Overlooks Montgomery Air Field

94th Aero Squadron • Mission Valley

8885 Balboa Ave., just east of the 163 freeway, Kearny Mesa, overlooking Montgomery Field airstrip (858-560-6771). Open daily for lunch and dinner. Early flight dinners 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Champagne Sunday Buffet Brunch 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (except Holidays). Call for prices.

For happy hour, this is one of the hottest spots in the city. Plus, it has a great view of Montgomery Air Field with planes taking off and landing. On weekends, reservations are strongly suggested. The theme of this impressive restaurant is France during World War I, and you're in the headquarters of the 94th Aero Squadron along with Eddie Rickenbacker. Entrées include fresh fish, prime rib, lamb, Australian lobster and aged Midwestern beef. The combination filet mignon and crab-stuffed shrimp is wonderful. Their desserts are superb! Patio dining. Full bar. Banquets. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling (858-560-6771). Credit cards: AE, CB, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.94thaerosquadron.signonsandiego.com

Excellent Dining in Mission Valley

Albie's Beef Inn • Mission Valley

1201 Hotel Circle So., next door to the Travelodge in Mission Valley (619-291-1103). Open for lunch Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ($6.99-$10); and dinner Mon.-Sat., 5 p.m.-11 p.m. ($8.99-$20).

Albie's, which has been in business for over 40 years, is well known and highly recommended for its popular piano bar and delicious aged steaks and fresh seafood. Excellent dining selections include a New York steak or their succulent filet mignon wrapped in bacon. Prime rib lovers won't be disappointed either. Happy hour is Mon.-Fri., 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Credit cards: AE, CB, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.netsv.com/albies

Voted Best Mexican 2005 and 2006

Casa Guadalajara • Old Town

4105 Taylor St. next to the Bazaar del Mundo shops, Old Town (619-295-5111). Open Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. till 11 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ($8.25-$24.95). Breakfast served daily till 2 p.m. ($7.25-$9.50) Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m.-7 p.m. in the lively cantina bar with complimentary appetizer buffet. Also mariachi Wed.-Sun., 6 p.m.-9 p.m. and a serenading troubadour Mon.-Wed., 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Here is a restaurant that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Ask for a seat on one of their patios, which are filled with lush plants and a great south-of-the-border atmosphere. The menu is also inviting, with mouthwatering dishes such as the prize-winning pescado a la naranja, fresh grilled sea bass with a sauce of fresh orange juice, cilantro butter, garlic and green olives, and served with a concha of black beans. There are a number of "heart smart" dishes as well as the traditional Mexican favorites. This place is popular. Banquets. Food to go. Full bar. Credit cards; AE, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.bazaardelmundo.com

The Best Cafe in Hillcrest

Cafe Eleven • Hillcrest

A great local favorite celebrating 24 years in business is Cafe Eleven Restaurant & Bar at 1440 University Ave. (619-260-8023). Their cuisine is always perfectly prepared and deliciously accented with vegetables in season. One show stopper is their full rack of lamb, which is something you will not find anywhere else. And their fresh seafood selections are always superb. Very nice seating is provided indoors as well as outdoors in a romantic garden setting. They are also well know for having the longest lunch hour in town, which is served practically all day long.

New at Cafe Eleven is their espresso bar simply called David's Coffee. It features a full espresso bar with delicious signature coffee cocktails galore. So come in for a delicious refreshment any hour of the day! Also featuring free wi-fi and free parking.

www.cafeelevensd.com

Fresh Seafood and Ocean View Dining

CrabCatcher Restaurant and Seaside Grill • La Jolla

1298 Prospect St., La Jolla (858-454-9587). Open for lunch and dinner daily. Sunday Champagne Brunch starting from ($12). Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. and Thursday Martini Night with half-price martinis.

This superb restaurant is set high on the cliff overlooking La Jolla Cove and the ocean. Befitting the setting, fresh seafood selections are the restaurant's specialty. Their seafood is always cooked to perfection and accented with spices from the Pacific Rim. Tantalizing appetizers including seared ahi Napoleon, oysters on the half shell and steamed clams are featured. Their two dozen main course selections include, Alaskan king crab legs, seasonal soft-shell crab, local spiny lobster, and chargrilled filet mignon. They even stock live Maine lobster for broiling! Children's menu. Meeting and party rooms. Validated underground parking. Full bar. Credit cards: AE,DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.crabcatcher.com

