Best Restaurants with a Wood Oven in Linda Vista

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1. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

4.6

Exceptional(1984)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 32 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in san Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located at San Diego's Fashion Valley, a Simon Mall. Entrance from Friars Road at Avenida De Las Tiendas, use surface lot near Bloomingdale's. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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2. P.F. Chang's - San Diego

4.1

Excellent(393)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Mission Valley

Booked 7 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

3. Wormwood

4.7

Exceptional(900)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • North Park

Booked 19 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.

4. Born & Raised

4.7

Exceptional(6825)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Little Italy

Booked 75 times today

The American steakhouse is an iconic restaurant institution. We’d wanted to tell that story for years, but waited until we had the skill, talent and ability to execute it properly, and the right space to be our canvas, an important corner in Little Italy, a neighborhood where we have deep roots. We brought an almost academic appreciation for steakhouse history and tradition to Born & Raised, while trying to stay relevant and authentic to ourselves and our city. Our dry-aged beef pays tribute to earlier, earthier, pre-government grading practices and is the centerpiece of a meal best savored at a slow pace. A timeless celebration of everything that makes restaurants so special. - Consortium Holdings. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

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5. Benihana - San Diego, CA

3.7

Very Good(7779)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Mission Valley

Booked 106 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

6. Juniper & Ivy

4.7

Exceptional(8293)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 43 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.

7. Cowboy Star

4.8

Exceptional(4979)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 46 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.

8. ARLO San Diego

4.5

Awesome(840)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 24 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.

9. MOTHERSHIP

4.8

Exceptional(478)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park

Booked 38 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.

10. Animae

4.8

Exceptional(3534)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Located just steps from the waterfront, ANIMAE is where West Coast flair meets Asian soul. Under the direction of Executive Chef Tara Monsod, a James Beard Award finalist, the menu delivers bold, genre-defying dishes like her signature Pork Tomahawk Tocino—a smoky, sweet, deeply umami showstopper grilled over a traditional coal-fired oven.Inside, ANIMAE stuns with a maximalist-meets-modern aesthetic: think art deco glam, velvet banquettes, mirrored ceilings, and an energy that’s both sultry and celebratory. Whether you're dining in the main room or sipping cocktails in the tucked-away lounge, every corner invites you to stay awhile.

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Carolyn
San Diego •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
This review is for happy hour only. Oysters sere well priced and cleanly shucked but not my favorite (too meaty/milky). Cocktails were decent and salad and poussin cru were excellent. The happy hour appetizers were tried were pretty underwhelming flavor wise: pate smoked salmon. Staff were very sweet but a bit disorganized. Inside is too loud. Internal garden is very nice - much better than street side tables. Would come back to garden for cocktails and salad.
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WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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4.7
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Kalia
San Diego •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything went well except for the wait time. Waiting over 45 min to get seated. Another 30 for the chef. We were informed they were short staffed after the fact, however it was an amazing experience. Our chef Chris M. was a delight!
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Benihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley
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3.7
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Jayson
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our host greeted and seated us beautifully and the server was great. The food was amazing.
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Born & RaisedPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Little Italy
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4.7
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PamVIP
San Diego •54 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very tasty food (even healthy!) and great service, thank you! We were celebrating 2 birthdays, a great place to go to celebrate!
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True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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4.6
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Rebecca
San Diego •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Really enjoyed our meal out on Father’s Day. It was nice. Busy but not overly so. We got plenty of attention!
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P.F. Chang's - San DiegoPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Mission Valley
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4.1

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