Best Casual Restaurants in Encanto

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Banker's HillBarrio LoganBay ParkChula Vista / BonitaCollege AreaCoronado

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1. MOTHERSHIP

4.7

Exceptional(408)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park

Booked 41 times today

Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.

2. Buona Forchetta

4.7

Exceptional(894)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Park

Booked 62 times today

Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.

3. Botanica

4.6

Exceptional(51)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • North Park

Booked 14 times today

Botanica is a craft cocktail bar offering an exquisite selection of unique cocktails inspired by classic paintings. Our sexy and inviting space is perfect for enjoying artfully crafted drinks paired with delectable small bites. Step into our lounge and experience a fusion of artistic elegance and sophisticated flavors.

4. Siamo Napoli

4.8

Exceptional(1366)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Park

Booked 34 times today

Specializing in Napolitano style pizza and pasta. We focus on clean fresh ingredients that thrive in our home land and make simple foods the star. We have a full bar with hand crafted drinks and a range of wines from Napoli and beyond.

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5. Water Grill - San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(3667)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 87 times today

Located steps away from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center in the heart of Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego, Water Grill San Diego is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of San Diego’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill San Diego also offers multiple, customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

6. Lou & Mickey's

4.7

Exceptional(4221)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 106 times today

Located at the gates to the historic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, Lou & Mickey’s is a timeless American steakhouse serving prime steaks, including in-house, dry-aged steaks, plus choice seafood, classic cocktails and an award-winning wine list, in a relaxing and inviting environment. Private dining capabilities also available.

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7. Fogo de Chao - San Diego

4.0

Excellent(3918)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 102 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

8. Madi

4.7

Exceptional(449)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Kensington

Booked 50 times today

Bringing all-day brunch and grab-and-go coffee to Normal Heights, Madi is the upcoming daytime counterpart to Madison on Park, the well-established mid-century modern restaurant and bar that opened in University Heights in 2015. Offering a quick-service coffee counter fueled by Heartwork Coffee out of Mission Hills that’ll feature the full range of espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and tea as well as fresh pastries, Madi will also be an anytime option for sit-down breakfasts, mimosa-powered brunches, and casual lunches.Its breakfast menu ranges from waffle churro sticks and breakfast burritos to skirt steak eggs Benedict and a variety of pancakes based on a 60-year-old recipe from Madison co-owner Matthew, whose family runs a century-old breakfast spot in the midwest.Lunch will hinge on build-your-own grain and salad bowls along with lettuce wraps, ceviche, a burger, and a classic Tuna Melt!

9. RustiCucina

4.6

Exceptional(1201)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Hillcrest

Booked 18 times today

Welcome to Rusticucina, where locally sourced ingredients, seasonal dishes and a warm ambiance reign supreme. We are named to reflect the merging of two cultures; American and Sicilian, since our owners are straight out of a small town in Sicily. We invite neighborhood dwellers and visitors to experience our farm-to-neighborhood restaurant unlike any other. Aperitivo, a traditional Italian-style happy hour, leads the way—think sensational small bites, Aperol Spritzes, Negronis and Limoncello. We also offer a full bar and carefully curated craft cocktails, along with an impressive beer and wine list. Our food menu, boasts hearty, rustic cuisine, with pasta made in-house, from scratch, as well palate-pleasing entrees and a slate of pizzas and flat breads. Our tableside service offers a one-of-a-kind, dedicated experience, and their outdoor space is the perfect landing spot for dog lovers and sun worshipers. We even offer a pet menu for furry guests.

10. Books + Records

4.7

Exceptional(435)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Banker's Hill

Booked 28 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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MarkVIP
Chicago / Illinois •23 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Everything g was great as expected. Service was excellent and the food was amazing. It was a bit pricy but worth it
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Water Grill - San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food, and service. A little bit of tight quarters inside.
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Buona ForchettaPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Park
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent drinks, great service, delicious small plates
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BotanicaPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• North Park
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4.6
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Josh
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Flavio is the best! Amazing food, people, and wine!
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Siamo NapoliPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Park
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4.8
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Shanimcc
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Amazing service, great atmosphere, and delicious food and drinks.
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MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
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4.7

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