A Downtown Favorite with British Flavor

Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant • Downtown

1355 N. Harbor Dr. in the Holiday Inn, downtown (619-234-9977). Open Sun.-Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. ($7.99-$15.99). Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

The restaurant, which is across the street from the Embarcadero, has a definite British flavor with ales, darts, bangers and mash and the like. Get into the spirit of it all and try their popular fish-and-chips. This best seller is prepared in the traditional English way, beer battered and served with English cut chips and a creamy coleslaw. Crisp, moist and delicious, they do justice to the Crown. For more hearty fare, the Shepherd's pie is a meal in itself. Of course, there are more familiar items such as burgers and sandwiches, wraps and salads, even stir-fry, steak and seafood. And their daily breakfast buffet is a great way to start the day. Full bar. Banquets. Credit cards: AE, CB, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.elephantcastle.com

Free Appetizer or Dessert with Purchase of 2 Entrées

Fred's Mexican Cafe • Old Town

2470 San Diego Ave., Old Town (619-858-8226). Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. with ($3) house margaritas and ($2.50) domestic draft beers.

Fred's is all about fun. And you'll undoubtedly have a lot of it enjoying their popular margaritas and great food outside on their huge, festive patio. Great tasting entrées are the two-grilled mahimahi tacos, the Cajun shrimp tacos and the carne asada fajitas, all served with their delicious, homemade tortillas. Be sure to come on Taco Tuesday when they offer ($2.50) draft beers, ($2.50) house margaritas and ($2) tacos from 4 p.m. to close! Full bar. Banquets. Food to go. Credit cards: AE, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

Other locations: Gaslamp Quarter, 527 5th Ave. (619-232-8226), Pacific Beach, 1165 Garnet Ave. (858-483-8226).

www.fredsmexicancafe.com

Stylish Japanese Restaurant With It's Own Sake Bar

Harney Sushi • Old Town

3964 Harney St., Old Town (619-295-3272). Open for lunch Mon-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; and dinner nightly 5:30 p.m.-midnight. Late night happy hour 10 p.m.-midnight nightly.

From the moment you walk into this trendy Japanese restaurant, you'll see what makes Harney Sushi so unique. The stylish decor and DJ playing hip music make this the perfect place for a night out. They feature more than 40 sakes, 50 award-winning wines, a private VIP booth and more than 35 gourmet specialty rolls. All of their entrées are beautifully and artistically presented and they taste as good as they look! Their extensive menu of mouth-watering options makes it difficult to decide what to order. A great way to start any meal is with the ahi poke. It's diced ahi tuna mixed with chuka salad, green onions, ponzu sauce, sesame seeds and togarashi chili spice and served in a martini glass. Another delicious entrée is their signature Miso Harney roll. It's eel, cream cheese and avocado tempura fried to perfection and drizzled in eel sauce and sesame seeds. They also offer nigiri, sashimi, tempura, sushi combinations and a variety of Japanese entrées. Plus, it's the only place in San Diego with its own sake bar! Harney Sushi has enhanced the art of presentation, perfected the taste of sushi and created a trendy atmosphere making it the best of the best in Japanese dining. Credit cards: AE, DISC, JCB, MC, VISA.

Other location: Oceanside, 301 Mission Ave. (760-967-1820)

www.harneysushi.com

Rio Tijuana - Steak & Seafood: La Palapa Gigante

La Palapa Gigante Seafood & Steak • Tijuana, Mexico

4449 Paseo de los Heroes, Rio Tijuana (01152-664-634-6027). Open Sun.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.-11 p.m. ($7-$17). Sunday Mexican Seafood Brunch 8 a.m.-1 p.m. ($10.50). Live music Thurs.-Sun. Happy hour Tues., starting at 5 p.m. With an extensive menu featuring delicious Mexican seafood and meat. Relaxed and casual atmosphere. Children's menu and playground. Full bar. Credit cards: AE, MC, VISA.

www.lapalapagigante.com.mx

This Restaurant is One of a Kind

Mi Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant • Escondido

525 W. Second Ave., Escondido (760-746-4371). Open Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Mariachis every Fri. from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

This popular restaurant has been serving Mexican food Guadalajara-style for over 20 years. You can't miss this free-standing, two-story building of over 6,000 sq. ft. with balconies and an elevator. There simply isn't any Mexican restaurant like it anywhere. Their cuisine features generous portions that complement their huge margaritas. Recommended entrées are the chile Colorado that almost melts in your mouth and the carne asada Guadalajara plate. Banquets. Catering. Full bar. Credit cards: AE, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.miguadalajaraescondido.com

South Bay's Choice for Great Mexican Cuisine

Miguel's Cocina • Chula Vista

970 EastLake Parkway, in the EastLake Village Marketplace, Chula Vista (619-656-2822). Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; dinner Sun., 2 p.m.-9:30 p.m. ($8.99-$17.99). Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ($8.99-$15.99). Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Also popular is their Wednesday karaoke night.

