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1. Tahona Bar
4.7
Exceptional(661)
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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2. Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town
4.5
Awesome(1907)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 12 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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3. Tako
4.3
Awesome(114)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Old Town
Booked 1 time today
Nestled in the most historic neighborhood in California, Old Town San Diego, there is plenty to see and do. We strive to provide an unforgettable experience with top notch cocktails, the freshest fish & ingredients available, and unmatched atmosphere....21+ Speakeasy, If the light is on we're Open!
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4. Miguel's Cocina - Old Town
4.6
Exceptional(45)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 5 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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5. C-Level
4.7
Exceptional(5309)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 155 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.
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6. Animae
4.8
Exceptional(3525)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 71 times today
Located just steps from the waterfront, ANIMAE is where West Coast flair meets Asian soul. Under the direction of Executive Chef Tara Monsod, a James Beard Award finalist, the menu delivers bold, genre-defying dishes like her signature Pork Tomahawk Tocino—a smoky, sweet, deeply umami showstopper grilled over a traditional coal-fired oven.Inside, ANIMAE stuns with a maximalist-meets-modern aesthetic: think art deco glam, velvet banquettes, mirrored ceilings, and an energy that’s both sultry and celebratory. Whether you're dining in the main room or sipping cocktails in the tucked-away lounge, every corner invites you to stay awhile.
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7. Vulture
new
4.9
Exceptional(9)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • University Heights
Booked 68 times today
Inspired by American mid-century continental-style fine dining, VULTURE is a resurrected institution of yesteryear, revisited through the eclectic possibility of today. Elegant, inventive plant-based dishes honor the sophistication of the past and reveal the daring potential of the present. Classic and forgotten cocktails are reclaimed and re-oriented, dignity intact but with charm and character amplified. VULTURE is a fertile oasis, a secluded nest amidst arid convention. You will be roused by its audacious originality and comforted by its strange familiarity. It is the home of the best dinner party of your life, and the most fussed over Martini in the city.To arrive at VULTURE, walk inside our storefront micro-diner named DREAMBOAT, where our Maître d' will be waiting for you in the back of the diner.
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8. Elvira
4.9
Exceptional(585)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 75 times today
Benvenuti Nella Mia Cucina, Belli De Nonna! Before we dive into the delicious feast prepared for you, let me give you a little taste of my vita. I was born in the heart of Rome, and I've been cooking up a storm my entire life! My cucina has always been the center of the universe for my 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, their friends, loved ones, and acquaintances – everyone was always Benvenuto!Now, we've brought that same love and flavor right here to San Diego. My beloved grandson, Niccolo', and his amore, Cesarina, are opening the doors of my Cucina with the same warm heart and passion.Wondering how I made it to 95? Well, it's simple: I ate everything that's served here and filled my life with amore! So, Benvenuti! Don't hesitate to indulge in "Scarpetta" - dip that bread into the sauce, just like my grandchildren used to do at the stove when they thought I wasn't looking.Here, Belli De Nonna, it’s all about food, family, and creating beautiful memories!
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9. Brisa
4.2
Awesome(49)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Little Italy
Booked 19 times today
Brisa is a lively spot in San Diego’s Little Italy serving up bold Latin and Asian fusion flavors in a fun, laid-back setting. The menu is all about fresh ingredients and creative twists—from zesty ceviches to spicy noodles and shareable street food-inspired plates. With its vibrant, plant-filled space and upbeat vibe, Brisa is the perfect hangout for casual bites, craft cocktails, and good times with friends.
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10. MOTHERSHIP
4.7
Exceptional(477)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 67 times today
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.

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  • TinaVIP
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Loved the band!!! It was a super fun time. Thank you !
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    Rockin Baja Lobster Old TownPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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    4.5
  • Chloe
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    It was a wonderful place to have my anniversary dinner!! The staff was wonderful and Mindy was our waitress. She did an awesome job helping us out !!
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    C-LevelPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
    •
    4.7
  • Sheila
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    What a great experience! The servers were very attentive, friendly and helpful. The place looks tiny from the outside, but once you go inside it is bigger than you think. The decor is very chic and beautiful, airy with a touch of romanticism. The food was amazing. Everything was fresh, flavorful and cooked spot-on. We ordered chips, salsa and guacamole. The red salsa is where its at. It had the perfect amount of light spice with a lot of flavor. I ordered the stuffed squash blossoms which were fried to perfection, stuffed with a great combo of flavors, sitting on a bed of refried beans. My friend ordered the machaca wagyu tostada which had the meat cooked two ways and layered for a burst of flavor in each bite.
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    Tahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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    4.7
  • Renetta
    Las Vegas •20 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 31, 2025
    We had an awesome friends visit at Miguel’s. The service and food was great!
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    Miguel's Cocina - Old TownPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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    4.6
  • NataliaVIP
    San Diego •24 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 11, 2025
    We loved the service , the quality of the food was appropriate, for us some of the fusion of the dishes was a bit off and not great. We were also disappointed that there were pictures of past menus in open table and they did not offer these plates any longer.
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    TakoPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Old Town
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    4.3

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