San Diego Restaurants by Cuisine, Region & Type

San Diego is blessed with top San Diego restaurants and truly great San Diego restaurants. Every one of these 200 San Diego restaurants has been personally reviewed. The reviewer of these San Diego Restaurants went unannounced and paid for his own meals. It’s your assurance that you will likely enjoy these same San Diego restaurants as much as he did.

Others areas with lots of top San Diego restaurants include Liberty Station San Diego restaurants, Mission Valley San Diego, Mission Bay San Diego restaurants, North County Coastal San Diego restaurants, North County San Diego restaurants, La Jolla Restaurants, Little Italy San Diego restaurants, Gaslamp Quarter San Diego restaurants, Old Town San Diego Restaurants, Mission Valley San Diego Restaurants. Here is a sampling of the Best San Diego Restaurants.

Best Restaurants in San Diego for Spanish Cuisine
Name Features Suburb
Cafe Sevilla Live Music & Dancing Gaslamp Quarter

Best Restaurants in San Diego for Sushi
Name Features Suburb
Harney Sushi Hip, Fun & Live DJs Oceanside
Harney Sushi Hip, Fun & Live DJs Old Town
Yummy Sushi Ocean View Coronado

Best Restaurants in San Diego for Mexican
Name Features Suburb
Alfonso’s Atmosphere & food La Jolla
Café Coyote Atmosphere & food Old Town
Casa Guadalajara Atmosphere & food Old Town
El Indio Authentic Cuisine Middletown (Mission Hills)
Nati’s Atmosphere & food Ocean Beach
Old Town Mexican Cafe Atmosphere & food Old Town

Best Restaurants in San Diego for Steak & Seafood
Name Features Suburb
Bully’s East A San Diego Legend Mission Valley
Chart House Ocean View Encinitas
Fiddlers Green Nautical Setting Shelter Island
Green Flash Best Ocean View Pacific Beach
Saska’s Steak House A San Diego Legend Mission Beach
Truluck’s Modern Setting La Jolla/UTC

Best Restaurants in San Diego for Seafood
Name Features Suburb
Anthony’s Fish Grotto Bay View Downtown
Crabcatcher Ocean View La Jolla
Peohe’s Bay View Coronado
Sheerwater Ocean View Coronado
The Fish Market Bay View Downtown
Top of the Market Bay View Downtown

Best Restaurants in San Diego for Global Modern Cuisine
Name Features Suburb
Humphrey’s Bay View Shelter Island
Marine Room Ocean View La Jolla

Best Restaurants in San Diego for Breakfast
Name Features Suburb
Original Pancake House Pancakes Multiple Locations
Richard Walker Pancakes Downtown
Rubicon Deli Breakfast Mission Hills/Mission Bay
The Eggery Everything Pacific Beach
The Mission Everything Multiple Locations