Miguel's is the local favorite in the South Bay because they use the freshest ingredients, make everything from scratch and serve generous portions. Signature dishes include the jumbo shrimp enchilada, fish tacos and the carnitas for two. Be sure to complete your meal with a slice of delicious Mexican chocolate cheesecake. Outdoor patio. Credit cards: AE, CB, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

Fresh Seafood with a Fabulous Ocean View

Nick's at the Pier • Ocean Beach

5083 Santa Monica Ave., Ocean Beach (619-222-7437). Open for breakfast Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. ($7.45-$18.95). Happy hour daily 4 p.m.-6 p.m. with drink and menu specials.

For excellent seating with a wonderful view ask for booth number 206 or 207 or for a table next to the window ask for table 110, 109 or 108. Nick's at the Pier is almost a carbon copy of it's very successful sister restaurant, Nick's at the Beach. Seafood lovers will enjoy their three wild salmon selections, which are beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Other mouthwatering entrées are the shrimp Alfredo pasta, Nick's famous meat loaf, and their shrimp and sausage Cajun gumbo. Also popular is their sports bar with its 24 plasma TVs. Food to go. Full bar. ATM. Credit cards: AE, MC, VISA.

www.nicksatthebeach.com

A Mission Valley Favorite For Delicious Japanese Cuisine

Oki Ton Japanese Bistro • Mission Valley

2408 Northside Dr. in the Fenton Marketplace (619-284-8036). Open daily. ($8.50-$17.95).

Mention the SAN DIEGAN for a FREE chef's appetizer! What a great restaurant! Their Asian-influenced cuisine includes delicious Okinawan-style entrées, traditional Japanese sushi and sashimi, and fantastic seafood. The focal point of this attractive, contemporary restaurant is the 24-seat sushi bar. It is here that their marvelous sushi chef creates his masterpieces, which include more than 22 different sushi selections and specialty rolls. The eel avocado roll is especially delightful. Entrées include several pasta dishes, salads, and a host of seafood selections. The teriyaki grilled salmon is a real favorite too! You'll also enjoy their happy hour Mon.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-7 p.m. with 2 for 1 drinks, sushi rolls and appetizers. Banquets. Full bar. Catering. Food to go. Credit cards: AE, MC, VISA.

www.okiton.com

Great Sushi at Seau's

Raw Mana at Seau's, the Restaurant • Mission Valley

In the Westfield Shoppingtown Ctr., at 1640 Camino del Rio North #1376 in Mission Valley (619-291-7391). Open for lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; and Sun., 3 p.m.-10 p.m. ($4.50-$16.50). All rolls and sushi are ($3.50) on their Hip Happy Hour menu Mon.-Fri., 5 p.m.-7 p.m. and Wed. 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Seau's has its great sushi bar separated from the rest of the restaurant by glass walls. Don't miss out on their amazing specialty rolls. The pizza roll is raw salmon, cooked crab and avocado, topped with shiitake mushroom, and a creamy crab and garlic sauce. Then it's baked like a pizza. Also impressive is their soft-shell crab roll, which includes the crab, avocado, masago, cucumbers and Japanese yamagobo carrot. These rolls are as colorful and decorative as they are delicious! Full bar. Credit cards: AE, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

http://www.seau.com

The Best Asian Fusion Restaurant in San Diego

Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar • La Jolla

875 Prospect St., La Jolla (858-551-5252). Open daily for lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. with a limited menu 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ($7.95-$18.95) and dinner Sun.-Thurs., 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. ($15.95-$36.95). Happy hour is 4 p.m.-6 p.m. daily with half price tapas and sushi rolls.

Roppongi has an incredible Asian-inspired tapas menu and delicious seafood, meat and poultry entrées. Their modern sushi bar, which seats 10, features all of your favorite nigiri, sashimi and maki sushi rolls. Desserts perfectly complement the rest of the menu, especially the Tahitian bananas with vanilla gelato and crispy almond brittle. Dining available on their outdoor heated patio with cushioned booths, fountain and fire pit. Full bar. Sushi catering. Credit cards: AE, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.roppongiusa.com

A Different Way to Dine for the Whole Family

Sandcrab Cafe • Escondido

2229 Micro Place, Escondido (760-480-CRAB). Open daily for lunch ($2.50-$6.95) and dinner ($6.95-$16.95) Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. noon-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m. Happy Hour is called High Tide Special, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. daily.

