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The Top 10 Restaurants In San Diego, California
"San Diego has several stellar hotel restaurants and this is one of them. Executive Jason Knibb is a favorite of both the food-obsessed and other local chefs for his precise and never pretentious California cuisine."
"Situated in the Grande Colonial Hotel, diners immediately notice the chic decor as they walk into NINE-TEN. Offering an elegant dining experience, this beloved local restaurant foc..."
"A's just might be one of the best places to enjoy a skyline view of downtown San Diego, Coronado, Balboa Park and Point Loma, with the occasional plane landing or taking off from the airport. The sunsets are spectacular and part of the reason why this restaurant is perpetually voted one of the most romantic places to eat in the city. Modern American cuisine is on the menu though dishes change based on seasonality of locally-sourced ingredients."
"With roots as a jacket-required dinner room, Bertrand's has since turned to a more casual atmosphere while continuing to provide one of the best penthouse restaurant experiences in California.[Learn more]"
"Look no further than Mister A’s, one of the most romantic restaurants in San Diego!. It is the penthouse, fine-dining destinatio..."
"Holsem Coffee’s flagship store is located in North Park and is a study in high design and progressive coffee techniques. Everything from the in-house roasted coffee to the homemade hazelnut milk and syrups as well as the traditional and gluten-free pastries are made from scratch and with the highest quality ingredients available. Pick a spot on the patio and enjoy a variety of healthy breakfast options like the gluten-free buckwheat granola with honey and coconut and fresh berries and beverages such as the Matcha Mint Latte with homemade peppermint syrup."
"North ParkThis May, the former owner of Roast Coach Coffee Bar opened Holsem Coffee, one of the newest spots in town to get your caffeine fix. This place is all about quality, sparing no expense to source the highest-grade beans from all over the globe. This small-batch roaster offers seven roasts daily like Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, and its own Holsem Blend."
"Holsem Coffee is a great place for those who are looking to snap a few photos for their social network accounts while enjoying their morning drink. Not only is this place well designed with loads of natural light, but it also has some spectacular brews, creations as they call it. For example, how about a cup with spiced honey and cream?"
"A photo posted by The Hillside Church (@thehillsidechurch) on Dec 2, 2016 at 6:34pm PST. The Living Room in Point Loma is literally a living room in a converted home. It can get crowded but you can typically find a nice quiet spot upstairs."
"This includes some of the basic types of coffee, such as espresso and cappuccino. But they also have specialty coffees that are amazing. For example, they have a Banana Cappuccino."
"Billed as the ‘world’s freshest doughnuts’, Sidecar makes their doughnuts fresh every hour, and they are damn good!. The combo of dense yet light batter that they somehow make happen, and their unique flavors (they have an eggs benedict doughnut that has an actual egg inside of it!) make this our weekend regular!. Address: Del Mar Highlands Town Center, 3435 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130"
"Warm doughnuts are available for delivery through Postmates or takeout via online orders. Get a free doughnut of your choice is free with any order of a dozen."
"I bought 9 boxes for all my friends for a party & it was a hit!. Sidecar donuts are just delicious & the perfect donut flavors. Nothing was out of..."
"Where: 903 S Escondido Blvd.Long before doughnuts got trendy, this old-school shop was legendary among doughnut-lovers for its delicious, oversized, low-priced French Crullers ($.95), Bear Claws ($1.99), and Cinnamon Twists ($1.35). Even in the Golden Age of gourmet doughnuts in which we find ourselves, this nearly-four-decade-old institution stands out."
"One EDSD member Craig Rinehart loves this shop so much, he decided to have it at his wedding instead of cake, while voter Julie Sanders proclaimed, “the cronut changed my life.” According to Leslie Koch, “When the raised donuts are fresh there’s such a nice balance of a slight crisp and melt in mouth doughiness.” Cue the craving."
"This donut shop is a favorite among locals for its large assortment of fresh baked goods and fun retro inspired building. On a day with nice weather (which is most days in Escondido), you can sit outside on the benches and enjoy your donuts and sweets. It’s a great place for an afternoon pick-me-up."
"The buzz:The Puffer/Malarkey Collective’s finally reopens with a dynamic new culinary director.The food: Now under the helm of acclaimed chef Tara Monsod, it has a lighter, more Southeast Asian focused menu. Sip a Chai Paloma (tequila, coconut chai, cinnamon, grapefruit) alongside savory uni shrimp toast or sweet and sour cauliflower. Then explore the sake menu while you indulge in A5 Wagyu, Shanghai crab noodles with snap peas, garlic chili butter, and cilantro, or Kare Kare Short Ribs with green beans, and eggplant.The cost: Hot and cold starters are $7-22, entrees go for $24-69, cocktails are $14-19, beer and wine by the glass are $8-25, and sake flights run $25.How to book: Make reservations for indoor dining via OpenTable."
"Money can't buy happiness but it can buy you and your someone special a palate-pleasing pan-Asian feast of Korean fried chicken, 45-day dry-aged rib eye, Ora king salmon with pomegranate ponzu, or a variety of delicious crudos at "Top Chef" contestant Brian Malarkey’s latest entry in the San Diego fine dining scene. The space, a $5.5 million project, is awash in sumptuous shades of gold, chartreuse, and coral from the elegant chandeliers to the custom carpeting. Both can be admired while sipping something from the quality Japanese whisky collection."
"Make dinner a truly grand affair at San Diego's "it" restaurant, Animae. The 5.5 million dollar pan-Asian restaurant sprawls across 9,300 square feet and the ambiance is opulent and seductive. If you go on Valentine's Day, they offer a four-course menu for $95/person."