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Living in SD as an undergrad has led me to the discovery of ambrosial treats offered in this list. From phở to lobster tacos to the most delectable slab of steak, SD is a surprising food haven! Enjoy.
Japanese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 38 tips and reviews
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.
Japanese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 13 tips and reviews
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).
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.
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.
Japanese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 4 tips and reviews
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.
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.
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.
Smoothie Shop · University City · 15 tips and reviews
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!
Brazilian Restaurant · Gaslamp · 72 tips and reviews
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.
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.
Vietnamese Restaurant · Hillcrest · 52 tips and reviews
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.
2180 Chatsworth Blvd Ste B (at Voltaire St.), San Diego, CA
Tea Room · Point Loma Heights · 2 tips and reviews
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.
Ramen Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 77 tips and reviews
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.
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!
Vietnamese Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 20 tips and reviews
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.
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. ;)
Japanese Restaurant · University City · 38 tips and reviews
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.
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 ♥.
4340 La Jolla Village Dr (at Genesee Ave), La Jolla, CA
Steakhouse · 21 tips and reviews
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.
Fast Food Restaurant · University City · 18 tips and reviews
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.
711 Pacific Beach Dr (at Ocean Blvd), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 166 tips and reviews
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.