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Welcome to San Diego
¡SALUD! is one of Welcome to San Diego.

1. ¡SALUD!

8.7
2196 Logan Ave (Sampson St.), San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
Blind Lady Ale House is one of Welcome to San Diego.

2. Blind Lady Ale House

8.9
3416 Adams Ave (at 34th St), San Diego, CA
Beer Bar · Adams North · 136 tips and reviews
Coin Haus is one of Welcome to San Diego.

3. Coin Haus

7.3
8361 Allison Ave (Pine Street), La Mesa, CA
Arcade · 10 tips and reviews
Coin-Op Game Room is one of Welcome to San Diego.

4. Coin-Op Game Room

8.6
3926 30th St (btwn Lincoln & University Ave), San Diego, CA
Bar · North Park · 43 tips and reviews
Bobboi Natural Gelato is one of Welcome to San Diego.

5. Bobboi Natural Gelato

9.5
8008 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA
Gelato Shop · 78 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Awesome gelato! Charcoal vanilla is good

Scripps Pier is one of Welcome to San Diego.

6. Scripps Pier

9.3
Discovery Way, La Jolla, CA
Pier · 13 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Everyone who visits UCSD takes a photo here

Shorehouse Kitchen is one of Welcome to San Diego.

7. Shorehouse Kitchen

9.2
2236 Avenida de La Playa, La Jolla, CA
Breakfast Spot · 26 tips and reviews
Caroline's Seaside Cafe is one of Welcome to San Diego.

8. Caroline's Seaside Cafe

8.3
8610 Kennel Way, La Jolla, CA
Café · La Jolla Shores · 48 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: UCSD employees get a nice discount! 30% I believe

Tacos El Gordo is one of Welcome to San Diego.

9. Tacos El Gordo

8.3
3265 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · Southern San Diego · 35 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Best adobada tacos! Super authentic. You can go here or any of the other locations around the southern San Diego area. Only this place has fries though.

La Jolla Cliffs is one of Welcome to San Diego.

10. La Jolla Cliffs

9.0
La Jolla, CA
Scenic Lookout · La Jolla · 13 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Just a short walk off campus. Beautiful sunsets!

Spruce Street Foot Bridge is one of Welcome to San Diego.

11. Spruce Street Foot Bridge

252 W Spruce St (Spruce St & 1st Ave), San Diego, CA
Bridge · Park West · 18 tips and reviews
Koon Thai Kitchen is one of Welcome to San Diego.

12. Koon Thai Kitchen

8.4
3860 Convoy St #102, San Diego, CA
Thai Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 36 tips and reviews
J&T Thai Street Food is one of Welcome to San Diego.

13. J&T Thai Street Food

8.8
5259 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA
Thai Restaurant · Morena · 27 tips and reviews
The Boiling Crab is one of Welcome to San Diego.

14. The Boiling Crab

8.2
9015 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mira Mesa · 40 tips and reviews
Pho Cow Cali Express is one of Welcome to San Diego.

15. Pho Cow Cali Express

8.6
9170 Mira Mesa Blvd (at Black Mountain Rd), San Diego, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Mira Mesa · 27 tips and reviews
Boba Bar and Desserts is one of Welcome to San Diego.

16. Boba Bar and Desserts

7.9
4619 Convoy St Ste F, San Diego, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · Kearny Mesa · 4 tips and reviews
Juniper & Ivy is one of Welcome to San Diego.

17. Juniper & Ivy

8.8
2228 Kettner Blvd (btwn Juniper & Ivy St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Harborview · 98 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Most diners responding positively to Richard Blais' seasonally-driven "left coast cookery". Excitement's building towards the launch of the chef's tasting menu and the full unleashing. Read more.

Ironside Fish & Oyster is one of Welcome to San Diego.

18. Ironside Fish & Oyster

9.3
1654 India St (at W Date St), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 204 tips and reviews
Lolita's Taco Shop is one of Welcome to San Diego.

19. Lolita's Taco Shop

8.6
7305 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (at Ruffner St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 75 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: I think this place has San Diego's BEST carne asada fries (carne asada fries are also a SD classic).

The Cottage is one of Welcome to San Diego.

20. The Cottage

9.0
7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
Breakfast Spot · 172 tips and reviews
Cody's is one of Welcome to San Diego.

21. Cody's

8.4
8030 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA
Breakfast Spot · 67 tips and reviews

22. Slater's 50/50

8.5
2750 Dewey Rd Ste 193, San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Naval Training Center · 195 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: They're famous for their 50/50 burger patties (50% bacon and 50% ground beef)

Phil's BBQ is one of Welcome to San Diego.

23. Phil's BBQ

9.1
3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Midway District · 510 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: One of San Diego's most popular joints. Good ribs and they also have beef ribs.

OB Noodle House & Sake Bar is one of Welcome to San Diego.

