So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in San Diego and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Restaurants San Diego
Oak and Anchor BBQ Description: . Address: 3600 Main St, San Diego, CA 92113, United States Phone Number: +1 619-763-4086 Website: https://oakandanchorbbq.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-9PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 12-9PM | Friday: 12-9PM | Saturday: 12-9PM
Shotcaller Street Soul Food Description: . Address: 220 Euclid Ave Suite 180, San Diego, CA 92114, United States Phone Number: +1 619-230-5131 Website: http://www.eatshotcaller.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-8PM | Monday: 12-8PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 12-8PM | Thursday: 12-8PM | Friday: 12-9PM | Saturday: 12-9PM
Albert’s Restaurant Description: Full-service dining inside San Diego Zoo. Casual Californian fare & drinks served indoors or on an outdoor deck at the San Diego Zoo. Address: 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States Phone Number: +1 619-685-3200 Website: http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/alberts Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-7:30PM | Monday: 11AM-7:30PM | Tuesday: 11AM-7:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-7:30PM …
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 3295 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154, United States Phone Number: +1 619-816-5570 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/ca/san-diego/3295-palm-ave.?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-10PM | Monday: 10:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-10PM | Friday: 10:30AM-10PM …
Ray’s Mexican Restaurant Description: Snug taqueria with vegetarian options. Tiny, spare taco shop with a large menu including seafood dishes & vegetarian options. Address: 2885 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, United States Phone Number: +1 619-280-4011 Website: https://www.eatraysmexican.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-10PM | Monday: 8AM-10PM | Tuesday: 8AM-10PM | Wednesday: 8AM-10PM | Thursday: …
Rubio’s Coastal Grill Description: Chain spot for Mexican fare & fish tacos. Beach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees. Address: 10460 Friars Rd Suite A, San Diego, CA 92120, United States Phone Number: +1 619-285-9985 Website: https://www.rubios.com/restaurant-locations/california/san-diego/mission-gorge Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | …
Rubio’s Description: Chain spot for Mexican fare & fish tacos. Beach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees. Address: 2260 Callagan Hwy Building 3187, San Diego, CA 92136, United States Phone Number: +1 619-696-3757 Website: https://www.rubios.com/restaurant-locations/california/san-diego/san-diego-nexcom-now-open Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-7PM | Monday: 10AM-8PM | Tuesday: 10AM-8PM | Wednesday: 10AM-8PM | Thursday: 10AM-8PM …
Rubio’s Description: Chain spot for Mexican fare & fish tacos. Beach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees. Address: 4504 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, United States Phone Number: +1 858-272-2801 Website: https://www.rubios.com/restaurant-locations/california/san-diego/mission-bay Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-9PM | …
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 3489 Santo Rd, San Diego, CA 92124, United States Phone Number: +1 858-573-0035 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/ca/san-diego/3489-santo-rd?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-6PM | Thursday: 11AM-8PM | Friday: 11AM-8PM …
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 4020 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, United States Phone Number: +1 858-333-8108 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/ca/san-diego/4020-convoy-st?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-11PM | Monday: 10AM-11PM | Tuesday: 10AM-11PM | Wednesday: 10AM-11PM | Thursday: 10AM-11PM | Friday: 10AM-11PM …
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 9045 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126, United States Phone Number: +1 858-530-1664 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/ca/san-diego/9045-mira-mesa-blvd?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10:30PM | Monday: 10AM-10:30PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10:30PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-10:30PM | Friday: …
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 2810 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, United States Phone Number: +1 619-781-4354 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/ca/san-diego/2810-el-cajon-blvd?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-11PM | Monday: 10AM-11PM | Tuesday: 10AM-11PM | Wednesday: 10AM-11PM | Thursday: 10AM-11PM | Friday: …
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Description: Fast-food fried chicken chain. Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides. Address: 1561 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105, United States Phone Number: +1 619-527-6565 Website: https://locations.popeyes.com/ca/san-diego/1561-euclid-ave?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local_listings_pack&utm_campaign=yext_localsearch&utm_id=yext_localsearch Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-11PM | Monday: 10AM-11PM | Tuesday: 10AM-11PM | Wednesday: 10AM-11PM | Thursday: 10AM-11PM | Friday: 10AM-11:30PM …
Bolsa Vietnamese Restaurant Description: Simple spot for Vietnamese standards. Basic eatery with a long menu of classic Vietnamese fare such as noodle soups & grilled meats. Address: 9225 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste #118, San Diego, CA 92126, United States Phone Number: +1 858-693-3663 Website: https://www.bolsasandiego.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9:30AM-7PM | Monday: 8:30AM-2PM | Tuesday: 9:30AM-7PM …
