San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's
Phil's BBQ is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

1. Phil's BBQ

9.0
3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Midway District · 510 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Get the Dinosaur Sized Ribs -- mesquite-grilled to a smoky perfection and slathered in their secret BBQ sauce. - Adam Richman, Man v Food Nation

Carnitas' Snack Shack is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

2. Carnitas' Snack Shack

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

Martin L.Martin Lindsay: Try the Pulled Pork Sandwich - Pork three ways: breaded cutlet, fried; succulent pulled pork; crispy bacon; all in one sandwich!

George's at The Cove is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

3. George's at The Cove

9.0
1250 Prospect St (at Ivanhoe Ave), La Jolla, CA
New American Restaurant · Village · 221 tips and reviews
The Mission is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

4. The Mission

8.1
1250 J St (btwn 12th & 13th St), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 133 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Martinez: Awesome breakfast spot in downtown SD. Try the power plato breakfast. Read more.

Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

5. Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill

8.9
3667 India St (btwn Winder & Chalmers St), San Diego, CA
Fish Market · Midtown · 172 tips and reviews
CUCINA urbana is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

6. CUCINA urbana

9.1
505 Laurel St (at 5th Ave), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 172 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: A festive, high-energy mood prevails amid crafty pizzas, polenta boards served with daily ragouts and familiar Italian foods stamped with modern twists. Bar and communal dining is also available.

Extraordinary Desserts is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

7. Extraordinary Desserts

8.7
1430 Union St (at W Ash St), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Little Italy · 279 tips and reviews

MattersOfGrey.comMattersOfGrey.com: The desserts rotate daily. If you love chocolate, the Dulce De Leche as seen on the Food Network

Balboa Park is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

8. Balboa Park

9.6
1549 El Prado (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Park · Balboa Park · 334 tips and reviews

PepsiPepsi: This could possibly be one of San Diego's most attractive and beautiful regions. Visit Sundays or Tuesdays to avoid the crowd and be sure to check out the San Diego Zoo!

House of Blues San Diego is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

9. House of Blues San Diego

9.4
1055 5th Ave (btwn Broadway & C St), San Diego, CA
Music Venue · Central San Diego · 91 tips and reviews

Jason F.Jason F: Small for a House of Blues, but nonetheless a great venue for a more intimate show.

SeaWorld San Diego is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

10. SeaWorld San Diego

8.8
500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA
Amusement Park · Mission Bay Park · 366 tips and reviews

Stephen C.Stephen Cerruti: If you're into quantity Shamu is the 'big' show, but if quality matters then Clyde and Seamore are the ticket.

San Diego Zoo is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

11. San Diego Zoo

9.4
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA
Zoo · Balboa Park · 563 tips and reviews

San Diego ZooSan Diego Zoo: The Zoo was founded in 1916 by a local doctor, Harry Wegeforth, who decided to build a zoo after hearing lions left over from the Panama-California Exposition roaring in their cages in the park.

La Jolla Cove is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

12. La Jolla Cove

9.5
1200 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA
Beach · Village · 230 tips and reviews

MichaelMichael: Make sure you get to see seal beach

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

13. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

9.1
4002 Wallace St (at San Diego Ave), San Diego, CA
State or Provincial Park · Old Town · 136 tips and reviews

DymphnaDymphna: I love Old Town San Diego... The birthplace of California... So much history and ghost stories in one spot!

Addison is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

14. Addison

8.9
5200 Grand del Mar Way (at Del Mar Meadows Road), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Carmel Valley · 16 tips and reviews

EaterEater: One of the few splurge-worthy spots in town. Chef William Bradley's menu combines his French training with local ingredients and contemporary plating.

Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

15. Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House

8990 University Center Ln (at Lebon Dr), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · University City · 50 tips and reviews
Pappalecco is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

16. Pappalecco

9.1
1602 State St (at Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Little Italy · 124 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott Sundahl: Best gelato in San Diego.

PrepKitchen is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

17. PrepKitchen

1660 India St (at Date St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Little Italy · 85 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Smither: Great place for lunch, limited menu provides good selection but quick service. Lots of light (indirect outside sun), open air feel yet quiet.

Rubicon Deli is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

18. Rubicon Deli

3819 Mission Blvd (at Salem Ct), San Diego, CA
Deli · Mission Beach · 46 tips and reviews

Michelle M.Michelle Macias: Spicy tuna is my favorite!

