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1. LEILA
4.8
Exceptional(1231)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • North Park
Booked 157 times today
A tribute to the Middle East by CH Projects. Reservations recommended , walk-ins welcome at the bar. Leila welcomes you.858-SAFFRON
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2. KnB Bistro - College Area
4.7
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• American • College Area
Booked 2 times today
Delicious Food, Strong Spirits, And Bubbling Brews All In One Unique Experience.BISTRO | BAR | BOTTLE SHOP | BREWERY | BANQUET ROOM | 32 BEERS ON TAP | IN-HOUSE TASTINGSWe are a bottle shop, brewery, bistro, and bar. Our selection is MASSIVE and there's nothing we can't do
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3. insideOUT
4.8
Exceptional(2605)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 56 times today
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.
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4. Quixote
4.6
Exceptional(1214)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • North Park
Booked 51 times today
La Única Manera De Hacer Cara Cruz Es A Través DeLa Intuición
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5. MOTHERSHIP
4.7
Exceptional(473)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 60 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.
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6. Madi
4.7
Exceptional(476)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • Kensington
Booked 34 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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7. Alexander's on 30th
4.7
Exceptional(3219)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Park
Booked 57 times today
Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!
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8. Great Maple San Diego
4.8
Exceptional(4549)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hillcrest
Booked 103 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!
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9. Woodstock's Pizza - San Diego
4.4
Awesome(14)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • College Area
Booked 1 time today
Legendary taste meets the party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza near SDSU. Woodstock's offers a fast casual dining experience with counter ordering and delivery to your table.Bring your friends for award-winning pies, sides and suds. Your choices are endlessly customizable; we have options for most dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-intolerant. Try our signature wheat crust and exclusive extra zesty sauce, and watch us load on the freshest, highest-quality toppings.Woodstock's has 18 taps serving some of the most innovative craft beers, along with a selection of bottled beers and wines. We specialize in groups of all sizes, with flexible seating and a pet-friendly heated patio. Join the fun at our weekly Trivia and Pint Nights. We're open from lunch to late night, and we deliver throughout San Diego.
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10. Fortunate Son
4.6
Exceptional(229)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • North Park
Booked 41 times today
“Among my chef friends and the epicurean elites, aka “foodies”, the conversation around great Chinese food was always centered around authenticity, with classic American Chinese takeout dishes not considered authentic. But, having grown up in the Chinese American restaurant my parents have worked at for the past 25 years, I’ve always seen it as a by-product of enormous creativity and ingenuity of Chinese Immigrants. They adapted to what was available to them in the early 20th century and created some of the most iconic dishes in the history of this country,

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