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Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

Andres' Restaurant For more than two decades, Andres' was San Diego's sole outpost... Be the first to write a review	$ Caribbean	Mission Bay and Beaches View on a map

Baja Betty's A margarita and a combination plate speak to the soul of many... Be the first to write a review	$ Mexican	Uptown View on a map

Barbarella With the sunny patio brightened by year-round blooms and the... Be the first to write a review	$ Italian	La Jolla View on a map

Beachside Bar and Grill This surf-themed eatery is where families go for comfort food... Be the first to write a review	$ Italian	Encinitas View on a map

Bombay Exotic Cuisine of India Notable for its elegant dining room with a waterfall, Bombay... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.0/5	$ Indian	Uptown View on a map

Brothers Bistro Everything from sauces to breads is made in-house at this cozy... Be the first to write a review	$ Mediterranean	Fallbrook View on a map

Cafe Chloe The intersection of 9th and G is now the meeting point for San... Be the first to write a review	$ French	Downtown View on a map

Carlee's Bar & Grill The local watering hole, Carlee's is the place to go any night... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Borrego Springs View on a map

Cheesecake Factory This cavernous eatery in San Diego's leading shopping mall, Fashion... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Mission Valley View on a map

Chin's Szechwan Cuisine Locals pick Chin's for special occasions. It feels rich, with... Be the first to write a review	$ Chinese	Rancho Bernardo View on a map

China Max This good-looking Convoy Street eatery has won hundreds of loyal... Be the first to write a review	$ Chinese	Kearny Mesa and Clairemont View on a map

Coronado Brewing Company The carefully crafted beers, such as the Island Weizen and Mermaid's... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Coronado View on a map

Corvette Diner Bar & Grill A San Diego County favorite for children's parties and other... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.4/5	$ American	Harbor and Shelter Islands and Point Loma View on a map

Cucina Urbana Proprietor Tracy Borkum redid the former Laurel, turning it into... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$ Italian	Uptown View on a map

D'Carlos The parking lot in front of D'Carlos is always full, a sure sign... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Ramona View on a map

Dish Part of the new 15,000-square-foot nightclub Universal by the... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Uptown View on a map

Don Chuy Family-run and utterly charming, Don Chuy serves authentic Mexican... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 1.4/5	$ Mexican	Solana Beach View on a map

El Pescador This low-key fish market and café in the heart of La Jolla... Be the first to write a review	$ Seafood	La Jolla View on a map

Elijah's This large, somewhat sterile-looking, brightly lighted delicatessen... Be the first to write a review	$ American	La Jolla View on a map

Elijah's Delicatessen San Diegans are known to complain about the scarcity of decent... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Del Mar View on a map

Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant Emerald is sought out by those who prefer elaborate, carefully... Be the first to write a review	$ Chinese	Kearny Mesa and Clairemont View on a map

The Field A family-run pub decorated with artifacts from an Irish farm... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.8/5	$ Irish	Downtown View on a map

Front Street Bar & Grill Having fun is the rule here, where you can dine in a big indoor... Be the first to write a review	$ Southern	Temecula View on a map

Gringo's Cantina About a stone's throw from the ocean in the heart of lively Pacific... Be the first to write a review	$ Mexican	Mission Bay and Beaches View on a map

Hard Rock Cafe If you've been to one Hard Rock, you've been to them all, but... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ American	Downtown View on a map

Hash House A Go Go Expect to wait an hour or more for weekend breakfast at this... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.2/5	$ American	Uptown View on a map

Hob Nob Hill That Hob Nob never seems to change suits San Diego just fine... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.2/5	$ American	Uptown View on a map

House of Blues Housed in a historic building a block north of the Gaslamp Quarter... Be the first to write a review	$ Southern	Downtown View on a map

Hudson Bay Seafood Part of the pleasure in this small, friendly, waterside fish... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Seafood	Harbor and Shelter Islands and Point Loma View on a map

Isabel's Cantina A funky mix of Asian and Latin fare mingles on the inventive... Be the first to write a review	$ Eclectic	Mission Bay and Beaches View on a map

Jolly Roger This casual café is a good choice for waterside dining... Be the first to write a review	$ Seafood	Oceanside View on a map

Julian Pie Company H. The apple pies that made Julian famous come from the Smothers... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Julian View on a map

