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Good Eats: South SD Edition
Sushi Ota is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

1. Sushi Ota

9.0
4529 Mission Bay Dr (at Bunker Hill St), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 139 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: High quality sushi, a little bit on the steep side. Great place for an intimate dinner with someone near and dear to you.

Wa Dining OKAN is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

2. Wa Dining OKAN

8.4
3860 Convoy St Ste 110, San Diego, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 38 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Offers arguably the best desserts of any Japanese restaurant. Get the pudding with black honey, you'll not regret it! Also, join the mailing list for specials.

Robataya Oton is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

3. Robataya Oton

7.4
5447 Kearny Villa Rd #D, San Diego, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 13 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Perfect robata, <3 their nabemono and chazuke's. On top of that, there's that beautiful experience of sitting in Japanese-styled booths (you'll have to take your shoes off).

The Marine Room is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

4. The Marine Room

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

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Great sweeping view of the ocean, good food, lovely atmosphere, it's one of the most romantic restaurants around. Definitely bring your significant other.

Bernini's Bistro is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

5. Bernini's Bistro

7.9
7550 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
Bistro · 21 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: It's always never too crowded (great atmosphere) and the food is delish. Perfect for conversations and wine with a handful of close friends.

Dokdo Sushi is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

6. Dokdo Sushi

4690 Convoy St, San Diego, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 4 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Awesome value for above-average sushi rolls, and their Korean dishes are scrumptious. Free-flowing banchan and their sundubu jjigae is a bang for the buck.

Pho La Jolla is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

7. Pho La Jolla

6.5
3211 Holiday Ct (at Villa La Jolla Dr), La Jolla, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Awesome value for pretty good pho, and the proximity to the UCSD campus makes it unbeatable.

Red Fox Room is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

8. Red Fox Room

7.9
2223 El Cajon Blvd (at Texas St.), San Diego, CA
Lounge · University Heights · 35 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Old world charm ("room" was originally English, deconstructed and reconstructed in America), great steaks, and a generally nice place. A little dark, but still nice.

Tadashi Sushi is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

9. Tadashi Sushi

1277 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: 4 words: All. You. Can. Eat. Great value for the quality of sushi served for the buffet, only drawback is that you don't get your own individual ordering chit unless you dine alone.

Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

10. Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies

6.5
8750 Genesee Ave., San Diego, CA
Smoothie Shop · University City · 15 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Their superfruit smoothies put Jamba Juice to shame. Try mixing around; the servers are more than happy to help you concoct your ultimate beverage. <3 my tropical caja cooler with açaí and cupuaçu!

Rei Do Gado is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

11. Rei Do Gado

8.4
939 4th Ave (at Broadway), San Diego, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Gaslamp · 72 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Lunch for the best value (≈$20); you get about 9 types of meat and it's more variety than you really need. The salad bar is fulfilling but you might want to pace yourself and hit the meats first.

The Spot is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

12. The Spot

8.1
1005 Prospect St (at Girard Ave), La Jolla, CA
Bar · 33 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Great value for taste for the live Maine lobster and filet mignon entrées.

Vigilucci's Ristorante is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

13. Vigilucci's Ristorante

909 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: <3 the rooftop dining experience; never sat indoors every time I went there. Lunch is a lot easier on the pocket, & the selection is pretty decent as well. <3 their bread basket, they keep it coming.

Broken Yolk Cafe is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

14. Broken Yolk Cafe

7.9
1851 Garnet Avenue (at Lamont St), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Pacific Beach · 78 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Rooftop dining experience is great, portions are generous, and I've always had a good time there!

Saigon On Fifth is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

15. Saigon On Fifth

7.8
3900 5th Ave (at University Ave), San Diego, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Hillcrest · 52 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Perfect late night Asian food fix. The ambiance is great for the (little) money spent on good food. Definitely get the pho with rare beef slices.

