East County Restaurants
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Oyster & Pearl Bar Restaurant
253 reviews4.7American$$$$La MesaBooked 7 times today STK- San Diego
2413 reviews4.6Steakhouse$$$$Downtown / GaslampBooked 99 times todayInpasta
91 reviews4.2Italian$$$$Lemon GroveBooked 10 times todayBrigantine La Mesa
3462 reviews4.7Seafood$$$$La MesaBooked 51 times todayBlack Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon
1697 reviews4.5Steakhouse$$$$El Cajon / LakesideBooked 20 times todayGarbatella
31 reviews4.2Italian$$$$San YsidroBooked 27 times todayFarmer's Table - La Mesa
1756 reviews4.0Farm-to-table$$$$La MesaBooked 21 times todayAntica Trattoria
1990 reviews4.8Contemporary Italian$$$$La MesaBooked 27 times todayGiardino Neighborhood Cucina
781 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Lemon GroveBooked 12 times todayClaim Jumper - La Mesa
315 reviews3.9American$$$$La MesaBooked 5 times todayAllegro
890 reviews4.3Unspecified$$$$Little ItalyBooked 59 times todayHerb & Wood
4978 reviews4.7Californian$$$$Little ItalyBooked 157 times todayJuniper & Ivy
7021 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$Little ItalyBooked 91 times todayCoasterra
6002 reviews4.5Mexican$$$$Harbor IslandBooked 136 times todayPuesto Mission Valley
1406 reviews4.6Mexican$$$$Mission ValleyBooked 70 times today
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Garbatella
31 reviews4.2Italian$$$$San YsidroBooked 27 times todayFarmer's Table - La Mesa
1756 reviews4.0Farm-to-table$$$$La MesaBooked 21 times todayAntica Trattoria
1990 reviews4.8Contemporary Italian$$$$La MesaBooked 27 times todayGiardino Neighborhood Cucina
781 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Lemon GroveBooked 12 times todayClaim Jumper - La Mesa
315 reviews3.9American$$$$La MesaBooked 5 times todayEl Torito - La Mesa
263 reviews4.5Mexican$$$$La MesaBooked 9 times todayNey Restaurant & Cafe
31 reviews4.6Mediterranean$$$$La MesaBooked 1 time todayRed Lobster - La Mesa
65 reviews4.0Seafood$$$$La MesaHerb & Wood
4978 reviews4.7Californian$$$$Little ItalyBooked 157 times todayCoasterra
6002 reviews4.5Mexican$$$$Harbor IslandBooked 136 times today
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Giardino Neighborhood Cucina
781 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Lemon GroveStart takeout orderAntica Trattoria
1990 reviews4.8Contemporary Italian$$$$La MesaStart takeout orderGreat Maple San Diego
3694 reviews4.8American$$$$Hillcrest(619) 255-2282The Smoking Goat Restaurant
2166 reviews4.5French American$$$$North Park(619) 955-5295Puesto Mission Valley
1406 reviews4.6Mexican$$$$Mission Valley(619) 333-2167insideOUT
1132 reviews4.8Californian$$$$Hillcrest(619) 888-8623RustiCucina
677 reviews4.6Contemporary Italian$$$$Hillcrest(619) 310-5291Siamo Napoli
774 reviews4.8Italian$$$$North Park(619) 310-6981Verbena Kitchen
161 reviews4.4American$$$$North ParkStart takeout orderBaja Betty's
163 reviews4.9Mexican$$$$Hillcrest(619) 269-8510Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina
330 reviews4.9Italian$$$$Hillcrest(619) 310-5256Martinis
14 reviews3.9Pacific Rim$$$$Hillcrest(619) 546-9983Kairoa Brewing Company
103 reviews4.5Brewery$$$$University Heights(619) 295-1355Por Favor Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
0 reviewsMexican$$$$El Cajon / Lakeside(619) 440-8228Mamma Rosas Restaurant & Pizza
0 reviewsItalian$$$$El Cajon / Lakeside(619) 442-0231
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa
30 reviews4.2American$$$$La MesaOrder onlineDiLeone's Italian Restaurant
0 reviewsItalian$$$$Rancho San DiegoSammy's Woodfired Pizza - La Mesa
0 reviewsPizzeria$$$$La MesaGiant New York Pizza
0 reviewsItalian$$$$El Cajon / LakesideNew York Giant Pizza
0 reviewsItalian$$$$El Cajon / Lakeside
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7 reviews4.4Creole / Cajun / Southern$$$$HillcrestBooked 4 times todayMerlina
57 reviews4.0Steakhouse$$$$TijuanaBooked 14 times todayMariscos Mazatlan - Paseo del Rio
Reviews Coming SoonSeafood$$$$TijuanaBooked 1 time todayBlu Temple
Reviews Coming SoonWine Bar$$$$University HeightsBooked 1 time todayLa Justina Centro
5 reviews4.7International$$$$TijuanaBooked 1 time today
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Allegro
890 reviews4.3Unspecified$$$$Little ItalyBooked 59 times todayMeyaal
Reviews Coming SoonContemporary Mexican$$$$EnsenadaAntica Trattoria
