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1. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego
4.6
Exceptional(1066)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 22 times today
Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.
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2. Juniper & Ivy
4.8
Exceptional(8321)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Little Italy
Booked 63 times today
Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.Come visit Juni at Juniper & Ivy for exclusive snacks, sips, & a cozy atmosphere. Juni’s exclusive menu features half a dozen shareable dishes with the signature culinary whimsy that Juniper and Ivy is known for, served in a vibrant new atmosphere. Walk-ins welcome.
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3. Cowboy Star
4.8
Exceptional(5004)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 57 times today
Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.
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4. Wormwood
4.7
Exceptional(912)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • North Park
Booked 17 times today
Wormwood invites you to step into a bygone era, where poets, artists, and dreamers found inspiration in the Green Fairy. Tucked between North Park and University Heights, our whimsical corner of San Diego offers a French dining experience like no other—where each dish is crafted with passion, paired with curated wines and signature cocktails, and brought to life by exceptional service. Whether in our cozy dining room, enchanting patio, or hidden Secret Garden speakeasy, every evening is a journey of flavor and hospitality.Now, we welcome you to experience Wormwood’s weekend brunch, every Saturday and Sunday. Indulge in a refined menu, sip handcrafted cocktails and artisanal coffee, and embrace a slower, more romantic pace to start your day. On Sundays, live jazz fills the air—transporting you to Belle Époque Paris with every note.Brunch at Wormwood is a celebration of indulgence, connection, and the art of hospitality. A morning affair you won’t want to miss.
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5. Bosforo
new
4.6
Exceptional(65)
Price: Expensive
• Turkish • Normal Heights
Booked 75 times today
Bosforo is a chef-driven Turkish - Mediterranean restaurant by Chef Seckin Sage Anlasbay, located in the heart of San Diego’s Adams Avenue, Normal Heights.Inspired by the lively meyhane-style restaurants of Istanbul and the coastal flavors of the Mediterranean, Bosforo brings bold meze, fire-grilled kebabs, and wood-fired Italian-style pizza to the table. Signature dishes include our handcrafted Adana kebab, lahmacun, seasonal meze plates, and lamp chop.The space is warm, modern, and communal — with an open kitchen, open pizza bar and a full bar serving rakı-forward signature cocktails. Guests can enjoy late-night DJ sets, acoustic performances, weekend brunch featuring Turkish breakfast feasts.Veteran-co-owned and proudly rooted in San Diego, Bosforo delivers Mediterranean hospitality with California soul.
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6. The Smoking Goat Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2733)
Price: Moderate
• French American • North Park
Booked 18 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.
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7. Cori Pastificio Trattoria
4.8
Exceptional(719)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Park
Booked 17 times today
Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60's-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego's Best Chef five years in a row, and Barilla’s World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that include indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all Italy. The current Spring menu features dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas, fava bean, and beef bone marrow, and Cacio e Pepe with sustainably-sourced Petrovich caviar.Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared in the open kitchen or just order your meal to enjoy at home with your family.
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8. New York West
3.7
Very Good(21)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
A classy but relaxed sports bar and pizza restaurant awaits when you visit New York West. We feature a diverse menu, fine wines, and a large selection of beers at our sports bar in San Diego, CA, where you can feel at home while visiting with friends and watching the game on one of our many TVs screens, all while enjoying some fine foods made fresh each day in our kitchen.

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  • Mariel
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Outstanding as always! My favorite restaurant to celebrate my birthday.
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    Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.8
  • MarieVIP
    Las Vegas •112 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was a nice surprise in San Diego when we were looking for a restaurant close to the airport. Located in Little Italy, this place is quirky and eclectic with excellent cocktails and small plates. We had a very enjoyable time and certainly will be back if ever in the area again.
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Little Italy
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    4.8
  • Juhi
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    What an absolutely delightful experience we had celebrating our anniversary at Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was simply perfect – elegant yet inviting, setting a wonderful mood for our special evening. The service was truly exceptional; every staff member was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm, making us feel incredibly well-cared for. And the food! Each dish was a culinary masterpiece, beautifully presented and bursting with incredible flavors. To top it all off, the thoughtful touch of surprising us with champagne and cake for our anniversary made the evening even more memorable and incredibly special. Thank you, Provisional Restaurant, for an unforgettable dining experience that truly enhanced our celebration!
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    Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Lisa
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    One of our top three dining experiences this year. Absolutely wonderful.
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    WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
    •
    4.7
  • KelliVIP
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing add to the neighborhood. Food was amazing and great value for quantities. Chef came out to present dishes which was a wonderful touch. Restaurant is intimate and server was very knowledgeable. 10/10 would dine again.
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    BosforoPrice: Expensive• Turkish• Normal Heights
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    4.6

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