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

True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

4.5
4.5
1956 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 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 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm
  • 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 1,956 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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 FV offers "consistently healthy and delicious" meals with standout dishes like the Ancient Grains Bowl and spaghetti squash casserole. Guests appreciate the "amazing" service from staff like Lisa and Giovanni. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a top choice for its "wholesome and flavorful dining" experience.

1,956 Reviews
  1. Sonia

    VIP

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  2. Alan

    VIP

    San Diego

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  3. Kaitlin

    VIP

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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 2 days ago
    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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  4. Ingeborg

    VIP

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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 4 days ago
    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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  5. Audrey

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    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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  6. Chris

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    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 4 days ago
    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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  7. Teresa

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant!!! Great food, service and ambiance!!!!
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on 17 February 2025
    Thank you for your enthusiastic review, Teresa! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance at our restaurant.

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  8. Juliana

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Restaurant with great customer service! Always enjoy their delicious food, my favorite Panang Curry!
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Juliana! We're delighted to hear you enjoy our Panang Curry and great customer service. We look forward to your next visit!

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  9. Edward

    VIP

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Four of eight meals arrived cold. And they wouldn’t prioritize them to replace so it would be a 30 minute wait. Not good
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on 17 February 2025
    We're sorry to hear about the issue with your meals, Edward. Thank you for your feedback, and we'll work on improving our service to ensure a better experience in the future.

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  10. Quinton

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing staff, menu and vibe!! I will always stop and have a meal at this location when I am in SD, CA.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on 17 February 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Quinton! We're delighted to hear you enjoy our staff, menu, and vibe, and we look forward to welcoming you back whenever you're in San Diego!

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True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV is rated 4.5 stars by 1956 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 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 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm
  • 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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