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1 | Restaurant | Cuisine | Location | Price | Fancy | Priority | Score | Notes | ||
2 | Hane Sushi | Japanese (sushi) | Banker's Hill | $$$ | 1 | 3 | 10 | Ota sister restaurant with more atmosphere | ||
3 | Nine-Ten | American | La Jolla | $$$$ | 1 | 10 | HH 3:30–6:30 50% off apps (shrimp toast, hamachi); pork belly, prime NY steak | |||
4 | Tacos El Gordo | Mexican (tacos) | Chula Vista/Otay Mesa | $ | 4 | 10 | Best truly authentic SD tacos; adobada & chorizo are best; Gaslamp soon | |||
5 | Cucina Caprese | Pizza | Varies (Food truck) | $ | 4 | 10 | Best pizza in city? Prosciutto e rucola, calabrese, con uovo colazione | |||
6 | Juniper & Ivy | Amer./Small plates | Little Italy | $$$ | 1 | 10 | Baja yellowtail, carne cruda, yodel cake; toro dip; arancini; secret: burger, animal fries | |||
7 | Sushi Ota | Japanese (sushi) | Pacific Beach | $$$ | 2 | 10 | Salmon sashimi, double double tuna roll, diego roll, crunchy salmon roll | |||
8 | Cellar Door | American | Normal Heights | $$$$ | 2 | 10 | Underground supper club, ~$80/person, Native Spirits opening soon | |||
9 | Extraordinary Desserts | Dessert/American | Banker's Hill | $$ | 2 | 10 | Amazing chocolate cakes | |||
10 | Azuki Sushi | Japanese (sushi) | Banker's Hill | $$ | 2 | 2 | 9.5 | HH 5–6:30 (shishito good; albacore tataki was great but small); R u kidding me? roll | ||
11 | Yakitori Taisho | Japanese (yakitori) | Clairemont | $$ | 2 | 2 | 9.5 | Calamari, shiso pork belly, chicken skin & wings | ||
12 | Lola 55 | Mexican (tacos) | Downtown | $ | 3 | 9 | Great to good: carnitas > ribeye/pork belly/baja fish > smoked fish (spicy!)/relleno | |||
13 | Biga | Pizza, etc. | Downtown (Gaslamp) | $$ | 2 | 9.5 | HH 3–5:30 Tu–F; mushroom brusch. (best), porchetta, diavola & ham pizzas, burrata | |||
14 | Mister A's | American | Banker's Hill | $$$$ | 1 | 9.5 | HH 2:30–6 Sun–Th $7–12 apps; great views; walk the plank; best-ever mac/cheese | |||
15 | Ken Sushi Workshop | Japanese (sushi) | Carmel Valley | $$$ | 1 | 9.5 | Former Ota chef; salmon crudo; oh no/oh yes; hula; surf's up | |||
16 | Born & Raised | Steakhouse | Little Italy | $$$$ | 1 | 9.5 | Carpaccio, steak Diane, potato & birthday macaron all great | |||
17 | Chocolate Haus | Dessert | Pacific Beach | $$ | 2 | 9.5 | Rocca truffle, toffee truffle are amazing | |||
18 | Herb & Wood | Amer./Small plates | Little Italy | $$$ | 1 | 2 | 9 | Oxtail gnocchi & branzino were great; try souffle; Herb & Eatery next door | ||
19 | Bleu Boheme | French | Kensington | $$$ | 2 | 2 | 9 | HH 5–6 | ||
20 | Market | American | Del Mar | $$$$ | 1 | 2 | 9 | Dishes are seasonal | ||
21 | Wrench & Rod. Seabasstropub | Japanese (sushi) | Oceanside | $$ | 3 | 2 | 9 | Ginger Devils roll topped with an amazing caramelized onion sauce | ||
22 | Treet Desserts | Dessert (ice cream) | Midway District | $ | 3 | 3 | 9 | Shakes, donut ice cream sandwiches, churro sandwiches delicious but messy | ||
23 | Tajima Ramen/Izakaya | Japanese (ramen) | Kearny Mesa/Hillcrest/etc. | $ | 4 | 9 | HH 3–6/7; $5 chasiu bowls; spicy sesame ramen w/ kakuni, shishito peppers | |||
24 | Dirty Birds | Wings | PB/College Area/Lib. Station | $$ | 4 | 9 | HH 3–6 half-off wings; best: Seoul, Flaming HM, Haba. Lime, Garlic Herb, Dirty Bleu | |||
25 | Rubicon Deli | Salad/sandwich | Uni. City/PB/Mission Hills | $ | 4 | 9 | Fantastic Belly Up, meh Super Mario; try Dapper Dip, Hog's Breath & salads | |||
