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1. Farmer's Table - Chula Vista
4.4
Awesome(442)
$$$$
• American • Chula Vista / Bonita
Booked 7 times today
Quick and efficient service. We never felt rushed or ignored. We were there for breakfast and everybody, 8 of us, loved their dish. I had the Poblano Chilaquiles. It was one of the best I have ever eaten, maybe the best. I will definitely be back.
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2. Seneca
4.5
Awesome(6268)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 127 times today
Great atmosphere and service. Loved the drinks and the food was also good! Highly reccomend the pizza
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3. Barbusa
4.6
Exceptional(4893)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 57 times today
Great experience I would definitely go back there again
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4. Cesarina
4.8
Exceptional(7002)
$$$$
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 154 times today
Jess was our server and what a delightful experience, she provided excellent service and was attentive. The food is always on point and again Cesarina remains one of my favorite lunch spots. 💫
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5. The Henry - Coronado
4.8
Exceptional(3728)
$$$$
• American • Coronado
Booked 103 times today
Ate here with customers for a work dinner and were not disappointed. Excellent food cocktails and service!
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6. Ironside Fish & Oyster
4.6
Exceptional(5318)
$$$$
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 111 times today
Ironside went above and beyond to help my wife and I celebrate our anniversary trip to San Diego. The food was wonderful and the service was amazing.
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7. C-Level
4.6
Exceptional(6840)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 107 times today
Excellent customer service, great food and a beautiful view.
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8. TREO Kitchen & Bar
4.5
Awesome(180)
$$$$
• American • National City
Booked 10 times today
The waiter and staff were VERY Attentive and recommended great choices ...... The best service I have ever had in 64 years !
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9. Coasterra
4.6
Exceptional(8752)
$$$$
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 80 times today
Invited friends to dinner and Coasterra did not disappoint. Food was excellent.
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10. Garage Buona Forchetta
4.6
Exceptional(1396)
$$$$
• Italian • Coronado
Booked 29 times today
Pizza night was an amazing chance to try some of the pizzas I would have never tried. Delicious!!

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