This fun East Coast-style crab house, which has been in business since 1988, is truly a great dining destination! The big attraction for dining here is that they specialize in serving East Coast-style seafood combinations, such as their all crab combo, shrimp and lobster dinners. Beef lovers will rave about their prime rib (weekday evenings, and all day Sat. and Sun.) When you dine here definitely bring friends because you will have more fun. Other recommendations include whole lobster dinners, New Zealand green lip mussels, crabcakes, clam chowder, shellfish and shrimp galore! They also offer healthy dining and a kids' menu. Food to go. Beer and wine. Credit cards: DISC, MC, VISA.

www.sandcrabcafe.com

A Local Favorite since 1951

Saska's Restaurant • Mission Bay

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3768 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach (858-488-7311). Open daily for lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. ($7-$15). Happy Hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Enjoy reduced drinks and special menu items. Late night dining Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-midnight; Fri.-Sat. till 1 a.m. ($10-$25). Weekend brunch 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ($7-$10).

A legend in our city is Saska's Restaurant, celebrating 58 years in business. Featured in a rustic nautical setting are Saska's delicious fresh seafood selections and fabulous-tasting steaks. Recommended entrées include filet mignon wrapped in bacon; the Duke, a 16-oz. sirloin cut; and fresh fish like local swordfish, northern halibut, bass and Pacific salmon. For romantic seating ask for the corner booth by the fireplace in the dining room. Also visit their Saska Sushi restaurant next door for delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine. Banquets. Valet parking. Full bar. Credit cards: AE, DISC, MC, VISA. Visit Saska's Sky Bar, happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

www.saskas.com

Italian Fine Dining Experience Straight From Italy

Solare Ristorante Lounge • Point Loma

2820 Roosevelt Rd., Point Loma (619-270-9670). Open for lunch Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ($7-$16); dinner Sun.-Thurs., 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; and Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. ($16-$35). Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Lounge is open Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Fri.-Sat. till midnight. Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon. features 50 percent off wines (limit 2 per table). Live music Thursday nights.

A new treasure in fine Italian dining is Solare Ristorante Lounge at Liberty Station in Point Loma. Diners will enjoy exceptionally delicious cuisine in a casually elegant atmosphere. The emphasis here is on wholesome freshness. In fact, they rarely use cream or butter to create any of their entrées. And their ingredients are as fresh as can be found. They even make their pasta from scratch. What they can't find here, they have flown in from Italy. This commitment to authenticity speaks volumes about the delicious-tasting cuisine prepared by owner/chef Stefano Ceresoli. A delicious sea bass flown in from Italy is the sea bream. It's prepared oven roasted or grilled and is a delicious recommendation. Then there is the agnolotti, which is a popular Northern Italian dish. Tapas include thin crust pizzas and tantalizing salads made with strawberries, dry ricotta cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette. Desserts are heavenly conclusions to their memorable meals. For an exceptionally romantic meal, ask to be seated in their glass-enclosed wine room. Outdoor seating. Banquets for up to 24 in the Prana room. Catering. Food to go. Full bar. Credit cards: AE, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.solarelounge.com

Your #1 Choice for Prime Rib

The Butcher Shop Steakhouse • Mission Valley

5255 Kearny Villa Rd., Kearny Mesa (858-565-2272). Open for lunch Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ($6.95-$15.95); dinner from 4 p.m. nightly ($11.95-$29.95). Sunset (nightly dinner) specials from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. ($12.95). Happy hour Mon.-Fri. from 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Complimentary valet parking.