Julian Tea and Cottage Arts Sample finger sandwiches, scones topped with whipped cream, and... Be the first to write a review	$ Cafe	Julian View on a map

Karen Krasne's Extraordinary Desserts The sleek, newer branch of the original Karen Krasne's pastry... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.4/5	$ Cafe	Downtown View on a map

Ki's Restaurant Veggies with a view could be the subtitle for this venerable... Be the first to write a review	$ Vegetarian	Encinitas View on a map

King's Fish House This warehouse-size restaurant remains wildly popular with shoppers... Be the first to write a review	$ Seafood	Mission Valley View on a map

La Caseta The monster 2,000-pound Guinness Book of World Records largest... Be the first to write a review	$ Mexican	Fallbrook View on a map

Lake Cuyamaca Restaurant This tidy, lace-curtained lakefront café specializes in... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.0/5	$ Austrian	Cuyamaca Mountains View on a map

Lanna This small, attractive Thai restaurant loads its tables with... Be the first to write a review	$ Thai	Mission Bay and Beaches View on a map

Le Bambou Small, carefully decorated, and more elegant than any Vietnamese... Be the first to write a review	$ Vietnamese	Del Mar View on a map

The Linkery The menu at this earthy farm-to-table-style restaurant reads... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Uptown View on a map

Little Fish Market This spin-off of downtown's Fish Market is custom-designed for... Be the first to write a review	$ Seafood	Mission Valley View on a map

Michele Coulon Dessertier A "dessertier" confects desserts, a job that Michele Coulon does... Be the first to write a review	$ Cafe	La Jolla View on a map

Monsoon An exceptionally attractive restaurant, Monsoon delights with... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 5.0/5	$ Indian	Downtown View on a map

Mr. Peabody's Burgers and beer are an unbeatable combination anywhere, but... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Mission Valley View on a map

Neighborhood There's no ketchup in the house—the young owners don't... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Downtown View on a map

Ortega's, A Mexican Bistro Californians have long flocked to Puerto Nuevo, the "lobster... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$ Mexican	Uptown View on a map

Osteria Romantica The name means "Romantic Inn," and with a sunny location a few... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.2/5	$ Italian	La Jolla View on a map

Pizza Port Local families flock to the casual Port for its great pizza and... Be the first to write a review	$ Pizza	Solana Beach View on a map

Pizzeria Arrivederci The wood-burning oven in this restaurant by a native of Sorrento... Be the first to write a review	$ Italian	Uptown View on a map

Princess Pub & Grille Packed to the rafters during any televised British football (soccer)... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 1.8/5	$ British	Downtown View on a map

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant Servers in semi-sensational T-shirts challenge a young clientele... Be the first to write a review	$ Japanese	Downtown View on a map

Red Ocotillo The only indication that this Quonset hut on the east side of... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Borrego Springs View on a map

Red Pearl Kitchen Vivid red Venetian plaster walls, a loungy vibe, and a widely... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$ Asian	Downtown View on a map

Ricky's Family Restaurant Chain feederies haven't driven out all of San Diego's old-line... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Mission Valley View on a map

Rimel's Rotisserie An affordable option in often pricey La Jolla, this comfy spot... Be the first to write a review	$ American	La Jolla View on a map

Romano's Dodge House You can gorge on huge portions of antipasto, pizza, pasta, sausage... Be the first to write a review	$ Italian	Julian View on a map

Sushi on the Rock Regulars will stand outside this hip California-style sushi restaurant... Be the first to write a review	$ Japanese	La Jolla View on a map

Taka Even though it's on a prominent corner, Taka modestly lets its... Be the first to write a review	$ Japanese	Downtown View on a map

Tartine There's always a dish of water for canine pals on the terrace... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.2/5	$ French	Coronado View on a map

Tender Greens Farm-fresh ingredients served up with little fuss is the ethos... Be the first to write a review	$ American	Harbor and Shelter Islands and Point Loma View on a map

The Tin Fish On the rare rainy day, the staff takes it easy at this eatery... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.2/5	$ Seafood	Downtown View on a map

The Venetian The spacious back room of this neighborhood restaurant is actually... Be the first to write a review	$ Italian	Mission Bay and Beaches View on a map

Wynola Pizza Express Locals come to this casual indoor-outdoor restaurant for delicious... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 5.0/5	$ Pizza	Julian View on a map
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