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8 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Cesarina, Kairoa Brewing Company, Gravity Heights…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	Italian, Brewery, American…
Neighborhoods:	Ocean Beach, University Heights, Sorrento Mesa…

Cesarina

$$$$

Italian

Ocean Beach

4.9

3668 reviews

The noise level is somewhat difficult, but the food and service makes up for it!

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Kairoa Brewing Company

$$$$

Brewery

University Heights

4.5

103 reviews

Great food, great service. We sat at the rooftop on a beautiful, sunny day. It was really nice and thoroughly enjoyed our time. We took our 4 year old daughter. It’s very family and dog friendly.

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Gravity Heights

$$$$

American

Sorrento Mesa

4.7

949 reviews

Went specifically for a GF burger for a member of our party, and unfortunately NO GF hamburger buns. I would have rated my burger 5/5 except there was way too much Dijionaise (get it on the side). Other reviews mentioned that the restaurant was cold, bit there are a LOT of heaters, so we found the temp to be very comfortable. Great atmosphere and service!

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Raised by Wolves

$$$$

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

La Jolla

4.8

2023 reviews

Service was very, very slow. Was there for about 45 minutes. It was not that crowded. Got seated at the bar. Took about 15 minutes to get service, another 10 minutes before I got my drink. Bartender did not come back to check on me for another 15 minutes. I ran out of time and couldn’t even order another drink.

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STK- San Diego

$$$$

Steakhouse

Downtown / Gaslamp

4.6

2412 reviews

My boyfriend and myself enjoyed his birthday dinner as it was both our first time at STK. Definitely would go back.

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Tahona Bar

$$$$

Mexican

Old Town

4.4

454 reviews

Definitely the Caesar Salad with Chicken Confit was their shinning star! Their cocktails were all spot on and will definitely going back again!

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Jeune et Jolie

$$$$

Contemporary French

Carlsbad

4.9

2839 reviews

The Noisette cocktail was so delicious that my husband ordered two! We loved the peaceful atmosphere and everything was delicious.

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Javier's - La Jolla

$$$$

Mexican

La Jolla

4.7

2465 reviews

birthday, so much fun love it here

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