You will be pleasantly delighted when you're escorted to one of three plush dining rooms. Be sure to ask to be seated in the library, and ask for booth 17 or 21. Their combination dinners are very popular. Heavenly desserts are also a specialty here. Banquets for 30-200. Food to go. Cocktail lounge. Credit cards: AE, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.butchershop.signonsandiego.com

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The Green Flash • Mission Bay

701 Thomas Ave., Pacific Beach (858-270-7715). Open daily, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for breakfast ($4.50-$10.95) and lunch ($8.95-$14.95); dinner, 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m. nightly ($9.95-$35). Happy Hour Mon.-Fri., 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

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Their popular Sunset Dinner Specials are offered Sun.-Thurs., 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. ($12.95). Catching a glimpse of the elusive bright green flash of light that appears at sunset is one of the reasons why this restaurant is so popular. The other reason is the delicious-tasting cuisine, which features fresh fish, seafood, chicken, steaks and prime rib. A perfect conclusion to any meal is their delicious mud pie. This a local favorite! Full bar. Credit cards: AE, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.greenflashrestaurant.com

The Very Best in Casual Resort Style Dining

The Shores Restaurant • La Jolla

8110 Camino del Oro, La Jolla (858-456-0600). Open daily for breakfast 7 a.m.-11 a.m. ($5.35-$15.75). Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ($6.95-$15.50) and dinner 5 p.m.-10 p.m.($19.50-$26). Happy hour Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

The Shores Restaurant offers the very best in casual resort style dining with a perfect unobstruced view of the seashore and the blue Pacific Ocean. Feautured too is an impressive menu overseen by Chef de Cuisine Augie Saucedo and Chef of the Year Bernard Guillas, the Executive Chef. Their menu emphasizes freshness so it changes seasonally. Delicious entrées have included fresh fish selections like the pistachio-crusted natural salmon with wheatberries, avocado butter and coriander vinaigrette and exceptional California chicken breast filled with a delcious feta cheese. Expect to enjoy incredible sunsets if you dine here at dusk. Banquets. Full bar. Underground parking. Credit cards: AE, CB, DC, MC, VISA.

www.ljbtc.com

Casual Bayfront Dining

Tom Ham's Lighthouse Restaurant • Harbor Island

2150 Harbor Island Dr., Harbor Island (619-291-9110). Open for lunch Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. ($7.95-$13.95); dinner Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. to 10 p.m. ($12.95-$34.95). Sunday Champagne Buffet 9:33 a.m.-2 p.m. ($26). "Whole Foods" lunch is a healthy buffet with hot soups and a dessert station; prices are ($10.95) for adults, ($9.95) for seniors.

Since 1971 Tom Ham's has been one of San Diego's best known landmark restaurants. It's beautifully located on the western tip of Harbor Island on San Diego Bay, where it enjoys a fantastic view of the downtown skyline and the Coronado bridge. Its historical early California theme underscores the cuisine. Delicious seafood entrées are crafted with care including their shrimp diablo, which are four stuffed jumbo Gulf shrimp, wrapped in bacon and served with risotto and a medley of vegetables. Another favorite is their medallions of beef featuring twin mini fillets wrapped in bacon and then pan roasted to perfection. They also offer a Combo platter, which includes a 16 oz. Bone-In New York option. Don't miss one of their incredible desserts. For an incredible view ask for table 109. Their happy hour theme is Drinkin' with Lincoln and features drink and appetizer specials. Banquets. Catering. Food to go. Full bar. Credit cards: AE, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.tomhamslighthouse.com

Excellent Cuisine on an Oceanview Hilltop

Tomiko Bar & Grill • Encinitas

87 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas (760-633-3587). Open daily for dinner 5 p.m.-9 p.m. ($6-$31). Happy hour specials in the lounge and sushi bar daily, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. with 50 percent off all sushi rolls, hot sake is $3 off, a pint is $2 off and martinis are $2 off.

This family-owned restaurant's inspiring setting, which offers a romantic hilltop ocean view, makes it a definite winner. Popular favorites are the delicious steak filets and, of course, the Chilean sea bass. The Matsu rolls are also a house favorite. But don't overlook the combination dinners, which are a house specialty too. This restaurant is truely a hidden treasure worthy of discovery. Full bar. Credit cards: AE, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.tomiko.com

Serving Only the Freshest Seafood

Top of the Market • Downtown

750 N. Harbor Dr., Top of the Market atop the Fish Market Restaurant, at the Embarcadero, downtown San Diego (619-234-4867).

Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Lunch ($13-$38) and dinner ($13.50-$42.75).

