Restaurants near San Diego State University

45 restaurants available nearby

1. insideOUT

4.7

Exceptional(1286)

$$$$

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 38 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest’s elevated, chic and refined destination restaurant for those who want to enjoy fine dining, craft cocktails and relax in an outdoor urban oasis. The menu, curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran, is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors. insideOUT provides individualized guest-focused service, respectful hospitality and is San Diego's premier LGBTQ-owned and operated restaurant. We are an 18+ venue after 4pm.

2. Madison

4.5

Awesome(2515)

$$$$

• Modern European • University Heights

Booked 36 times today

Mediterranean-inspired fare and elegant cocktails are served in sleek surroundings at this modern, airy University Heights hangout. ~Zagat

3. Madi

4.8

Exceptional(184)

$$$$

• Breakfast • Kensington

Booked 37 times today

Bringing all-day brunch and grab-and-go coffee to Normal Heights, Madi is the upcoming daytime counterpart to Madison on Park, the well-established mid-century modern restaurant and bar that opened in University Heights in 2015. Offering a quick-service coffee counter fueled by Heartwork Coffee out of Mission Hills that’ll feature the full range of espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and tea as well as fresh pastries, Madi will also be an anytime option for sit-down breakfasts, mimosa-powered brunches, and casual lunches.Its breakfast menu ranges from waffle churro sticks and breakfast burritos to skirt steak eggs Benedict and a variety of pancakes based on a 60-year-old recipe from Madison co-owner Matthew, whose family runs a century-old breakfast spot in the midwest.Lunch will hinge on build-your-own grain and salad bowls along with lettuce wraps, ceviche, a burger, and a classic Tuna Melt!

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4. Great Maple San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(3825)

$$$$

• American • Hillcrest

Booked 68 times today

We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!

5. Bleu Boheme

4.7

Exceptional(3164)

$$$$

• French • Kensington

Booked 12 times today

"World travel and its pleasures; items brought back from different places for décors; great stories shared with others; and very importantly, simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and artistic free spirited left bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the rural areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French cuisine.

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6. Puesto Mission Valley

4.6

Exceptional(1543)

$$$$

• Mexican • Mission Valley

Booked 74 times today

Puesto is family-owned and operated by first generation Mexican American brothers Eric, Alan and Alex Adler, alongside their cousins Isidoro and Moy Lombrozo and founding chef and partner Luisteen Gonzalez. With eight locations in California, Puesto provides an innovative and contemporary approach to authentic Mexican cuisine. Sourcing its ingredients locally and regionally, the restaurant has earned national acclaim for its Mexico City-inspired tacos made with non-GMO organic, heirloom Masienda blue corn stone-ground tortillas, crispy melted cheese and scratch salsas.

7. Wormwood

4.7

Exceptional(453)

$$$$

• French • North Park

Booked 26 times today

Wormwood welcomes you into a journey of the past, when poets, writers & painters made the Green Fairy their muse. At Wormwood we aim to introduce you to some of the best Absinthe currently available, relate some the best of counts around the golden exhalation and take your palette into an unique journey.From oysters with absinthe foam to scallops in absinthe butter, our menu is based in French technique but doesn’t limit itself to a single cuisine. Some of our menu highlights include caviar served with sea urchin flan and eggplant sour cream to wagyu tartare with roasted bone marrow and steak with cherry-mezcal bordelaise, creamed pearl onions, and pommes paillasson.We also feature a wide Wine selection as well as an unique cocktail selection with revisited classics.

8. The Seventh House

4.3

Awesome(154)

$$$$

• French American • North Park

Booked 25 times today

The Seventh House is an upscale dining lounge where mysticism meets decadence.Our French-inspired dishes are crafted with Baja fusion using the finest organic ingredients destined to make your taste buds swoon. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere filled with lively libations, decadent delicacies, and whimsical features inspired by tarot cards and art nouveau.From fruitful creations to champagne showers, The Seventh House offers each of its customers a beautiful presentation of decadent apéritifs and specialty craft cocktails.San Diego truly has yet to experience anything like it.---Coffee Window: Daily | 8 am - 2:30 pmBrunch:Friday to Sunday | 8 am - 2:30 pmHappy Hour:Monday to Friday | 4 pm - 5:30 pmBarDaily | 4 pm - 11 pmDinnerDaily | 5 pm - 10 pm

9. RustiCucina

4.6

Exceptional(759)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Hillcrest

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Rusticucina, where locally sourced ingredients, seasonal dishes and a warm ambiance reign supreme. We are named to reflect the merging of two cultures; American and Sicilian, since our owners are straight out of a small town in Sicily. We invite neighborhood dwellers and visitors to experience our farm-to-neighborhood restaurant unlike any other. Aperitivo, a traditional Italian-style happy hour, leads the way—think sensational small bites, Aperol Spritzes, Negronis and Limoncello. We also offer a full bar and carefully curated craft cocktails, along with an impressive beer and wine list. Our food menu, boasts hearty, rustic cuisine, with pasta made in-house, from scratch, as well palate-pleasing entrees and a slate of pizzas and flat breads. Our tableside service offers a one-of-a-kind, dedicated experience, and their outdoor space is the perfect landing spot for dog lovers and sun worshipers. We even offer a pet menu for furry guests.

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10. Et Voilà! French Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1997)

$$$$

• French • North Park

Booked 10 times today

Et Voilà! is a vibrant neighborhood bistro, located along the North Park corridor. Et Voilà! French Bistro showcases Chef Vincent Viale’s talents, mixing French classics with a modern accent. Find local and seasonal products building upon French recipes from various regions, such as Steak Frites, Coquilles St. Jacques, and soufflés. Explore the diverse regions of France through a curated wine list, and taste a variety of distinct local ingredients with our crafted cocktails. Et Voila! French Bistro is the destination for those looking for a vibrant dining experience, or even for those looking for a simple glass of wine and informal bite at the bar.Feel free to call us if you cannot see your desired reservation time. We might be able to help. No reservations accepted for happy hour thank you.

Restaurants near San Diego State University

Price

Cuisine (20 of 58)

45 restaurants available nearby

1. insideOUT

2. Madison

3. Madi

4. Great Maple San Diego

5. Bleu Boheme

6. Puesto Mission Valley

7. Wormwood

8. The Seventh House

9. RustiCucina

10. Et Voilà! French Bistro

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