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True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV, San Diego, CA

True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

4.6
4.6
1957 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 25 times today
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in san Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located at San Diego's Fashion Valley, a Simon Mall. Entrance from Friars Road at Avenida De Las Tiendas, use surface lot near Bloomingdale's. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 09:30–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 810-2929
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Sneed
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Area
    Mission Valley
  • Parking details
    Private lots and garages are adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Fashion Valley Transit CenterTrolleyBuses
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,957 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Healthy

  • San Diego

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen in San Diego offers a vibrant dining experience, praised for its "great service" and "delicious food." Guests enjoy the "best salmon ever" and appreciate the restaurant's accommodating options for various dietary needs. The ambiance on the patio is "lovely," and the staff, like Lisa and Lauren, are often highlighted for their exceptional service.

1,957 Reviews
  1. FJ VIP

    San Diego26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    True Food Kitchen is definitely a 5-star restaurant and I always try to get our lunch groups to dine there. Luckily, they agree too, so we all enjoy afternoons together eating healthy and delicious dishes that floor us to no end! If you get the chance, get the Meatloaf sliders and the Iced Shakeratto. That's what I had it nothing was left for the dishwasher. Absolutely delicious 100%. Service was exceptional (as always) and we all had such a good time, I think we spent close to 2 hours there just enjoying the day. Gotta love San Diego but, I do love True Foods more! It's the only restaurant that goes out of their way to serve healthy and tasty dishes I can't believe I get to enjoy. Well done True Food Kitchen!

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  2. Kara

    San Diego18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious all around: my breakfast tacos were fantastic.

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  3. Janet

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met friends for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon and ate on the covered patio. The waiter was friendly and the food was brought out quickly. Our burgers were very tasty and we were not rushed to leave after we finished our meal. We will definitely return.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Janet! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your lunch on the patio and appreciated the friendly service and tasty burgers. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Ed

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Exemplary customer service by the gentleman, possibly the manager, who assisted us at the front. The atmosphere was great and that gentleman gave us a great corner table that was perfect! Food was very delicious and served fairly quickly. I appreciated the fact that the gentleman comped us for our buffalo wings, which came out a bit late. Also, appreciated the fact that they accommodated a large party. Would definitely come back again! Keep up the great work! Thank you!
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Ed! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and delicious food, and we appreciate your kind words about our staff's efforts to accommodate your party. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Sonia VIP

    San Diego35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff and great healthy food that is delicious!
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on 24 February 2025
    Thank you for your kind words, Sonia! We're happy to hear you enjoyed our friendly staff and delicious healthy food.

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  6. Alan VIP

    San Diego39 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Although TFK always hits the nail in the head, this time was the exception, unfortunately. Our assigned server seemed in a hurry (the restaurant was not even at half capacity) and had us waiting a long time to put our order in. When they brought our dishes, my wife’s order (crisp’d salad) was incorrect and had to wait additional 15-20 minutes to make it right (I waited so we could both eat together and my burger turned mushy). When it finally came, the chicken was dry that we had to order sauce on the side to try and fix it. Overall not a very good experience.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on 24 February 2025
    We're sorry to hear about the issues with your recent visit, Alan, especially with the service and your wife's order. Thank you for your feedback; we'll work on improving to ensure a better experience next time.

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  7. Kaitlin VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu has changed a bit sadly but still a great option in mission valley for healthy food.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on 23 February 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Kaitlin. We're glad you still find us a great option for healthy food in Mission Valley, and we appreciate your thoughts on our menu changes.

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  8. Ingeborg VIP

    San Diego28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always so delicious, always making me feel good that I'm eating clean and healthy. I hope to be back soon .
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on 21 February 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Ingeborg! We're delighted to hear you enjoy our clean and healthy offerings and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  9. Audrey

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We've dined here multiple times, years ago, and always enjoyed our experience. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark. For drinks, we ordered wine and beer. Please consider revising your drink menu to indicate that draft beer is not offered. Your customers deserve to know that their beer will be in a can or bottle. We tried the True Crisp'd Buffalo Tenders. They had a good flavor profile. In retrospect, we should have got the tender plate. For a couple dollars more you get an additional chicken tender and slaw. For my entree, I was excited to try the Wild Caught Tuna Poke Bowl. It was decent, but disappointing to see an avocado sauce (used like a garnish around the rim) rather than actual chunks of avocado. The menu description for this bowl is misleading and should be updated accordingly. My dish also didn't have any pickled ginger. My husband ordered the Pepperoni Pizza and it came out soggy and soft in the center. Again, the menu description wasn't accurate as his pizza was thin crust. The portion size definitely didn't match the price point. Our server, while attentive and pleasant, was quite busy and we didn't want to wait for another pizza so my husband just made do. We do love the concept that this restaurant represents and its focus on clean eating without seed oils. Sadly, I'm not sure we'll be back.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on 17 February 2025
    We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't meet your expectations, Audrey. Thank you for your detailed feedback on our menu descriptions and portion sizes; we'll use it to make improvements moving into the future. We hope we can see you in again and offer a better experience for you and your family!

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  10. Chris

    Seattle3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good. food tasted good, but the amount of food that I was given on my plate was laughable. I will pay any amount of money for food, but expect the portion size to be much larger than what I received. I definitely won’t be returning to this restaurant.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on 21 February 2025
    We're sorry to hear that the portion size did not meet your expectations, Chris. Thank you for your feedback, and we'll take it into consideration to improve our offerings.

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True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV is rated 4.6 stars by 1957 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

7007 Friars Rd #394, San Diego, CA 92108

Additional information

  • Area
    Mission Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 09:30–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lots and garages are adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Fashion Valley Transit CenterTrolleyBuses
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Sneed
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 810-2929
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.
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