Best Fine Dining in El Capitan Reservoir

"The food here is delicate and unique, with flavors meant to be slowly enjoyed just like your experience there. Fish and other high-end meats are the top selections here for one of the best dinner spots in San Diego."

"A fun and welcoming spot in the heart of San Diego, Juniper & Ivy is the ideal spot for dinner after visiting the nearby Ballast Point Brewery. Stop into this lively restaurant and..."

"Fiancé and I had our anniversary dinner here, and staff definitely made it feel special with a warm welcome from multiple staff members and a champagne t..."

"As a seaside town, you might be expecting to try out some seafood and there is no better place than Eddie V’s. The restaurant offers fine dining with a casual vibe. Their patio offers a terrific view of the ocean and it’s not the only thing that will make you smile."

"Located upstairs from the more casual Fish Market, this refined venue offers views from Point Loma to the Coronado Bridge, along with cuisine that is nothing short of spectacular. An incredibly broad offering of seafood might include Scottish Isles salmon, South American lobster tail, Oregon dungeness crab, or Chilean sea bass that is all flown in daily. The romantic setting features crisp linens, flickering candlelight, impeccable service, and exhibition-style cooking."

"Top of the Market restaurant in San Diego is located above the Fish Market in an upstairs venue. The expansive views of the San Diego Bay to are breathtaking. The cuisine is among the finest available in all of San Diego."

"Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey of TLC's Mega Bites and Bravo's Top Chef, opened Searsucker in the heart of San Diego's trendy Gaslamp Quarter. His New American cuisine puts new twists on classic favorites. Specialties include buttermilk fried chicken, bone-in tomahawk ribeye, and locally sourced seafood specialties like Maine scallops."

"A warm, comfortable San Diego breakfast restaurant with a stylish atmosphere, serving share plates. Breakfast and brunch items are served on weekends only, but it’s worth the wait. You’ll savor pork belly hash, house-made banana bread, bottomless mimosas, and even a short rib breakfast poutine!"

"Indigo Grill specializes in American, Californian, fusion and Southwestern cuisine. In addition to great food, drinks are served at the restaurant’s full service bar. The ambiance is calm and casual, making it a great place to eat with family, friends, or a group of coworkers."

"Though the live mariachi band has been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19, our favorite Carlsbad Mexican restaurant still provides all the fun, flavor, and tantalizing scents of Mexico’s authentic cuisine and culture. The colorful, vibrant restaurant with a happy fiesta vibe serves savory Mexican dishes with a Baja flair. We believe its famous margaritas are the best in the west."

"We have created a new, second-generation Casa de Bandini reminiscent of Mexico's beautiful and festive haciendas with overtones of our original restaurants. Enjoy fresh, delicious cuisine and the lively sound of mariachis, in an environment showcasing many beautiful facets of Mexican culture. Location: 1901 Calle Barcelona Carlsbad, CA 92009(760) 634-3443"

"Festive eatery serves classic Mexican cuisine in a colorful dining room with roving mariachi bands. Address : 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States"

"It may surprise you that one of the most popular restaurants in the Gaslamp Quarter serves Persian food. Expect filet mignon, lamb chicken, fish garlic, onion, vegetables, nuts, pomegranate, herbs, saffron, lime and other flavors that compliment a healthy eating lifestyle. The portions are quite large with a variety of options suitable for vegetarians."

"This parakeet wall-covered cafe is located in the seaside town of La Jolla. It's a cute little cafe with an all-day breakfast menu and a ton of healthy food options. We really enjoyed their turmeric latte and gluten-free matcha waffles."

"There seems to be a trend in San Diego to have cute tropical shops decorated in pink and green!. The Parakeet seems to follow this trend, but they have added parakeets into their decor!. Again, this is a super cute spot!"

"Parakeet Cafe has a few different locations, each with a slightly different aesthetic. Another vegan-friendly location, there is something for everyone to eat here."

"Sipz Clairemont shares their passion through serving vegan versions of Asian dishes. They constantly promote compassion for animal welfare. The restaurant also encourages people to live a healthy lifestyle."

"While 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic attempted to beat our restaurant industry down with repeated lockdowns, ever-changing operating protocols, and expensive build outs to accommodate outdoor dining, they’ve stood tall through every challenge like the champions they are. They’ve sacrificed so much to keep us well-fed, all the while cooking up amazing, creative fare and serving it to us in ingenious new formats from streetside dining and cook-at-home meals to family-sized bundles and cocktail kits. Whether you’re comfortable with indoor and patio dining or prefer to take your dinner home to enjoy, there are dozens of delicious options for safely supporting our restaurant community."

"Since it was founded more than nine decades ago, the Gemological Institute of America has been one of the world’s most prominent authorities on all things relating to diamonds, gems, precious stones, and pearls. The GIA’s headquarters is located on Armada Drive in Carlsbad. It features a popular museum chock-full of interesting exhibits and incredible works of craftsmanship."

"Right across from Grape Day Park, you’ll find this cheerful indoor/outdoor museum for kids and families. There are fantastic hands-on educational exhibits at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum designed to help kids learn about science, art, and the wider world through imagination, exploration, and experimentation. The exhibits in the museum’s four main areas (Imagine, Explore, Experiment, and Discover) change frequently, but there’s always plenty to see and do."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Allie_Caulfield used under CC BY 2.0. Much fun can be found here at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum!. Located in beautiful Escondido, this museum offers some of the most fun things to do in Escondido, for both kids and adults!"

"Museum of Making Music at English Wikipedia [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons. At the Museum of Making Music, visitors can see, hear, and interact with over a century of musical history. Explore the musical instrument innovations that played key roles in shaping American popular music from the invention of the player piano and the development of ragtime music in the 1890s, to the versatility of modern digital instruments that influenced the new wave music of the 1980s."

"Opened in 2000, this museum aims to inform and educate the public about the perks and heritage of creating music."

"The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages showcases the traditions of 34 national groups, some of which have their own cottages (build originally for the 1935 Exposition). The goal is to promote multicultural understanding through exhibits and programming. (Location: Balboa Park)"