24. OB Noodle House & Sake Bar

9.0
2218 Cable St (at Voltaire St), San Diego, CA
Asian Restaurant · Ocean Beach · 133 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: The chicken wings are so good!

Extraordinary Desserts is one of Welcome to San Diego.

25. Extraordinary Desserts

8.8
1430 Union St (at W Ash St), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Little Italy · 279 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: I've never had such good cakes and desserts... MUST TRY

Belmont Park is one of Welcome to San Diego.

26. Belmont Park

8.8
3146 Mission Blvd (Pirate Cove), San Diego, CA
Amusement Park · 45 tips and reviews
Lucha Libre Taco Shop is one of Welcome to San Diego.

27. Lucha Libre Taco Shop

8.4
1810 W Washington St (at India St), San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · Midtown · 257 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Some of the best burritos in San Diego with a great luchador theme. Get the Surfin' California. This is a SD staple!

Cowboy Star is one of Welcome to San Diego.

28. Cowboy Star

8.9
640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA
Steakhouse · East Village · 116 tips and reviews
Supernatural Sea To Sandwich is one of Welcome to San Diego.

29. Supernatural Sea To Sandwich

8.7
7094 Miramar Rd #105, San Diego, CA
Sandwich Spot · Miramar · 26 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Seafood sandwiches - great!

Kogi BBQ is one of Welcome to San Diego.

30. Kogi BBQ

6.9
5447 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 16 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: $18.99 for AYCE after 9PM

Studio Diner is one of Welcome to San Diego.

31. Studio Diner

8.6
4701 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA
Diner · Kearny Mesa · 128 tips and reviews
Sushi Ota is one of Welcome to San Diego.

32. Sushi Ota

9.0
4529 Mission Bay Dr (at Bunker Hill St), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 139 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: San Diego's most popular place for sushi!

The Smoking Goat Restaurant is one of Welcome to San Diego.

33. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

8.0
3408 30th St (Upas), San Diego, CA
French Restaurant · North Park · 49 tips and reviews
Regents Pizzeria is one of Welcome to San Diego.

34. Regents Pizzeria

9.0
4150 Regents Park Row Ste 170 (at La Jolla Villa Dr), La Jolla, CA
Pizzeria · 89 tips and reviews
Kung Fu Tea is one of Welcome to San Diego.

35. Kung Fu Tea

7.5
4869 Convoy St, San Diego, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · Kearny Mesa · 7 tips and reviews
Phuong Trang Vietnamese is one of Welcome to San Diego.

36. Phuong Trang Vietnamese

8.5
4170 Convoy St (btwn Armour & Othello Ave), San Diego, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 61 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Everything is pretty good but the garlic butter wings are really good

37. Liberty Public Market

9.3
2820 Historic Decatur Rd (Sims Rd), San Diego, CA
Market · Naval Training Center · 49 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Great variety of food options. Really nice aesthetic!

Urban Solace is one of Welcome to San Diego.

38. Urban Solace

3823 30th St (at University Ave), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · North Park · 139 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: The duck confit is great but is even better with all the sides! So well balanced!

George's at The Cove is one of Welcome to San Diego.

39. George's at The Cove

9.0
1250 Prospect St (at Ivanhoe Ave), La Jolla, CA
New American Restaurant · Village · 221 tips and reviews
Whisknladle is one of Welcome to San Diego.

40. Whisknladle

1044 Wall St (at Herschel Ave.), La Jolla, CA
American Restaurant · Village · 93 tips and reviews

41. Soda & Swine

2943 Adams Ave (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · North Park · 77 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Delicious soft serve, meatballs, fires, and more!

Carnitas' Snack Shack is one of Welcome to San Diego.

42. Carnitas' Snack Shack

2632 University Ave (at Oregon St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · North Park · 186 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: The Triple Threat Pork Sandwich has schnitzel, pulled pork, and bacon. Really bad for you...but so good!

43. Bencotto Italian Kitchen

8.5
750 W Fir St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 109 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Can't miss the squid ink pasta!

Oscar's Mexican Seafood is one of Welcome to San Diego.

44. Oscar's Mexican Seafood

8.8
646 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · Hillcrest · 54 tips and reviews

45. Better Buzz Coffee

8.8
1909 Garnet Ave (at Lamont St), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Pacific Beach · 61 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Get the Best Drink Ever

46. Pizza Port Brewing Company

9.3
1956 Bacon St (at Santa Monica Ave), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Ocean Beach · 144 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: 45 cent wings on Wednesday!

47. El Zarape

8.4
4642 Park Blvd (btwn Adams & Madison Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · University Heights · 176 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: The scallop or shrimp burrito is great! Cheap fish tacos too if you're looking for that

48. The Baked Bear

8.9
4516 Mission Blvd Ste C, San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Pacific Beach · 75 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Cheap ice cream sandwiches with fresh cookies

49. Tajima Ramen House

8.7
4681 Convoy St (btwn Engineer & Dagget St), San Diego, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 111 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Open late!

