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1. The Grass Skirt
4.7
Exceptional(743)
Price: Expensive
• Polynesian • Pacific Beach
Booked 42 times today
From beverage director Eric Johnson love of tiki cocktails, to corporate executive chef Brian Redzikowski’s mastery of southeast asian cuisine, the grass skirt combines the fun, lighthearted, escapist nature of tiki culture, with the creativity and unsurpassed food and beverage quality guests have come to expect from SDCM restaurants.
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2. Paradisaea
4.7
Exceptional(610)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 39 times today
A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level.
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3. The Fishery
4.8
Exceptional(3139)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pacific Beach
Booked 47 times today
BEHIND EVERY GREAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IS A WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD. The Fishery Restaurant & Market is located just a few blocks from the ocean in North Pacific Beach. The restaurant menu reflects ‘coastal cuisine’ with a simple yet serious focus on the best our coastal fisheries and local farms have to offer. The passion that drives Chef Mike Reidy is evidenced by flavors that can only be achieved using ingredients at their peak of seasonality and freshness. The Fishery was awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator in 2018- Present. Our wine list is inspired by the great wines of Europe and their American counterparts and we strive to showcase real, natural, food friendly-wines with a sense of place.The Fishery Market showcases fresh fish, prepared seafood, salads, sauces and marinades.
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4. Mediterranean Room - La Valencia Hotel
4.3
Awesome(1750)
Price: Expensive
• American • La Jolla
Booked 18 times today
La Valencia Hotel's premier ocean view dining destination, the Mediterranean Room, is a nod to the property's transportive Mediterranean-inspired look and feel. Formerly The Med, the reimagined space celebrates an all new menu inspired by the California coast and seasonally-driven, locally-sourced ingredients. Dine in the reimagined ocean view dining room, the transformed patio under the palms or the ocean view terrace. Enjoy your favorites daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and enjoy brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Reservations highly encouraged. Ocean View Terrace seating IS NOT GUARANTEED and will be given to GUESTS PRESENT for their reservation based on what is AVAILABLE AT THE TIME. Bring your four-legged friend to enjoy our dog menu available on our dog-friendly patio.
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5. Sea & Sky
4.5
Awesome(247)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 15 times today
Welcome to Sea & Sky, Hotel La Jolla’s new penthouse dining experience with breathtaking ocean views. Indulge in a meticulously crafted menu that highlights the bounty of coastal California. Feast on the freshest seafood and locally sourced ingredients as Sea & Sky takes you on a culinary journey, where the flavors of the ocean meet the infinite horizon.Sea & Sky will also offer an innovative drink menu with regional California and Valle de Guadalupe wines, as well as handcrafted cocktails with ingredients from around the world. Please join us for Jazz brunch every Sunday. Happy hour offered daily in the bar and lounge from 3PM - 5PM (reservations not accepted). Complimentary self parking. Please note on Mondays we offer a limited menu in our lounge and bar.
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6. Ambrogio15
4.8
Exceptional(855)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Pacific Beach
Booked 6 times today
Ambrogio15 is a foodie paradise, known for its authentic gourmet pizza with a special dough recipe and high-quality Italian ingredients. Reviews rave about its 'great food', 'excellent wine list', and 'fabulous service'. The food is described as 'always wonderful', 'delicious', and 'amazing', with a focus on sustainable agriculture and farming. It's a place where 'only the freshest ingredients are used' and the 'quality of the food is always great'.
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7. Eddie V's - La Jolla
4.9
Exceptional(5758)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • La Jolla
Booked 70 times today
Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic creative cocktails and enjoy signature appetizers.
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8. Barbarella
4.3
Awesome(870)
Price: Moderate
• European • La Jolla
Booked 9 times today
Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!
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9. Piazza 1909
4.8
Exceptional(853)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 17 times today
Welcome to Piazza 1909 in the heart of La Jolla! Enjoy chef Stefano's exquisite Italian cuisine and daily specials in a beautiful Mediterranean setting. Great outdoor patios and private event spaces. Gluten free pasta, pizza and Vegan menu available. Best homemade Pasta in La Jolla. Organic, free range meat and fresh Seafood. Dog friendly. DINNER Tuesday-Sunday. HAPPY HOURS Tuesday-Friday 4:30-6:00pm. Team Building cooking Classes. Private Chef Dinners & Catering. WEEKEND BRUNCH will resumes next Summer, but we welcome private luncheons any day of the week. What else to say? If you are looking for a memorable Italian dining experience, you got to the perfect spot! Grazie e ci vediamo in Piazza!
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10. El Agave
4.8
Exceptional(2509)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 36 times today
Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.

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Discover best foodies restaurants in Pacific Beach

Discover the vibrant dining scene in Pacific Beach, San Diego, where foodies can indulge in a diverse array of culinary experiences. The restaurants in this area cater to all tastes, offering everything from fresh, sustainable seafood to authentic gourmet pizzas with high-quality Italian ingredients. Each establishment prides itself on using only the freshest and most flavorful ingredients, ensuring a delightful dining experience for every guest. The atmosphere in these eateries ranges from intimate and charming to lively and modern, with options to suit any mood or occasion. Patrons consistently praise the exceptional service, unique and tasty dishes, and the overall dining ambiance. Whether you're craving innovative Baja cuisine or the best sushi in town, Pacific Beach offers a foodie paradise that promises memorable meals and exceptional flavors. This destination truly embodies a food lover’s haven, making it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.

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