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Stay Classy San Diego
Nolita Hall is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

1. Nolita Hall

8.6
2305 India St (at W Juniper St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Little Italy · 7 tips and reviews
Modern Times Invigatorium is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

2. Modern Times Invigatorium

8.2
631 9th Ave, San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · East Village · 5 tips and reviews
The Presley is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

3. The Presley

8.1
2855 Perry Rd, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Naval Training Center · 2 tips and reviews
Farmer & The Seahorse is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

4. Farmer & The Seahorse

8.6
10996 Torreyana Rd Ste 240, San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Torrey Pines · 4 tips and reviews
Station Tavern & Burgers is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

5. Station Tavern & Burgers

8.5
2204 Fern St (at Ivy St), San Diego, CA
Bar · South Park · 112 tips and reviews
Queenstown Public House is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

6. Queenstown Public House

8.9
1557 Columbia St (at W Cedar St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Little Italy · 104 tips and reviews
Quartyard is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

7. Quartyard

1301 Market St (at 13th St), San Diego, CA
Plaza · East Village · 1 tip
The Cave Store is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

8. The Cave Store

6.7
1325 Coast Blvd (at Prospect St), San Diego, CA
Gift Store · Village · 8 tips and reviews
Shawarma Guys is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

9. Shawarma Guys

8.4
3012 Grape St (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
Shawarma Restaurant · South Park · 16 tips and reviews
La Puerta is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

10. La Puerta

8.9
560 4th Ave (btwn Market & Island Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Marina · 264 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Skip the sugar headache and order a fresh-squeezed margarita to go with your carne asada fries. 1/2 off apps and drinks from 3-7 p.m., plus late night happy hour kicks off at 10 p.m.

FLUXX is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

11. FLUXX

7.0
500 4th Ave (at Island Ave), San Diego, CA
Night Club · Marina · 62 tips and reviews
Carnitas' Snack Shack is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

12. Carnitas' Snack Shack

2632 University Ave (at Oregon St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · North Park · 186 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 2012's biggest success story, this pork-centric spot from Chef Hanis Cavin is bound to multiply this year, and inspire other chefs to venture out on their own. [Eater 38 Member]

Phil's BBQ is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

13. Phil's BBQ

9.1
3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Midway District · 510 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Get the Dinosaur Sized Ribs -- mesquite-grilled to a smoky perfection and slathered in their secret BBQ sauce. - Adam Richman, Man v Food Nation

Phil's BBQ is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

14. Phil's BBQ

100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · East Village · 2 tips and reviews

ShawnShawn: Get a Sculpin at Ballast Point Beer Garden and then enjoy some delicious pulled pork.

Ballast Point Tasting Room & Kitchen is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

15. Ballast Point Tasting Room & Kitchen

9.2
2215 India St (at Ivy St), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Little Italy · 154 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Ballast Point's first brewery restaurant is a certified hit, thanks to its Little Italy location, 50 taps of beer and a beyond the traditional brewpub menu by chef Colin MacLaggan.

Cowboy Star is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

16. Cowboy Star

8.9
640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA
Steakhouse · East Village · 116 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: The Western theme is artfully executed and the menu exceeds everyday steakhouses with the additions of Hudson Valley duck, fried sweetbreads, lamb ribs and a superb Niman pork duo entree.

Hodad's Downtown is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

17. Hodad's Downtown

8.6
945 Broadway (at 10th Ave), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Central San Diego · 124 tips and reviews

La Jolla MomLa Jolla Mom: I'm just not sure if there's a better burger. I like the one with the blue cheese and grilled onions with a side of onion rings. No diets here!

Cafe Chloe is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

18. Cafe Chloe

721 9th Ave (at G St), San Diego, CA
Café · East Village · 128 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A small, cozy spot in the East Village with a menu of updated bistro classics and a beloved brunch that manages to be untrendy yet totally stylish. [Eater 38 Member]

Neighborhood is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

19. Neighborhood

8.8
777 G St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Central San Diego · 200 tips and reviews

Peggy G.Peggy Gartin: See if you can find the hidden entrance to the speakeasy Noble Experiment.

Searsucker is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

20. 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.

James Coffee Co. is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

21. James Coffee Co.

9.2
2355 India St, San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Little Italy · 51 tips and reviews

Stefanie S.Stefanie Sundby: Fabulous coffee, cool space, and friendly people. The only place I've found so far in SD that rivals Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Lolita's At The Park is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

22. Lolita's At The Park

202 Park Blvd (10th Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 61 tips and reviews

Daniel A.Daniel Altbaum: This is my favorite Mexican Restaurant on the planet. Delicious food, great salsa, and everything is made fresh. You have to try it, there are a lot of locations.

Barleymash is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

23. Barleymash

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

Susan R.Susan Russo: If you're visiting San Diego and looking for a great sports bar with local brews and upscale grub, look no further. Sunday NFL never tasted better.

Prohibition Liquor Bar is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

24. Prohibition Liquor Bar

7.6
548 5th Ave (btwn Island Ave & Market St), San Diego, CA
Speakeasy · Gaslamp · 32 tips and reviews
Green Flash Brewing Company is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

25. Green Flash Brewing Company

6550 Mira Mesa Blvd (at Flanders Dr), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Sorrento Valley · 93 tips and reviews
Coronado Beach is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

26. Coronado Beach

9.5
1063 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA
Beach · 187 tips and reviews
Societe Brewing Company is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

27. Societe Brewing Company

9.3
8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (at Industrial Park Dr), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Kearny Mesa · 52 tips and reviews
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

28. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

9.4
5627 La Jolla Blvd (btwn Chelsea & Bird Rock Ave), La Jolla, CA
Coffee Shop · 100 tips and reviews
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

29. Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits

9.4
9045 Carroll Way, San Diego, CA
Brewery · Miramar · 79 tips and reviews
Modern Times Lomaland Fermentorium is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

30. Modern Times Lomaland Fermentorium

9.3
3725 Greenwood St (btwn Hancock & Kurtz St), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Midway District · 59 tips and reviews
Modern Times Flavordome is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

31. Modern Times Flavordome

9.0
3000 Upas St (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
Brewery · North Park · 32 tips and reviews
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

32. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

8.9
2816 Historic Decatur Rd (at Simms Rd), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Naval Training Center · 201 tips and reviews
Mikkeller Brewing San Diego is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

33. Mikkeller Brewing San Diego

9368 Cabot Dr (Miramar Rd), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Miramar · 17 tips and reviews
AleSmith Brewing Company is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

34. AleSmith Brewing Company

9.5
9990 Alesmith Ct (Miramar Rd.), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Miramar · 23 tips and reviews
AleSmith Anvil & Stave is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

35. AleSmith Anvil & Stave

9.2
9990 Alesmith Ct, San Diego, CA
Brewery · Miramar · 8 tips and reviews
Belching Beaver Brewery Tasting Room is one of Stay Classy San Diego.

36. Belching Beaver Brewery Tasting Room

8.8
4223 30th St (El Cajon Blvd), San Diego, CA
Beer Bar · North Park · 44 tips and reviews