San Diego Restaurants

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  • 1. Artifact at Mingei

    $$ | Balboa Park

    Innovative restauranteur Tracy Borkum raised the bar of in-park dining with the unveiling of Artifact, located in the Mingei commons and courtyard. Taking culinary inspirations from around the globe, flavors and spices from Morocco to Peru are on display in lunch and dinner menus billed as "craft cooking inspired by ancient methods, spices and botanicals." Several vegan and gluten-free options are available. Breakfast and quick-serve options are available daily at the adjacent Craft Cafe.

    1439 El Prado, San Diego, California, 92101, USA

    Known For

    • Sophisticated menu
    • Weekend happy hour
    • Gluten-free and vegan offerings

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Tues. and Wed.
  • 2. Liberty Public Market

    $ | Point Loma | Eclectic

    This bustling market and food hall is just one of the latest additions to an ever-expanding Liberty Station, the historic mixed-use redevelopment of San Diego's former Naval Training Center. Vendors offer everything from lobster rolls to empanadas, gumbo, or tostadas, making it an excellent place to pop in for a quick but high-quality meal.

    2820 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego, California, 92106, USA
    619-487–9346

    Known For

    • Popular food stalls
    • Fast, good food
  • 3. JRDN

    $$$ | Pacific Beach

    This chic ocean-facing restaurant (pronounced Jordan), in the boutique TOWER23 Hotel, offers a diverse menu including a sushi and raw bar, and inspired California cuisine. Lunch and weekend brunch are very popular, and on Friday and Saturday the bar is jammed with under-thirty types eager to see and be seen.

    723 Felspar St., San Diego, California, 92109, USA
    858-270–5736

    Known For

    • Boozy weekend brunch and lunch with a view
    • Smaller shared plates and family-style sides
    • Upscale option on the beach boardwalk
  • 4. Mission + Garnet Food Hall

    $ | Pacific Beach

    On an iconic corner in the heart of Pacific Beach, this former Denny's site has been transformed into a multiconcept quick-serve food collective. Breakfast burritos, custom salad bowls, and churro waffles are just some of the tasty selections available at this highly anticipated spot with more in the pipeline. Walk-up windows and plentiful patio seating make this an easy stop any time of day. 

    4505 Mission Blvd., San Diego, California, 92109, USA

    Known For

    • Ultraconvenient location
    • Nearly round-the-clock food offerings
    • Churro waffles---enough said

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Hrs vary by establishment but range from early morning to very late at night
  • 5. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens—Liberty Station

    $$ | Liberty Station

    This 50,000-square-foot monument to beer and good food is a crowd-pleaser, especially for fans of San Diego’s nationally known craft beer scene. The global menu features dishes like the Bavarian pretzel and Brewmaster's Beef Dip that pair perfectly with on-tap and bottled beers from around the world and Stone’s famous IPAs. Dine indoors in high-ceiling rooms guarded by etched-metal gargoyles and lit by beer-bottle chandeliers. Or, relax outdoors where parents often unwind as their kids enjoy the patio. Before leaving, browse the company store for hip logo wear like hats, hoodies, and bomber jackets.

    2816 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego, California, 92106, USA
    619-269–2100

    Known For

    • Massive outdoor patio
    • Brew-friendly eats
    • Artisanal burgers

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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  • 6. The Prado at Balboa Park

    $$$ | Balboa Park

    This lovely restaurant in the historic House of Hospitality makes contemporary fare, friendly service, and patio dining available to legions of museum- and theatergoers who come to Balboa Park. The bar is a fashionable destination for creative drinks and light nibbles, while the dining room's specialties range from fish tacos and paella to unusual surf-and-turf combos. Parking in Balboa Park can be daunting; take advantage of the weekend valet parking at the entrance of the restaurant.

    1549 El Prado, San Diego, California, 92101, USA
    619-557–9441

    Known For

    • Long-established park favorite
    • Latin-inspired cocktails heavy on rum and citrus juices
    • Striking Spanish-Moorish architectural details

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

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