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Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

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

1500 Ocean Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| The new fine dining restaurant at Hotel Del Coronado offers a...	$$$-$$$$ American	Coronado

A. R. Valentien Be the First to Rate It Map \| Known for his insistence on in-season, fresh-today produce and...	$$$-$$$$ American	La Jolla

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

Cheesecake Factory Be the First to Rate It Map \| This cavernous eatery in San Diego's leading shopping mall, Fashion...	$-$$ American	Mission Valley

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

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

Dobson's Bar & Restaurant Member Rating: 5.0 \| Reserve Online Map \| A bit dated, but still as much of a power-dining spot for downtown...	$$-$$$ American	Downtown

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 Map \| San Diegans are known to complain about the scarcity of decent...	¢-$ American	Del Mar

Front Street Bar & Grill Be the First to Rate It Map \| Having fun is the rule here, where you can dine in a big indoor...	$$-$$$ American	Temecula

George's California Modern Member Rating: 4.9 \| Reserve Online Map \| Formerly George's at the Cove, a $2.6 million makeover brought...	$$$-$$$$ American	La Jolla

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

Hard Rock Cafe Be the First to Rate It Map \| If you've been to one Hard Rock, you've been to them all, but...	$ American	Gaslamp Quarter

Hash House A Go Go Member Rating: 3.2 Map \| Expect to wait an hour or more for weekend breakfast at this...	$ American	Hillcrest

Hob Nob Hill Member Rating: 3.2 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

House of Blues Be the First to Rate It Map \| San Diego must be a big city now, because it has its own House...	$ American	Downtown

Island Prime and C Level Lounge Member Rating: 4.0 \| Reserve Online Map \| A tourist hit, this sizeable new eatery on the shore of Harbor...	$$-$$$ American	Harbor Island

Jake's Del Mar Member Rating: 4.8 Map \| This enormously popular oceanfront restaurant has a close-up...	$$-$$$ American	Del Mar

JRDN Be the First to Rate It Map \| With some 300 seats, this ocean-facing restaurant in the swanky...	$$$-$$$$ American	Pacific Beach

Jsix Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| Creative and carefully prepared seafood reigns on this menu that...	$$-$$$ American	Downtown

Julian Grille Member Rating: 4.4 Map \| The menu at this casual restaurant inside one of Julian's historic...	$-$$ American	Julian

Julian Pie Company Be the First to Rate It Map \| The apple pies that made Julian famous come from the Smothers...	$ American	Julian

Market Restaurant + Bar Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| Carl Schroeder -- one of San Diego's hottest young chefs -- makes...	$$-$$$ American	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

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

Modus Supper Club Be the First to Rate It Map \| There's a youthful vibe to this mod restaurant and bar in Middletown/Banker's...	$$-$$$ American	Middletown

Molly's Restaurant Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| Tucked away on the ground floor of the Marriott Marina, Molly's...	$$$-$$$$ American	Downtown

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

Nine-Ten Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| Many long years ago, the historic Grande Colonial La Jolla, an...	$$-$$$ American	La Jolla

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

Sheerwater Be the First to Rate It Map \| This casual but by no means inexpensive all-day dining room is...	$$$-$$$$ American	Coronado

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

Stingaree Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| You wouldn't expect to find fine cuisine at a hip, three-level...	$$-$$$ American	Downtown

Tent City Member Rating: 4.6 Map \| In the historic First Bank of Commerce building along with the...	$-$$ American	Coronado

Terra Member Rating: 4.6 \| Reserve Online Map \| Chef-proprietor Jeff Rossman goes for big flavors and original...	$$ American	Hillcrest

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

The Zodiac Be the First to Rate It Map \| Men like to lunch at this elegant room in the luxurious Neiman...	$-$$ American	Mission Valley

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