Reviews of Popular San Diego Restaurants

  • 1500 OCEAN at The Hotel Del Has Impressive Ocean Views and Fresh California Cuisine
  • 333 Pacific offers Spectacular Sunsets and a host of seafood selections with views of the Oceanside Pier
  • 94th Aero Squadron Overlooking Montgomery Air Field is Well-Known for it’s Lunch & Dinner Entrées & Famous Sunday Brunch
  • Adam’s Steak n’ Eggs is Celebrating Over 46 years of Serving the Best Breakfast in Mission Valley
  • Al’s Cafe in the Village Has Been a Carlsbad Favorite Since 1991, Serving Breakfast & Lunch
  • Albie’s Beef Inn is a Mission Valley Favorite for their Piano Bar, Aged Steaks & Succulent Seafood
  • Alfonso’s of La Jolla is a Festive Happy Mexican Restaurant Serving Delicious Mexican Food Daily
  • Andrés Cuban Restaurant is Where the Locals Eat for the Best Cuban Cuisine in San Diego
  • Anthony’s Fish Grotto in La Mesa is a Family Tradition for Seafood Dining at its Best
  • Anthony’s Fish Grotto Restaurants are a San Diego Tradition for Family Seafood Dining at its Best
  • Ashoka the Great Has Amazing Indian Cuisine & a Lunch Buffet That You Will Never Forget
  • Babcock & Story Bar at The Hotel Del Features Creative Cocktails & Breathtaking Ocean Views
  • Baci Ristorante in Bay Park is a Standout for Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine at it’s Best
  • Baily’s Fine Dining Features Great Wine & Impressive Cuisine in Old Town Temecula
  • Baja Cactus Mexican Restaurant: Temecula Dining Reminiscent of Old Mexico
  • Bali Hai Restaurant Features Excellent Dining, Mai Tais & A Spectacular View of the San Diego Bay
  • Barra Barra Restaurant & Old Town Saloon Serves the Best Tasting $5 Margaritas in Historic Old Town
  • Bistro 39 Offers A Savory Selection of Bistro Classics with a California Twist & Great Decor
  • Bite of Boston Serves Authentic East Coast Favorites Flown in from Massachusetts Weekly
  • Bombay Exotic Cuisine of India: Wonderful Indian Cuisine with Upscale Decor
  • Breakwater Brewing Company is a Popular Sports Bar & Brewery in Oceanside
  • Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant: Traditional Family-Style Dining with Italian Flare
  • Bully’s East is Famous for their Prime Rib, Fresh Seafood, Steaks & Awesome Weekly Specials
  • Buster’s Beach House Offers International and Island-Style Cuisine in a Tropical Atmosphere
  • C Level Lounge: Casual Dining with Breathtaking Bay Views
  • Cabana Cove Bar & Grill: The Vibe and Flavors of the Sea, the Sun and the Surf
  • Cafe Coyote & Cantina Serves Great Mexican Food, Frosty Margaritas & Has an Awesome Taco Tuesday
  • Cafe Sevilla Restaurant is Home to Hot Flamenco, Tango and Salsa Dinner Shows in the Gaslamp
  • Caffé Bella Italia is a Local Beach Area favorite serving Delicious Italian Cuisine in Pacific Beach
  • Carol’s Restaurant at Baily Winery is Fine Dining and a Temecula Wine Country Favorite
  • Casa de Bandini Mexican Restaurant in South Carlsbad is a Local Favorite for Fiesta & Fun
  • Casa de Pico Mexican Restaurant is East County’s Favorite Destination for Great Tasting Food & Fun
  • Casa de Reyes Mexican Restaurant is Famous For Their Big Refreshing Frosty Cadillac Margaritas
  • Casa Guadalajara Was Voted the Best Mexican Restaurant in San Diego in 2010, 2006 & 2005
  • Chart House Restaurant Offers Breathtaking Oceanfront Dining at the Seashore in Encinitas
  • Chicken Pie Diner is San Diego’s Most Popular Kids Friendly Diner for Good Food & Lots of Fun
  • China Max is The Critics’ Choice for Sensational Dim Sum and Cantonese Cuisine in San Diego
  • City Wok is a Favorite Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant
  • Cocina del Charro is a Great Mexican Restaurant
  • Coronado Brewing Company is the Premier Microbrewery Restaurant in Coronado
  • Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant in Romantic Old Town Offers Superb Dining in an Historic Setting
  • Country Waffles Features Country Cooking at its Old-Fashioned Best
