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! Reservations are recommended… (read more)

This family restaurant has been a respected breakfast destination for more than 46 years. The “namesake” steak n’ eggs is a two-inch thick, perfectly cooked sirloin steak, plus two fresh ranch eggs, cooked any style, with ranch-style potatoes or hominy grits and toast or flour tortillas.
Other popular breakfast choices include the Carne Asada ‘N… (read more)

The mood at Alfonso’s (5)… (read more) is always festive with happy diners. Alfonso is there too, chatting with his guests, catering to special requests. He is a perfect host, always cordial and accommodating. If there is a secret to his success, it has to be in the well -guarded Mexican recipes that have been in his

Can you imagine a restaurant in La Mesa in East County having its own private lake. Yes, it’s true. Plus, it has been a local favorite since the day it opened over 50 years ago. With so much success it should come at no surprise that it has been Voted San Diego’s Best Seafood Restaurant… (read more)

For Anthony’s Fish Grotto (3)… (read more) 2012 marks the 66th anniversary of this San Diego institution! Since 1946, when Mama Ghio and her sons and son-in-law opened their first Anthony’s Fish Grotto Restaurant, Anthony’s has been serving San Diegans delicious seafood for generations.
Today, under the guidance of the third generation of the Ghio and Mascari

Family-owned Bite of Boston is two San Diego-based “fast-casual” food establishments – producing a very simple and straight-forward menu of East Coast-style submarine sandwiches, Maine Lobster Rolls, North Atlantic-harvested seafood, fresh cold-cuts, and other accompanying food items to eager consumers throughout Southern California.
Bite of Boston #1 (opened in June 2009) is located in the… (read more)

Serving home-style food since 1979, the Broken Yolk Café is a favorite among local San Diegans and hungry visitors alike. With a strong dedication to good food and equally good service, the Broken Yolk has built a reputation for its large menu, ample portions and freshly-made flavor. Real shredded hash browns – not dehydrated potatoes.… (read more)

This is not just another Italian restaurant. It’s a dining destination! You can even get a table in the kitchen with early reservations. Or if you are coming with a group of people, reserve the Godfather room. As for the decor, the walls are filled with photos of famous Italians and candid photos of daily… (read more)

For great San Diego Restaurants Bully’s East (12) is a winner. They are the 2010 winner of the prestigious San Diego Restaurant Award for Best Steak House Casual at the Gold Medallion Awards.
Bully’s East is Famous for their Prime Rib, Fresh Seafood, Steaks and Awesome Weekly Specials.
Sunday:… (read more)Steak Savings Sunday – Steak Dinner

The Chicken Pie Diner is a perennial winner for being voted “Best Kids Menu” for 20 years in a row. And for 14 years in a row they have been voted “Best Bargain” by Rancho Magazine.… (read more) It’s destination dining at its very best!
So bring your kids here and have a good time and a

If the walls could speak they’d tell you that almost every dignitary in the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century had dined here or at least step foot within the walls of this building. The current resident of this historic building is the Firehouse Bar & Grill, which pays homage to the building’s origin. In… (read more)

Fiddler’s Green (12),… (read more) which is located on Shelter Island, is one of our city’s great San Diego Restaurants. And this reviewer, who has dined here since the 1960′s has never hand a bad meal. It stands above all of the rest for it’s classy nautical decor, congenial service and a superb menu filled with delicious

Flagship Cruises & Events… (read more), a San Diego Harbor Excursion luxury brand, has a premiere fleet of yachts available for booking private charters and event cruises. It has luxury yacht charter packages for weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, group outings and more. Each package can be customized and consists of stellar service, gourmet food prepared

Girard Gourmet (10) celebrating 25 years in business as La Jolla’s premier deli, bakery, restaurant & caterer is known worldwide and has been featured in The New York Times… (read more) and Zagat Guide. Plus, they are listed in numerous travel books and were voted “Best deli, best bakery, best catering, best takeout and best sandwich in

