Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in San Diego

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service in San Diego? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Wilma's Carousel Bar

4.9

4.9 (15)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Little Italy

About the restaurant

As one of only two carousel bars in the United States, Wilma’s Carousel Bar offers a truly unique experience.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this nostalgic retreat with Executive Corporate Chef Brian Redzikowski’s French-Creole inspired dishes and Beverage Director Eric Johnson’s a selection of cocktails including both innovative spins on traditional favorites and imaginative new concoctions.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely loved everything about this restaurant! The food was great, the service even better, but of course the ambience was the best part. I could not recommend this place more!

Jeune et Jolie

4.9

4.9 (3908)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

A culinary experience celebrating the moment, Jeune et Jolie reimagines French cuisine through the vibrant lens of our Southern California landscape with a 4-course menu offered at $120 per guest.

For those looking for a more casual evening, we feature "Le Menu du Bar”, an à la carte offering available for walk-in guests at our bar and lounge.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Place was fantastic went above and beyond for my birthday dinner with my amazing Wife. Every course was delicious ate foods I would normally not try and it was all fantastic. If you are on the fence due to the cost know it will be worth it. Staff were great as well.

Vinarius

4.9

4.9 (339)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Vinarius is an Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Little Italy San Diego. We offer an extensive wine list with wines coming from different regions of the world; the best meat and cheese board with Italian cured meats and different cheeses to pair with our wines. Our chef Alex makes homemade pasta enriched with our homemade sauces, entrees, pizza, different appetizers to choose from, and desserts that pair well with our port wines and after-dinner drinks. You definitely have to try our daily specials!
Our cozy full bar is also the perfect place to enjoy your drink and food while watching some sports!

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Molly

Dined 3 days ago

Incredible food, excellent service, inviting staff - TOP NOTCH.

Mission Avenue

4.9

4.9 (47)

$30 and under

American

Oceanside

About the restaurant

We opened our doors in August 2014 with a vision of greatness: great drinks, food, and atmosphere, with a chill, unassuming vibe. A come-as-you-are locale, where everyone — from local to the traveler — is welcomed. Insider or outsider, there’s a seat at the bar just for you.

Located just blocks from the Oceanside Pier, join us in our industrial-chic lounge with two large garage doors which make you feel like you're dining outside, or on our heated and dog-friendly patio, from lunch to late night. Be sure to check our daily happy hours, midweek lunch specials and weekend brunch. Come see us. Pull up a seat and make yourself at home.

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Andrew

Dined on Aug 14, 2024

There were six of us for dinner so there was a wide range of palates to please. We ordered appetizers, mains & desserts, along with beers & soft drinks. I checked loud because we sat outside during “rush hour”. Your experience at other times may be different. Our waiter was great. He took the time to explain the nuances of beers and dishes. The drinks & orders arrived quickly and efficiently. All six of us gave Mission Avenue not only a big thumbs up but also five stars. Go. Eat. Enjoy. Especially with friends!

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Experience

Industry Sunday Night

Experience

Mezcal Monday

Grant Grill

4.7

4.7 (1589)

$31 to $50

Californian

Downtown

About the restaurant

A remarkable epicurean experience awaits you at Grant Grill and Lounge. From the iconic, chic setting to our fresh California cuisine and innovative libations, Grant Grill and Lounge carries a tradition of excellence rich in history (since 1951) and history-in-the-making. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus highlight the best ingredients of the season with a fresh approach to classics. From the bar, proprietary beverage creations are offered alongside an impressive menu of wine, beer and cocktails.

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maryvip

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

This place never fails to impress! Food was devine as was the service

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Popular dish

Cobb Salad

Experience

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice ...

La Bonne Table

4.9

4.9 (1376)

$30 and under

French

Hillcrest

About the restaurant

LA BONNE TABLE is a cozy and intimate restaurant in the heart of the bustling neighborhood of Hillcrest. We serve country french food in a bistro fashion. Our menu consists of classic french dishes, a modest but excellent selection that will change with the seasons. We offer a romantic atmosphere and elegant setting, full bar and french beer on tap. Reservations are recommended as seating is very limited in this exclusive restaurant. Bon Appetit!

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Michael

Dined 1 day ago

Always have an exceptional meal here. Never disappoints

Steak 48 - Del Mar

4.9

4.9 (1180)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Del Mar

About the restaurant

At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood, and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Also enjoy classic cocktails and an extensive award-winning wine list.

At Steak 48, We encourage all of our guests to get dressed up for a great experience, here is a link to our dress code that you can share with your guests. https://www.steak48.com/steakhouses/del-mar-california/dress-code/

You are going to have a great time!

If you need any special accommodations or flowers reach out to us at the host desk!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Eugene

Dined 3 days ago

The attentiveness of the staff was excellent. The waiters knowledge of the menu was impressive and made his recommendations worthwhile.The only criticism was that the background music was a bit loud and made hearing conversation challenging. Overall an excellent dining experience. Definitely recommend!

The WineSellar & Brasserie

4.9

4.9 (982)

$31 to $50

French

Sorrento Mesa

About the restaurant

Established in 1988, The WineSellar & Brasserie is San Diego's premiere destination for fine wine and exquisitely crafted locally sourced, organic fare.

Consistently ranked among OpenTable's Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie has been honored with either Wine Spectator's "Grand Award" and "Best Of Award Of Excellence" every year since our inception.

With your meal, enjoy a bottle from the adjoining WineSellar boutique wine shop or choose a wine from our award-winning list. Either way, you’ll find an outstanding selection of unique small-production wines not found anywhere else. Not in the mood for wine? Choose from our rotating list of craft beers or seasonally available craft cocktails.

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robinvip

Dined 4 days ago

Incredible food, exceptional service. The only elegant spot for dining anywhere close to sorrento valley. And reasonably priced!

Tapas & Beers

4.8

4.8 (479)

$30 and under

French

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in Downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels building, Tapas & Beers is a French and Spanish Restaurant.

We offer a large selection of Tapas plates to share between friends & family
but also normal size dishes if you don't want to share !

Our beers on tap selection highlights breweries from San Diego County and our wine selection from all around the world will make any wine lover happy too !

Everything you will eat at Tapas & Beers will be made from scratch to order with fresh and mostly organic ingredients !

Discover why our place isso highly rated !

Cheers!

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Lori

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

Tapas and Beers was outstanding. Everything we tried was delicious. Attentive and fun service, just an all around great restaurant with amazing food. Great beer selection as well. We did not try the desserts because we were just stuffed from eating so much amazing food.

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