Award-winning | OpenTable

26 restaurants

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1. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8163)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 82 times today

Food was delicious, service totally professional, ambiance very cool. Excellent overall experience

Award-winning

2. Siamo Napoli

4.8

Exceptional(1366)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Park

Booked 34 times today

Flavio is the best! Amazing food, people, and wine!

Award-winning

3. Cloak + Petal

4.6

Exceptional(1005)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Little Italy

Booked 69 times today

Really amazing place to eat, vibe, and chill with friends. The food is delicious, the aesthetic is 10/10, and the service was great.

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4. Great Maple San Diego

4.8

Exceptional(4472)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hillcrest

Booked 69 times today

I had the basic two egg breakfast with chicken sausage and found everything cooked to perfection and delicious. We had a 12:30 p.m. reservation on a Sunday, the place was packed, yet we were seated right on time. Service was perfect, with food delivered hot. Highly recommended, but be sure to plan well by making your reservation a couple of days in advance to get the time slot you desire.

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5. Cesarina

4.8

Exceptional(5720)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ocean Beach

Booked 188 times today

We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and starting with the host and waitress and bus boy every detail was amazing.

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6. Coasterra

4.7

Exceptional(7705)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 87 times today

Very attentive service with excellent recommendations provided

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7. Solare Ristorante Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2486)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Point Loma

Booked 15 times today

The staff is truly lovely and professional. And food is absolutely delicious.

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8. Puesto La Jolla

4.7

Exceptional(2162)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 66 times today

Kelsey Jo and Hunter were fantastic and made the entire evening perfect

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9. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6594)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 111 times today

Amazing meal, start to finish. Each course was perfectly executed.

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10. NINE-TEN

4.8

Exceptional(2978)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 21 times today

Outstanding! We did the tasting menu for our anniversary. This is the second time we have done it. We loved the food and the service. Would definitively come back.

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11. The Fishery

4.8

Exceptional(3139)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Booked 47 times today

Great evening...Nice ambiance, good food and excellent service.

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12. Ciccia Osteria

4.7

Exceptional(232)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Barrio Logan

Booked 28 times today

The owner and staff are very personable and attentive. The food was exceptional with the portions. Everything is made from scratch, yum. I will recommend and go back.

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13. CUCINA urbana

4.7

Exceptional(7149)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Banker's Hill

Booked 42 times today

Food was incredible! Service was top notch too. Loved it

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14. Catania

4.8

Exceptional(2110)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 31 times today

Great drinks and food, really enjoyed the Octopus, and Crudo both were 10-10!!

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15. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1428)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 52 times today

We had a wonderful time! Our waiter was very accommodating and the dishes were all incredible! 10/10 recommend and will be back again ☺️

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16. Craft & Commerce

4.4

Awesome(1097)

Price: Expensive

• American • Little Italy

Booked 40 times today

The ambience is really great, it did feel like the staff was gently pushing us out after finishing the food. There’s plenty of tables and chairs available. Wasn’t a busy night for them to need seating readily available to fill people.

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17. Animae

4.7

Exceptional(3365)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 78 times today

We were only in San Diego for 24 hours, and Animae was the perfect foodie destination for our short trip. Chef Tara’s menu masterfully stays true to Filipino flavors while elevating them in a way that feels both nostalgic and exciting. Every dish was beautifully executed, and the balance of flavors was impeccable. Our server, Chenise, made the experience even more memorable. She was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with thoughtful recommendations. She kept the pacing and coursing of our meal just right, ensuring we could fully enjoy each dish without feeling rushed. The cocktails were another highlight - both inventive and perfectly balanced. Each drink complemented the food beautifully, and we could absolutely see ourselves coming back just to sit at the bar and work our way through the cocktail menu. From start to finish, Animae delivered on every level—food, service, and ambiance. If you’re looking for a truly special dining experience in San Diego, this is it. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in town!

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18. ARTIFACT at Mingei

4.8

Exceptional(889)

Price: Expensive

• International • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Surprising to find such great food and cocktails in a museum. The lamb burger and kabocha/beet salad were delicious. Just be aware the restaurant is in the lobby of the museum but it’s a small museum so very little noise from the patrons going to and fro. After lunch, get a coffee to go from the cafe on the other side of the lobby and sit outside in the beautiful plaza. Memorable day!

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19. Little Frenchie

4.7

Exceptional(1501)

Price: Moderate

• French • Coronado

Booked 30 times today

the host did an amazing job of seating us in our own area of the restaurant so that we had a more private quiet brunch. The ambience was very French styling, felt like we were back in Paris. The wait staff was attentive yet not pushy the food arrived fairly quickly and was superb!

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20. Seréa

4.5

Awesome(2335)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Coronado

Booked 53 times today

What a great experience. Each item we ordered was fresh and uniquely prepared. Our server, Dave was attentive and offered valued recommendations.

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21. Callie Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(372)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 80 times today

Imaginative food well prepared, great wines, excellent service, but some items rather pricey for the size, and very loud.

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22. Campfire

4.8

Exceptional(5371)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Carlsbad

Booked 75 times today

Campfire was amazing! I thought that “this is the best broccoli of your life” was a joke but it was actually so amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish we ordered! And staff were all very warm and personable. 10000% will be returning!

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23. Mille Fleurs

4.8

Exceptional(2323)

Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 5 times today

Excellent service, great presentation, tasted great. Worth a visit, look forward to going back.

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24. Jeune et Jolie

4.9

Exceptional(4167)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Carlsbad

Booked 33 times today

This was a truly excellent experience, from reservation through to the end of the meal, everything was perfect.

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25. AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

4.7

Exceptional(2507)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • La Jolla

We had a fantastic experience. The staff were spectacular, the food was amazing, the ambiance, incredible. It was an anniversary celebration for us and the service blew us away, from the personalized menu to the amazing attention to detail by all the staff. A very happy experience all around. We highly recommend

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26. Addison By William Bradley

4.9

Exceptional(1881)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Del Mar

Booked 17 times today

worth every penny and every calorie - bravo chef bradley and staff!