Tea Upon Chatsworth is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

16. Tea Upon Chatsworth

2180 Chatsworth Blvd Ste B (at Voltaire St.), San Diego, CA
Tea Room · Point Loma Heights · 2 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Only open on Thu-Sun for tea time, the atmosphere and bites are great. Eclectic mix of fine china/porcelain adds to the whole Victorian-esque charm. Definitely go for high tea with Indian chai.

Yakyudori Yakitori & Ramen is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

17. Yakyudori Yakitori & Ramen

8.0
4898 Convoy St, San Diego, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 77 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Awesome yakitori, best in South SD! Try the exotic stuff like beef tongue, chicken vein, and gizzards, grilled with teriyaki sauce - trust me, you will NOT be disappointed.

18. Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe

8.0
3719 India St (at Winder St.), San Diego, CA
Tea Room · Midtown · 8 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Fancy a spot of tea? Journey down here for their delightful and whimsical English tea service... The hotdog puff pastry is a must, you might want to go home with a dozen of them!

Pho Sao Bien Vietnamese Restaurant is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

19. Pho Sao Bien Vietnamese Restaurant

7.8
1958 Garnet Ave (at Morrell St.), San Diego, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 20 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Come here for cheap and delicious pho done the authentic Vietnamese way. Not too big a fan of the egg rolls though, a little too greasy for me.

The Wellington is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

20. The Wellington

741 W Washington St, San Diego, CA
Steakhouse · Hillcrest · 13 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Outstanding service. The Maple Leaf Farms Duck Confit was such a pleasant gastronomical surprise, I might actually prefer it over the Beef Wellington. ;)

Humphrey's Restaurant is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

21. Humphrey's Restaurant

8.1
2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · La Playa · 30 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Definitely go for the champagne brunch with free-flowing mimosas for a perfect (albeit boozy) Sunday morning.

Bluefin Fusion Japanese Restaurant is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

22. Bluefin Fusion Japanese Restaurant

4305 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA
Japanese Restaurant · University City · 38 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Their box sets are great value for money because one can almost never finish the food in one sitting. Also <3 their ex-gf/ex-bf rolls--no rice and all yummy meat.

Smashburger is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

23. Smashburger

7.1
1000 Prospect St (at Girard Ave), La Jolla, CA
Burger Joint · 48 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: The grilled chicken sandwich is my favorite: juicy deliciousness in every bite! Paired with the delectable sweet potato fries, this burger joint has a place in my ♥.

Donovan's Steak & Chop House is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

24. Donovan's Steak & Chop House

4340 La Jolla Village Dr (at Genesee Ave), La Jolla, CA
Steakhouse · 21 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: A little steep, but very good steaks. Not your value-for-money joint I'd go every week but definitely somewhere to go for special occasions.

Noodles & Company is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

25. Noodles & Company

4545 La Jolla Village Dr Ste E-12, San Diego, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · University City · 18 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Great place and good value for a quick bite, they offer Mediterranean-, Asian- and American-styled noodles. Delectable grilled chicken to add on to your meal for a small extra fee.

Cafe Hue is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

26. Cafe Hue

7.0
3860 Convoy St #106, San Diego, CA
Café · Kearny Mesa · 38 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: <3 playing the free boardgames while eating scrumptious Belgian waffles and crepes. Great for group outings.

Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

27. Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon

8.2
4625 Convoy St, San Diego, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 81 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Very authentic Northern Chinese cuisine for a decent price. Definitely get the dumplings steamed instead of fried.

World Famous is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

28. World Famous

8.3
711 Pacific Beach Dr (at Ocean Blvd), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 166 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: I'm not a taco fan at all, but their tacos were better than most Mexican restaurants in the area. Do Taco Tuesdays here for good value.

Tajima Ramen House is one of Good Eats: South SD Edition.

29. Tajima Ramen House

8.8
4681 Convoy St (btwn Engineer & Dagget St), San Diego, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 111 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: UCSD students love this place - and for good reason! Student discount ftw :)