Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Chula Vista / Bonita

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Chula Vista / BonitaCoronadoDowntownKensingtonLa MesaLemon Grove

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23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Garbatella

4.5

Awesome(314)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chula Vista / Bonita

Booked 3 times today

Come Try Our Brunch Saturdays & Sundays 9:00AM - 12:30PMWe are proud to share our journey which is Garbatella Osteria Bar. As the first US-based concept from husband-wife duo Saul Plata and his wife Carelma Rodriguez, as well as his partner Antonio and Diana, Garbatella Osteria in Otay Ranch, is the coming together of cultures, of travels, and of a lifetime of experiences. The Italian menu is crafted to reflect the authentic Italian flavors of Antonio’s childhood with recipes he has loved and cooked for decades.We are thrilled to call Chula Vista home and root ourselves here. Again, benvenuti, welcome, to Garbatella Osteria Italian restaurant.

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2. Savoie Italian Eatery

4.8

Exceptional(154)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chula Vista / Bonita

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to the first and only Italian eatery in Chula Vista. Finely crafted Italian cuisine. Enjoy Sunday Brunch, Happy Hour Specials Daily, Cocktails, live entertainment and more at Savoie. Savoie’s striking dining rooms, stunning bar, and beautiful patios make it the perfect place to enjoy lunch, dinner, special celebrations, cocktails, or a fine glass of wine.Offering an enticing menu of handcrafted Italian cuisine prepared by a talented team of skilled culinary experts, Savoie features a mouthwatering selection of pastas, salads, pizzas, seafood, poultry and steaks.Conveniently located in Otay Ranch Town Center across from the AMC movie theater, we offer a delicious selection of Italian inspired dishes and handcrafted cocktails along with Happy Hour specials daily, Sunday Brunch, Live Music Wednesday through Saturday, a late night menu on weekends, DJ entertainment Wednesday through Saturday + Sunday Brunch, and unique indoor and outdoor private dining options.

3. Huntress

4.6

Exceptional(915)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

Bold, flavorful, and built to impress - without the fuss. At Huntress, we serve crave-worthy steak and seafood alongside unexpected bites, house-made pastas, and shareable starters that make any night feel like the right night to indulge. From signature burgers and dry-aged tomahawks to glazed prawns, shrimp & mussel spaghetti, and our Magic Mushroom for two, our menu is playful, polished, and always worth a return visit. Known for unforgettable dishes, signature cocktails, and a lively vibe, Huntress brings just the right amount of indulgence to every night out. From spontaneous bar bites to full-on celebrations, guests come for the energy, stay for the flavor, and always leave planning their next visit.

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4. Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar

4.5

Awesome(232)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Little Italy

Booked 19 times today

Authentic Baja-Style Mexican Seafood Restaurant- Cevicheria & Oyster BarDiscover the bold flavors of authentic Mexican Baja-style seafood at our vibrant cevicheria and oyster restaurant. We specialize in fresh, locally sourced seafood, offering a unique selection of tostadas, tiraditos, aguachiles, clams and a wide variety of premium oysters. Whether you're craving classic ceviche or modern coastal dishes, our menu delivers the true taste of Baja California.

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5. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2733)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • North Park

Booked 16 times today

The Smoking Goat is an award-winning California-French bistro located in the heart of North Park, San Diego. We have received the Gold Medallion for the best French Bistro in San Diego three years running. Inspired by his European Farm-to-Table up-bringing and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Executive Chef and Owner Fred Piehl, marries classic French cuisine with the bounty of San Diego in a way that is rustic, yet refined, imaginative, yet unpretentious. The dinners served feature in-season local, sustainable and organic ingredients and provide guests with a unique culinary experience, reminiscent of the European countryside. Boasting a carefully selected wine and beer list and chef and bartender attention to select spirits to create craft house cocktails, The Smoking Goat assures there is always the correct pairing available.

6. Choi's San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(158)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Choi's is a Korean-American restaurant founded by chef Jiwoo Choi, who was at the time, 23 years old. Voted as the best Korean restaurant by San Diego Magazine, Choi's brings creativity and intensity to its beloved community. With their mainly gluten-free menu, Choi's also reimagines Korean-American flavors in a much healthier way. Choi's offers two hour complimentary parking garage validation in the heart of Downtown, even during Padres Game Days. It is the perfect place for your comforting yet exciting evenings. Please refer our website for our parking validation information.

7. Trust Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1211)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • North Park

Booked 33 times today

We’re a neighborhood restaurant, at our heart. A place for our community to gather, to celebrate, to raise yet another glass in a toast to good tidings. We believe in bold flavors, cooked simply over an open flame. We believe in seasonality, in forging relationships with local farmers, makers, and purveyors to bring you the bounty this fine city has to offer. We believe in the power of wine and cocktails to elevate your meal, to create an experience that, when paired with superior service, creates something completely unique, forging a bond of trust, one would say, between you and us. These four walls were meant for you. Welcome.

8. Craft Bar Kamon

4.9

Exceptional(246)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

"Taisho Roman craft cocktail bar in the heart of East Village San Diego that reflects the period in Japan when traditionalism and modernism first converged. We are committed to offer the unique and best craft cocktails! **To make a reservation for a party of 6 or more, please contact us through email at info@barkamon.com Please refrain from booking multiple tables as we most likely won't be able to accommodate to seat together.**Please be aware that table or bar seating selection is just a request and it is not a confirmation. We will try our best to accommodate but due to limited seating availability, you may be seated to a different section from what you have requested at the reservation.

9. Allegro

4.3

Awesome(1412)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 20 times today

Allegro Restaurant and Bar in Little Italy San Diego offers a true Amalfi coast Italian dining experience. Featuring a combination of traditional and modern Italian cuisine, Allegro San Diego is the perfect venue for your special occasions and party celebration.

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10. Peohe's - Coronado Waterfront Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(8944)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Coronado

Booked 56 times today

Nestled on Coronado Island, offers spectacular waterfront views of the San Diego Skyline just across the bay. Famous for fresh fish, seafood, steaks, prime rib and other Island-inspired cuisine. 3 Hour Parking Validation when you dine with Peohe's.

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Franco
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great Service and wonderful ambience. Definitely worth a visit. My wife loved it.
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insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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4.7
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lynneVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The restaurant is a converted older house that is charming. We were able to sit on the covered patio and the food and service were great!
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MadiPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Kensington
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4.7
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Eyonna
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful experience ! Very accommodating for our one year old baby too!
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AllegroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.3
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Zayra
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was amazing and delicious🤩 and the attention 10/10
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Crudo Ceviche & Oyster BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Little Italy
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4.5
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MARK
Orlando / Central Florida East •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Was there for a friend's birthday. Had the best experience. Our server was beyond fantastic. He was cordial, attentive and knowledgeable. We did the tasting menu, and one of the top experiences we have had. I would fly back just to enjoy this restaurant. Host was great too!
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HuntressPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.6

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