2. Urban Plates
8.8
8707 Villa La Jolla Dr (Nobel), La Jolla, CA
New American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
Natalie M: This place is an absolute gem. Fresh, healthy and delicious! Portions are huge! The employees are so nice, helpful and genuine. We're so lucky we live so close to them!
Pelin Güvenç Kefel: The braises are amazing especially the beef and mushroom braise and the the Moroccan chicken braise. Also try the banana cream pie, yummm... Actually all the desserts here are really good.
Dom Diluigi: I love Urban Plates, but La Jolla in my opinion is the best one in San Diego due to the chefs and service staff even though the one on Del Mar Heights is still really good also
4. Buga Korean BBQ
8.2
5580 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · North Clairemont · 11 tips and reviews
Ece: Lunch box is a good choice! Comes with rice, sweet potato noodles, salad, fried fish and vegetables
Sister Scorpio: Very friendly and helpful people, that serve too much good food. Bring your appetite!
Sheryl Kamantigue: Just the best! 👏🏼 👍🏻
5. The Marine Room
8.9
2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA
French Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews
Olga Diniz: The lobster tail and the salmon are amazing! Also loved the 5 tastes for dessert. Great food, wonderful view. Book a table near the window before you go and watch the beautiful sunset.
Anthony Morgan: Try the Elk..it is Delicias!
Elaine Courtney: Great sweeping view of the ocean, good food, lovely atmosphere, it's one of the most romantic restaurants around. Definitely bring your significant other.
6. Koon Thai Kitchen
8.5
3860 Convoy St #102, San Diego, CA
Thai Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 36 tips and reviews
Stephen Lew: When determining how spicy you want your dish, choose a number between 1 to 10 (10 being inferno spicy) and subtract by 2. Their spiciness can get out of hand!
Raschel Kloos: Yummy beef jerky!!!! Pad thai noodles rock!
Justin Burns: Cheap lunch, brown rice, vegan options? Koon is da bomb!
8. Garlic Shack
7.7
549 25th St (Market Street), San Diego, CA
Restaurant · Central San Diego · 7 tips and reviews
Paul Smith: Omg omg omg!!!! This place is fantastic. Their sandwiches were amazing even the next day warmed up. Try the sandwich with Korean beef
Fernando Alvarez: Ate the Golden Girl sandwich with poutine fries. Super tasty.
Sophie Wanderlust: If you love garlic this place is for you! The food taste really good! The restaurant itself is a cool and simple place, the staff is really friendly.
9. Tajima
8.3
4411 Mercury St (btwn Armour & Balboa St), San Diego, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 50 tips and reviews
Jennifer Conrad: Favorites are the karage, Tajima orig ramen, kim chee, fried rice (not on menu) the grilled salmon & the okonomiyaki. All so good! Even better if you mix the kim chee w/the fried rice :)
J M: You can't go wrong either the kakuni ramen (stewed pork belly and egg) or the katsu don. Delicious and filling.
Sissi Fan: Lunch Special is the must-try!!!
10. JRDN
8.9
4551 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 86 tips and reviews
Eddie Nomura: We come here every Sunday for tostadas, lobster BLT, calamari, and some 1942 if we're feeling it! No need to wait for a table....ask for Michelle at the bar:)
Victoria Vosler: Get the steamed mussels!! The sauce is amazing, you will literally want to drink it
Brett Miller: This is by far the best restaurant in San Diego!
12. Bali Hai Restaurant
8.7
2230 Shelter Island Dr (on Shelter Island), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · La Playa · 94 tips and reviews
City Guide: Mai Tai, Mai Tai, Mai Tai. In the warmer months, outside patio seating is the best in the harbor. Try the hummus plate with taro-root chips!
Dave Keepper: Mai Tais are like children. One is not enough and three are too many
Tiki Oasis: We love the Bali Hai for our Annual Tiki Oasis Meet & Mingle! Great space! Great food! Great drinks! Great service! Great views!
13. Firefly Restaurant & Bar
7.6
1710 W Mission Bay Dr (at The Dana on Mission Bay), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Mission Bay Park · 10 tips and reviews
The Dana on Mission Bay: Great local and seasonal draft beer collection, always on tap! Try something new! Tasting flights available!
Blane Russell: :-) the view is breathtaking
Kim CouIter: The atmosphere was nice by the pool, but adding music by Gabriela Aparicio was the highlight! Wasabi Albacore entree is to die for and strawberry salad was perfect addition.