Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

1. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

9.3
5627 La Jolla Blvd (btwn Chelsea & Bird Rock Ave), La Jolla, CA
Coffee Shop · 100 tips and reviews

Lina L.Lina L.: this place specializes in direct trade, sustainable farming & all coffees are brewed on-site. i really dig the vibe of this place, very laid-back. i had the kenyan on chemex drip, bold and rich, <3!

Food & WineFood & Wine: The Bird Rock café specializes in direct trade and micro-lot coffee—coffee brewed from beans that are harvested from a single, independent farm.

Stefanie S.Stefanie Sundby: Consistently the best coffee I've had in San Diego, and I grew up here!

Catania is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

2. Catania

9.2
7863 Girard Ave (Wall St), La Jolla, CA
Italian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

EceEce: I love the view! Pizzas are recommended! Dont go for the cheese plate though, it comes with only one type of cheese 😅

Fabio T.Fabio T.: Amazing wild mushroom pizza! One of the best I ever had

iPau_iPau_: Delicata Squash Pizza w/ egg. ❤️

Harry's Coffee Shop is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

3. Harry's Coffee Shop

9.1
7545 Girard Ave (at Torrey Pines Rd), La Jolla, CA
Coffee Shop · 69 tips and reviews

Corey W.Corey Wolf: Waffles and crunchy eggs is my favorite in breakfast at Harry's and coffee makes my day even more wonderful.Good service and very polite staff. The bonus is cheep food at any time you want.

InfamousTonyJInfamousTonyJ: I agree that the cinnamon ROLL (not role) is very tasty.

La Jolla Blue BookLa Jolla Blue Book: Traditional Americana diner right here in La Jolla. Legendary among locals!

Born And Raised is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

4. Born And Raised

9.2
1909 India St, San Diego, CA
Steakhouse · Little Italy · 27 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Great. Every aspect except for maybe dessert is a 10/10. Fantastic service to go with the stellar decor and food. Get a bunch of sides and starters and share the porterhouse.

MarcMarc: Thrillist: prime cuts aged in-house, killer cocktails, and a see-and-be-seen atmosphere unreplicated anywhere in downtown SD; opt for a slice of carrot cake before retiring to the buzzy rooftop

chris g.chris gonzales: Oh the Beef! Wonderful

Restaurante Costa Brava is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

5. Restaurante Costa Brava

9.0
1653 Garnet Ave (Jewell And Ingraham), San Diego, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 62 tips and reviews

Greg C.Greg Crisci: Wow...soooo good. The homemade bread, shrimp with garlic, chicken, and olives. Quiet place, very relaxing. Sit in the corner for privacy.

Vidhya G.Vidhya Gholkar: Flamenco dance on Sundays. Live music on Thursdays. Top class Tapas every day. All is good. Friends love the Patata Bravas and Tortilla Española. I've a soft spot for the Rabas. Friendly bar tenders.

Kris W.Kris Wheeler: Braised oxtail is to die for!

Cesarina is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

6. Cesarina

9.0
4161 Voltaire St Ste B, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Point Loma Heights · 6 tips and reviews

Dominic R.Dominic Rios: Fresh pasta shapes and noodles made daily with various traditional sauce options. The Ceseretta packs a flavorful pesto punch!

Pietro C.Pietro Conte: Octopus and tiramisu

Kaveh A.Kaveh Abhari: This tip is for other restaurant owners/managers. Come here & learn how to run a perfect restaurant. You don’t need to study, hire a consultant and pay for advertisement just lean form Cesarina.

George's at The Cove is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

7. George's at The Cove

8.9
1250 Prospect St (at Ivanhoe Ave), La Jolla, CA
New American Restaurant · Village · 221 tips and reviews

Kristin C.Kristin C.: Exceptional service! The terrace will provide a breathtaking view of the ocean as long as it isn't foggy. I recommend getting a reservation.