26 | Gyu-Kaku | Japanese (BBQ) | Scripps Ranch | $$ | 2 | 9 | Delicious grilled meats; $11 Meat Lover's lunch special | |||
27 | Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Japanese (sushi) | Kearny Mesa | $$ | 3 | 9 | Busy but well-priced; umami oil salmon > seared salmon J. mayo > crispy rice > etc. | |||
28 | Menya Ultra | Japanese (ramen) | Kearny Mesa/Mira Mesa | $$ | 3 | 9 | On par with Tajima; got pork cutlet spicy ramen w/ chashu; Mira Mesa Oct. 2018 | |||
29 | Banker's Hill Bar & Restaurant | American | Banker's Hill | $$ | 2 | 9 | HH 4:30–6; truffle fries; secret: tempura red snapper tacos; airport location | |||
30 | Cloak & Petal | Japanese | Little Italy | $$$ | 1 | 9 | HH 4–6 $4–7 plates; great garlic edamame & sushi rolls incl. OB roll | |||
31 | Urban Solace | Comfort food | North Park | $$ | 2 | 9 | Duckaroni, pork chop, Les's s'more are great; try cinnamon roll | |||
32 | Ambrogio 15 | Pizza | Pacific Beach/Little Italy | $$ | 2 | 9 | HH 4:30–6; fantastic Milan-style thin-crust pizza | |||
33 | Searsucker | Amer./Small plates | Downtown/Del Mar | $$$ | 1 | 9 | HH 4:30–6:30; Del Mar: tuna poke, shanghai beef ribs, pear of apples | |||
34 | Kettner Exchange | Amer./Small plates | Little Italy | $$$ | 1 | 9 | Tuna "pizza"; tuna tacos; seared salmon; avo toast; hamachi ceviche | |||
35 | Maestoso | Italian | Hillcrest | $$ | 2 | 9 | Creative + "dim sum" cart; great amatriciana | |||
36 | Rei Do Gado | Steakhouse | Downtown (Gaslamp) | $$$ | 2 | 9 | Fantastic churrascaria | |||
37 | Bo-beau | French/Speakeasy | Ocean Beach/Hillcrest/LM | $$ | 2 | 9 | Brussels, royale w/ cheese; call 1 hour ahead; $40 Tuesdates; Hillcrest speakeasy | |||
38 | Enoteca Adriano | Italian | Pacific Beach | $$ | 2 | 9 | Burrata (several types) | |||
39 | Fleming's | Steakhouse | University City/Downtown | $$$ | 2 | 9 | HH 5–7 & 8–10, burrata | |||
40 | Salt & Straw | Dessert (ice cream) | Little Italy | $ | 2 | 9 | Carm. Val. 2019; best: coffee/bourbon; salted malted CCCDough; berry & white choc. | |||
41 | Ambrosia | Mexican | North Park | $ | ? | 2 | 8.5 | Opening Sept. 2018 in former Tostadas space (same owner) | ||
42 | Ceviche House | Seafood | Old Town | $$ | 2 | 8.5 | San Diego tostada is best; Ensenada tostada, octopus, papas/chorizo also good | |||
43 | The Taco Stand | Mexican (tacos) | La Jolla/Dntn/NP/etc. | $ | 4 | 8.5 | Pollo & al pastor are great; use habanero salsa & cilantro crema | |||
44 | Karina's Ceviches & More | Mexican | Mission Hills | $ | 4 | 8.5 | Spinoff of Karina's Taco/Mex Seafood; mango ahi appetizer; ahi poke tostada is best | |||
45 | City Tacos | Mexican (tacos) | North Park/La Mesa/Encin. | $ | 3 | 8.5 | Best: puerco agri., chile relleno, pescado; try camaron, salmon, carnitas, pastor | |||
46 | Oscar's Mexican Seafood | Mexican (tacos) | PB/Hillcrest/Dntn/etc. | $ | 4 | 8.5 | Get sauces too | |||
47 | Bar Bodega | Spanish | Little Italy | $$ | 2 | 8.5 | HH 3–6 1/2 off plates; patatas bravas, octopus, ahi tostada & carnita taco all good | |||
48 | Little Lion Cafe | American | Point Loma | $$ | 2 | 8.5 | Dinner Th–Sat only; jidori & steak were both great | |||
49 | Carnitas' Snack Shack | Pork | North Park/Downtown | $ | 4 | 8.5 | HH 3–6 $5 taco & chips; pork belly app | |||
50 | Aqui es Texcoco | Mexican | Chula Vista | $ | 3 | 8.5 | ||||
