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1. Dockside 1953
4.6
Exceptional(670)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Mission Beach
Booked 21 times today
With its spectacular waterfront setting on Mission Bay, nautical-inspired design, and a menu of mouthwatering dishes, Dockside 1953 is a favorite restaurant for hotel guests and locals alike. Aptly named for its marina-facing locale at the Bahia Resort Hotel and the year the resort opened, Dockside 1953 is a stunning standout in San Diego’s dining scene. Fresh, coastal-inspired, and locally sourced — the eclectic menu of California fare features dishes to satisfy all palates. With a dedication to high-quality ingredients, menu highlights include classic sweet and savory options for breakfast; salads, bowls, and flatbreads for lunch; sharable starters and fresh seafood entrées for dinner; and a thoughtful wine and cocktail menu. The extensive outdoor patio features cozy fire pits, gorgeous Mission Bay views, and a covered trellis to shade guests.
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2. Benihana - San Diego, CA
3.7
Very Good(7806)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Mission Valley
Booked 92 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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3. Waterbar San Diego
4.6
Exceptional(421)
Price: Moderate
• American • Pacific Beach
Booked 17 times today
Located alongside the vibrant ocean-front boardwalk in Pacific Beach, Waterbar offers only the best in tantalizing menus, innovative libations, panoramic views, and lively entertainment. Our “social seafood” menu is inspired by East coast, West coast and Baja cuisines, and transforms the freshest flavors through our chef’s unique renditions of coastal classics. Flavor-forward craft cocktails, local micro-brews, national brand favorites, and a diverse wine list are offered across comfortable bar seating, community-table dining, and intimate ocean-side tables. Waterbar’s thriving, energetic environment captures the passion of San Diego’s iconic coastline for an unforgettably satisfying experience.
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4. Tahona Bar
4.7
Exceptional(664)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 9 times today
We are welcoming OpenTable online reservations for up to 6 guest for indoor and outdoor dining!Parties of 7 or more, please email our large party coordinator at zach@tahonabar.comWelcome to Tahona! We are the first mezcal bar and tasting room in San Diego. In our restaurant, we invite you to taste our incredible craft cocktails and our amazing contemporary Mexican cuisine featuring Oaxacan bites. In our tasting room, we welcome you to indulge on a mezcal tasting experience! We are located next one of the most iconic historical landmark: the Campo Santo Cemetery in Old Town. Inside Tahona, you will be transported to a modern Mexican hacienda designed with hand painted tiles, handmade rope seats, traditionally crafted fabric brought from Oaxaca, hand clayed walls and more.We also have a cozy covered outdoor patio dining experience so you will have the choice to dine inside our hacienda or on the streets of Old Town!
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5. Farmer's Bottega Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1683)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Hills
Booked 34 times today
Farm-to-table restaurant located in the heart of Mission Hills. Farmer's Bottega serves farm fresh breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner along with a unique selection of craft local beer and wine.
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6. Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town
4.6
Exceptional(1911)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 30 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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7. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV
4.6
Exceptional(1986)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 11 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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8. Miguel's Cocina - Old Town
4.7
Exceptional(47)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 16 times today
The Freshest, Best-Tasting, Cali-Inspired Mexican Food. Our full-service, sit-down restaurant is the best spot to bring the whole family to savor handmade tortillas, mouthwatering salsas, and our famous creamy jalapeno white sauce.
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9. Parma Cucina Italiana
4.9
Exceptional(147)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hillcrest
Booked 9 times today
Known for the Best Lasagna in San Diego, Parma Cucina Italiana is a charming and cozy family run Italian restaurant in the heart of Historic Hillcrest. Our traditional Italian cuisine is inspired by generations of home cooking, fresh ingredients, and simple presentations. Our specialties originate from Northern Italy. The must try lasagna is decadent layers of Bolognese and béchamel sauce. Or try our tortellini with cream and prosciutto, or our pappardelle pasta tossed with slow braised short rib and porcini mushrooms. We have an extensive wine collection with wines from the best regions of Italy. And an Italian meal wouldn’t be complete without our homemade desserts. We suggest tiramisu and profiteroles alla nutella.
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10. Rumorosa
4.2
Awesome(47)
Price: Expensive
• Regional Mexican (Baja Med) • Harbor Island
Booked 7 times today
Located inside the Sheraton San Diego Resort, Rumorosa is a brand-new concept by Executive Sous Chef Cesar Oceguera. Fusing the vibrant and bold flavors of Baja, Mexico, with a relaxed, yet playful San Diego vibe, the restaurant has floor to ceiling waterfront views.Born and raised on both sides of the border, Chef Oceguera infuses his aptitude for bold, Baja-inspired flavors into Rumorosa’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus featuring reimagined all-day classics served alongside inventive and authentic Cali-Baja dishes.Join us for a Baja-inspired Happy Hour at Rumorosa from 4 - 6 PM Monday - Friday, where vibrant flavors and our coastal atmosphere blend seamlessly. Indulge in unique Cali-Baja fusion dishes, paired perfectly with refreshing cocktails and Mexican wines. Also enjoy live music Thursday - Saturday from 6-9pm, our signature Baja Breakfast Buffet during the week, and incredible Sunday Brunch.

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