Cucina Basilico Description: From-scratch Northern Italian dining. Laid-back hub for Northern Italian dining with housemade pastas, salads, starters & limited entrees. Address: 3755 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123, United States Phone Number: +1 858-874-6436 Website: http://www.cucinabasilico.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 4:30-8:30PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 4:30-8:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2PM, 4:30-8:30PM | Thursday: 11AM-2PM, …
The Joint – Award Winning Sushi-Tapas-Craft Beer-Wine-Sake Description: Warm spot with tapas, sushi, beer & wine. Diverse small plates & sushi are offered with wine & a long list of beers in a warm, funky setting. Address: 4902 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, United States Phone Number: +1 619-222-8272 Website: http://www.thejointob.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: …
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Subarashi Description: Casual spot for creative poke dishes. Low-key eatery specializing in customized Hawaiian-Japanese poke bowls, plus beer, wine & sake. Address: 7728 Regents Rd, San Diego, CA 92122, United States Phone Number: +1 858-457-5550 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: 11:15AM-8:45PM | Monday: 11:15AM-8:45PM | Tuesday: 11:15AM-8:45PM | Wednesday: 11:15AM-8:45PM | Thursday: 11:15AM-8:45PM | Friday: 11:15AM-8:45PM …
Mister Sushi Description: Stalwart sushi space for rolls & entrees. Snug, go-to fixture since 1986 for sashimi, rolls & Japanese entrees amid no-frills decor. Address: 1535 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, United States Phone Number: +1 858-581-2664 Website: http://www.mistersushi.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 5-10PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-10PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-10PM …
Sabuku Sushi Description: Japanese-American fusion cuisine & sake. Sleek space featuring sushi with inventive ingredients such as filet mignon or bacon. Address: 3027 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, United States Phone Number: +1 619-281-9700 Website: http://www.sabukusushi.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 12-9PM | Thursday: 12-9PM | Friday: …
Eastern Dynasty 粤品 Description: . Address: 4690 Convoy St #109, San Diego, CA 92111, United States Phone Number: +1 858-836-1168 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-8PM | Monday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-8PM | Friday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-8PM | Saturday: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-8PM
Pokewan – Del Mar Description: Casual site for poke bowls & sushi. Counter-serve spot producing creative signature poke bowls & straightforward sushi in a snug space. Address: 12925 El Camino Real, Ste AA4, San Diego, CA 92130, United States Phone Number: +1 858-847-2881 Website: Pokewan in Del Mar Fresh poke and sushi on-the-go! Store Hours: …
Harney Sushi Description: Raucous sushi spot with nightly DJs. Energy infuses this popular sushi eatery offering a variety of rolls & creative cocktails. Address: 3964 Harney St, San Diego, CA 92110, United States Phone Number: +1 619-295-3272 Website: https://harneysushi.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 4-10PM | Monday: 4-10PM | Tuesday: 4-10PM | Wednesday: 4-10PM | Thursday: 4-10PM …
Casa Guadalajara Description: Expansive & colorful Mexican eatery. Mexican eats with live mariachi music, indoors or on the vibrantly colorful outdoor patio. Address: 4105 Taylor St, San Diego, CA 92110, United States Phone Number: +1 619-295-5111 Website: https://www.casaguadalajara.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | …
Rubio’s Coastal Grill Description: Chain spot for Mexican fare & fish tacos. Beach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees. Address: 10785 Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92131, United States Phone Number: +1 858-578-1981 Website: https://www.rubios.com/restaurant-locations/california/san-diego/scripps-ranch Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Thursday: …
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Description: Upscale American steakhouse chain. Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting Address: 1355 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States Phone Number: +1 619-233-1422 Website: https://www.ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/san-diego/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local-business-listing Store Hours: Sunday: 4-9PM | Monday: 4-9PM | Tuesday: 4-9PM | Wednesday: 4-9PM | Thursday: …
Rubio’s Coastal Grill Description: Chain spot for Mexican fare & fish tacos. Beach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees. Address: 16588 Bernardo Center Dr Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92128, United States Phone Number: +1 858-613-7785 Website: https://www.rubios.com/restaurant-locations/california/san-diego/rancho-bernardo Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-9PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM …
Rubio’s Coastal Grill Description: Chain spot for Mexican fare & fish tacos. Beach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees. Address: 12002 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 260, San Diego, CA 92128, United States Phone Number: +1 858-675-9398 Website: https://www.rubios.com/restaurant-locations/california/san-diego/carmel-mountain-ranch Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM …
Rubio’s Coastal Grill Description: Chain spot for Mexican fare & fish tacos. Beach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees. Address: 7836 Highlands Village Pl Suite D101, San Diego, CA 92129, United States Phone Number: +1 858-484-6518 Website: https://www.rubios.com/restaurant-locations/california/san-diego/torrey-highlands Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-5PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9PM …
Mi Amigo Mexican Food & Sea Description: . Address: 4408 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105, United States Phone Number: +1 619-282-1899 Website: http://ordermiamigomexicanfoodandsea.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-11PM | Monday: 8AM-11PM | Tuesday: 8AM-11PM | Wednesday: 8AM-11PM | Thursday: 8AM-11PM | Friday: 8AM-11PM | Saturday: 8AM-11PM