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American Restaurants
| Name | Price/ Cuisine |
Location |
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101 Cafe
A diner dating back to 1928 is both a local hangout and the headquarters... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Oceanside |
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1500 Ocean
The fine-dining restaurant at Hotel Del Coronado, right on the... Reserve |
$$$$ Cuisine, American |
Coronado |
A. R. Valentien
Known for his insistence on in-season, fresh-today produce and... |
$$$$ Cuisine, American |
La Jolla |
|
Anthology
Executive chef Todd Allison seeks to create fare that's as finely... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Little Italy |
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The Arches
Set right on the edge of the Borrego Springs Golf Course, this... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Borrego Springs |
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Argyle Steakhouse
Even if you don't play golf, the Argyle, occupying the Aviara... |
$$$$ Cuisine, American |
Carlsbad |
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Ave 5
In a brick-walled space that feels a bit like an art gallery... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Bankers Hill |
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Bankers Hill
The living wall of succulents on the front patio hints at Bankers... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Bankers Hill |
|
Big Kitchen Cafe
It't got a big heart and big breakfasts, but otherwise this Golden... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Bankers Hill |
|
Bistro West
This busy spot, part of the West Inn complex, might be called... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Carlsbad |
|
Brockton Villa
One of the few restaurants with a view that's also worth eating... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
La Jolla |
|
Carlee's Bar & Grill
This local watering hole seems to collect characters ranging... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Borrego Springs |
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Cody's La Jolla
Cody's serves up a delicious slice of ocean view along with American... |
$ Cuisine, American |
La Jolla |
|
Coronado Brewing Company
The carefully crafted beers, such as the Islander Pale Ale (IPA)... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Coronado |
|
D'Carlos
The parking lot in front of D'Carlos is always full, a sure sign... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Ramona |
|
Elijah's
You don't go to a deli for the atmosphere, you for the food... |
$ Cuisine, American |
La Jolla |
George's at the Cove
La Jolla's oceanfront destination restaurant includes three dining... |
$$$$ Cuisine, American |
La Jolla |
|
Goldfish Point Cafe
The menu at the Goldfish Point Cafe is very light—limited... |
$ Cuisine, American |
La Jolla |
|
Hash House A Go Go
Expect to wait an hour or more for weekend breakfast at this... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Hillcrest |
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Hodad's
No, it's not a flashback. The 1960s live on at this fabulously... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Ocean Beach |
|
Island Prime and C Level
This sizable eatery on the shore of Harbor Island is two restaurants... Reserve |
$$$$ Cuisine, American |
San Diego |
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
Jimmy's is a standout in the wave of recent gastropubs, and while... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Point Loma |
|
JK Burgers & Hot Dogs
If you're looking for a good messy burger or a hot dog with all... |
$ Cuisine, American |
La Jolla |
|
JRDN
With some 300 seats, this ocean-facing restaurant (pronounced... Reserve |
$$$ Cuisine, American |
Pacific Beach |
|
Jsix
Creative and carefully prepared seafood reigns on this menu that... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Gaslamp Quarter |
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Julian Pie Company
The apple pies that made Julian famous come from the Smothers... |
$ Cuisine, Cafe, American |
Julian |
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Kono's Surf Club Café
Kono's in Pacific Beach lures the locals with an outdoor patio... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Pacific Beach |
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Krazy Coyote Bar & Grill/Red Ocotillo
Two popular restaurants provide a nice choice at the Palms at... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Borrego Springs |
|
The Linkery
The menu at this earthy farm-to-table-style restaurant reads... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
North Park |
Market Restaurant + Bar
Carl Schroeder, one of California's hottest young chefs, draws... Reserve |
$$$ Cuisine, American |
Del Mar |
|
Marketplace Deli
Don't be put off by the retro sign out front, the Marketplace... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Bankers Hill |
|
The Mission
With its simple but hearty café food, the Mission is a... |
$ Cuisine, American |
East Village |
|
Mr. Peabody's Burgers & Ale
Burgers and beer are an unbeatable combination anywhere, but... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Mission Valley |
|
Neighborhood
There's no ketchup in the house—the young owners (inspired... |
$ Cuisine, American |
East Village |
Nine-Ten
In the sleek, contemporary dining room that occupies the ground... Reserve |
$$$$ Cuisine, American |
La Jolla |
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Prepkitchen
If you're looking for a less expensive La Jolla option, head... |
$ Cuisine, American |
La Jolla |
|
Ricky's Restaurant
Chain restaurants haven't driven out all of San Diego's old-line... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Mission Valley |
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Searsucker
The much-hyped first restaurant from Top Chef finalist Brian... Reserve |
$$$ Cuisine, American |
Gaslamp Quarter |
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Sessions Public
From the short rib sliders, duck confit Thai summer rolls, and... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Point Loma |
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Sheerwater
This casual but pricey all-day dining room is the primary restaurant... |
$$$ Cuisine, American |
Coronado |
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Starlite
This trendy 21-and-over establishment attracts a diverse and... Reserve |
$ Cuisine, American |
Old Town |
Tender Greens
"Farm-fresh ingredients served up with little fuss" is the ethos... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Point Loma |
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The Zodiac
Men like to lunch at this elegant room in the luxurious Neiman... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Mission Valley |
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