These two award winning bayfront restaurants with an awesome view serves the freshest and finest seafood available. In fact, they even have their own fishing boat, and what they don't catch they have flown in daily. A host of 20 impressive appetizers are featured including savory peppered fresh sea scallops. Equal to any occasion is the lobster bisque. An appetizing main course is the pan-fried fresh True Holland Denver Sole cooked with Chino's Farm vegetables. The fresh Alaskan halibut with a wonderful roasted red pepper and butter sauce is equally recommended. They offer a handful of mouthwatering, non-seafood entrées too. Dine here tonight! Enclosed patio. Retail Market included for food to take home and cook. Full bar. "Happy hour menu." Credit cards: AE, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.thefishmarket.com

San Diego's Best New Restaurant

Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House • La Jolla

Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House has raised the standard of excellence for fine dining in San Diego.They are located at the Aventine in the Golden Triangle with valet parking available. The setting is very classy with live music played on a grand piano to greet you and the service is nothing short of superb.

Featured on the extensive menu are a host of delicious seafood entrees including blackened New Zealand King Salmon with a smoked tomato sauce, avocado salsa and fried green tomatoes. The fresh Florida Stone Crab Claw platter is something to rave about as well. Steak lovers will be totally impressed with their fabulous fillets including the fillet of Beef Oscar. Do save room for their desserts, which are as delicious to taste as there are to look at.

Each Monday night is their all-you-ca-eat fresh Florida Stone Crab Claws, which comes direct from their own fisheries in Naples Florida. Truluck's features over 100 wines can be sampled via wine flights, by the glass or the bottle. By trying the wine flights, Truluck's presents a great opportunity to sample up to 4 wines for as low as $17.50.

Located in the Golden Triangle, 8990 University Center Lane (858-453-2583), near the Hyatt Aventine and minutes away from UTC Mall and the I-5. They are open Daily, Sunday to Thursday from 5pm to 10pm, Friday & Saturday 5pm to 11pm. Cocktail Hour is in the Stone Crab Cocktail Lounge on Monday to Friday, from 5pm to 7pm, featuring live entertainment, 25% off all bottles of wine, $1 off cocktails, and half-priced appetizers.

Truluck's is the perfect place for business luncheons, rehearsal dinners, awards banquets and cocktail parties. Their friendly Private Party Coordinator will take care of every detail—from floral arrangements and audio-visual needs, to fully customizing the dinner to be served by your own attentive staff.

Their Hemingway Room comfortably accommodates up to 50 seated guests, 40 presentation style, and 70 for standing receptions. The Capri and Naples rooms each allow for 24 seated guests, 20 presentation style, and 30 for standing receptions. Also available are two outdoor patios for private cocktail parties & receptions. TheHemingway patio accommodates 35 for a standing reception, and the lounge patio up to 60.

Truluck's owners are well known for their efforts to be responsible restaurateurs, and leading at the forefront of the sustainable seafood movement. That’s why Truluck’s will never serve endangered, overfished species such as Chilean Sea Bass, Shark, Swordfish or Marlin, and we follow all Ocean Conservancy guidelines.

Environmental stewardship and sustainability drive all aspects of Truluck’s operations. For this reason, they purchased own crab fisheries to ensure that all crab is caught and prepared safely and humanely. Their offerings respect the seasonal cycles of marine life, and they do not serve seafood out of season. This protects our aquaculture and ensures better-tasting, higher-quality food.

www.trulucks.com

Fresh Cuisine at a Top New Restaurant

Whisknladle Neighborhood Bistro & Bar • La Jolla

1044 Wall St., La Jolla (858-551-7575). Open daily for lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; sunset menu daily 3 p.m.-5 p.m.; dinner Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. till 10 p.m.; bar and lounge open Fri.-Sat. till 1 a.m. Weekend brunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Happy hour daily 3 p.m.-5 p.m., and a late night happy hour Fri.-Sat., 10 p.m.-1 a.m. with 25 percent off beer, signature cocktails and wines by the glass.

Rated "Top New Restaurant Worldwide" by Condé Nast publications should tell you how good this restaurant is. So from the beginning you know Whisknladle is a great dining destination. Their philosophy is you get out of the pot what you put into it. Thus they use only the freshest local ingredients including organic produce, free-range chicken and 100 percent certified meat. A great beginning to any meal are the mussels simmered in garlic and white wine and served with fries. Impressive entrées include the seared Maine scallops with fennel risotto and cutting board of house cured meats and cheeses. Also delicious is the Niman Ranch hangar steak au poivre, which is a flavorful peppercorn strip steak that is seared and served with fries. Conclude your meal with one of their homemade desserts. With its heated patio, impressive wine list and delicious food, Whisknladle is the perfect place for a romantic alfresco dining experience. Banquets. Catering. Full bar. Food to go. Credit cards: AE, DISC, MC, VISA.

www.whisknladle.com