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Top 10 dinner spots in San Diego, CA

1. The Marine Room

9.0
2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA
French Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

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2. Hash House a Go Go

8.2
3628 5th Ave (btwn Brookes & Pennsylvania Ave), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Hillcrest · 263 tips and reviews

Jay E.Jay E: World Famous breakfast spot. Yes, the wait is ridiculous at times, but definitely worth the wait. Portions are gigantic. Try the World Famous Chicken & Waffles or I recommend the HH Famous Meatloaf.

3. Arrivederci Ristorante

8.5
3845 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Hillcrest · 61 tips and reviews

Tami B.Tami Baribeau: Get just about anything here, and you'll love it. My fave? The Penne Arrabbiata.

Saigon On Fifth is one of Top 10 dinner spots in San Diego, CA.

4. Saigon On Fifth

7.8
3900 5th Ave (at University Ave), San Diego, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Hillcrest · 52 tips and reviews
Urban Solace is one of Top 10 dinner spots in San Diego, CA.

5. Urban Solace

3823 30th St (at University Ave), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · North Park · 139 tips and reviews

Leo V.Leo Virgo: Start your Sunday morning right by having brunch outdoors.

6. Martinis Above Fourth

3940 4th Ave Ste 200, San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · Hillcrest · 47 tips and reviews

Amber Y.Amber Yoo: Go for happy hour Tue-Sat when Martinis are only $4 until 7:30pm!

Wang's North Park is one of Top 10 dinner spots in San Diego, CA.

7. Wang's North Park

3029 University Ave (btwn Ray & Ohio St), San Diego, CA
Asian Restaurant · North Park · 29 tips and reviews

8. URBN Coal Fired Pizza

8.5
3085 University Ave (at 31st St), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · North Park · 112 tips and reviews

Jesse G. S.Jesse G. Salas: The wings are some of the best wings I have ever had! Don't think tradtiional buffalo wings bc you will be disapointed; but if you love charred/grilled wings with lots of meat and a hint of HOT you wi

9. The Linkery

3794 30th St (North Park Way), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · North Park · 44 tips and reviews

Jennifer D.Jennifer Davies: Love the whole wheat ravioli. For appetizers, try the goat cheese. The food here is quality.

10. Starlite

8.4
3175 India St (at Spruce St), San Diego, CA
Lounge · Midtown · 82 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Sherwin: Love the crowd here. Just have to break the ice, after 2 Starlite mules you're good.

Pampas Bar & Grill is one of Top 10 dinner spots in San Diego, CA.

11. Pampas Bar & Grill

8690 Aero Dr (at Montgomery Dr), San Diego, CA
Argentinian Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 13 tips and reviews

Christine P.Christine Powers: Love this place! Empanadas and Sangria. Argentine steakhouse! Carlos, the bartender us the best!

PrepKitchen is one of Top 10 dinner spots in San Diego, CA.

12. PrepKitchen

1660 India St (at Date St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Little Italy · 85 tips and reviews

Jennifer B.Jennifer Boyd: Free coffee during brunch, Saturdays and Sundays. $3.50 scones.

13. Quality Social

789 6th Ave (at F St.), San Diego, CA
Bar · Gaslamp · 81 tips and reviews

Renee D.Renee Dominguez: The food here is amazing and will come back just for dinner as well

14. La Puerta

8.7
560 4th Ave (btwn Market & Island Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Marina · 264 tips and reviews

Katie L.Katie L.: Devour the carne asada fries. And guacamole + chips. Read more.

15. Searsucker

611 5th Ave (at Market St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Gaslamp · 249 tips and reviews

TLCTLC: Chef Brian Malarkey's new restaurant is in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. Chef Malarkey is a host of TLC's Mega Bites, a Top Chef finalist, and "a cool dude" says a fan.

