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1. Rakiraki Convoy
4.1
Excellent(16)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Kearny Mesa
Booked 1 time today
For reservations of 3 or less please book through our sister restaurant The Yasai by RakiRaki Convoy!Experience the original RakiRaki Ramen experience at our first location located in Kearny Mesa—the epicenter of San Diego’s thriving Asian food scene. The lines out the door are worth the wait for Chef/owner, Junya Watanabe’s signature ramen recipes that blend the art of traditional ramen making with the highest quality ingredients available and a modern atmosphere. RakiRaki serves a wide variety of authentic ramen dishes and Japanese cuisine including tsukemen (dipping noodles), charcoal-fired yakitori, curry, ramen burgers, and specialty sushi rolls along with local craft beer and sake selections.
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2. The Yasai
4.4
Awesome(23)
Price: Moderate
• Vegan • Kearny Mesa
Booked 5 times today
Junya Watanabe, owner and executive chef of line-out-the-door Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen in Kearny Mesa and Little Italy, brings a new plant-based experience to Convoy Street: The Yasai. We are located in the heart of the Convoy District in San Diego.
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3. Flama Llama
4.3
Awesome(64)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Kearny Mesa
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to Flama Llama, where we strive to celebrate classic Latin dishes while bringing a uniquely Asian twist to them. Using the freshest ingredients and original recipes, every single one of our recipes are a labor of love (and the result of lots and lots of taste-testing). The team behind Flama Llama is proud to now call San Diego home, originally hailing from South America with roots Asia as well. We can't wait for you to join us in this celebration of Latin and Asian cuisines, and we hope you'll enjoy eating them just as much as we've enjoyed creating them. (You may also know us from sister restaurants Steamy Piggy and formoosa)
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4. La Pastaia
4.3
Awesome(341)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Bay Park
Booked 3 times today
Upon stepping into La Pastaia, you’ll be greeted by an inviting ambiance that seamlessly combines modern elegance with rustic charm. The cozy and friendly environment creates an ideal setting for an enchanting culinary experience. From homemade pasta tossed in flavorful sauces to mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients, our menu offers a wide range of classic Italian dishes prepared with a contemporary flair. La Pastaia is the brainchild of a dynamic duo whose expertise and love for the culinary
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5. North Italia - Fashion Valley
4.7
Exceptional(2724)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mission Valley
Booked 42 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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6. Gravity Heights Mission Valley
4.8
Exceptional(246)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 13 times today
We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Situated in Mission Valley, our 9,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden, and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.
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7. Madi
4.7
Exceptional(456)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • Kensington
Booked 39 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!
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8. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC
4.8
Exceptional(5081)
Price: Expensive
• American • University City/Golden Triangle
Booked 45 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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9. Pacific Catch - La Jolla
4.4
Awesome(675)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • La Jolla
Booked 18 times today
Pacific Catch, the Bay Area’s premier fishhouse restaurant group, is opening its first location in San Diego County in October at Westfield UTC. The menu features sustainable seafood served in a wide variety of styles from appetizers and sharing plates to healthy bowls, sushi, tacos and burgers, complemented by a full bar and craft cocktails. The new restaurant will offer two destination patios, an open air cocktail bar, intimate booths and communal dining tables for larger parties. With ample street level parking adjacent to the restaurant, it’s a convenient option for all-day dining
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10. Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley
4.7
Exceptional(571)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Mission Valley
Booked 6 times today
Blanco is more than your typical Mexican restaurant, it‘s an escape from the ordinary, a happy hour hang out, a place to sit back, recharge and party. It’s a vacation in your neighborhood that helps you relax with your favorite people. For food, margaritas, and good times, Blanco is the perfect place to find your bliss.

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  • JosephVIP
    Los Angeles •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a very nice waitress and the waiter who delivered our food was very friendly, making our lunch enjoyable.
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    North Italia - Fashion ValleyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mission Valley
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    4.7
  • Kacy
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Flama Llama was great. The interior is cute, with an nice enclosed patio and great decor. The garlic noodles had a smoky/grilled flavor, and it came with big chunks of grilled veggies that weren't listed on the menu. Definitely a plus. The wonton soup had a good, rich broth. Elote was on the corn-forward side (not overly cheesy). Would definitely order it again. Yucca fries come with two great sauces. I really liked the green cilantro one (which also came with the garlic noodles). The liquor license is wine/sake only, but their sake-based cocktails are fantastic. Service was great.
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    Flama LlamaPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Kearny Mesa
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    4.3
  • LisaBVIP
    San Diego •10 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Mar 15, 2025
    Food is always fantastic! Service was a little slow - but staff is wonderful!
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    La PastaiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bay Park
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    4.3
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 28, 2025
    I made a large reservation for 17 people, which ended up being bumped up to 20 on the actual day. I was worried about making such a large reservation and confirmed it on phone with the restaurant that it was ok. They accommodated us perfectly and the food and service was great! Absolutely no issues. Very grateful to the staff that served us.
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    Rakiraki ConvoyPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Kearny Mesa
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    4.1
  • Juan
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 15, 2025
    Favorite ramen and sushi spot in San Diego. We celebrated Valentine’s Day here and it was great.
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    The YasaiPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Kearny Mesa
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    4.4

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