Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in San Diego

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in San Diego? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Wildland

5.0

5 (17)

$30 and under

Californian

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

WALK IN'S ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS!

Wildland is an all-day restaurant, bar and bakery inspired by the natural landscape and vibrant community of North County, celebrating the creative culture of California by bringing bold ideas to timeless traditions.

Night or day, this is a place for the every day.

Private Dining Room reservations are available for parties of 12-18 guests.

Top review

HeloiseVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and great service! Highly recommended.

LIPS - San Diego

5.0

5 (69)

$31 to $50

American

North Park

About the restaurant

Lips has been San Diego's ULTIMATE in Drag Dining for 25 years! Dinner, Drinks & fabulous Drag Shows, as well as Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays. Enjoy a great meal & cocktails served up by over-the-top Drag Queens.

DIFFERENT SHOWS WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY. Wed: Bithcy Bingo; Thur: Dining with the Divas; Fri: Glitz & Glam Dinner; Sat: 2 Dragalicious Brunches & 2 Glitz & Glam Dinners; Sun: 2 Gospel Brunches & Sunday Nite Showstoppers. ***Prices- Wed/Thur/Sun Dinner: $35.95(shoe & 3-course dinner, drinks additional); Sat/Sun Brunch: $42.95(Show, meal & bottomless Mimosas/Champagne/Bloody Mary; Fri/Sat Nite: $49.95(show & 3-course dinner,drinks additional)

All shows subject to 7.75%sales tax & 20% suggested gratuity; $12 celebration package for Birthdays/Bachelorette/Anniversary/Promotion/Graduation. 16+ to enter; 21+ to Drink. GOVERNMENT ID REQUIRED-ALL IDS CHECKED AT THE DOOR

Top review

Rebecca

Dined on Jan 9, 2025

Such a fun evening. Mother, daughter date night. I’ll definitely return for another show.

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Experience

Valentine's Day at Lips San Diego

The Veranda Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1524)

$30 and under

Californian

Fallbrook

About the restaurant

While dining at the most atmospheric restaurant in Fallbrook, you can gaze at our sparkling lake and gorgeous grounds while enjoying a delicious meal prepared with seasonal produce from our on-site vegetable and fruit gardens. We offer patio heaters during the winter months and fans during the warmer months. Reservations are recommended. Enjoy a stroll through our many gardens before or after you dine at The Veranda.

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RondiVIP

Dined 1 day ago

This is our favorite restaurant in Fallbrook. The food is amazing, service is amazing and the garden views can’t be beat. We bring all of our out of towners here — they love it too!

Arrivederci

4.8

4.8 (91)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hillcrest

About the restaurant

Arrivederci Ristorante is an authentic Italian restaurant. Arrivederci means hello. The restaurant's name refers to Italian hospitality offered here. It has a decent semi-formal ambiance. The walls are decorated with paintings gathered from different parts of Europe. Antique lamps are hung from the ceilings to add a rustic appeal. Arrivederci specializes in preparing all dishes with authentic Italian recipes and ingredients. Grigliata vegetariana is prepared with a variety of assorted grilled vegetables. Rigatoni amatriciana is prepared with tabular pasta soaked in rich sauce, prepared with tomatoes and romano cheese. Italian bacon topping enhances the flavor. Pollo al funghi is the traditional chicken meal. The boneless breast of chicken is topped with mushrooms. The ingredients are cooked in wine sauce. Arrivederci serves Italian wines and beers.

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ThomasVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Arriverderci is myself and my wife’s favorite restaurants, tactually it’s our #1 Italian restaurant! If you want authentic old family recipe Italian food this is the spot! Julio is our favorite server and my wife who showed me this place always asks for him. but all the servers are great. The meat lasagna is by far the best I have ever had and I have been all over Italy!

The WineSellar & Brasserie

4.9

4.9 (1005)

$31 to $50

French

Sorrento Mesa

About the restaurant

Established in 1988, The WineSellar & Brasserie is San Diego's premiere destination for fine wine and exquisitely crafted locally sourced, organic fare.

Consistently ranked among OpenTable's Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie has been honored with either Wine Spectator's "Grand Award" and "Best Of Award Of Excellence" every year since our inception.

