Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in San Diego

We've collected top 10 mentioned must try restaurants in San Diego from other articles such as Forbes, California Beaches, lyft.com, including seafood, with a view, and different cuisines.

Top Best Restaurants in San Diego

George's at the Cove
George's at the Cove
4.5 (2696 ratings)
Renowned chef Trey Foshee's New American cuisine served in an elegant setting with ocean views.
1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Californian restaurantBarNew American restaurantRestaurant
The Marine Room
The Marine Room
4.5 (860 ratings)
Select seafood & French fare in a chic setting with waves crashing against the windows at high tide.
2000 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Restaurant
NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar
NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar
4.6 (270 ratings)
Inventive takes on seasonal cuisine amongst chic, contemporary decor in the Grande Colonial Hotel.
910 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
RestaurantBar
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Ultimate Guide to Dining in La Jolla
"No dish says more about Nine-Ten Restaurant than its Jamaican jerk pork belly appetizer. This centerpiece pays homage to Executive Chef Jason Knibb’s Jamaican heritage, albeit in elevated form, and the pairing with baby carrots, swiss chard, plantains, and black-eyed peas with sweet potato purée gives it a California feel. It’s a variation on a theme repeated throughout the menu: flavor combinations that make sense, offered in surprising and refined ways."
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
La Jolla Happy Hour: 25 Best Bars and Restaurants to Try
"in the bar and loungeSpecials:  Bar food menu 25% | $5 select glasses of wine | $2 off beers.Ocean View: NoWhy Go: Excellent food in an elegant space well-located in the Grande Colonial Hotel on Prospect that also has a half-priced bottle of wine night on Wednesdays and a seasonal menu (love the half-baked chocolate cake and short ribs)Neighborhood: Village of La JollaAddress: 910 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037"
Mister A's
Mister A's
4.6 (1295 ratings)
Bay & skyline views draw diners to this elegant eatery, serving French-hued American cooking.
2550 Fifth Ave 12th floor, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantFrench restaurant
Mentioned by Petite Suitcase
The 12 Best Bars in San Diego
"Located on the top floor of a tall building in Banker’s Hill, Mister A’s undoubtedly has one of the best views of San Diego. The setting and pricing reflect a formal dining atmosphere, but their casual happy hour is reasonably priced and frequently tops “The Best Happy Hour in San Diego” lists."
Mentioned by SD Entertainer Magazine | Your source for everything San Diego
San Diego's Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants
"You’ll have to plan ahead if you want to partake the elegance of Mister A’s. This sophisticated rooftop restaurant is one of San Diego’s toughest reservations (and for good reason). Dining at Mister A’s is a coveted experience."
Mentioned by American Eats
The 5 Best San Diego Restaurants With a View
"2550 Fifth Ave 12th floor, San Diego, CA 92103 (619)-239-1377. Mister A’s has a lovely view of the city and the bay view. The view gets even better close to sunset."
Duke's La Jolla
Duke's La Jolla
4.5 (2713 ratings)
Airy two-story destination for Hawaiian-inspired fare with outdoor seating & ocean views.
1216 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Hawaiian restaurantRestaurant
Red Marlin
Red Marlin
4.1 (217 ratings)
Oceanfront Hyatt restaurant with ornate surf ’n’ turf menu & revered views inside a roomy space.
1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantBarRestaurant
Crown Room Brunch
Crown Room Brunch
4.4 (93 ratings)
Luxe brunch served in Hotel del Coronado's Victorian-era room with vaulted ceilings & chandeliers.
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Brunch restaurantBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Brunch Buffet Spots In San Diego, California
"A post shared by Jess Kwo (@jesskwo_likewhoa) on Sep 30, 2018 at 11:16am PDT. Located within the Hotel del Coronado, you’ll know you’ve arrived somewhere wonderful upon entering the Crown Room. Sunday brunches here are rumored to be legendary, where you can enjoy fare from the chilled seafood bar, or dive into a regional or international entree."
Swami's Cafe Point Loma
Swami's Cafe Point Loma
4.4 (561 ratings)
SoCal chain serving cafe fare such as sandwiches, salads & waffles amid a laid-back setting.
3924 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
American restaurantCafeRestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Half Door Brewing Co.
Half Door Brewing Co.
4.6 (1543 ratings)
Cozy, cool haunt with deck seats serving a creative pub menu, house-brewed beer & craft cocktails.
903 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
BrewpubBarPubRestaurant
Parma Cucina Italiana
Parma Cucina Italiana
4.7 (557 ratings)
Convivial kitchen dishing up traditional Italian fare, plus afternoon coffee & snacks.
3850 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Italian restaurantNorthern Italian restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
21 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego, CA
"Founded by a retired Italian couple, PARMA - Cucina Italiana specializes in Northern Italian cuisine made with the freshest ingredients available. The menu offers plenty of appetizers, meat and cheese platters, and special pasta dishes such as egg noodle pasta with smoked salmon, spinach and ricotta ravioli, and traditional lasagna. There is also a selection of meat entrees like chicken piccata and beef braised in red wine sauce, and desserts include Nutella profiteroles and lemon custard pie with pine nuts."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego 🥇
"Parma Cucina Italiana offers a very comfortable place to enjoy Italian classic dishes. They offer the best-tasting authentic Italian dishes. Their staff welcomes the diners with the warmest smile."

