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1. Comedor Nishi
new
4.9
Exceptional(5)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 2 times today
Comedor Nishi is a distinctive spot in La Jolla, California, blending Mexican, Japanese, and European flavors. Experience a warm, modern atmosphere where Chef Pancho Ibáñez, with over 30 years of culinary expertise, presents a menu designed to delight. Comedor Nishi is not just a restaurant; it’s a gathering place for friends and family to enjoy delicious food and create lasting memories. Visit Comedor Nishi and embark on a culinary journey that will keep you coming back for more.
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2. The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel
4.2
Awesome(2473)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Jolla
Booked 25 times today
Welcome to beach dining – La Jolla style. Walk straight from the sand into The Shores Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy fantastic ocean views, our open-air patio, a casual ambiance with warm hospitality, and a family-friendly menu meant to please any kind of taste. A big part of the California lifestyle is beach-style dining. The Shores Restaurant is a perfect example with dishes designed by Executive Chef Michael Vaughn. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beachside cocktails, the delicious fare is complimented by unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean just outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.
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3. Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill and Oysters
new
4.7
Exceptional(11)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • La Jolla
Booked 11 times today
## Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters: Where Coastal Flavors Meet Casual Elegance Escape to a haven of culinary delights at Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, a casual neighborhood gem nestled just steps from the shimmering shores of La Jolla Shores. Immerse yourself in the warm ambiance of our cozy indoor dining room or bask in the sun-kissed charm of our outdoor patio, complete with a crackling fireplace for those cool coastal evenings. Indulge in a symphony of flavors crafted from the freshest ingredients. Our custom-designed wood-fired grill imparts a unique smoky kiss to each dish, while our oyster bar boasts a tantalizing selection of the ocean's finest. Share plates abound, inviting you to embark on a culinary journey with friends and loved ones. And to top it off, savor the decadent desserts crafted by our sister restaurant, the renowned Georges at the Cove. Sandpiper is more than just a meal; it's an experience. It's the sound of laughter mingling with the crackle of the fire. It's the taste of the sea on your tongue and the warmth of the sun on your skin. It's a moment of pure joy, shared with those who matter most. Come, let Sandpiper be your coastal
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4. Scuderie Italia
4.2
Awesome(364)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Pacific Beach
Booked 6 times today
Scuderie (scoo-de-ree-ye) is often referred to, in Italy, as a racing team garage. In the spirit of teamwork we welcome you to Scuderie Italia, our luxurious home providing you with impeccable service and simple, comforting Italian food and pizza. Our true Napoletana pizza is proudly made by our vibrant pizzaiolo, Gimmy Piperku, who also heads the kitchen serving handmade pasta and other popular Italian dishes. Enjoy your meal on either one of our our covered patios or dine inside surrounded by beautiful photos of Italian engines and bright racing yellows. Nothing brings people together like good food and we have that for you and your crew!Buon appetito~ Leonardo and Christine Landini
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5. Queenstown Bistro - UTC
4.1
Excellent(191)
Price: Moderate
• New Zealand • University City/Golden Triangle
Booked 3 times today
We are the lil sis of Queenstown Public House located in the Little Italy district of San Diego. Slightly smaller, but with the same basic ingredients.A beautiful, comfortable, unique, fun setting. A friendly, smiling, courteous staff we hope you get to know. Guests enjoying the moment, sharing a laugh, whom we hope we get to know. Freshly made dishes; locally sourced, passionately created, many unique…and all delicious. A beer list changing daily, proudly from our award winning local craft SD brewers, and a wine list chosen with care from select vineyards and varietals. With a kiwi inspired lineage, and the spirit, love and good nature from the land of the Maori, we hope you will join us. And if we are so fortunate, then, we hope you will have a little too much of a good time, have a few too many laughs, stay a while, and return again soon to see us.
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6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Jolla
4.3
Awesome(62)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Jolla
Booked 7 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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7. PB Sushi
4.7
Exceptional(5)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Pacific Beach
Booked 2 times today
Located in the heart of Pacific Beach and right in the middle of all the action PB Sushi is a great place to stop by before heading out for a night on the town! Great food and great people served at a great place. You won't be disappointed! Be seeing you soon.
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8. Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach
4.5
Awesome(18)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Pacific Beach
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.
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9. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo
4.5
Awesome(1618)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 59 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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10. Beeside Balcony Del Mar
4.5
Awesome(1462)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Del Mar
Booked 27 times today
Beeside Balcony is a hidden gem in old Del Mar, CA with a relaxed seaside chic décor where guests enjoy global mediterranean cuisine and ocean views from the covered outside balcony. A third generation chef of Spanish and Italian descent, and hailing form Paris, France, Christophe's restaurant career began at 17 in the kitchen of his father's restaurant in Pasadena when they first emigrated to the USA. Upon returning to southern California in 2011, Christophe spent 8 years as the managing partner of Eddie V's Prime Seafood in La Jolla. Here he deepened his knowledge of sourcing and cooking the freshest seafood available, while delivering world class service. The laid back coastal vibe of Del Mar, combined with the attention to detail from Christophe's fine dining background, infuses Beeside Balcony with an easy elegance that elevates any gathering, and makes the perfect backdrop to showcase his global mediterranean menu.

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