Best Family Style Restaurants in Kearny Mesa

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Barrio LoganDel MarDowntownHillcrestKearny MesaKensington

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1. Flama Llama

4.3

Awesome(63)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Kearny Mesa

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Flama Llama, where we strive to celebrate classic Latin dishes while bringing a uniquely Asian twist to them. Using the freshest ingredients and original recipes, every single one of our recipes are a labor of love (and the result of lots and lots of taste-testing). The team behind Flama Llama is proud to now call San Diego home, originally hailing from South America with roots Asia as well. We can't wait for you to join us in this celebration of Latin and Asian cuisines, and we hope you'll enjoy eating them just as much as we've enjoyed creating them. (You may also know us from sister restaurants Steamy Piggy and formoosa)

2. Lucrezia

4.5

Awesome(633)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 62 times today

A contemporary twist on Italian cuisine, Lucrezia is a culinary delight. Located in the heart of La Jolla in San Diego, we offer unique culinary experiences that transport our guests to a sunny terrace overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Join us for the next voyage.The ingredients and combinations found in our kitchen evoke the very mystique of Italian summers. We are curators of fine ingredients – the way they translate beautifully into our dishes is what makes us unique. Our dishes were carefully crafted to transport our guests to the most beautiful regions of the land. Travel the Italian countryside through our menu, and select your dish for the evening.La Nostra Famiglia: Passionate about food and good service, Grupo Hunan was born in 1993 in Mexico City to create unique experiences that become part of the best moments of your life. As an expert in over five different gastronomies, Grupo Hunan is set to satisfy all senses.Looking forward to welcoming you soon ! :)

3. Wormwood

4.6

Exceptional(845)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • North Park

Booked 13 times today

Wormwood invites you to step into a bygone era, where poets, artists, and dreamers found inspiration in the Green Fairy. By night, we offer an elegant French dining experience, where each dish is crafted with passion, paired with curated wines and signature cocktails, and brought to life by our exceptional service. Whether in our cozy dining room, enchanting patio, or the hidden charm of our Secret Garden speakeasy, every evening is an unparalleled journey of flavor and hospitality.Now, we invite you to experience Wormwood’s weekend brunch, every Saturday and Sunday. Indulge in a refined menu, sip on handcrafted cocktails and artisanal coffees, and let the soulful sounds of live jazz transport you to Belle Époque Paris. A celebration of indulgence, romance, and hospitality, brunch at Wormwood is a morning affair you won’t want to miss.

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4. Pacific Catch - La Jolla

4.4

Awesome(672)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 28 times today

Pacific Catch, the Bay Area’s premier fishhouse restaurant group, is opening its first location in San Diego County in October at Westfield UTC. The menu features sustainable seafood served in a wide variety of styles from appetizers and sharing plates to healthy bowls, sushi, tacos and burgers, complemented by a full bar and craft cocktails. The new restaurant will offer two destination patios, an open air cocktail bar, intimate booths and communal dining tables for larger parties. With ample street level parking adjacent to the restaurant, it’s a convenient option for all-day dining

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5. Covewood - Mission Bay Resort

4.3

Awesome(556)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mission Bay

Booked 6 times today

California Coastal CuisinePacific breezes and fire features create an intimate indoor/outdoor atmosphere for indulging in the local bounty at Covewood. Fresh seafood and wood-grilled vegetables are paired with local wines and food-friendly cocktails while tactile elements of leather and linen convey an understated luxury, translating our barefoot-chic ethos into an exceptional dining experience.

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6. P.F. Chang's - San Diego

4.2

Awesome(380)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Mission Valley

Booked 7 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

7. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4395)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 119 times today

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

8. Cesarina

4.9

Exceptional(5720)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ocean Beach

Booked 176 times today

Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.

9. Marisi

4.6

Exceptional(1164)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 71 times today

Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it.

10. Callie Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(376)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 69 times today

Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

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MichelleVIP
Orange County •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall, it’s a fun place to go with authentic Italian food. A bit pricey. The noise level is high, so it’s hard to have a conversation.
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LucreziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.5
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Eliza
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food, lots of choices. The Mixed Catch is a good value
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Pacific Catch - La JollaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla
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4.4
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Sue
Tucson •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Excellent food and excellent service at Covewood. We will come here again
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Covewood - Mission Bay ResortPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Mission Bay
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4.3
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Randee
San Diego •237 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
we came for the Baja Dinner Series and each course was excellent. the Pacific Catch was my favorite. The wine pairings were excellent as well. we enjoyed the evening.
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WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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4.6
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Matthew
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 Jan 2025
Food was enjoyable. Service a little slow while we were outside on the patio. Overall great experience. Will be back.
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Flama LlamaPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Kearny Mesa
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4.3

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