Top Best Japanese Restaurants in San Diego

Himitsu
Himitsu
4.6 (192 ratings)
Snug spot doling out nigiri sushi & Japanese small plates prepped by a Sushi Ota alum.
1030 Torrey Pines Rd G, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Japanese restaurant
Mentioned by The Infatuation
Where To Eat And Drink In San Diego - San Diego
"We all have dreams and while some aren’t attainable - we’re looking at you actual hoverboard - others are, like eating high-quality sushi on a plant-lined patio. For those with more realistic dreams, head to Himitsu in La Jolla. This sushi place routinely flies in ingredients like sea urchin from Hokkaido and king salmon from New Zealand, along with serving less traditional dishes like Baja-style tostadas."
Sushi Mori
Sushi Mori
4 (199 ratings)
Bustling sushi bar in a cozy, vine-covered space offering large rolls, teriyaki & noodles.
2161 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Sushi restaurantAsian restaurantJapanese restaurant
Mentioned by San Diego Tours - Food, Drink & History | So Diego Tours
Top 10 Restaurants in La Jolla Shores | So Diego Tours
"If you are craving Japanese or Sushi, this is a great place for you. They have a diverse menu serving up everything from traditional rolls and sushi to Ramen, Udon Noodle Soup, and Yakisoba. We recommend starting with their Hamachi Kama and Seaweed Salad."
Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest
Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest
4.5 (1055 ratings)
This ramen restaurant with an industrial-chic design offers several toppings, plus rice bowls.
3739 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Authentic Japanese restaurantJapanese restaurantRamen restaurant

Best Donuts in San Diego

Amalo Brew Coffee
Amalo Brew Coffee
4.9 (19 ratings)
640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Coffee shopCafeDonut shopHot dog stand
T K Doughnut
T K Doughnut
4.9 (89 ratings)
3095 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117, USA
Donut shop
Golden Donut
Golden Donut
4.5 (347 ratings)
This bakery specializes in classic glazed & filled donuts & is situated in a small shopping plaza.
2360 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
Donut shop
Mentioned by GiftYa
Treat Yourself to the Best Donuts in San Diego at These 8 Local Shops
"It’s their mission at Golden Donuts to make the best, most uniform donuts as they possibly can with every batch. Image courtesy of Golden Donuts Instagram. While you can expect pretty much any donut you pick up to be sweet, not everyone is a fan of the sickly sweet flavors that accompany a lot of the more well-known donut establishments around San Diego - let alone the whole country."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
Where to Eat The Best Donuts in San Diego, CA
"Tried them out for the first time today and will definitely be back!. We got a variety of half a dozen donuts and Vietnamese coffee and love everything."

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in San Diego

Sunrise Buffet
Sunrise Buffet
3.9 (1363 ratings)
Locals line up for all-you-can-eat buffets of basic Chinese & American fare at this no-frills spot.
3860 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Buffet restaurantChinese restaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurant
Great Plaza Buffet
Great Plaza Buffet
4.2 (1503 ratings)
Large, relaxed buffet restaurant offering a number of Asian & American items for lunch & dinner.
1840 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Buffet restaurantAmerican restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantFamily restaurantJapanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Taste Of India
Taste Of India
3.9 (16 ratings)
Casual strip-mall Indian restaurant serving traditional tandoori fare, curries, rice dishes & more.
6780 Miramar Rd #100, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Indian restaurantAsian restaurantBuffet restaurantFine dining restaurantSouth Asian restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near San Diego

Chula Vista Inn
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$123 /night
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4.2 (199 reviews)
The Inn at Sunset Cliffs
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$200 /night
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Manhattan Shores 3 Apts
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$350 /night
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