51 | Cafe Sevilla | Spanish | Downtown (Gaslamp) | $$ | 2 | 8.5 | HH 3–6; best tapas: short rib, datile relleno, cheese empanada, meatball bocadillo | |||
52 | J/Wata Temaki Bar | Japanese (sushi) | Kearny Mesa | $$ | 2 | 8.5 | Temaki (hand rolls); great salmon & hamachi sashimi, spicy/negi tuna/salmon | |||
53 | Saiko Sushi | Japanese (sushi) | North Park/Coronado | $$ | 2 | 8.5 | HH 4–6:30; sake; grand illusion roll was great; eel sauce ice cream | |||
54 | Breakfast Republic | Breakfast/Brunch | North Park/LS/PB/OB/etc. | $$ | 3 | 8.5 | Mr. Presley, potatoes, Oreo latte; try chicken wing bowl, pancake flight | |||
55 | KINDRED | Vegan/Bar | South Park | $$ | 2 | 8.5 | Cool aesthetic; Dream Eater, seitan skewers, palm tacos, wanderer sand. all great | |||
56 | Herringbone | Seafood | La Jolla | $$$ | 1 | 8.5 | HH 4–6; slow service; whole fish ceviche, squash blossom, tuna carpaccio | |||
57 | The Smoking Goat | French/American | North Park | $$ | 2 | 8.5 | HH 5–6; duck fat truffle fries, hibiscus mojito, octopus, lamb, salmon, banana bread | |||
58 | Ruth's Chris Steakhouse | Steakhouse | Carmel Valley | $$$ | 1 | 8.5 | HH 4:30–6:30 | |||
59 | Lionfish | Seafood | Downtown (Gaslamp) | $$$ | 1 | 8.5 | Steak tataki & hiramasa crudo great; duck tostadas & octopus good; nigiri flight okay | |||
60 | Donovan's Steakhouse | Steakhouse | La Jolla/Downtown | $$$$ | 1 | 8.5 | HH 4–6 | |||
61 | CREAM | Dessert (ice cream) | College Area | $ | 3 | 8.5 | Turtle cookies, caramel cinnamon chlll, Nutella, fudge; try do'sant | |||
62 | Iceskimo | Dessert (ice cream) | Kearny Mesa | $ | 2 | 8.5 | Nutella snow, cinnamon toast crunch, condensed milk, mango poppers | |||
63 | The Baked Bear | Dessert (ice cream) | Pacific Beach/Car. Val./etc. | $ | 3 | 8.5 | Get hot fudge & hot pressed | |||
64 | Prepkitchen | American | La Jolla/Little Italy/DM/SM | $$ | 3 | 3 | 8 | Under new management | ||
65 | Snooze | Breakfast/Brunch | La Jolla/Hillcrest/DM/etc. | $$ | 3 | 8 | Busy; great OMG french toast; secret: cinnful pancakes | |||
66 | Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria | Peruvian | Liberty Station/Carlsbad | $$$ | 2 | 8 | HH 3–6; great salmon ceviche, good octopus, beef empanada | |||
67 | Romesco | Mexican/Mediterr. | Chula Vista | $$ | 2 | 8 | HH 3–6; HH all day Mon, 50% off tapas Tues; great calamari & tostadas | |||
68 | The Promiscuous Fork | American | La Jolla | $$ | 3 | 8 | HH 3–6 $5 bites; green chile caesar, lamb lollipops, OutCider | |||
69 | The Crack Shack | Fried chicken | Little Italy/Encinitas | $ | 4 | 8 | HH 3–6 (drinks); chicken oysters | |||
70 | Costa Brava | Spanish | Pacific Beach | $$ | 2 | 8 | HH 4–6 half off tapas menu; patatas, ham bruschetta, eels, calamari, chorizo | |||
71 | Fish Pit Sushi | Japanese (sushi) | College Area | $ | 4 | 8 | Hawaiian Fire roll; good tacos, add ponzu butter; try yellowtail taco (closed Mon.) | |||
72 | Sweetfin Poke | Seafood (poke) | UTC Mall/Del Mar | $ | 3 | 8 | Upscale poke from Top Chef alum; yuzu salmon | |||
73 | Cucina Urbana | Italian/American | Banker's Hill | $$ | 2 | 8 | HH 3–6 T–F; 4:30–6 $5 vasi/Th $10 any pizza; carbonara risotto & octopus | |||
74 | Good Time Poke | Seafood (poke) | Pacific Beach | $$ | 4 | 8 | Probably best poke in SD; Rub My Belly is great; spicy tuna okay | |||
75 | Roy's | Fusion (Asian) | University City/Downtown | $$$ | 2 | 8 | HH 3–7 $7 bites; chocolate lava cake | |||