Cafe Chloe is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

19. Cafe Chloe

721 9th Ave (at G St), San Diego, CA
Café · East Village · 128 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: One of the best places downtown, hands down. Must try pomme frites but just as yummy, the coq au vin. Excellent wine and cheese too. Bread pudding is amazing.

Whisknladle is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

20. Whisknladle

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

EaterEater: From-scratch cooking combined with a casual approach to fine dining. This group also runs the popular Prepkitchen locations.

Monello is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

21. Monello

8.5
750 W Fir St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 51 tips and reviews

Kate M.Kate McCormley: Pizza is super good. Thin and authentic italian. Would not recommend the piadine though... it's like a bad version of the Costco sandwich wraps. Very boring, and the tortilla seemed out of place.

A.R. Valentien is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

22. A.R. Valentien

8.5
11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Jeff Jackson heads up a highly-trained kitchen of farm-to-table devotees. Their Thursday night artisan table dinners are some of San Diego's most special dining experiences. [Eater 38 Member]

Nine-Ten Restaurant and Bar is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

23. Nine-Ten Restaurant and Bar

7.8
910 Prospect St (at Jenner St), La Jolla, CA
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Jason Knibb's cuisine is innovative yet accessible; he combines modern cooking techniques with a good understanding of ingredients. In other words, he doesn't mess around. [Eater 38 Member]

Starlite is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

24. Starlite

8.2
3175 India St (at Spruce St), San Diego, CA
Lounge · Midtown · 82 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Pin-dot lighting and a sunk-in bar make for starry nights at Starlite. The creative bill of fare changes frequently, although the homemade ice cream sandwiches are here to stay.

MangiaMangia Mobile is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

25. MangiaMangia Mobile

6.4
San Diego, CA
Food Truck · University City · 6 tips and reviews

Gavin L.Gavin Linde: Their schedule is on www.mangiamangiamobile.com super easy to find them

Harney Sushi is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

26. Harney Sushi

8.4
3964 Harney St (btwn Congress & San Diego Ave), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Old Town · 91 tips and reviews

Ms. GreenMs. Green: Amazing sushi!! All the spicy scallop rolls rock!

Hotel del Coronado is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

27. Hotel del Coronado

9.1
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
Resort · 227 tips and reviews

Rachael  D.Rachael  Depp: enjoy the sunday brunch. Everything is delicious! Lovely, elegant dining area. Great for big families.

Fairmont Grand Del Mar is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

28. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

9.3
5300 Grand del Mar Ct (at Carmel Country Rd), San Diego, CA
Resort · Carmel Valley · 38 tips and reviews

TripAdvisorTripAdvisor: The Grand Del Mar was named #2 hotel in the United States in TripAdvisor's 2012 Travelers' Choice Hotels awards.  See TripAdvisor user reviews at Read more.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

29. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

9.1
11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA
Resort · Torrey Pines · 26 tips and reviews

Dana W.Dana W: Amazing hotel great view and wow golf

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

30. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

8.9
333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Hotel · Marina · 115 tips and reviews
San Diego Convention Center is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

31. San Diego Convention Center

111 W Harbor Dr (at 5th Ave), San Diego, CA
Convention Center · Marina · 105 tips and reviews

Visit San DiegoVisit San Diego: There is a restaurant conceirge service located in front of Hall C. They can help you with making reservations or answer any questions about the local restaurants in Gaslamp Quarter or beyond!

Petco Park is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

32. Petco Park

9.3
100 Park Blvd (at Tony Gwynn Dr), San Diego, CA
Baseball Stadium · East Village · 259 tips and reviews

Keri R.Keri Robinson: Beautiful park and great location. Tickets are pretty cheap so support our Padres!

Basic Urban Kitchen & Bar is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

33. Basic Urban Kitchen & Bar

8.8
410 10th Ave (at J St), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · East Village · 102 tips and reviews

Pete L.Pete Lark: Must try the mashed potato and bacon on white pie...Amazing!

Chocolat is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

34. Chocolat

8.2
3896 5th Ave (at University Ave), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Hillcrest · 88 tips and reviews

Dru M.Dru Macasieb: Try the white chocolate gelato! So delish!

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

35. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

9.3
5627 La Jolla Blvd (btwn Chelsea & Bird Rock Ave), La Jolla, CA
Coffee Shop · 100 tips and reviews
Neighborhood is one of San Diego's best Spots = Peter's Fav's.

36. Neighborhood

8.8
777 G St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Central San Diego · 200 tips and reviews

Dan B.Dan Brown: One of my favorite places downtown. Other spots may have a better tap menu, but this place usually has a good crowd and atmosphere.