside

Aunt Emma's Pancakes Member Rating: 3.1 Map \| The quintessential breakfast place, this decades-old Chula Vista...	¢ American	Chula Vista

Baja Betty's Be the First to Rate It Map \| A margarita and a combination plate speak to the soul of many...	¢-$ Mexican	Hillcrest

The Bank of Mexican Food Be the First to Rate It Map \| Flautas -- shredded beef or chicken rolled in a flour tortilla...	¢-$ Mexican	Temecula

Bread & Cie Be the First to Rate It Map \| There's a brisk East Coast air to this artsy, urban bakery and...	¢ Cafe	Hillcrest

Bread on Market Member Rating: 4.8 Map \| The baguettes at this artisanal bakery near the Petco Park baseball...	¢ Cafe	Downtown

Bubby's Gelato Be the First to Rate It Map \| A hardworking French couple makes the region's best gelato and...	¢ Cafe	Encinitas

Cefalu's Be the First to Rate It Map \| A welcome budget addition to an increasingly expensive, trendy...	¢ Italian	Little Italy

Chicago On A Bun Be the First to Rate It Map \| Hot dog! Fans of Chicago-style hot dogs know where to go when...	¢-$ American	La Jolla

China Max Be the First to Rate It Map \| This good-looking Convoy Street eatery has won hundreds of loyal...	¢-$ Chinese	Kearny Mesa

Coronado Brewing Company Be the First to Rate It Map \| The carefully crafted beers are good by themselves, but they...	¢-$ American	Coronado

Corvette Diner Bar & Grill Member Rating: 4.4 Map \| The absolute San Diego County favorite for children's parties...	¢-$ American	Hillcrest

Don Chuy Be the First to Rate It Small, family-run, unassuming, and utterly charming, Don Chuy...	¢-$ Mexican	Solana Beach

Dumpling Inn Be the First to Rate It Map \| Modest, family-style, and absolutely wonderful, this is in some...	¢-$ Chinese	Kearny Mesa

El Zarape Be the First to Rate It Map \| There's a humble air to this cozy Mexican taqueria, but one bite...	¢ Mexican	University Heights

Elijah's Be the First to Rate It Map \| This large, somewhat sterile-looking, brightly lighted delicatessen...	¢-$ American	La Jolla

Elijah's Delicatessen Be the First to Rate It San Diegans are known to complain about the scarcity of decent...	¢-$ American	Del Mar

Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant Be the First to Rate It Map \| Emerald holds pride of place among fanciers of elaborate, carefully...	¢-$ Chinese	Kearny Mesa

The Field Member Rating: 4.8 Map \| A family-run pub decorated with artifacts from an Irish farm...	¢-$ Irish	Gaslamp Quarter

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop Member Rating: 4.2 Map \| This outpost of San Francisco's famed Ghirardelli chocolatier...	¢ American	Gaslamp Quarter

Hob Nob Hill Member Rating: 1.4 Map \| That Hob Nob never seems to change suits San Diego just fine...	¢-$ American	Middletown

Hodad's Member Rating: 4.6 Map \| No, it's not a flashback. The 1960s live on at this fabulously...	¢-$ American	Ocean Beach

Hudson Bay Seafood Be the First to Rate It Map \| Part of the pleasure in this small, friendly, waterside fish...	¢-$ Seafood	Shelter Island

Jasmine Bistro Be the First to Rate It Flavors from China, Singapore, and Thailand mingle in every lovely...	¢-$ Asian	El Cajon

Julian Tea and Cottage Arts Be the First to Rate It Sample finger sandwiches, scones topped with whipped cream, and...	¢-$ Cafe	Julian

Karen Krasne's Extraordinary Desserts Member Rating: 4.4 Map \| The sleek, newer branch of the original Karen Krasne's pastry...	¢-$ Cafe	Little Italy

La Especial Norte Be the First to Rate It Casual to the point of funkiness, this Mexican café is...	¢-$ Mexican	Encinitas

Lanna Be the First to Rate It Map \| This small, attractive Thai restaurant loads its tables with...	¢-$ Thai	Pacific Beach

Le Bambou Be the First to Rate It Small, carefully decorated, and more elegant than any Vietnamese...	¢-$ Vietnamese	Del Mar

McP's Irish Pub & Grill Be the First to Rate It Map \| The mood always tends to St. Paddy's Day, but the cuisine takes...	¢-$ American	Coronado

Michele Coulon Dessertier Be the First to Rate It Map \| A "dessertier" confects desserts, a job that Michele Coulon does...	¢-$ Cafe	La Jolla

Milton's Restaurant, Delicatessen and Bakery Be the First to Rate It There's a bunkerlike quality to this cavernous, semi-underground...	¢-$ American	Del Mar

Mother's Kitchen Be the First to Rate It Map \| This popular stop for well-heeled Harley riders serves up huge...	¢ Vegetarian	Palomar Mountain

Mr. Peabody's Be the First to Rate It Map \| Burgers and beer are an unbeatable combination anywhere, but...	¢-$ American	Mission Valley

Phuong Trang Be the First to Rate It Map \| One of the most popular Vietnamese restaurants in San Diego...	¢ Vietnamese	Kearny Mesa

Pizza Port Be the First to Rate It Local families flock to the casual Port for its great pizza and...	¢-$ Pizza	Solana Beach

Por Favor Be the First to Rate It A popular dining spot in El Cajon's up-and-coming downtown, Por...	¢-$ Mexican	El Cajon

Princess Pub & Grille Member Rating: 1.8 Map \| Packed to the rafters during any televised British football (soccer)...	¢-$ British	Little Italy

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant Be the First to Rate It Map \| Servers in semi-sensational T-shirts (mottos include "Practice...	¢-$ Japanese	Downtown

Ricky's Family Restaurant Be the First to Rate It Map \| Chain feederies haven't driven out San Diego's old-line family...	¢-$ American	Mission Valley

Rimel's Rotisserie Be the First to Rate It Map \| An affordable option in often pricey La Jolla, this comfy spot...	¢-$ American	La Jolla

Saffron Noodles and Saté Be the First to Rate It Map \| Comfortable outdoor tables on a narrow sidewalk and inexpensive...	¢-$ Thai	Old Town

Sluggers Be the First to Rate It Map \| Take a break from a trolley tour of the new San Diego at this...	¢ American	Downtown

Spices Thai Cafe Be the First to Rate It One of the North County's most stylish ethnic restaurants, this...	¢-$ Indian, Thai	Rancho Bernardo

Sushi on the Rock Be the First to Rate It Map \| Regulars will stand outside this hip California-style sushi restaurant...	¢-$ Japanese	La Jolla

Tartine Member Rating: 3.2 Map \| There's always a dish of water for canine pals on the terrace...	¢-$ French	Coronado

The Tin Fish Be the First to Rate It Map \| On the rare rainy day, the staff takes it easy at this eatery...	¢-$ Seafood	Gaslamp Quarter

The Waterfront Be the First to Rate It Map \| Not a destination for children, this historic bar and eatery...	¢ American	Little Italy

Wynola Pizza Express Be the First to Rate It Locals come to this casual indoor-outdoor restaurant for delicious...	¢-$ Pizza	Julian

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