A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
George's at the Cove. La Jolla · New American / California coastal — An iconic La Jolla landmark for over 40 years, with three levels of dining overlooking the cove and the Pacific. The rooftop Ocean Terrace is one of…
Le Coq. La Jolla · French-Asian steakhouse — Chef Tara Monsod — a two-time James Beard Best Chef: California finalist — melds classic French technique with bold Filipino-American and Asian influences at…
Civico 1845. Little Italy · Southern Italian (Calabrian) / vegan-friendly — Founded in 2015 by brothers from Cosenza, Italy, Civico 1845 has held a decade-long reputation for bold Calabrian flavors and was named…
Puesto at the Headquarters. Embarcadero / Seaport Village · Mexican (elevated tacos) — Set inside San Diego's beautifully restored original police headquarters building, Puesto is celebrated for tacos built on hand-pressed…
TJ Oyster Bar. South Bay (Bonita / Chula Vista) · Baja Mexican seafood — A beloved South Bay institution with a fiercely loyal following, TJ Oyster Bar serves fresh Baja-style fried fish, garlic shrimp, and smoked…
Steamy Piggy. 4681 Convoy St # A · 4.8★ (10,073 reviews)
Casa Guadalajara. 4105 Taylor St · 4.4★ (9,334 reviews)
formoosa. 4646 Convoy St #103 · 4.8★ (3,546 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens — Liberty Station. Point Loma / Liberty Station · American gastropub / craft beer — Stone Brewing is one of the founding names of San Diego's 'Capital of Craft' beer identity, and the Liberty Station bistro pairs its…
Donut Bar & Bakery. 401 W A St · 4.6★ (3,842 reviews)
Extraordinary Desserts. 1430 Union St · 4.4★ (4,811 reviews)
The Baked Bear. 4516 Mission Blvd · 4.7★ (2,466 reviews)
IZOLA. 1429 Island Ave · 4.7★ (2,271 reviews)
Morning Glory. 550 W Date St Ste C · 4.3★ (3,805 reviews)
Parfait Paris. 555 G St · 4.5★ (2,588 reviews)
Bread & Cie. 350 University Ave · 4.6★ (1,452 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Addison. Del Mar / Carmel Valley (The Grand Del Mar resort) · Contemporary Californian tasting menu — San Diego's only three-Michelin-star restaurant and Southern California's only Forbes Five-Star,…
Callie. East Village (Downtown) · Mediterranean — Named to Michelin Guide, Esquire, and Robb Report's lists of best new American restaurants, Callie brings Chef Travis Swikard's 'cuisine du soleil' —…
Juniper & Ivy. Little Italy · New American — A Little Italy anchor since 2014, this Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant on Kettner Boulevard — part of the stretch locals call 'Top Chef Alley' — has been named Best of…
Born and Raised. 1909 India St · 4.5★ (3,517 reviews)
Eddie V's Prime Seafood. 1270 Prospect St · 4.7★ (2,351 reviews)
Juniper and Ivy. 2228 Kettner Blvd · 4.6★ (2,764 reviews)