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1. Great Maple San Diego
4.9
Exceptional(4758)
$$$$
• American • Hillcrest
Booked 71 times today
We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!
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2. Rustic Root - Gaslamp
4.4
Awesome(1595)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 37 times today
Rustic Root showcases our take on New American Comfort food with a California twist. Classic dishes are rooted in tradition, including regional dishes from around the country. All reimagined with fresh and local ingredients and our Chef’s modern flair. Our Signature drink menus offer our take on timeless classic cocktails as well as Rustic Root originals using creative spirits and the freshest ingredients. Join us in our street-level dining room for dinner nightly or our award-winning weekend brunch. Our rooftop lounge is an excellent place to grab drinks & a bite with friends, enjoying the San Diego weather and our unique location in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Close to the San Diego Convention Center, we're a favorite for locals and out of town tourists alike.
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3. insideOUT
4.8
Exceptional(3192)
$$$$
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 83 times today
STRICTLY 18+ VENUE. We are thrilled to invite you to experience the return of Spring Oasis, an immersive dining event running from March 4th through May 31st at InsideOUT!Step into a breathtaking transformation of our restaurant, where you'll find yourself beneath a canopy of life-size, lush cherry blossom trees. Our space has been completely reimagined to capture the ethereal beauty of a spring garden, offering a truly stunning and unique atmosphere for your next meal.The experience extends far beyond the decor. Executive Chef has meticulously crafted a new menu, featuring inspired culinary creations that celebrate the fresh flavors of the season. Each dish is designed to be a vibrant counterpart to the blooming ambiance.To perfectly complement your dining journey, our mixologists have created an array of amazing themed cocktails, each designed to fit the serene, vibrant vibe of the Spring Oasis. Sip on refreshing, artfully prepared drinks as you soak in the beauty around you.
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4. KINDRED
4.4
Awesome(394)
$$$$
• Vegetarian / Vegan • South Park
Booked 36 times today
Equal parts evil lair and Victorian cocktail salon, KINDRED has transfixed and beguiled all who step into its portal, with whimsical eccentricity, world class vegan dishes, and ambitiously inventive cocktails.Since opening its doors in late 2015 in the enchanting neighborhood of South Park, San Diego, KINDRED has garnered recognition which transcends its plant-based credo, heralded as one of the city's premier dining institutions. It has been named EATER San Diego's and San Diego Magazine's Restaurant Of The Year, topped Zagat San Diego's Most Important Restaurant Openings, and earned an Orchid Award for interior design from the San Diego Architectural Foundation. KINDRED was also named within the Food Network's list of the best vegan restaurants in the country, was voted the Best Vegan Bar in the U.S. by VegNews magazine, and received regional honors from the Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation for Best Restaurant Bar in the West.
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5. Petrini's
4.6
Exceptional(500)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 3 times today
Petrini's, in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, serves homemade Italian dishes with a traditional authentic dishes. If you go to Music box, stop by for a dinner and a cup of wine before the show. We offer Brunch, Lunch and Dinner menus 7 days a week.The diablo shrimp in spicy wing sauce with lemon and cream, served with garlic cheese bread makes the perfect starter to your meal. Some of Petrini's' specialty entrée dishes include the smoked salmon alfredo sautéed with tomatoes and basil, garlic and rosemary served with spaghetti with tangy Pomodoro sauce and the baked white fish coated in seasoned bread crumbs in wine, butter and garlic sauce with Tuscan vegetables. Handhelds, such as the classic meatball hoagie, the vegetarian caponata sandwich with tomato-stewed eggplant and the craft-your-own pizzas, are other diner favorites.For a sweet end to your meal at Petrini's, enjoy a homemade classic Italian dessert, the layered tiramisu cake.
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6. The Old Spaghetti Factory - San Diego
4.2
Awesome(112)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 34 times today
Dining at The Old Spaghetti Factory is an experience. For decades, they have invested meticulous attention to their unique designs and authentic vintage décor. Every location is adorned with antique lighting, intricate stained glass displays, large colorful booths, and an old-fashioned trolley car for guests to dine in. It’s the perfect atmosphere for a family celebration, a large group event, or a special dinner date.A family business since 1969, their founding philosophy — “a memorable dining experience doesn’t have to cost a lot of money” — is perhaps more relevant now than ever. Every entree is a "complete meal," served with hot freshly-baked sourdough bread, soup or salad, and ice cream for dessert at no extra charge.
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7. Ristorante Illando
4.3
Awesome(966)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 14 times today
From the owner Leonardo Landini "When I decided to open Ristorante Illando, I had a vision in my head...my cozy house back in Firenze, Italy; my family dining table filled with the food I grew up with. Now I can surround you with the warmth of my Italian home and an authentic Italian meal here at Illando. Benvenuti e buon appetito a tutti!!"
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8. Monello
4.6
Exceptional(2796)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 20 times today
As Bencotto's brother located next door,Monello lives up to its sibling's reputation as Best Italian restaurant in San Diego.From the 800 LB of fresh pasta handcrafted every week, Monello displays up to 27 different recipes of pasta. Mediterranean style seafood is served along with gourmet pizza.Monello delivers Pasta & Risotto tossed in the Parmigiano cheese wheel tableside.Unique Italian-style brunch is served on weekends.Voted Best Happy Hour 2016, Monello's Milanese Aperitivo offers small plates on the house with drinks every night.UN­ABLE TO FIND A TABLE? CHECK OUT OUR BROTHER RESTAURANT BENCOTTO NEXT DOOR
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9. Deckman's NORTH Park at 3131
4.7
Exceptional(297)
$$$$
• Californian • North Park
Booked 9 times today
Welcome to Deckman’s North !This is your invitation to experience something extraordinary.After building a globally recognized restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe, Chef Drew Deckman and Paulina bring their philosophy to San Diego for the first time. You will find them here, in the room, guiding the experience and connecting with guests.Everything begins with the source. The freshest seafood and local ingredients, brought to life over a live fire in our open kitchen.Sit at the chef’s counter, start with oysters as they are shucked in front of you, and let our team guide you through wines from Baja and California or a crafted cocktail.Upstairs, discover the only rooftop in North Park offering both happy hour and full dinner, or gather in our private dining spaces for a more intimate experience.Every visit is a journey through flavor, craft, and connection.
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10. Chez Loma
4.4
Awesome(1955)
$$$$
• French • Coronado
Booked 16 times today
Our new San Diego home is located in the Carez Hizar House (circa 1889), a Coronado historical landmark on Loma Avenue almost at the corner of Orange Avenue. We are within walking distance to beautiful downtown Coronado, the Hotel Del Coronado, and the beach. A French inspired bistro where people feel comfortable and enjoy fresh rustic fare at reasonable prices. Sourcing locally to achieve maximum freshness and offering our customers what they want instead of following culinary trends.If your desire is a casual tapa at the bar or a dinner with friends or colleges, Chez Loma under new management, offers an inviting space to relax, enjoy and socialize.

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