50. Iceskimo

8.6
4609 Convoy St Ste B (Dagget St), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 18 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Best Taiwanese shaved ice

51. Hodad's

9.0
5010 Newport Ave (at Bacon St), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Ocean Beach · 230 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: One of San Diego's staples

52. Crack Shack

8.9
2266 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · Harborview · 58 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Little pricey but the fries and fried chicken sandwiches here are delicious

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is one of Welcome to San Diego.

53. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

9.2
4002 Wallace St (at San Diego Ave), San Diego, CA
State or Provincial Park · Old Town · 136 tips and reviews
La Jolla Shores Beach is one of Welcome to San Diego.

54. La Jolla Shores Beach

9.5
La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA
Beach · La Jolla Shores · 136 tips and reviews
Ocean Beach is one of Welcome to San Diego.

55. Ocean Beach

9.2
Abbot St, San Diego, CA
Beach · Ocean Beach · 80 tips and reviews
Little Italy Mercato is one of Welcome to San Diego.

56. Little Italy Mercato

9.2
580 W Cedar St. (btwn Kettner Blvd & Front St.), San Diego, CA
Farmers Market · Little Italy · 76 tips and reviews
Little Italy is one of Welcome to San Diego.

57. Little Italy

9.0
San Diego, CA
Neighborhood · 103 tips and reviews
Mt. Soledad is one of Welcome to San Diego.

58. Mt. Soledad

9.3
Soledad Park Road, San Diego, CA
Mountain · La Jolla, San Diego, CA · 17 tips and reviews
Balboa Park is one of Welcome to San Diego.

59. Balboa Park

9.6
1549 El Prado (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Park · Balboa Park · 334 tips and reviews
Homestyle Hawaiian is one of Welcome to San Diego.

60. Homestyle Hawaiian

7.8
7524 Mesa College Dr (at Ashford St), San Diego, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Clairemont Mesa East · 34 tips and reviews
Ramen Yamadaya is one of Welcome to San Diego.

61. Ramen Yamadaya

4706 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
Ramen Restaurant · North Clairemont · 37 tips and reviews

62. Lestat's Coffee House

8.6
3343 Adams Ave (at Felton St), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Normal Heights · 107 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: 24 hour coffee shop!

Polite Provisions is one of Welcome to San Diego.

63. Polite Provisions

9.0
4696 30th St (at Adams Ave), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Park · 100 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: They have a menu of over 90 cocktails and the punch bowls are so good. Soda & Swine is next door and you can bring over the food.

Filippi's Pizza Grotto is one of Welcome to San Diego.

64. Filippi's Pizza Grotto

8.4
1747 India St (btwn Date St. & Fir St.), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Little Italy · 169 tips and reviews

65. Modern Times Lomaland Fermentorium

9.3
3725 Greenwood St (btwn Hancock & Kurtz St), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Midway District · 59 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Flights here are only $8-10. Awesome selection - great stouts!

Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits is one of Welcome to San Diego.

66. Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits

9.4
9045 Carroll Way, San Diego, CA
Brewery · Miramar · 79 tips and reviews

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Arguably San Diego's most well known brewery. Great selection and everything is great!

Green Flash Brewing Company is one of Welcome to San Diego.

67. Green Flash Brewing Company

6550 Mira Mesa Blvd (at Flanders Dr), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Sorrento Valley · 93 tips and reviews

Josh S.Josh S.: $4 beers, $1 tasters, and daily food trucks. Pretty bad ass.

Societe Brewing Company is one of Welcome to San Diego.

68. Societe Brewing Company

9.3
8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (at Industrial Park Dr), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Kearny Mesa · 52 tips and reviews

Richard R.Richard Ram: Hands down a Top 5 San Diego brewery....and given the number of quality establishments in the craft beer capital of America, that's sayin' something! Try: everything.

69. Common Theory Public House

8.4
4805 Convoy St (Ronson Rd), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Kearny Mesa · 30 tips and reviews

Jacqueline L.Jacqueline L.: Pretty good tap list. Sliding happy hour: $3 off draughts 3-4PM, $2 off 4-6PM, $1 off 6-7PM.

Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon is one of Welcome to San Diego.

70. Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon

8.3
4625 Convoy St, San Diego, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 81 tips and reviews
Shanghai Saloon is one of Welcome to San Diego.

71. Shanghai Saloon

7.8
4625 Convoy St, San Diego, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 9 tips and reviews
Punjabi Tandoor is one of Welcome to San Diego.

72. Punjabi Tandoor

8.3
9235 Activity Rd #111 (btwn Clayton & Padgett St), San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Miramar · 53 tips and reviews