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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,580)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(5,579)Ocean Beach - 3
LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(673)North Park - 4
Benihana - San Diego, CA
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4(7,454)Mission Valley - 5
The Henry - Coronado
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2,525)Coronado
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STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3,365)Downtown - 2
Mister A's
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.9(8,724)Downtown - 3
Juniper & Ivy
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.7(8,088)Little Italy - 4
The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.6(8,264)La Jolla - 5
Callie Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(279)Downtown
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Coasterra
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(7,627)Harbor Island - 2
Great Maple San Diego
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(4,419)Hillcrest - 3
Nobu San Diego
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.6(3,758)Downtown - 4
CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(7,124)Banker's Hill - 5
Tom Hams Lighthouse
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(6,688)Downtown
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- JJackVIPSan Diego •20 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoEverything was delicious. We got the Brie and cauliflower apps and went with the scallops for are main. Goat cheesecake wrapped it up. Definitely be back again. So many things on the menu to try!More infoThe Smoking Goat RestaurantPrice: Moderate• French American• North Park•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOutstanding experience as before. We are return clients and were warmly greeted by all staff and thanked for coming back. The new menu is filled with flavor and texture. My daughter and I are huge fans and will be returning again for more unique experience. The staff is attentive, kind and patient!More infoMOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park•4.7
- JJoanSeattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI always enjoy dining at Alexander's. The food is great as well as the service. Sometimes the noise level is a bit too loud though if one is in the mood for a quiet, romantic dinner.More infoAlexander's on 30thPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Park•4.7
- CClaudiaVIPSan Diego •36 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 12, 2025Very quaint and novel Italian restaurant. Really great service, perfect wine choices and fair prices. The food highlights were the Fried Smelts which were delicious and the bruschetta was different and tasty. The seafood carbonara eas good... wish it had more seafood. The lasagna was not as firm as I have had in Italy. The flavor was good but the texture needed to be more firm for me. Overall a good experience.More infoCori Pastificio TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Park•4.8
- MMikeVIPSan Diego •57 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 9, 2025As we have come to expect, the servers are great. The food is amazing. We always enjoy our time here. It is becoming our go-to spot.More infoAromi Italian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Italian• La Mesa•4.6
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True to its name, the culture of the College Area in San Diego is heavily influenced by its proximity to San Diego State University. The dining options reflect the area's eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary. Local Italian eateries offer hearty and authentic dishes, and the Mexican cuisine has a fresh Baja slant. When you're looking for something beyond college student hot spots, there are more than enough upscale, modern American and French bistros to satisfy a mature palate. Start your day with a classic crepe, or pair your truffle fries with a glass of California burgundy for lunch.
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