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- AVAntonyVSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Madison had a great atmosphere and outstanding food. We enjoyed the music and ambiance. Service was fast, knowledgeable and friendly. Great location, and we appreciate that it was open on New Year's Day.More infoMadison$$$$• Modern European• University Heights•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023My boyfriend and myself enjoyed his birthday dinner as it was both our first time at STK. Definitely would go back.More infoSTK- San Diego$$$$• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.3
- LKLaurenKvipSan Diego •14 reviews4.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023A dimly lit, upscale joint with good food and style. The roasted oysters and bone marrow was an incredible dish, and the pizza was phenominal. We splurged on Iberico Pork as an appetizer- $42 for a couple oz and some toast. The pork was incredible, but the toast had a very bold tomato flavored sauce that overshadowed the nuances of the Iberico. I ate it seperately :) Overall a solid place, great servicr and good flavors.More infoHerb & Wood$$$$• Californian• Little Italy•4.7
- EWElaineWSan Diego •3 reviews4.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Having been a customer for over 50 years, I appreciated the the new, softer colored walls. I didn't like the smaller tables and how close they were to the next one. We all loved the shared oyster mushroom fritti though at $19, expensive. Whole Foods has fresh oyster mushrooms. My husband loved the cheese cake with berries and is still is still raving about it. The couple at the table loved it too. I ordered what was listed as a butterscotch tart. I make butterscotch and I have no idea what my dessert was. Not butterscotch. Disappointing. But, we will return. Last night a friend was telling me how much she loves the new bar and the bar menu so I will try that soon.More infoMister A's$$$$• Contemporary French / American• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.8
- JHJaimiHvipSan Diego •100 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023We’ve only been to this restaurant one time before, but we absolutely loved it! They were five of us, and we got to sit at the roundtable, which was perfect. There was a special menu because of the holiday and I’m a bit picky… So I ended up with just a chop salad and shrimp cocktail but everybody else ordered a little bit of everything and said it was delish!More infoBarbusa$$$$• Italian• Little Italy•4.6
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The Seventh HouseNorth Park$65.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Juniper & IvyLittle Italy$65.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoDowntown / Gaslamp$125.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Gyu-Kaku - Downtown San DiegoDowntown / Gaslamp$45.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Chefs - San DiegoDowntown / Gaslamp$10.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Stake Chophouse & BarCoronado$225.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Black Angus Steakhouse - Chula VistaChula Vista / Bonita$42.99 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Dockside 1953Mission Beach$80.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Ambrogio15 Del MarCarmel Valley$79.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Moe'sMission Bay$49.99 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Oceana Coastal KitchenPacific Beach$88.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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NINE-TENLa Jolla$120.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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The WineSellar & BrasserieSorrento Mesa$105.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseEl Cajon / Lakeside$46.00 per personReserveSpecial menu
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Vintana Wine & DineEscondido$50.00 per personReserve
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Discover Kensington
Travelers love stopping in Kensington on their way through San Diego. It is well-known for seafood since it's near the coast of California. The clams, lobster, tuna, and other seafood are fresh at marketplaces and restaurants. Fish sandwiches are local favorites, and the fish may be gently seared or fully cooked. It is also served raw in the forms of sushi, sashimi, and ceviche at many fusion restaurants. Kensington is also home to mom and pop stores on the east end. These small eateries have been in business for decades, and they are highly regarded here. This neighborhood has a mix of old and adventurous when it comes to cuisine.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Kensington (San Diego) is Madi
The best vegetarian restaurants in Kensington (San Diego) are Madi, Bleu Boheme and cucina SORELLA
The restaurants with the best service in Kensington (San Diego) are Madi, Bleu Boheme and cucina SORELLA
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Kensington (San Diego) are Madi, Bleu Boheme and cucina SORELLA
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