Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in North San Diego

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in North San Diego? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Veranda Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1575)

$30 and under

Californian

Fallbrook

About the restaurant

While dining at the most atmospheric restaurant in Fallbrook, you can gaze at our sparkling lake and gorgeous grounds while enjoying a delicious meal prepared with seasonal produce from our on-site vegetable and fruit gardens. We offer patio heaters during the winter months and fans during the warmer months. Reservations are recommended. Enjoy a stroll through our many gardens before or after you dine at The Veranda.

Top review

Jennifer

Dined 4 days ago

The staff and food are always outstanding. The most beautiful view of a heart shape lake with a fountain going. It’s our favorite in all of San Diego.

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Prime Rib Sandwich Dip

Black and Blue Steakhouse and Lounge - Valley View Casino

4.9

4.9 (1904)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Valley Center

About the restaurant

Black&Blue is a contemporary American Steakhouse with Las Vegas flair, and a 21 and up dining experience. B&B was recently named San Diego’s “Most Romantic Steakhouse” by the San Diego Union Tribune, and most recently awarded as the Best Steak House Best Seafood by San Diego A-list! At B&B we offer the choicest meats, freshest seafood and most dazzling desserts to delight the mind and body that will transport our guests into a world of indulgence and taste. Unwind with conversation and creative cocktails in our Black&Blue Lounge. Then move into our main room where Chef Nicholas Burgess will impress you with his inventive dishes and innovative takes on classic favorites. Manager Elizabeth Marquez will ensure you receive the ultimate in guest service in an atmosphere that’s friendly and fun. To fully enjoy the B&B dining experience, please be prepared to spend an hour and a half with us. Visit us at B&B for a dining experience you’ll never forget.

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Jason

Dined 4 days ago

As always, great food and service. The new general manager is attentive to customers and makes sure to check in with everyone. We had Star as our server and is by far the best server we have ever had and continues to be.

Lilo

5.0

5 (71)

$50 and over

Californian

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

A lively and immersive dining experience that welcomes you to celebrate life’s special moments, Lilo harnesses the untamed spirit of the California coast and the world's shorelines through a curated, multi-course tasting menu rooted in a thoughtful connection to nature, served around a 22-seat chef’s counter.

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Margaux

Dined 7 days ago

Wow! Everything about this experience was wonderful. Whether it was the service, the food, or even the music, you can tell how every choice was considered and thoughtful. The attention to detail was fabulous and everything was strung together so nicely. The setting is very intimate which allows you to have a relationship with the chefs and staff. I highly recommend Lilo to anyone who wants not just amazing food but an incredible culinary experience!

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4.7

4.7 (67)

$30 and under

American

Oceanside

About the restaurant

We opened our doors in August 2014 with a vision of greatness: great drinks, food, and atmosphere, with a chill, unassuming vibe. A come-as-you-are locale, where everyone — from local to the traveler — is welcomed. Insider or outsider, there’s a seat at the bar just for you.

Located just blocks from the Oceanside Pier, join us in our industrial-chic lounge with two large garage doors which make you feel like you're dining outside, or on our heated and dog-friendly patio, from lunch to late night. Be sure to check our daily happy hours, midweek lunch specials and weekend brunch. Come see us. Pull up a seat and make yourself at home.

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David

Dined 3 days ago

The food and service never disappoint. Staff is helpful and nice!

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Experience

Mezcal Monday

Experience

Industry Sunday Night

Rosina's Italian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1315)

$30 and under

Italian

Poway / Rancho Bernardo

About the restaurant

Rosina's Italian Restaurants is traditional, casual and family friendly. We prepare our pastas and sauces fresh daily. Rosina's is a great place for a business meeting in our larger additional dining room, special gathering date night, or family dinner.
Hand Made for 30 Years
We serve healthy, Mediterranean recipes the Italian way: homemade soups, fresh vegetables, classic Italian cuisine from the heart of Italy. Our family has prepared meals for San Diegans for almost 30 years.
Find out why your neighbors are calling both of Rosina's locations hidden gems, and make sure to try the nightly dinner specials!

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RobinVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service. We were a party of 8 people. Everyone loved their food. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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Popular dish

Spaghetti & Meatball

Popular dish

Fettuccine Mare e Monte

Ki's Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1080)

$30 and under

Californian

Cardiff By The Sea

About the restaurant

Daytime service is as it always has been: order at the counter and the food will be brought to you in the seating area upstairs or out under our tent. Night-time is full service in the upstairs seating area. On Friday nights, we also have live music from 7-9pm.
Ki's is a perfect fit for its local beach community culture. We provide food options that serve the needs of people who enjoy the outdoors and have a high degree of awareness for their health, fitness and well being. And Ki's is more than just a 'health food' option for many. It is simply great food for anyone-professionals, families looking for a home-cooked meal or friends hanging out enjoying some tasty eats.

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ChefVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

The waitresses have gotten so much nicer and more professional. It's a pleasure to dine here. I always order the Santa Fe Wrap from downstairs. It's a little more expensive than lunchtime, but it's totally delicious and comes with either a small salad or fries. I love, love, love their peanut sauce, so that what I use instead of the yogurt dressing! One thing you can count on. Their food is fresh, healthy and consistently good!

Nick’s on State

4.8

4.8 (2139)

$30 and under

American

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our intimate restaurant features a chic island bar, walls of glass and a spacious covered patio, perfect for people watching. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.

Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive, memorable experiences.

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Donna

Dined 5 days ago

The food was excellent, service great and atmosphere very pleasant! What an enjoyable dinner with family and friends,

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Popular dish

Starmont

Popular dish

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Popular dish

SHRIMP TAQUITOS

Vittorio's Italian Restaurant- San Diego

4.8

4.8 (680)

$30 and under

Italian

Carmel Valley

About the restaurant

Italian trattoria and wine bar.
Favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant

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Cindy

Dined 6 days ago

Victor is a grateful, hard working & appreciative owner. His staff is friendly & dedicated to timely customer service. The food is fresh & delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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Experience

Tuesday Date Night

The Space Pad

4.8

4.8 (71)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Oceanside

About the restaurant

At The Space Pad expect to find cocktails with flavored smoke bubbles floating on top of your drink, cocktails that look like a lava lamp in your hand, change color as you drink, fruit suspensions, and spherified cocktails that you actually eat rather than drink, similar to giant boba pods each individually filled with cocktail ingredients that bursts with flavor and booze when you bite into it.

Reservations offer a 90-minute experience. WALK-INS WELCOME - Reservations not available? We always set aside space to accommodate walk-ins, first come, first served. And before or after your experience at The Space Pad you're welcome to join us at Kilowatt Brewing for our award winning craft beers, hard seltzers, adult slushies, and a bite to eat!

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BarbaraVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing experience! Excellent cocktails and superb wait staff. Since we were there mid-week, it was comfortable and quiet and could see all of the visual details. Alex even played the light show for us - fun!

Temaki Bar

4.8

4.8 (28)

$30 and under

Japanese

Encinitas

About the restaurant

Translating to “hand roll,” Temaki Bar celebrates the tradition that all perfect hand rolls should be eaten within seconds of the chef passing them across the counter — while the rice is still warm and the fish, fresh and chilled.

Delivery and in-person to-go orders are now available!

Temaki Bar does not take reservations. We encourage guests to put their name on the online waitlist up to an hour prior to their expected arrival. The online waitlist can be accessed via our website,
temakibarsushi.com, or on OpenTable. Parties larger than 4 guests cannot be guaranteed to be seated together.

EAT HERE || LIVE FOREVER

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Kyle

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Love this place, more mellow earlier in the day but still great sushi for a great price.

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