  • CrabCatcher Seaside Grill Offers Fresh Seafood with a Breathtaking Ocean View
  • Dick’s Last Resort: The Shame ‘O Gaslamp Quarter
  • Dini’s Bistro By the Sea Offers Ocean View Dining in a Relaxed Atmosphere with Delicious Cuisine
  • El Indio Mexican Restaurant, Tortilla Factory & Catering Has Been Serving Great Tasting Mexican Favorites For Over 70 Years
  • El Pescador Fish Market Serves Fresh Seafood Daily & Has a Full Service Fish Market in La Jolla
  • Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant: A Downtown Favorite with British Flavor
  • Elijah’s Delicatessen is San Diego’s Most Popular New York Style Deli & Catering Company
  • Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant Features Upscale Chinese Cuisine & Delicious Dim Sum
  • Eno Wine Room at The Hotel Del Indulges in Perfect Pairings of Wine, Cheese and Chocolate
  • Falkner Winery is an Award-Winning Hilltop Winery in the Heart of the Temecula Wine Country
  • Fiddler’s Green is Shelter Island’s Best Spot for Fine Food, Good Friends, a Good Time & Great Spirits
  • Fish House Vera Cruz Features The Freshest Seafood and Fish Market in North County
  • Flagship Cruises & Events Offers Brunch & Dinner Cruises, Yachting Events & More!
  • Francesca’s Italian Kitchen: Exceptional Italian Kitchen Where You’ll Feel at Home
  • Fred’s Mexican Cafe is a Popular San Diego Mexican Cuisine With 3 Locations
  • Front Street Bar & Grill is Where the Temecula Valley Locals & Visitors Go For Great Tasting Food
  • Gelato Vero Caffe is Home to the Best Gelato in San Diego County
  • Girard Gourmet is La Jolla’s Top Caterer with the Best European Cuisine at Reasonable Prices
  • Golden City Restaurants Serves True Authentic Seafood and Chinese Cuisine
  • Harney Sushi in Old Town is a Trendy Restaurant with Live DJ, Happy Hour, Sake Bar & Catering
  • Harney Sushi is a Trendy Oceanside Restaurant with a DJ, Happy Hour, Sake Bar & Catering
  • Harry's Coffee Shop: Serving La Jolla Since 1960
  • Harry’s Bar and American Grill is Where Great Drinks, Dining and Friends Meet in La Jolla
  • Hilton Garden Inn is the Perfect Hotel for Corporate & Leisure Travelers in Del Mar & Sorrento Valley
  • Hob Nob Hill is Nationally Acclaimed For Serving The Best Home Cooked Style Meals in San Diego
  • Hooters is an American Original for Chicken Wings & Their Beautiful Hooters Girls
  • Hornblower Cruises & Events San Diego Features Brunch & Dinner Cruises, Weddings & More
  • Humphreys Restaurant offers an Award Winning Venue of Live Music at their Shelter Island Hotel
  • Hunter Steakhouse in Mission Valley Has Been a Landmark for 40 Years & Serves the “Best Prime Rib in Town!”
  • Hunter Steakhouse in Oceanside Has Been a Landmark for 40 Years & Serves the “Best Prime Rib in Town!”
  • Il Fornaio Serves Award-Winning Italian Cuisine with Bay & Ocean Views in Coronado & Del Mar
  • Island Prime Metro Steaks and Seafood: Excellent Cuisine with Fabulous Bay Views
  • Jack & Giulio’s Serves Italian Favorites with a 48 Year Reputation for Excellence
  • Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern is a Hot New Restaurant Located on the Marina in Point Loma
  • Joey’s Smokin’ B.B.Q.: A Favorite Among Barbecue Lovers
  • Jolly Roger Restaurant on the Harbor in Dana Point & Oceanside Serve Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Kaiserhof Restaurant has Been Voted Best German Restaurant in San Diego for 32 years in a Row
  • Kansas City Barbeque Has Great BBQ Food and Was Featured in Top Gun, Starring Tom Cruise
  • Khan’s Cave Asian Tavern & Grill is a Hidden Gem in Kearny Mesa With Delicious Asian Fusion Cuisine
  • KoKo Beach Dinner House: Good Food, Friendly Service & Affordable Prices
  • La Bella Cafe & Games is an Historic Chula Vista Italian Restaurant with the Best Pizza in Town
  • La Pinata is the Oldest Mexican Restaurant in Old Town Serving Great Margaritas for Over 80 Years
  • Lamplighter is San Diego’s Award-Winning Karaoke Bar in the Heart of Mission Hills