1990 reviews4.8Contemporary Italian$$$$La MesaBooked 27 times todayGiardino Neighborhood Cucina
781 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Lemon GroveBooked 12 times todayC-Level
3138 reviews4.7Cocktail Bar$$$$Downtown / GaslampBooked 108 times todayJuniper & Ivy
7021 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$Little ItalyBooked 91 times todayMister A's
7038 reviews4.8Contemporary French / American$$$$Downtown / GaslampBooked 62 times todayThe Seventh House
73 reviews4.2French American$$$$North ParkBooked 37 times todayThe Smoking Goat Restaurant
2166 reviews4.5French American$$$$North ParkBooked 30 times todayEddie V's - Seaport District
3250 reviews4.8Seafood$$$$Downtown / GaslampBooked 80 times todayNorth Italia - Fashion Valley
1844 reviews4.7Italian$$$$Mission ValleyBooked 79 times today
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Brigantine La Mesa
3462 reviews4.7Seafood$$$$La MesaOrder onlineBlack Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon
1697 reviews4.5Steakhouse$$$$El Cajon / LakesideOrder onlineGiardino Neighborhood Cucina
781 reviews4.6Italian$$$$Lemon GroveOrder onlineAntica Trattoria
1990 reviews4.8Contemporary Italian$$$$La MesaSee 3 delivery optionsInpasta
91 reviews4.2Italian$$$$Lemon GroveOrder onlineEl Torito - La Mesa
263 reviews4.5Mexican$$$$La MesaSee 3 delivery optionsClaim Jumper - La Mesa
315 reviews3.9American$$$$La MesaBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa
30 reviews4.2American$$$$La MesaOrder onlineRed Lobster - La Mesa
65 reviews4.0Seafood$$$$La MesaCotijas Taco Shop
0 reviewsMexican$$$$El Cajon / LakesideFinest Thai
0 reviewsThai$$$$El Cajon / LakesideApplebee's Grill and Bar - El Cajon
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$El Cajon / LakesideAli Baba Restaurant - San Diego
0 reviewsMiddle Eastern$$$$El Cajon / LakesideDenny's
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$El Cajon / LakesideNahrain Fish & Chicken Grill
0 reviewsSeafood$$$$El Cajon / Lakeside
Wine tasting
Bolero Restaurante
418 reviews4.6Tapas / Small Plates$$$$TemeculaBooked 24 times todayRancho Capistrano Winery
82 reviews4.4American$$$$San Juan CapistranoBooked 25 times todayRecord Family Wines Wine Room
6 reviews5.0Winery$$$$HillcrestMia Marie Vineyards
71 reviews4.9Winery$$$$EscondidoLorimar Winery
141 reviews4.5Winery$$$$TemeculaBooked 19 times todayThree Hills Winery
110 reviews4.7Winery$$$$RamonaBooked 7 times todayScenic Valley Ranch Vineyards
0 reviewsWinery$$$$RamonaAltipiano Vineyard and Winery
116 reviews4.6Winery$$$$EscondidoDomaine Artefact Vineyard and Winery
134 reviews4.8Winery$$$$EscondidoCastelli a Pizarro Family Winery
5 reviews5.0Winery$$$$RamonaThe Vintner’s Tavern
175 reviews4.7Contemporary American$$$$Chino HillsBooked 4 times todayThe Restaurant at Mount Palomar Winery
183 reviews4.2Winery$$$$TemeculaBooked 6 times todayMcClain Cellars - Laguna Beach
171 reviews4.8Winery$$$$Laguna BeachBooked 7 times todayVinos Lechuza
124 reviews4.8Winery$$$$Valle de GuadalupeBooked 4 times todayCava Maciel Vinícola
17 reviews4.8Mediterranean$$$$Valle de GuadalupeBooked 1 time today
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Cesarina
3670 reviews4.9Italian$$$$Ocean BeachBooked 173 times todayCUCINA urbana
6329 reviews4.7Italian$$$$Banker's HillBooked 50 times todayJeune et Jolie
2842 reviews4.9Contemporary French$$$$CarlsbadBooked 38 times todayCampfire
4037 reviews4.8Contemporary American$$$$CarlsbadBooked 73 times todayAddison Restaurant
1847 reviews4.8Unspecified$$$$Del MarBooked 10 times today
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Discover East County
In the East County area of San Diego, you’ll spend your time hiking and exploring the beautiful Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Nature abounds here, and that includes the food. You’ll easily find American farm-to-table bistros with local wineries, French cuisine with cocktails, gastropubs equipped with on-site breweries, and a large beer selection. As the rugged outdoors is paramount, you’ll find many places with fresh meats as well as produce from local farmers. Besides the international cuisine offered, there is also an eclectic blend of hip restaurants offering contemporary takes on classic dishes. East County offers everything from local, family-owned restaurants to diners serving "western grub," all in the vicinity of the scenic and historical view of the San Diego backcountry.
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