76 | Madison | Mediterranean | University Heights | $$ | 2 | 8 | HH 4–7 $6–9 plates; pork chop, sparrow cocktail; brunch avo toast/coffee cocktail | |||
77 | Rakitori Japanese Pub & Grill | Japanese (yakitori) | Hillcrest | $$ | 3 | 8 | Shiso pork belly, enoki bacon, grn onion salmon, shishito, coffee macaron ice cream | |||
78 | Fireside by the Patio | American | Liberty Station | $$ | 2 | 8 | HH 3–6/All Mon.; Brisket/bleu flat., papas/aioli, chk thigh & pork belly yakitori | |||
79 | Tribute Pizza | Pizza | North Park | $$ | 3 | 8 | HH 4–6 Tu–F; "tributes" to different pizzas; great focaccia | |||
80 | Blush Ice Bar | Fusion (Asian) | Downtown | $$ | 2 | 8 | HH 4–6; blush cocktails, rolls, calamari all very good | |||
81 | Puerto La Boca | Steakhouse | Little Italy | $$ | 2 | 8 | HH 4:30–7:30 30% off apps & $2.50 bread/chimichurri | |||
82 | Coop's West Texas BBQ | BBQ | Lemon Grove | $ | 4 | 8 | Great rib tips & pork ribs; okay brisket; Da Chicken Coop next door | |||
83 | Devilicious | Sandwiches | Varies (Food truck) | $ | 4 | 8 | BBBLT, duck confit grilled cheese, pork belly melt, parmesan truffle fries | |||
84 | Venissimo Cheese | Sandwich/Cheese | Lib. Stat./NP/MH/Del Mar | $$ | 4 | 8 | Great cheeses; burrata bowl was good; try grilled cheese | |||
85 | One Door North | American | North Park | $$ | 2 | 8 | HH 4–6; sister to Smoking Goat; burrata pizza, ceviche, schnitzel | |||
86 | Indigo Grill | Fusion (Latin) | Little Italy | $$$ | 2 | 8 | HH 5–6 $6 bites; salt/pepper shrimp, Indian corn pudding, filet, churros | |||
87 | The Marine Room | Seafood | La Jolla | $$$$ | 1 | 8 | HH 4–6 $14 apps (great foie gras & mud pie); great views | |||
88 | Piatti | Italian | La Jolla | $$ | 2 | 8 | Dipping sauce & brunch pizza are best; gorgonzola pasta also good | |||
89 | Puesto | Mexican (tacos) | La Jolla/Downtown | $$ | 3 | 8 | Great tiradito, chicharron; al pastor/shroom, sundae; frozen horchata & Taco Tues. | |||
90 | Ballast Point | Gastropub | Little Italy/Miramar/Scr.Ran. | $$ | 3 | 8 | Little Italy has Kettle Room; great mac & cheese | |||
91 | Cannonball | Fusion (Asian) | Mission Beach | $$ | 3 | 8 | Calamari; salmon tartare; shishitos | |||
92 | Piacere Mio | Italian | South Park/4S Ranch | $$ | 2 | 8 | HH 5–6 M–Th; customizable pasta; carbonara, burrata | |||
93 | Buona Forchetta | Pizza | South Park/Liberty Station | $$ | 3 | 8 | Sergio, Angela; try pizza in a jar; Encinitas location soon | |||
94 | Eclipse Chocolate | American/Dessert | South Park | $$ | 2 | 8 | Lavender lemon cocktail; biscuits; fries; decadent drinking choc; custom bars | |||
95 | Tacos Libertad | Mexican (tacos) | Hillcrest | $ | 3 | 8 | Non-profit; opens 4pm; temp. avo. / shrimp > duck / pork belly / fish > octopus | |||
96 | The Melting Pot | Fondue | University City/Downtown | $$$$ | 1 | 8 | HH 4–6 1/2 off fondue; great cheese & dessert courses | |||
97 | Seb's Panini | Sandwiches | Hillcrest/Little Italy/UCSD | $ | 4 | 8 | Farmer's markets; "Exquisite" panini | |||
98 | La Bonne Table | French | Hillcrest | $$ | 2 | 8 | Good classic french: escargot, crispy duck/brussels + mustard cream, creme brulee | |||
99 | Sushi Tadokoro | Japanese (sushi) | Old Town | $$$ | 2 | 8 | Traditional sushi, salmon sashimi, spicy yellowtail roll; try uni | |||
100 | The Grass Skirt | Seafood/Bar | Pacific Beach | $$$ | 2 | 8 | Secret tiki bar; tataki & okinomiyaki fries were good |