Best restaurants near me in Ocean Beach, CA

A wonderful experience from start to finish! The hosts at Cesarina are warm, welcoming, and impressively organized—it sets the tone the moment you walk in. You’re greeted with fresh focaccia and water served in charming little rooster pitchers (a delightful touch). We started with cocktails; I highly recommend the Italian Gin Primo if you’re into dirty martinis, and the Belli Tutti if you’re a mezcal fan—both were fantastic. We were lucky to have Sydnee and Laura as our servers, and they were absolute gems—genuine, attentive, and full of great recommendations. They made the experience feel personal and fun, and we never had to ask for more water or bread (always a win). Managers Milan and Chris also stopped by to check in, and they were both incredibly charismatic and caring. You can tell they’re passionate about creating a great experience for every guest. One thoughtful touch: they handed out souvenir hand fans to keep the flies away. So cute and practical. Also, the Italian electro swing playlist? Iconic. Fun, upbeat, and perfectly matched to the vibe. As for food, we shared the polpo, mussels, and scampi—every dish was delicious, portions were generous, and the presentation was beautiful. Major kudos to the kitchen team. We’ll absolutely be back. Cesarina nails it across the board—ambiance, service, cocktails, and food.

Excellent place, food great, service spectacular.

We love this place and come every time we visit San Diego. It’s a great place to eat on the first night of a visit with an amazing view of the city. Book at sunset for the chance to see the city lit up in the golden hour. Even if it’s not sunny, the city view is amazing day or night when the buildings light themselves. Be sure to sit outside. - if it’s cold they have infrared heaters in the ceiling that keep you cozy. The food is amazing - never a bad meal.

Great venue! Deborah Scott continues to shine as always and the wait staff is courteous and accommodating plus you cannot beat the Lobster BLT!

love it good sushi the drink was also good service 10/10