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1. insideOUT
4.7
Exceptional(2618)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 60 times today
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.
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2. Quixote
4.7
Exceptional(1224)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • North Park
Booked 54 times today
La Única Manera De Hacer Cara Cruz Es A Través DeLa Intuición
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3. MOTHERSHIP
4.8
Exceptional(478)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 39 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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4. Louisiana Purchase SD
4.3
Awesome(831)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • North Park
Booked 59 times today
Conveniently set on Louisiana Street in North Park, our design of this intimate cocktail restaurant was inspired by the charm &; character of New Orleans, with creative touches of personal effects giving guests the feeling of warmth, community & fun Architect Jeff Svitak helped create a modern interpretation of a classic French Quarter restaurant, introducing elements of wood, marble &; rich velvet. Our lush patio seating flows seamlessly into our indoor dining space, a nod to the courtyards found across the beautiful southern city.Our rotating food menu will be dedicated to only the best seasonal ingredients, featuring big &; bold flavors from the region. Executive Chef Quinnton Austin recently relocated to San Diego from New Orleans, bringing with him an exciting wealth of knowledge &; experience in the culinary melting pot that defines southern cuisineAlligator Cheesecake, Andouille Fried Red Beans & Rice w/Chipotle Mousse, &
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5. ARLO San Diego
4.5
Awesome(840)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 25 times today
ARLO is an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, crafted from fresh local ingredients. Serving breakfast, weekend DJ brunch, and dinner, ARLO offers a fun and quirky environment. Highlights include a sweeping outdoor patio, swaying palm trees, and a giant outdoor fireplace. The experience is rounded out by an inventive cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and local craft beers on tap. Recently, ARLO won Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Big Groups in the San Diego Magazine Best of 2024 awards. Free parking is available.
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6. Cardellino
4.7
Exceptional(37)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Mission Hills
Booked 30 times today
Cardellino Italian Chophouse is a story steeped in fire, char, steak—and red sauce, parmesan, and truffles. A blend of Midwest chophouse and Italian trattoria, the restaurant reflects Chef Brad Wise’s culinary ethos and TRUST Restaurant Group’s signature style. Live-fire cooking anchors the menu, melding a Tuscan stone hearth with an all-American Big Green Egg. Drawing inspiration from northern Italy - Umbria, Piedmont - Cardellino offers housemade pastas and traditional antipasti, but the spotlight is on the meat. The signature Bistecca Fiorentina, a 38 oz charcoal-grilled steak, arrives sliced and reassembled on a custom mahogany board. Pork Osso Bucco and Salt-Baked Branzino round out the chophouse-style offerings. Pastas are bold, sides are built for sharing, and the experience is best with Barolo. For a deeper dive, the Tuscan Experience invites guests to enjoy a four-course, chef-curated journey inspired by what Brad’s loving in the moment.
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7. 94th Aero Squadron - San Diego
4.0
Excellent(3269)
Price: Expensive
• American • Kearny Mesa
Booked 12 times today
For over 40 years, the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant has been San Diego's landmark dining destination and is undoubtedly one of the most unique and memorable restaurants you will ever find. Located inside a replica of a World War I French farmhouse decorated with fascinating military memorabilia, antiques, and aviation relics, the restaurant overlooks Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, and has a cozy and romantic ambiance, with large stone fireplaces, intimate booths, and beautiful views. The extensive menu features mid-western aged beef and the freshest seafood. Here you will find USDA Choice Prime Beef steaks, slow-roasted Angus prime rib, fresh fish, salad entrées, seafood, chicken, pasta dishes, and fabulous desserts. Their award-winning Champagne Brunch is not to be missed. Beautiful outdoor patios, a very popular Happy Hour, and excellent banquet facilities help make the 94th Aero Squadron one of the greatest dining experiences in all of San Diego.
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8. Fort Oak
4.9
Exceptional(437)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Mission Hills
Booked 13 times today
An ode to fire and sea, Fort Oak delivers the bold, wood-fired flavors that define Chef Brad Wise’s signature style. Centered around a live-fire hearth, the restaurant offers elevated yet approachable dishes alongside a refined seafood and raw bar. Smoke is the through line - simple, high-quality ingredients are transformed by flame into plates full of depth and character. Dry-aged ribeyes, duck, and whole branzino showcase the hearth’s intensity, while freshly shucked oysters and seafood towers bring a raw, briny counterpoint. And while the meats and seafood command attention, the vegetables have earned a reputation of their own - charred, caramelized, and layered with surprising complexity. Some say they steal the show - but that’s up to you to decide.
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9. Forbidden Cove
4.5
Awesome(89)
Price: Moderate
• Speakeasy • Kearny Mesa
Booked 9 times today
Enter the Forbidden Cove by unlocking a hidden rum barrel door using your wooden idol key where an island Tiki inspired paradise serving handcrafted cocktails awaits you. Once inside, traverse the Infinity Mirror Bridge and be welcomed by the island's inhabitants to explore the mysteries, culinary pleasures and enchanted elixirs of the Forbidden Cove. Find this tropical escape by entering Kilowatt Brewing located in the Kearny Mesa and Convoy District neighborhoods and kindly asking for a Key to The Cove!Reservations offer a 90-minute experience.WALK-INS WELCOME - Reservations not available? We always set aside space to accommodate walk-ins, first come, first served. And before or after your experience at Forbidden Cove you're welcome to join us at Kilowatt Brewing for our award winning craft beers, hard seltzers, adult slushies, and a bite to eat!
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10. Parma Cucina Italiana
4.8
Exceptional(141)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hillcrest
Booked 16 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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  • Valerie
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Drinks top notch. Had the paella was delicious, it had artichokes and usually not a big fan of but these were so good. Service was great. Our serve was very kind and attentive. The ambience was immersive and captivating.
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    MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
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    4.8
  • Clinton
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Beautiful restaurant, great service and amazing food with something for everyone
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    LEILAPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• North Park
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    4.8
  • Michael
    San Diego •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The main course menu is very limited. There were 4 items the evening we dined there. The tapas menu had more to offer and we chose a couple each of them. The Ambiance was great, it’s a small venue and gets packed even mid week. We enjoyed dining there but CH group has better offerings around the city.
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    QuixotePrice: Moderate• Mexican• North Park
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    4.7
  • Jason
    San Diego •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 2, 2025
    The food was satisfactory. A little bit greasy on the fajitas which we were looking forward to, but there was an ample amount of food for the price. The service was adequate, but it was not that busy and we were forgot a couple times. But all in all, it was a nice experience And we will definitely be back another time.
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    Emiliano's Mexican RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Grantville
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    4.4
  • Joe
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 1, 2025
    Overall, it was a great experience. It was a bit noisy for me and the prices I thought were high. It is after all ramen. But! Our waitress was perfect. I wish I had her name to praise her properly.
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    Rakiraki ConvoyPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Kearny Mesa
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    4.6

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