Best Restaurants
Explore San Diego's best restaurants — from the classics everyone knows to the neighborhood spots that deserve more attention.
28venues · Sorted by BonVivant Score
Born & Raised
Little Italy
“San Diego's most theatrical steakhouse”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 9.1
Las Cuatro Milpas
Barrio Logan
“Open since 1933 and still making handmade tortillas, rolled tacos, and beans that could end wars”
$ · Restaurants · 8.8
Buona Forchetta
South Park
“The Neapolitan pizza that South Park was waiting for”
$$ · Restaurants · 8.6
Mister A's
Bankers Hill
“Twelfth-floor views of the bay, the airport, and Point Loma from San Diego's most storied fine dining room”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 8.4
George's at the Cove
La Jolla
“Three levels, three concepts, one spectacular ocean view”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 8.2
Juniper & Ivy
Gaslamp Quarter
“Richard Blais's San Diego flagship”
$$$ · Restaurants · 8.0
The Marine Room
La Jolla
“Waves literally crash against the windows at high tide”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 7.8
Trust Restaurant
Hillcrest
“Rustic-refined American cooking from Brad Wise”
$$$ · Restaurants · 7.6
Ironside Fish & Oyster
Little Italy
“A seafood restaurant that actually respects its fish”
$$$ · Restaurants · 7.4
Tribute Pizza
North Park
“Wood-fired Neapolitan pies with a San Diego craft beer list that actually matches the ambition of the food”
$$ · Restaurants · 7.2
Lola 55
East Village
“Elevated Baja-style tacos with a conscience — sustainable sourcing, house-made tortillas, and combinations that actually surprise”
$$ · Restaurants · 7.1
Kettner Exchange
Little Italy
“The rooftop is the main event — sunset views over the bay with craft cocktails”
$$$ · Restaurants · 6.8
Liberty Public Market
Point Loma
“San Diego's best food hall in a converted Navy training center at Liberty Station”
$$ · Restaurants · 6.5
Tajima Ramen Convoy
Linda Vista
“The tonkotsu broth is what put San Diego ramen on the map”
$$ · Restaurants · 6.4
Fish 101
Encinitas
“Sustainable seafood done right on the 101.”
$$ · Restaurants · 5.9
The Patio on Goldfinch
Mission Hills
“The name says it all — the patio is the draw, and it's one of the better ones in the city.”
$$ · Restaurants · 5.6
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
Ocean Beach
“Not your average noodle house — the Thai-Japanese mashup works better than it should, and the sake list is deeper than expected.”
$$ · Restaurants · 5.5
Hillcrest Brewing Company
Hillcrest
“Bills itself as the first LGBT-owned brewery in the world.”
$$ · Breweries · 4.8
The Blind Burro
Gaslamp Quarter
“Baja-inspired Mexican in the East Village fringe of the Gaslamp.”
$$ · Restaurants · 4.5
Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge
Coronado
“Coronado's most neighborhood-friendly restaurant.”
$$$ · Restaurants · 4.4
The Waves Taco Club
Gaslamp Quarter
$$ · Restaurants · 2.6
Tacos El Gordo
Gaslamp Quarter
“No-frills Mexican counter-serve joint featuring Tijuana tacos, mulas, loaded fries & more.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.5
Señor Taquero
Gaslamp Quarter
“Unfussy, pint-sized counter-serve Mexican eatery popular for burritos, tacos & housemade churros.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.5
Las Hadas Bar and Grill
Gaslamp Quarter
“Cheerful Mexican option featuring a seafood-centric menu, handmade margaritas & happy-hour deals.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.5
The Blind Burro
Gaslamp Quarter
“Stylish Mexican eatery & bar decorated in bare wood serving Baja-style coastal cuisine & cocktails.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Tacos El Franc – Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp Quarter
$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Karina's Cantina Gaslamp
Gaslamp Quarter
“Stylish, woodsy operation serving seafood dishes & ceviche, plus tacos & other Mexican staples.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3
El Chingon
Gaslamp Quarter
“Lively, two-story destination for Mexican eats and cocktails with tequila and mezcal.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.2