Best Casual Restaurants in Pacific Beach

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1. The Grass Skirt

4.7

Exceptional(730)

Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Pacific Beach

Booked 35 times today

From beverage director Eric Johnson love of tiki cocktails, to corporate executive chef Brian Redzikowski’s mastery of southeast asian cuisine, the grass skirt combines the fun, lighthearted, escapist nature of tiki culture, with the creativity and unsurpassed food and beverage quality guests have come to expect from SDCM restaurants.

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2. Pacific Beach Hideaway

4.9

Exceptional(6)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pacific Beach

Booked 8 times today

Hideaway is a beach-town casual kitchen and bar located in Pacific Beach, California. The concept honors the local community, incorporating vintage artifacts, furnishings and artwork that reflect its laidback surf, music and beach culture and history.

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3. Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach

4.5

Awesome(16)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pacific Beach

Booked 1 time today

Legendary taste meets the party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza in Pacific Beach. Woodstock's offers a fast casual dining experience with counter ordering and delivery to your table.Bring your friends for award-winning pies, sides and suds. Your choices are endlessly customizable; we have options for most dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-intolerant. Try our signature wheat crust and exclusive extra zesty sauce, and watch us load on the freshest, highest-quality toppings. Woodstock's has 18 taps serving some of the most innovative craft beers, along with a selection of bottled beers and wines. We specialize in groups of all sizes, with flexible seating and a pet-friendly heated patio. Join the fun at our weekly Trivia and Pint Nights. We're open from lunch to late night, and we deliver throughout San Diego. We accept reservations for party sizes of 4 or larger.

4. The Fishery

4.8

Exceptional(3091)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Booked 29 times today

BEHIND EVERY GREAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IS A WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD. The Fishery Restaurant & Market is located just a few blocks from the ocean in North Pacific Beach. The restaurant menu reflects ‘coastal cuisine’ with a simple yet serious focus on the best our coastal fisheries and local farms have to offer. The passion that drives Chef Mike Reidy is evidenced by flavors that can only be achieved using ingredients at their peak of seasonality and freshness. The Fishery was awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator in 2018- Present. Our wine list is inspired by the great wines of Europe and their American counterparts and we strive to showcase real, natural, food friendly-wines with a sense of place.The Fishery Market showcases fresh fish, prepared seafood, salads, sauces and marinades.

5. Paradisaea

4.7

Exceptional(587)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 16 times today

A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level.

6. Enoteca Adriano

4.8

Exceptional(46)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Beach

Booked 27 times today

Welcome to Enoteca Adriano where Roman born chef, Giuseppe Ciuffa, brings the essence of Italy to the shores of North Pacific Beach. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey that blends modern creativity with traditional Italian flavors. Our eclectic menu showcases the best of Italian, "Roman forward" cuisine, using locally sourced produce and ingredients to create dishes that are both comforting and innovative. Dine while enjoying vintage movies shown on our outdoor big screen. At Enoteca Adriano, we celebrate the rich heritage of Italy, offering a diverse selection of wines to complement your dining experience in our main dining room or outdoor heated patio. Our passion for food and hospitality shines through in every dish we serve, as we strive to share the love of Italian cuisine with our guests. Join us at Enoteca Adriano and experience the true taste of Italy, where every meal is prepared with authenticity, passion, and a touch of Italian hospitality. Viva e Forza Italia!

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7. Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(69)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Pacific Beach

Booked 11 times today

At Slowly Restaurant & Lounge, we strive to be a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, fostering connections and creating memories over delicious food and drinks. Whether you’re enjoying a meal with loved ones, unwinding with a refreshing libation, or discovering local flavors, our goal is to ensure every moment spent with us is savored, slowly.We hope you enjoy your experience at Slowly, where the pace is easy, laughter flows freely, and the flavors are fresh.

8. Tidal

4.5

Awesome(1155)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Mission Bay

Booked 5 times today

Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com

9. Catania

4.8

Exceptional(2088)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 43 times today

Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)

10. NINE-TEN

4.7

Exceptional(2945)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 13 times today

Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters and blankets are available during the colder weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Wednesday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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danVIP
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I loved this restaurant. Creative delicious food, great personal service, great ambience. Being evacuated from LA fires and knowing all the restaurants there, I can say LA has a lot to learn from this dining experience.
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ParadisaeaPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
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4.7
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Neta
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was a wonderful dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious and our waitress Sarah was kind, welcoming, informative and professional. The portions were somewhat small and the price was high, but overall we had a great experience!
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The FisheryPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pacific Beach
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4.8
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Kari
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Fantastic service, Outstanding Drinks, amazing atmosphere!! A proper tiki bar! Especially once they turned on the exotica music for us!
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The Grass SkirtPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Pacific Beach
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4.7
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Rhonda
Greater Boston •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 13, 2025
Celebrated my husband’s birthday there last night. The cocktails were good, food was yummy - everyone enjoyed theirs, and service was very attentive. We have been there twice in the last week. Looking forward to going again!
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Pacific Beach HideawayPrice: Moderate• American• Pacific Beach
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4.9
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CaptainMikeVIP
San Diego •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 29, 2023
Group of 8 friends were able to get together and have a nice casual evening out. The pizza and the salads were good and atmosphere was casual and comfortable.
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Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific BeachPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Pacific Beach
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4.5

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150 restaurants available nearby

1. The Grass Skirt

2. Pacific Beach Hideaway

3. Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach

4. The Fishery

5. Paradisaea

6. Enoteca Adriano

7. Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

8. Tidal

9. Catania

10. NINE-TEN

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