Hacienda Casa Blanca is El Cajon’s newly renovated hot spot. Delicious food, paired with authentic Mexican decor blend together to immerse you in culture, making your dining experience an event.
Hacienda is a great place to dine with family, friends, or that special someone. Their amazing weekend brunches are a must try and have been… (read more)

Since 1944 this famous neighborhood restaurant (5) has been serving the best-tasting food at down-to-earth-prices with excellent service. It’s no wonder that they have received the highest acclaim locally, regionally and nationally from Gourmet Magazine and most recently The Food Network’s popular show Diners, Dive-ins and Dives… (read more) hosted by famous chef Guy Fieri.
With a

Hunter Steakhouse is a local favorite for good food with good friends, which offers the same warm atmosphere as the other locations. Each restaurant features several inviting dining rooms a friendly cocktail lounge and a banquet room which is perfect for family and corporate events. Ask to be seated next to the warm inviting fireplace… (read more)

Hunter Steakhouse is a local favorite for good food with good friends, which offers the same warm atmosphere as the other locations. Each restaurant features several inviting dining rooms a friendly cocktail lounge and a banquet room which is perfect for family and corporate events. Ask to be seated next to the warm inviting fireplace… (read more)

This attractive New England-style restaurant is nestled on the edge of Oceanside Harbor. A good recommendation is the macadamia nut mahi mahi. It’s two generous, golden brown cuts that are perfectly prepared. Another winner is the seafood linguine, which is a combination of lobster, scallops and fresh fish of the day in a creamy sauce.… (read more)

Before you even get to Kansas City Barbecue the aroma lures you inside from all the way down the street. Kansas City Barbeque is known for its great food served in a fun, casual setting filled with lot of military memorabilia.
In fact, Kansas City Barbecue was the setting for two bar scenes in the… (read more)

It’s located at the north west corner of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Ruffin Road behind the Wells Fargo Bank, with easy freeway access from anywhere. Khan’s Cave Asian Tavern & Grill is open Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. and Fri. till 10:30 p.m.; Sat. 4 p.m.–10:30 p.m. It’s closed for lunch on Sat. and totally closed… (read more)

La Bella Cafe & Games (8)… (read more) is the most popular pizza restaurant in Chula Vista. Boasting 55 years in business, they truly have it all including a huge games parlour. Yet, the games are just the latest attraction to go along with entertaining the hundreds of families who dine here everyday.
Without a doubt, the

It’s the oldest restaurant in Old Town. They have two dining rooms filled with colorful piñatas and a romantic little patio. There are lots of standards such as enchiladas, fajitas, and chilles rellenos.

Mandarin House (15)… (read more) offers a perfect setting for delicious Chinese cuisine and exceptional service. The inviting dining room offers comfortable seating in big, inviting leather booths, which are perfect for families or a romantic dinner for two.
The extensive menu offers an impressive selection of chicken, beef, pork, duck and seafood dishes. They also have

Nati’s Mexican Restaurant, which is celebrating its 53 years in business, is one of the most recommended San Diego Restaurants in the city. The owners pride themselves on serving virtually every dish made to order with the finest ingredients while providing patrons with affordable prices.
A select list of traditional Mexican dishes is featured including… (read more)

Nicolosi’s offers the best tasting family style Italian food in San Diego and being in business for 58 years is a great testimonial as to how popular they are.
Ask anyone and they will tell you that this family owned San Diego favorite has been serving the best-tasting lasagna, ravioli, eggplant, macaroni and cheese, chicken… (read more)

One reason why dining at the Ocean House is so special is that the building was constructed in 1887, a year before the Hotel del Coronado was built. This Victorian-style building is so eye-catching that it’s the most photographed site in Carlsbad. Impressive main course selections include fresh seafood USDA Grade-A choice cuts of meat,… (read more)

When it comes to selecting the best San Diego Restaurants in the city The Old Town Mexican Cafe (20)… (read more) in the heart of Old Town always come to mind. It is a San Diego legend and a favorite place to eat for residents and out-of-towners alike. Authentic Mexican cuisine is served in a festive spirit,