With your meal, enjoy a bottle from the adjoining WineSellar boutique wine shop or choose a wine from our award-winning list. Either way, you’ll find an outstanding selection of unique small-production wines not found anywhere else. Not in the mood for wine? Choose from our rotating list of craft beers or seasonally available craft cocktails.

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LouiseVIP

Dined 2 days ago

As always fabulous food & service. My burger was perfect & perfect crunch to the fries. The glass of Syrah that was recommended added to the taste of everything.

Tapas & Beers

4.9

4.9 (500)

$30 and under

French

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in Downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels building, Tapas & Beers is a French and Spanish Restaurant.

We offer a large selection of Tapas plates to share between friends & family
but also normal size dishes if you don't want to share !

Our beers on tap selection highlights breweries from San Diego County and our wine selection from all around the world will make any wine lover happy too !

Everything you will eat at Tapas & Beers will be made from scratch to order with fresh and mostly organic ingredients !

Discover why our place isso highly rated !

Cheers!

Top review

DavidVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food thanks to chief Angel. Hospitality & service by Nael & Julie are fantastic!

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4.9

4.9 (1067)

$50 and over

Speakeasy

Downtown

About the restaurant

A curated 90 minute, three course cocktail experience akin to none. $67 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are accepted as early as a month in advance for groups of 4 or less. Large party reservations can be made through our reservations team at info@neighborhoodsd.com

Come find us.

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Brooklynn

Dined 3 days ago

What a cool experience!!! Alexandra and Zach were both very knowledgeable and fun to interact with throughout our experience. All 6 custom cocktails that my girlfriend and I ordered were spot on and delicious. We can’t wait to go back!

Vittorio's Italian Restaurant- San Diego

4.8

4.8 (652)

$30 and under

Italian

Carmel Valley

About the restaurant

Italian trattoria and wine bar.
Favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant

Top review

DouglasVIP

Dined 1 day ago

This has become a neighborhood favorite. Welcoming atmosphere (always greeted at the door); great service and excellent food. We love coming here and will keep coming back!

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Experience

Tuesday Date Night

Baja Betty's

5.0

5 (343)

$30 and under

Mexican

Hillcrest

About the restaurant

If you are in the mood for creative, Tex-Mex inspired dishes, the fun and atmosphere of Baja Betty's in San Diego, CA is for you. This popular eatery provides diners with a colorful and entertaining setting in which to savor a full array of dishes made from the freshest and most authentic ingredients.

The menu at Baja Betty's features many expected options, such as a comprehensive quesadilla menu and array of satisfying combination platters. However, diners can also enjoy a build your own burrito or bowl, an array of house specialties and tacos and some stunning signature margaritas to wash it all down. The menu at Baja Betty's also offers a long list of tequilas and mezcals, a full range of appetizers, nachos, soups, salads and the best Taco Tuesday in town!

Top review

Tracy

Dined 7 days ago

Great service! We had our party trickle in over about an hour and our server was very attentive to everyone. Thanks for the special dessert to celebrate too!

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Popular dish

Rolled Tacos

Black and Blue Steakhouse and Lounge - Valley View Casino

4.8

4.8 (1786)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Valley Center

About the restaurant

Black&Blue is a contemporary American Steakhouse with Las Vegas flair, and a 21 and up dining experience. B&B was recently named San Diego’s “Most Romantic Steakhouse” by the San Diego Union Tribune, and most recently awarded as the Best Steak House Best Seafood by San Diego A-list! At B&B we offer the choicest meats, freshest seafood and most dazzling desserts to delight the mind and body that will transport our guests into a world of indulgence and taste. Unwind with conversation and creative cocktails in our Black&Blue Lounge. Then move into our main room where Chef Nicholas Burgess will impress you with his inventive dishes and innovative takes on classic favorites. The Manager, Chris Scala, will ensure you receive the ultimate in guest service in an atmosphere that’s friendly and fun. To fully enjoy the B&B dining experience, please be prepared to spend an hour and a half with us. Visit us at B&B for a dining experience you’ll never forget.

Top review

Onofrio

Dined 1 day ago

Food was great, great ambience as usual. The best part of our experience was our server, Mel. He was very accommodating and delivered stellar service! Very rare to get that level service anywhere nowadays! THANK YOU MEL!!

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