Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego

1. Ruby's Diner

3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA

American Restaurant · Midway District · 35 tips and reviews

Cafe 56 is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

2. Cafe 56

13211 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA

American Restaurant · Rancho Penasquitos · 16 tips and reviews

Gus's Sub & Pizza is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

3. Gus's Sub & Pizza

7.7

5620 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA

American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

4. Marc Burger

3333 Bear St (W Sunflower Ave), Costa Mesa, CA

Burger Joint · South Coast Metro · 1 tip

Elements is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

5. Elements

8.8

5700 E McDonald Dr (at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa), Paradise Valley, AZ

American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Citizen Cake is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

6. Citizen Cake

2125 Fillmore St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA

Dessert Shop · Pacific Heights · 18 tips and reviews

C-House Restaurant is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

7. C-House Restaurant

166 E Superior St (at St. Clair St.), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 22 tips and reviews

Moondoggies is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

8. Moondoggies

832 Garnet Ave (Mission Blvd), San Diego, CA

Bar · Pacific Beach · 38 tips and reviews

Taco Surf is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

9. Taco Surf

8.6

4657 Mission Blvd (at Emerald St), San Diego, CA

Mexican Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 78 tips and reviews

Fat Fish Cantina Grill is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

10. Fat Fish Cantina Grill

4474 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA

Mexican Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 50 tips and reviews

Lahaina Beach House Restaurant & Cocktails is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

11. Lahaina Beach House Restaurant & Cocktails

7.9

710 Oliver Ave (at Ocean Blvd.), San Diego, CA

Burger Joint · Pacific Beach · 38 tips and reviews

Hash House a Go Go is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

12. Hash House a Go Go

7.8

3628 5th Ave (btwn Brookes & Pennsylvania Ave), San Diego, CA

Breakfast Spot · Hillcrest · 263 tips and reviews

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.

Extraordinary Desserts is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

13. Extraordinary Desserts

8.7

1430 Union St (at W Ash St), San Diego, CA

Dessert Shop · Little Italy · 279 tips and reviews

Jay E: Great place for desserts. The perfect spot to meet up with friends. It doesn't matter what dessert you're craving for they've got it..

Jalapenos Mexican Food is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

14. Jalapenos Mexican Food

8.4

11835 Carmel Mountain Rd (Stoney Peak Dr.), San Diego, CA

Mexican Restaurant · Carmel Mountain · 41 tips and reviews

Jay E: Love their fish burritos. You get free chips and unlimited salsa if you dine in

Pho Ca Dao is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

15. Pho Ca Dao

8.6

8373 Mira Mesa Blvd (btwn New Salem & Reagan Rd), San Diego, CA

Vietnamese Restaurant · Mira Mesa · 58 tips and reviews

Fuddruckers is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

16. Fuddruckers

5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA

Burger Joint · 30 tips and reviews

Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

17. Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant

8.3

6690 Mission Gorge Rd (at Zion Ave), San Diego, CA

Mexican Restaurant · Allied Gardens · 6 tips and reviews

Hong Kong Restaurant is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

18. Hong Kong Restaurant

7.5

3871 4th Ave (at University Ave), San Diego, CA

Chinese Restaurant · Hillcrest · 37 tips and reviews

Pei Wei is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

19. Pei Wei

6.6

1025 Camino De La Reina Suite P-5 (at Mission Center Rd), San Diego, CA

Asian Restaurant · Mission Valley East · 49 tips and reviews

New Maxim's Palace is one of Must-visit American Restaurants in San Diego.

20. New Maxim's Palace

7.5

2810 El Cajon Blvd Ste D, San Diego, CA

Chinese Restaurant · North Park · 7 tips and reviews