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1. Gravity Heights Mission Valley
4.8
Exceptional(303)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 19 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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2. ARLO San Diego
4.4
Awesome(843)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 5 times today
ARLO is an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, crafted from fresh local ingredients. Serving breakfast, weekend DJ brunch, and dinner, ARLO offers a fun and quirky environment. Highlights include a sweeping outdoor patio, swaying palm trees, and a giant outdoor fireplace. The experience is rounded out by an inventive cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and local craft beers on tap. Recently, ARLO won Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Big Groups in the San Diego Magazine Best of 2024 awards. Free parking is available.
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3. Baci Coffee
4.2
Awesome(39)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Normal Heights
Booked 1 time today
Baci Coffee SpeakeasyWelcome to Baci Coffee Speakeasy, an intimate and exclusive dining experience where love meets flavor.    •    Personalized Service: Your experience will be guided by a dedicated waiter, ensuring exceptional service and attention to detail.    •    Elegant Presentation: Each dish is served on authentic Italian dinnerware, adding to the charm and sophistication of your meal.    •    Ambiance: A warm, inviting atmosphere designed to transport you to a timeless Italian retreat.    •    Exclusive Menu: A selection of artisanal coffee, and gourmet bites, carefully curated to delight your senses.    •    Reservations Required: Due to the intimate nature of our speakeasy, reservations are highly recommended.The room is open Thursday - Sunday. We look forward to welcoming you to Baci Coffee Speakeasy, where every moment is infused with warmth, intention, and authentic Italian charm.
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4. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV
4.6
Exceptional(1986)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 26 times today
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.
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5. Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley
4.8
Exceptional(580)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Mission Valley
Booked 13 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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6. One Door North
4.7
Exceptional(562)
Price: Moderate
• American • North Park
Booked 6 times today
At One Door North we host a New American Bar and Eatery that pays homage to the outdoors with the spirit of adventure, serving only fresh farm to table cuisine. Come enjoy the adventure with us, we look forward to serving you.
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7. Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar
4.5
Awesome(1351)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Mission Hills
Booked 6 times today
Harley Gray kitchen & bar is located on the corner of Goldfinch St. and Washington St. with outside patio seating on both sides, includes heaters and has an open sliding glass door wall. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as an amazing weekend Brunch Menu with items including a Lobster Benedict, Organic Acai Bowl and Spicy Chiliquiles and you can take advantage of the $10 free flowing mimosas! We are known for many of our fantastic weekly specials at Harley Gray: Wednesday Night neighborhood night which offers Happy Hour all night, Thursday night Live Maine Lobster and Friday night Slow Roast Prime Rib to mention some more popular ones. We strive to offer you an amazing dining experience that includes incredible food, unique and fun cocktails and of course friendly professional service from our entire staff.
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8. Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town
4.6
Exceptional(1911)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 18 times today
Rockin' Baja is a full service and fun Mexican-Seafood restaurant that offers uniquely prepared Baja style seafood presented in rustic steel buckets. We created a diverse menu filled with exceptionally great, finger lickin’ good fun food delivered fresh to your table daily. Kick back, drink an ice cold beer or margarita, enjoy a shot of tequila and experience all the good times that are Rockin’ Baja.
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9. Dunedin New Zealand Eats
4.6
Exceptional(179)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • North Park
Booked 10 times today
Welcome to Dunedin New Zealand Eats, location in San Diego's North Park neighborhood. We proudly serve unique and creative New Zealand-inspired burgers. Reserve your table now and order a Bare Lamb when you get here. Kia Ora.
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10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Mission Valley
4.1
Excellent(80)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 8 times today
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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