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4.7
Exceptional(2671)
Price: Moderate
• French American • North Park
Booked 31 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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4.8
Exceptional(643)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Park
Booked 31 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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4.7
Exceptional(822)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • North Park
Booked 29 times today
Wormwood invites you to explore a bygone era when poets, writers, and painters found inspiration in the Green Fairy. Discover fine Absinthes as we share stories of its golden age and guide your palate on a unique journey.Our restaurant blends French elegance with bohemian charm, creating a cozy haven for food lovers. Each dish, from wagyu tartare to fresh oysters, celebrates local flavors and craftsmanship. Experience curated tastes of our coastal region with passion and finesse.We offer French wines and unique cocktails with a twist on classics. Every meal and drink promises adventure and cherished memories. Discover the fusion of past and present where dining is an unparalleled experience.Enjoy our three dining areas: a cozy indoor space with an open kitchen, an enchanting patio for serene outdoor dining, and the Secret Garden, a speakeasy bar with a unique cocktail menu and Green Hour. We also host private events, from dinners to weddings, ensuring every occasion is memorable.
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3.7
Very Good(17)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 3 times today
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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4.7
Exceptional(590)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 36 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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  • KarenVIP
    Philadelphia County •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing food and service, it was our first visit. So impressed, authentic experience like we had in Italy. Ben was an awesome server.
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    Cori Pastificio TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Park
    4.8
  • Abigail
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Sitting at the chef's table, we had a view of the kitchen which was so cool! Seeing their work flow and how fast they came together to put beautiful orders up at the pass was a mix of entertaining and inspiring. We really loved the sunday supper option, the beef taretare with egg yolk emulsion and rye bread, the tomato mozzarella stracciatella, the perfect sourdough and the chicken ballotine. We ended up ordering three desserts, our favorite being the baked alaska that was flambeed in front of us with grande marnier. Super impressive and perfect for date night!
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    ParadisaeaPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
    4.7
  • Debra
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    I couldn’t have been more enthralled with this enchanting restaurant. The French/American influence was out of the ordinary starting with the absinthe and pastis options on the cocktail menu. The bar staff entertained with an education on them both and all the cocktails and drinks. We were celebrating a birthday and each item on the Celebration Tasting menu caused an explosion of taste that you only dream about. Each plate was more unique and delicious than the next. A Harry Met Sally moment. Our server, Kyle was educated, engaged and entertaining. This is a rare gem not to be missed in San Diego
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    WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
    4.7
  • CarlaVIP
    San Diego •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Tried this hot spot in North Park for SD Restaurant Week Food was fresh and delicious. Steak was wonderful and the sauce heavenly. Steak Frites fresh and yummy. Duck was lean and delicious too. Environment was packed and loud, but we enjoyed the the liveliness and fast-paced servers. Manager and staff delightful. Will be back!
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    The Smoking Goat RestaurantPrice: Moderate• French American• North Park
    4.7
  • TerryS
    Orange County •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jul 11, 2024
    New York West is very convenient if you are staying at Embassy Suites. It has a great bar and televisions, but also kid-friendly. It's mostly a burger and pizza kind of place with a few salads. I got the Caeser salad with salmon and they were served separately...that was different.... Great bar-food restaurant when you are close and have the kids with you!
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    New York WestPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
    3.7
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