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25 Essential San Diego Institutions

From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of San Diego.

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#4
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El Pueblo Mexican Food & Bar - Del Mar

San Diego, California

Mexican restaurant

Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.

90.4
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#5
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Chicago Fire Grill

San Diego, California

Restaurant

Classic Chicago hot dogs & burgers with outdoor seating, yellow walls, happy hour & craft beers.

90.2
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#6
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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

San Diego, California

Brazilian restaurant

Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

90.0
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#7
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Smashburger

San Diego, California

Hamburger restaurant

Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.

89.9
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#8
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Zia Gourmet Pizza

San Diego, California

Pizza restaurant

Innovative thin-crust pies with toppings including lemon garlic chicken, caramelized pears & capers.

89.4
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#9
Refined sushi or chef counter interior

Luce Bar & Kitchen

San Diego, California

Bar & grill

Warehouse-chic cocktail, wine & beer bar serving upscale American pub grub & Sunday brunch.

89.2
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#10
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Nate's Garden Grill

San Diego, California

American restaurant

Locally sourced American dishes & craft beer served in a comfy rustic space with live music.

89.2
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#11
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Vinarius Wine Bar & Restaurant

San Diego, California

Italian restaurant

Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.

89.1
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#12
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Luna Grill Pacific Highlands Ranch

San Diego, California

Mediterranean restaurant

Kebabs, salads & other Mediterranean eats offered in a relaxed, counter-serve setting.

88.8
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#13
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CAVA

San Diego, California

Mediterranean restaurant

Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.

88.8
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#14
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Arrivederci Ristorante

San Diego, California

Italian restaurant

Cozy eatery, part of a local family of restaurants, dishes up thin-crust pies & Italian classics.

88.4
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#15
Refined sushi or chef counter interior

Sunnie's Ocean Beach Mexican Food

San Diego, California

Mexican restaurant

Snug Mexican cafe offering an all-day menu of classic fare, including taco Tuesdays.

88.4
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#16
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Pizza Port Ocean Beach

San Diego, California

Pizza restaurant

Local pizza chain known for its craft brews, popular with families, beer fans & surfers alike.

88.2
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#17
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Crab Hut

San Diego, California

Seafood restaurant

Nautical-themed joint serving up buckets of seafood & other Cajun-Creole classics with craft beer.

87.9
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#18
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Tacotarian

San Diego, California

Mexican restaurant

Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty. Popular for.

87.9
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#19
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Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant

San Diego, California

Mediterranean restaurant

Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.

87.9
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#20
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Broken Yolk Cafe

San Diego, California

Breakfast restaurant

Cheery chain serving all-day breakfast, including Mexican dishes, plus sandwiches & burgers.

87.9
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#21
Refined sushi or chef counter interior

Shiku

San Diego, California

Sushi restaurant

Japanese spot serving sushi, hot entrees & sake in a relaxed space with black-&-red decor.

87.8
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#22
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The Deli Llama

San Diego, California

Sandwich shop

Quirky counter-service shop offering gourmet sandwiches along with salads & soup.

87.8
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#23
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Tigris Mediterranean Grille

San Diego, California

Mediterranean restaurant

Compact strip-mall eatery providing flatbreads, falafel plates & other casual Mediterranean fare.

87.8
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#24
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Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado

San Diego, California

Barbecue restaurant

Texas-style BBQ and Argentinean grilled meats served in a straightforward outdoor space.

87.8
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#25
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Kappa Sushi

San Diego, California

Sushi restaurant

Creative rolls, fusion-focused dishes & straightforward sushi offered in a snug, modern space.

87.7
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