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The best restaurants in San Diego

The restaurants thousands of diners rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Restaurants with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Vinarius Wine Bar & Restaurant4.9· 583Italian · Little Italy

    1. Vinarius Wine Bar & Restaurant

    Intimate Italian wine bar with shareable pastas and an extensive regional wine list.
  2. Cesarina4.7· 2.5kRestaurant · Point Loma Heights

    2. Cesarina

    Cozy Italian spot serving house-made pasta, wood-fired dishes, and wine.
  3. Eddie V's Prime Seafood4.7· 1.8kSeafood · Marina

    3. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    Upscale seafood and steaks with live jazz, craft cocktails, and waterfront views.
  4. The Waves Taco Club4.8· 561Mexican · Core–Columbia

    4. The Waves Taco Club

    Trendy taco joint with creative margaritas, fresh seafood tacos, and vibrant outdoor seating.
  5. Hodad's Downtown4.6· 4.4kRestaurant · East Village

    5. Hodad's Downtown

    Lively burger spot with oversized patties, retro surf vibe, and local beers.
  6. Ferchaladas birria & mariscos4.8· 372Restaurant · Grant Hill

    6. Ferchaladas birria & mariscos

    Casual spot for birria tacos and fresh seafood; lively, authentic, great for groups.
  7. Juniper and Ivy4.6· 2.6kRestaurant · Harborview

    7. Juniper and Ivy

    Inventive New American plates, dynamic atmosphere, exceptional cocktails and service.
  8. Island Prime4.6· 2.5kRestaurant · Harborview

    8. Island Prime

    Upscale waterfront steakhouse with seafood specialties and extensive wine list.
  9. The Taco Stand4.6· 2.2kRestaurant · Core–Columbia

    9. The Taco Stand

    Casual Baja-style tacos with fresh salsas, lively outdoor seating, counter service.
  10. KINDRED4.6· 2.1kRestaurant · South Park

    10. KINDRED

    Inventive vegan dishes and bold cocktails in an edgy, art-filled social space.
  11. Volare Italian Restaurant4.6· 1.2kItalian · Midway District

    11. Volare Italian Restaurant

    Cozy spot for Neapolitan pizzas, handmade pastas, and a great wine list.
  12. Hidden Craft SD4.7· 397Restaurant · Marina

    12. Hidden Craft SD

    Casual craft beer hall with large beer selection, shareable plates, and event space.
  13. Parma Cucina Italiana4.6· 931Restaurant · Uptown Medical Complex

    13. Parma Cucina Italiana

    Pastas artesanales y risottos del norte de Italia, con excelente carta de vinos.
  14. Animae4.6· 902Restaurant · Marina

    14. Animae

    Upscale Asian-fusion dining with inventive flavors, artful plating and crafted cocktails.
  15. O'Brien's4.6· 867Restaurant · Convoy District

    15. O'Brien's

    Lively Irish pub with beer garden, craft pints, hearty pub fare and happy hour.
  16. Sushi Tadokoro4.6· 798Sushi · Five Points

    16. Sushi Tadokoro

    Intimate omakase sushi bar with pristine fish, precise technique, attentive service.
  17. RustiCucina4.6· 741Italian · Egyptian Quarter

    17. RustiCucina

    Cozy rustic Italian spot for wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and great wine.
  18. La Puerta4.6· 668Restaurant · Uptown Medical Complex

    18. La Puerta

    Lively spot for bold shareable dishes, craft cocktails, outdoor seating, live music.

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