16. Zanzibar Café

707 G St (at Seventh Ave), San Diego, CA
Sandwich Spot · Central San Diego · 58 tips and reviews

Liam B.Liam Berry: If you're having breakfast do yourself a favor and order the Salmon Benedict. Delicious

17. Bootlegger

7.9
804 Market St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Bar · Central San Diego · 33 tips and reviews

Dan G.Dan Gutierrez: Great Football Bar. Sunday brunch was amazing. Get the Bfast burrito - so good.

18. The Rooftop La Jolla

1025 Prospect St Ste 210 (Girard Ave), La Jolla, CA
American Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

Crystal H.Crystal Horan: $10 lunch specials!

19. Cafe Coyote

8.4
2461 San Diego Ave (at Conde St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Old Town · 211 tips and reviews

Visit San DiegoVisit San Diego: Fresh-made tortillas right on the sidewalk are only 2 for $1. Choose from a variety including strawberry, chocolate and cinnamon Read more.

20. Basic Bar & Pizza

8.7
410 10th Ave (at J St), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · East Village · 103 tips and reviews

Adam B.Adam Bennett: Great pizza. Good lunch spot, open air, good bar.

21. Pokez Mexican Restaurant

8.3
947 E St (at 10th Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 113 tips and reviews

Kinsee M.Kinsee Morlan: Great for vegans and vegetarians

22. The Fish Market

8.7
750 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Marina · 200 tips and reviews

MZ D.MZ DEE: The view is absolutely to die for :)

23. Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill

9.0
3667 India St (btwn Winder & Chalmers St), San Diego, CA
Fish Market · Midtown · 172 tips and reviews

Mark C.Mark C: Call in and pick up. The line is crazy and limited seating.

Barleymash is one of Top 10 dinner spots in San Diego, CA.

24. Barleymash

8.8
600 5th Ave (at Market St), San Diego, CA
Sports Bar · Gaslamp · 174 tips and reviews

25. Chocolat

8.3
3896 5th Ave (at University Ave), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Hillcrest · 88 tips and reviews

Dru M.Dru Macasieb: Try the white chocolate gelato! So delish!

26. Bub's at the Ballpark

8.0
715 J St (at 7th Ave.), San Diego, CA
Sports Bar · East Village · 101 tips and reviews

Eddie N.Eddie Nomura: An east village staple!

27. East Village Tavern+Bowl

7.1
930 Market St, San Diego, CA
Sports Bar · East Village · 60 tips and reviews

Jarin U.Jarin Udom: Go to East Village Tavern + Bowl, order a couple of pitchers, and go bowling!

28. Bare Back Grill

624 E St (at 6th Ave), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Central San Diego · 47 tips and reviews

Matthew M.Matthew Machler: Great service! Super friendly crew! If u want to try a new drink ask for the mule

29. Analog Bar

801 5th Ave (at F St), San Diego, CA
Lounge · Gaslamp · 87 tips and reviews

@DowntownRob M.@DowntownRob Marlbrough: Bad-ass place with great food, totachos rock! Tell em I said hello! ;-)

30. The Tipsy Crow

8.4
770 5th Ave (at F St), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · Gaslamp · 119 tips and reviews

Daniel A.Daniel Altbaum: Formerly The Bitter End, now the Tipsy Crow. They have an interesting system of ordering drinks. When you buy a drink, the price starts to increase (just like the stock market). There is actually a

Number One Fifth Avenue is one of Top 10 dinner spots in San Diego, CA.

31. Number One Fifth Avenue

8.0
3845 5th Ave (at University Ave), San Diego, CA
Gay Bar · Hillcrest · 21 tips and reviews

32. Luna Grill - Mission Valley

8.2
2245 Fenton Pkwy Ste 105 (at Friars Rd), San Diego, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Mission Valley East · 43 tips and reviews

Faris J.Faris J: one of my favorite

33. Burger Lounge Gaslamp

8.1
528 5th Ave (at Island Ave.), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Gaslamp · 79 tips and reviews

Jenny S.Jenny Soxx: O-Rings and ranch. Do it.