  • Leucadia Pizzeria Serves The Best Tasting Pizzas, Pastas & More To Your Table or To Your Door
  • Los Arcos Seafood Restaurant and Bar has a Superb Selection Of Mexican Coastal Seafood
  • Mandarin House Has Been Serving Delicious Chinese Specialties in San Diego for 34 Years
  • Masala Restaurant: World-Class Indian Cuisine in the Heart of Gaslamp
  • Meritage Restaurant at Callaway Vineyards: Delicious Dining Overlooking Callaway Vineyards
  • Mi Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant: This Restaurant is One of a Kind
  • Miguel’s Cocina is a Favorite Mexican Restaurant with Five County Wide locations to Serve You
  • Miller’s Field is a Pacific Beach favorite for watching your Favorite Home Town Team on Game Day
  • Monsoon Restaurant: Downtown's Fineset Indian Cuisine
  • Monterey Bay Canners on the Oceanside Harbor is Popular for Fresh Seafood & Famous Oyster Bar
  • Nati’s Mexican Restaurant Has Been an Established Ocean Beach Dining Tradition for Over 50 Years
  • Nick’s at the Pier Serves Fresh Seafood Complete with a Fabulous Ocean View
  • Nicky Rottens Bar & Burger Joint Has Great Tasting Burgers & was Rated Best Bar in 2007 & 2008
  • Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant is celebrating 58 years of Success Serving Traditional Family Style Meals
  • Ocean House Features Half Off Second Entrée at Carlsbad’s Most Photographed Restaurant
  • Oki Ton Japanese Bistro in Mission Valley is Loved for their Fabulous Sushi & Japanese Masterpieces
  • Old Town Mexican Cafe Has the Best Tasting Carnitas, Freshly Made Tortillas and Frosty Margaritas
  • Pacific Beach Shore Club is San Diego’s Best Oceanfront Bar Where Sunsets Are Served Daily
  • Panda Inn Restaurant is a Popular Dining Destination at Horton Plaza Mall Downtown
  • Pearl Chinese Cuisine Features Hong Kong-Style Dining with Lakefront Views
  • Peohe’s Restaurant Features Awesome Seafood & Breathtaking Views of Romantic San Diego Bay
  • Phil’s BBQ is San Diego’s Most Famous Barbecue Restaurant with Two Locations to Serve You
  • Phuong Trang Vietnamese Restaurant’s Award Winning Cuisine Voted Best in San Diego Each Year
  • Pizza Port Offers Craft Beer & Delicious Pizza in Carlsbad, Solana Beach & Ocean Beach
  • Point Break Cafe is Where the Locals Dine
  • Poma’s Italian Deli: A San Diego Landmark since 1965
  • Red Sails Inn Overlooks America’s Cup Harbor
  • Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steak House is One of Downtown San Diego’s Top Rated Restaurants
  • Richard Walker’s Pancake House Wins The Top Honor for Best Breakfast in San Diego for 2010
  • Roberto’s Taco Shop is Open 24 Hours a Day Serving the Best Mexican Food at the Beach
  • Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery is Ideal For Good Friends, Great Food and Great Beer
  • Royal Thai Cuisine: Award-Winning Thai Cuisine
  • RT's Longboard Grill: Be a Part of the Warm Atmosphere and Cool Crowd
  • Rubicon Deli’s Claim to Fame is their Out-Of-This-World Daily Baked Bread. Voted Best Sandwich!
  • San Diego Harbor Excursions Offers Private Yacht Charters, Harbor Tours, Whale Watching & Much More!
  • San Diego’s Karl Strauss is a Great American Microbrew
  • San Marcos Brewery & Grill is a San Marcos Favorite
  • Sand Crab Tavern Features New Orleans-Style Seafood and a Authentic Decor
  • Sardina's Italian Restaurant: Family-Owned Restaurant Serving Fine Italian Cuisine
  • Saska’s Steak & Seafood is Celebrating it’s 61st Anniversary in North Mission Beach ’till 2am
  • Saska’s Sushi is Next Door to Saska’s Steakhouse With an Intimate Little Sushi Bar That Seats Ten
  • Sbicca is an Award-Winning Bistro Serving Classic Cuisine in the Romantic Seaside Village of Del Mar
  • Shakespeare Pub & Grille: San Diego’s Original and Most Recommended British Pub
  • Sheerwater Restaurant at the Hotel Del Features Romantic Ocean View Dining in a classy Setting
  • Sloppy Joey’s Pizza & Pasta Joint Serves The Best Pizza in the Historic Gaslamp Quarter Downntown
