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1. Starlite
4.7
Exceptional(290)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Mission Hills
Booked 104 times today
Starlite: A timeless San Diego icon with a fresh future, helmed by Chef Ted Smith.Please note: Our establishment is 21+
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2. Herb & Wood
4.7
Exceptional(6757)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 51 times today
A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.
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3. Dockside 1953
4.6
Exceptional(671)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Mission Beach
Booked 33 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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4. Rovino
4.6
Exceptional(1088)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 18 times today
Ciao Amici- We can't wait to see you!AL FRESCO Dining in the Heart of Little Italy! Small indoor restaurant with covered patio and outdoor patio! Rovino, located in San Diego, California, offers Italian cuisine for dinner. Rovino features an extensive wine selection and a knowledgeable staff who can help pair wine with each entrée. We also feature a wonderful creative selection of Craft Cocktails. Try the fried calamari or the saffron rice balls filled with ground beef, peas and mozzarella cheese to start out your meal at Rovino. Choose from dinner entrées like the prosciutto and arugula flatbread or the pasta al sugo. Top off your Italian experience with a cup of specialty coffee and a dessert such as the tiramisu or the cannoli.
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5. Red Marlin - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
4.6
Exceptional(656)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission Bay
Booked 8 times today
Choose from a variety of Red Marlin's coastal inspired dishes as you dine with a 360 view of Mission Bay, including breakfast fare in the mornings and an upscale dining experience in the evening. Red Marlin’s menus feature seasonal American cuisine including steak and sustainable seafood entrees.
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6. Paradisaea
4.8
Exceptional(660)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 27 times today
A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level.
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7. Tahona Bar
4.7
Exceptional(664)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 5 times today
Tahona Bar is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. With its unique Mexican hacienda design, it transports you to a cozy, intimate setting. The reviews rave about the 'cute ambiance', 'great service', and 'delicious food and drinks'. The 'creative and delicious cocktails' and 'fantastic chocolate flan' are also mentioned as a highlight. Whether you're enjoying the 'spectacular' food, 'live music', or 'flamenco', or simply savoring the 'spectacular' food, it's clear that Tahona Bar is a hit for a romantic evening out.
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8. El Agave
4.7
Exceptional(2573)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 21 times today
Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.
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9. Camino Riviera
4.7
Exceptional(51)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Little Italy
Booked 7 times today
Join us for a full sensory journey through the Yucatán in our sultry dining room and open air lounge. SDCM Corporate Executive Chef, Brian Redzikowski has curated an eclectic menu that integrates his unique style with Mexican cuisine. The bar program is built on classic cocktails while celebrating the spirits and flavors from all over Latin America. We source rare expressions of mezcal and tequila from some of the most revered producers in Mexico.We accept requests for both environments but cannot guarantee the ability to accommodate all requests.
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10. Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel
4.8
Exceptional(94)
Price: Expensive
• American • Point Loma
Booked 5 times today
Nearly 70 years after its arrival onto the San Diego boutique hotel landscape, Point Loma’s iconic mid-century modern Pearl Hotel has unveiled the latest chapter in its storied history with an ambitiously reimagined restaurant and bar: Ponyboy. The inspiration behind Ponyboy extends beyond its décor and menu. Named after the protagonist of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, the restaurant conveys the spirit of individuality and rebellion in a time when hope and resilience were pivotal to navigating the challenges of a changing world. Guests will sense the nod to cultural iconography as they step into a space that feels familiar and refreshingly new. The ambiance is designed to harken back to a bygone era when traditional American comfort foods and elaborate dinner parties were both fashionable and fun. We look forward to seeing you soon, drink in hand, soaking in the sun pool-side. Stay gold, San Diego.
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