Phil’s BBQ, which opened its doors in 1998, has served more than one million pounds of BBQ sauce to go along with its. Serving thousands of customers a day Phil’s has built a foundation on consistency, quality, freshness and friendly service. Phil’s BBQ offers full service catering via a fleet of high tech trucks fully… (read more)

Break out of the ordinary. Rei do Gado Brazilian Steak House will give you something to talk about as well as something to rave about. Find yourself a cozy booth or comfortable table and get ready for a meal to remember. Since you don’t pay extra for the best table, ask for 101. It seats… (read more)

Rubicon Deli (33)… (read more) is well-known for their loaves of bread baked fresh daily making a HUGE difference in how delicious a sandwich can really taste! The end result is their sandwiches taste better than either Subway or Jersey Mikes.
Daily baked bread makes a HUGE difference in the taste! Of course, everybody has their favorites

The Original Sand Crab Tavern/Escondido (7… (read more)), which was established in 1988, is in a league of it’s own and a major San Diego attraction. This is a fun, family-friendly place with a New Orleans and nautical atmosphere. Their great seafood and terrific service keep the locals and area visitors coming back time after time.

For the past 55 years, this Busalacchi family-owned restaurant has been a casual San Diego favorite. Dine inside or on the bayfront patio and enjoy the romantic marina view. Customers order food at the cashier’s window and pick it up at the take-out window. But customers don’t mind because the fresh seafood is so good.… (read more)

Dine here once and you’ll undoubtedly become a regular. The reasons are simple: the food tastes great; pretty, young, high-energy servers provide excellent service and the atmosphere is upbeat and friendly. Plus, the retro decor, which is fashioned after a 1940s railroad dining car, is sparkling new and stylish.

Another top candidate for our list of the best San Diego Restaurants is The Eggery Restaurant, which in 2012 will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary in business. It even has a tiny ocean view. So come on down to the beach and enjoy a fantastic meal!
Being only open for breakfast and lunch, it offers… (read more)

With their classy decor, the recently remodeled Fish Market Restaurant is one of of the finest seafood restaurants on the West Coast. Winner of the Gold Medallion Award by the San Diego Restaurant Association for Best Seafood Casual Restaurant in San Diego.… (read more) You’ll be impressed with their 100-plus seafood menu, oyster bar, cocktail bar and

The Downtown location is located at the Embarcadero and also features the Top of the Market (619-234-4867) restaurant upstairs, for fine dining and a fabulous bay view. These restaurants with their classy decor definitely are some of the finest seafood restaurants on the West Coast. Winner of the Gold Medallion Award by the San Diego … (read more)

You’ll definitely be happy with this discovery. A memorable gourmet meal is the apple pancakes, which are baked instead of cooked in a skillet. Other winners include blueberry pancakes, pecan pancakes, fresh potato pancakes, sourdough flapjacks, banana pancakes and Hawaiian pancakes. They also feature crepes, waffles and omelettes made with farm-fresh grade AA eggs.

This is the world’s largest Japanese seafood buffet.… (read more) It features 200 feet of fresh seafood, 40 styles of delicious sushi, 20 different salads, fresh seasonal fruit, 20 different French pastry-style desserts, and other Asian favorites. Plus, the exhibition kitchen allows you to watch the chefs in action.
There is a great variety of specialty sushi,

This is the oldest and the best Tony Roma franchise in America. Since 1986 this family owned restaurant has been serving locals at the beach. And this franchise is as local as it gets.
Sometimes behind the bar you’ll find basketball star Bill Walton serving drinks. And on the second and fourth Tuesday of the… (read more)

Yummy Sushi (6)… (read more) offers an unbeatable combination of the freshest and most delicious sushi in Coronado and a breathtaking, romantic, ocean and beach view of the tip of majestic Point Loma. The presentation and selection of sushi delicacies will almost stagger your imagination. This is another one of our county’s Great San Diego Restaurants.
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