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A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Scripps Ranch restaurant
1. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Scripps Ranch
4.5
Awesome(976)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Scripps Ranch
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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2. Buca di Beppo - Mira Mesa
4.0
Excellent(878)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mira Mesa
Booked 5 times today
Just off the Interstate 15 Express, near the Legacy Apartment Homes, in the Mira Mesa Market Center, your Mira Mesa, CA Buca is ready to serve you all your favorite Italian specialties for lunch or dinner all week long. Our chefs create delicious, authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas and our attentive staff serves them up family style.
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3. MexicanBar
4.8
Exceptional(6)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Booked 1 time today
Nestled in the heart of Poway, MexicanBar brings you a vibrant and modern take on authentic Mexican flavors. Reopened in May 2024 after an exciting remodel, our restaurant boasts a fresh new look, a lively ambiance, and an irresistible menu designed to satisfy every craving.From classic Mexican favorites to innovative fusion dishes, we take pride in using fresh, high-quality ingredients to craft bold, flavorful meals. Join us for brunch and indulge in mouthwatering specialties, sip on handcrafted cocktails, or enjoy our signature hand-shaken margaritas and local craft beers.Looking for the perfect spot for a casual lunch, weekend brunch, or a festive dinner? With a spacious sports bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and a lively atmosphere, MexicanBar is the ultimate destination for family gatherings, date nights, and celebrations with friends.📍 Make a reservation today and discover Poway’s go-to spot for amazing Mexican food, great drinks, and unforgettable vibes!
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4. Public House 131
4.6
Exceptional(56)
Price: Moderate
• American • Scripps Ranch
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to Public House 131 our Chef Shahob Pourteymoor has designed a menu full of your pub favorites all made from scratch in house and sourced locally whenever possible or when seasons allow. We are located in beautiful Scripps Ranch and offer a wonderful outdoor dining experience. Our Craft cocktails are our specialty and our tap list includes close to 20 local San Diego beers.
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5. Vittorio's Italian Restaurant- San Diego
4.8
Exceptional(677)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carmel Valley
Booked 8 times today
Italian trattoria and wine bar.Favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant
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6. Javier's - La Jolla
4.6
Exceptional(3856)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 150 times today
JAVIER'S presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, al fresco patios, one of our semi private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar surrounded by one of the West Coast's largest selection of the world's finest tequilas. We at JAVIER'S consider all our wonderful customers a part of our family and thank them for their support and sharing in the success and joy that is JAVIER'S. Come experience the freshness of our original Mexican cuisine in a warm, friendly environment at one of our five locations.Please be advised we don't allow strollers. If you bring your stroller we have a designated area to store your stroller while you dine.
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7. Culinary Dropout - Del Mar
4.5
Awesome(88)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carmel Valley
Booked 65 times today
At Culinary Dropout, it’s all about raising a glass to good friends and even better vibes. A spot where flavor and music fuel the soul, kick off happy hour with ice-cold beer and our famous soft pretzels and provolone fondue. Staying for dinner? Dig into our handcrafted cocktails and 36-hour slow-braised pork ribs. Did we mention you won’t want to leave when the band starts? Come hang out and stay a while. We’re always serving damn good food for damn good people.
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8. South of Nick's - Del Mar
4.8
Exceptional(799)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Del Mar
Booked 58 times today
An essential stop in San Diego for Southern California Mexican Cuisine.South of Nick's Mexican Kitchen & Bar features Classic Mexican favorites, prime steaks and seafood with a So Cal twist. Fine Tequilas & Margaritas Our food and drink meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and seasonality and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of cooking. Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.
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9. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla
4.4
Awesome(2803)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 33 times today
Dining at RED O is an experience like no other that offers a unique combination of Prime Steak and Seafood with Rick Bayless’ signature Mexican inspired influences. With sustainably sourced and local ingredients, RED O creates flavorful dishes true to the authentic flavors of Mexico. RED O’s team of friendly employees creates a welcoming atmosphere that parallels the luxury resort interior of the restaurant. RED O also features an impressive bar and lounge where you’ll find specialty cocktails, an extensive tequila list and an award winning wine list. The bar also offers Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. daily and Late Night Happy Hour from 9-11pm Friday-Saturday.
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10. The Godfather Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1978)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Kearny Mesa
Booked 23 times today
The Godfather, a Balistreri restaurant, is an Italian monument in downtown San Diego providing authentic cuisine from the hills of Italy. Established in 1974, The Godfather is a sophisticated and classy establishment that centers around generational recipes from both Northern and Southern Italy. Over the years, the quality of food and standard of service has never declined and thus garnered The Godfather a national recognition as one of the top twenty-five Italian restaurants in the entire nation. The menu is filled with classic favorites based in steak, chicken and pasta. For an intimate evening for two, try the Sicilian kiss prix fixe meal that includes a bottle of champagne.

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