  • Smashburger Is Popular For Their Fresh Angus Beef Hamburgers, Shakes and Fries
  • Solare Ristorante & Lounge is a Local Favorite Offering Superb Italian Cuisine at Liberty Station
  • South Bay Fish & Grill is Chula Vista’s Premier Bayfront Restaurant on the Romantic Harbor
  • Sportsmen’s Seafood Restaurant is a Local Favorite For Casual Dining & Romantic Bay Views
  • Star of the Sea Room is San Diego’s Premier Waterfront Event Center for Banquets & Weddings
  • Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is What Real Beer is All About
  • Studio Diner was Featured by the Food Network as One of the Top 24 Hour Restaurants in the USA
  • Sunrise Buffet Offers the Best Tasting All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Extravaganza in Greater San Diego
  • Sushiya at Liberty Station in Point Loma Has Delicious Sushi Rolls, Saki & Japanese Favorites
  • Szechuan Mandarin is A Chinese Wonderment Creating an Exciting Culinary Fusion
  • The Boathouse Restaurant is a Landmark Restaurant Famous for Seafood on Harbor Island
  • The Butcher Shop Steakhouse is a Sensational Steak & Seafood Restaurant & Banquet Center
  • The Eggery Enjoys the Reputation of Being Voted Best Breakfast at the Beach Year After Year
  • The Fish Market Restaurant in Del Mar is One of the Finest Seafood Restaurants in Romantic Del Mar
  • The Fish Market Restaurant Offers a Great Harbor View and Superb Seafood in a Romantic Setting
  • The Green Flash Offers Great Ocean View Dining, Lots of Perfect Sunsets and 10% off All Entreés
  • The Landings Restaurant Offers Views of planes Taking Off & Landing at the McClellan Airport
  • The Marble Room: Sexy & Sophisticated Dining
  • The Marine Room Offers Superb Oceanfront Dining & Cuisine by Renowned Chef Bernard Guillas
  • The Melting Pot: Dip Into Something Different
  • The Mission Restaurant Serves Healthy, Great Tasting, Award-Winning Breakfasts in Mission Beach, North Park & East Village
  • The Original Pancake House with Five Locations Serves the Best Tasting Pancakes in San Diego
  • The Prado Restaurant at Balboa Park is Ideal For Beautiful Balboa Park Dining
  • The Red Pearl Kitchen Serves the Most Innovative and Delicious Pan Asian Cuisine in the Gaslamp
  • The Shores Restaurant Offers Casual Resort Style Dining with a Spectacular Beach Front View
  • The Sky Room Restaurant Features Gourmet Dining with Panoramic Views of the La Jolla Coast
  • The Vine: A Wine Bar with an Ocean Beach Attitude
  • The Whaling Bar & Grill is an Award-Wining Restaurant in the World Famous La Valencia Hotel
  • The Wine Pub Near Shelter Island is a Romantic New Wine Bar Worth of Discovery in Point Loma
  • Todai Restaurant Has Been Consistently Voted as One of the Best Sushi & Japanese Restaurants
  • Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Restaurant is a Unique Dining Experience with Spectacular Bay Views
  • Tomiko Bar & Grill in Encinitas Serves Excellent Sushi & Japanese Cuisine with an Oceanview
  • Tony Roma’s is World-Famous for Their Impressive Baby Back Ribs, Steaks and Delicious Seafood
  • Top of the Market Seafood Restaurant Serves Delicious Seafood & Breathtaking Bay Views
  • Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House is La Jolla’s Most Impressive Upscale Restaurant
  • TWENTYFIVE/92: Rejuvenate, as you Enjoy the Classic Bay Views
  • Umi Sushi is Where You Can Experience Sensational Japanese Cuisine
  • Via Lago Trattoria: East Lake's Finest Gourmet Italian Restaurant
  • Villa Manila Restaurant Features Filipino Hospitality and Authentic & Delicious Cuisine in National City
  • Whisknladle Neighborhood Bistro & Bar is a Great Dining Destination
  • Yummy Sushi in Coronado Offers an Unbeatable Combination of Ocean Views & Delicious Sushi

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    There are but a few of the fine San Diego Restaurant worthy of discovery. All have been personally reviewed by San Diego’s Dean of Restaurant Reviewers, Barry Berndes

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