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Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Pacific Beach

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A photo of Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach restaurant
4.5
Awesome(16)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Pacific Beach
Booked 1 time today
Legendary taste meets the party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza in Pacific Beach. Woodstock's offers a fast casual dining experience with counter ordering and delivery to your table.Bring your friends for award-winning pies, sides and suds. Your choices are endlessly customizable; we have options for most dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-intolerant. Try our signature wheat crust and exclusive extra zesty sauce, and watch us load on the freshest, highest-quality toppings. Woodstock's has 18 taps serving some of the most innovative craft beers, along with a selection of bottled beers and wines. We specialize in groups of all sizes, with flexible seating and a pet-friendly heated patio. Join the fun at our weekly Trivia and Pint Nights. We're open from lunch to late night, and we deliver throughout San Diego. We accept reservations for party sizes of 4 or larger.
A photo of Cesarina restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(5443)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 207 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.
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4.6
Exceptional(915)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • La Jolla
Booked 17 times today
Established in the heart of La Jolla’s Bird Rock seaside community in 2005, Beaumont’s Neighborhood Eatery has been a central meeting spot for locals to gather for fabulous food, hand-made cocktails, and top-rated entertainment in a casual, yet contemporary atmosphere earning its title as the “heart and soul of Bird Rock”. Nightly happy hour and a fantastic dinner menu are just the beginning, because a full bar and live local music add to the great vibe. You’ll find Beaumont’s weekends a need to be at event for brunch!
A photo of Piatti - La Jolla restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5034)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 40 times today
Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.
A photo of Queenstown Village restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(247)
Price: Moderate
• New Zealand • La Jolla
Booked 13 times today
La Jolla's new hot spot has arrived!! NZ eats opens its newest Queenstown location in La Jolla village. With a beautiful design and decor the vibe is what everyone is raving about. Serving brunch and dinner every day with a mix of New Zealand fare and American comfort food. Full bar offerings with on trend craft cocktails, local beers on draft. and the first retail wine list for a restaurant in La Jolla. Come in and discover your new favorite restaurant!
A photo of The Venetian Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(480)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Point Loma
Booked 2 times today
The Venetian’s award-winning Italian cuisine (including what critics call some of San Diego’s best pizza), relaxed setting and casual atmosphere have earned generations of fans since Vince Giacalone first welcomed customers in 1965. Sons Joey and Frank proudly continue their family traditions, making sausage, soups and sauces from scratch and drawing a devoted, all-ages clientele. Highlights of the menu include bruschetta, seafood pastas, chicken and veal piccata, and thick- or thin-crust pizzas with either traditional or trendy toppings. Located in Point Loma, The Venetian’s friendly service and “Cheers” style vibe make it a favorite destination for date night, happy hour, dinner with friends or family celebrations. Seating includes the lively bar and patio (great for families and larger parties); comfy booths and banquettes; and a private wine cellar that can be reserved for parties of up to 16. Dinner nightly; lunch Monday-Friday; Sunday brunch; full bar.
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4.5
Awesome(2996)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • University Heights
Booked 77 times today
With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ
A photo of Marina Kitchen - San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina restaurant
4.5
Awesome(414)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Downtown
Booked 15 times today
Marina Kitchen is a dynamic, chic and comfortable San Diego dining venue where people go to relax, socialize and take in the sights and sounds of a rhythmic and vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy panoramic views of the San Diego coastline from our bay restaurant.
A photo of Monello restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2619)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 43 times today
As Bencotto's brother located next door,Monello lives up to its sibling's reputation as Best Italian restaurant in San Diego.From the 800 LB of fresh pasta handcrafted every week, Monello displays up to 27 different recipes of pasta. Mediterranean style seafood is served along with gourmet pizza.Monello delivers Pasta & Risotto tossed in the Parmigiano cheese wheel tableside.Unique Italian-style brunch is served on weekends.Voted Best Happy Hour 2016, Monello's Milanese Aperitivo offers small plates on the house with drinks every night.UN­ABLE TO FIND A TABLE? CHECK OUT OUR BROTHER RESTAURANT BENCOTTO NEXT DOOR
A photo of Books + Records restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(362)
Price: Expensive
• American • Banker's Hill
Booked 40 times today
Global inspired American cuisine, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch in an upbeat atmosphere, with live music.Chef Ryan Stickel is serving up San Diego's freshest food takes in an art deco meets mid-century mod warehouse space. With a tenured run on both Eater's Heat Map and list of San Diego's Hottest Cocktail Bars, the food and drinks are both guaranteed to delight your senses.

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  • Jennifer
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Last night we celebrated my fiance's birthday and we had a FANTASTIC Time. We checked in with the hostess, she was welcoming and we noticed that special menus had been printed and personalized for our special birthday dinner together; that is ABOVE and BEYOND. We enjoyed starter bread with the amazing dipping sauce, wonderful entrees, desserts and ended the night with cappuccinos. The food was spectacular, the service was unparalleled and the night was very memorable. I am so grateful to Piatti...for a dinner we will always remember. I am so grateful to all the staff; thank you so much.
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    Piatti - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Italian• La Jolla
    4.7
  • Marissa
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I got the pasta with vodka sauce, mini lobster and shrimp, It was absolutely delicious!! The ambiance was amazing and our waitress was great! They did take our food on the extra plate without asking first.. but other than that it was amazing!!
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    CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
    4.9
  • Tomvip
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Beautiful and creative decore sets it apart from most other restaurants. Menu was creative and affordable. Food was very good.
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    Queenstown VillagePrice: Moderate• New Zealand• La Jolla
    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Delicious menu, enough diverse options without overdoing it - everything we had was amazing! Breakfast tacos yum! The Benedict (their take on it is smaller which gives you some room for potatoes or bacon!) and it is mouth watering good. I’ll be dreaming about the Coast Toast until I have it again! Excellent service! The servers and bartenders are total pros, so you feel well taken care of. It feels so easy and nicely casual, yet Beaumont’s is a well- oiled machine! And the drinks! We loved the Don’t You Judge Me (bubbly refreshing, but powerful) and the Bloody Mary. I’m going back as soon as possible 😋😍
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    Beaumont'sPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• La Jolla
    4.6
  • CaptainMikevip
    San Diego •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Jan 2023
    Group of 8 friends were able to get together and have a nice casual evening out. The pizza and the salads were good and atmosphere was casual and comfortable.
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    Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific BeachPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Pacific Beach
    4.5

Discover best comfort food restaurants in Pacific Beach

Discover the heartwarming allure of comfort food in Pacific Beach, San Diego, where a variety of restaurants cater to cravings for cozy, satisfying dishes. From the bustling pizzerias offering zesty, loaded pies to chic spots serving modern takes on classic comfort foods, each establishment promises a memorable dining experience. Visitors can expect high-quality meals made with fresh ingredients, reflecting the local culinary scene's emphasis on both taste and presentation. The restaurants in this area excel in creating a welcoming atmosphere, where service is attentive and the setting is ideal for both casual and intimate dining. Pacific Beach itself is renowned for its vibrant dining scene, blending a laid-back beach vibe with sophisticated culinary offerings. Whether you are in the mood for gourmet pizzas or innovative Baja cuisine, the restaurants here are sure to provide comforting meals that satisfy and delight.

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