San Diego: Restaurants

Arterra Restaurant
Using farm-fresh ingredients, chefs Bradley Ogden and Jason Maitland put a contemporary twist on classic American dishes like...
notable wine list | new american

Island Prime
Jutting out over the ocean, Island Prime serves dangerously good cocktails (try the pomegranate pearl martini) and seafood;...
smart splurge | seafood | waterfront | editor pick

Laurel Restaurant
Seasonal menu of French/Mediterranean cuisine like petite filet and short ribs, jidori roast chicken with saffron chickpea...
french | mediterranean | editor pick

Old Town Mexican Café
Authentic Mexican joint with the best carnitas in town. The roasted chicken with cilantro, onion, tomato, peppers, rice,...
moderate | great value | mexican

The Sky Room
Located on the 10th floor of La Valencia Hotel, the Sky Room serves distinctive French cuisine at only 12 exclusive booths and...
smart splurge | french

Big Kitchen Café
This eclectic breakfast/lunch hideaway is best known for “The Whoopi” (Whoopi Goldberg worked here in the ‘80s), a solid...
patio | diner

Old Town Mexican Café
Authentic Mexican joint with the best carnitas in town. The roasted chicken with cilantro, onion, tomato, peppers, rice,...
expensive | great value | mexican

Trattoria Fantastica
Sensational Sicilian cuisline: pizza with chewy crust, fresh pastas, and grilled items like veal marsala and pork tenderloin...
great value | italian