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Lucas G.Lucas Guterres: You can't beat this view!

Piatti is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

8. Piatti

8.9
2182 Avenida de La Playa, La Jolla, CA
Italian Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Serina H.Serina H.: Romantic ambiance is great for dates! Saffron Pappardelle has AMAZING sauce. Portion is a bit smaller than most other restaurants, which is perfect if you usually can't finish your pasta.

Jeffrey W.Jeffrey Wallace: This place has the most amazing dip for their fresh bread! Read more.

PriiiPriii: The food and the ambience here is AMAaAhzing!!! Brilliantly quick service too! The ricotta basil ravioli was a foodie's delight...

Bay Park Fish Co. is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

9. Bay Park Fish Co.

8.6
4121 Ashton St, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Bay Park · 44 tips and reviews

Ena P.Ena Presley: Absolutely delicious kung pao calamari, clam chowder, and campechana. Wonderful and friendly team working there. We will be back really soon!!

Elena F.Elena Fields: Jose is on to something- this green chile halibut burrito is amazing!

Dust A.Dust Agent: Get the Kung pao calamari! A new flavor take on the classic appetizer.

Addison is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

10. Addison

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

DominicDominic: Everything is phenomenal here: food, service, atmosphere. The 4 course meal is more than enough food, especially when you take into account all of the tastes and bites between courses.

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.

EaterEater: A splurge-worthy spot, Addison is the signature restaurant at the Grand Del Mar. William Bradley's menu combines his French training with local ingredients and contemporary plating. [Eater 38 Member]

Trust Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

11. Trust Restaurant

8.7
3752 Park Blvd (Robinson), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 22 tips and reviews

Zack P.Zack Parker: I went to Trust for my wife's birthday the other night and they sure didn't disappoint. Everything that we tried was absolutely delicious. Get the chef's charcuterie, lamb meatballs and Hamachi crudo!

Roger M.Roger Ma: If you're going for the Trust Burger, get it medium rare and top it off with pork belly & egg....nomnomnom

Justin H.Justin Holiman: The burger done the Trust way may have been my favorite burger of all-time.

The Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

12. The Fish Market

8.8
750 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Marina · 200 tips and reviews

Megan S.Megan S.: The Bread and Butter are very good. I had the Dungeness Crab Cioppino with Pasta and it was wonderful, but ask what the Assorted Seafood is to make sure you like all that it comes with!

Sperasoft, Inc.Sperasoft, Inc.: If you are in San Diego, go and visit The Fish Market. Best fish restaurant in the world has great location in SD and awesome view. Fish, wine at dinner will let you feel the difference!

MZ D.MZ DEE: The view is absolutely to die for :)

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

13. The Cheesecake Factory

8.8
789 W Harbor Dr Ste 132, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Marina · 65 tips and reviews

EceEce: Mediterrenian flat bread, louisiana chicken pasta, pasta da vinci for the dinner. Oreo and chocolate tuxedo for the cheesecake!!

Wanda J.Wanda Jones: Service is great. Large portions.

KyleKyle: The service is good, and they validate parking if you ask.

Snooze Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

14. Snooze Eatery

8.6
3435 Del Mar Heights Rd Ste D3 (at El Camino Real), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Carmel Valley · 71 tips and reviews

Elena S.Elena Sanchez: Everything I have tried has been great. The only downside to Snooze is the waiting.

Brian M.Brian MacStravic: Stone ipa with nice hops all over the glass

JNETJNET: You have just found your new favorite breakfast place. Enjoy ❤️

Cocina 35 is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in San Diego.

15. Cocina 35

8.6
1435 6th Ave, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Cortez · 15 tips and reviews

Monica M.Monica Morgan: Chilaquiles La Bomba were excellent!!!!

Adam H.Adam Hutchinson: You can’t possibly go wrong with the chilaquiles here. They’re incredible.

Ron J.Ron Jeramiah: The Chilaquilles are simply off da chain and best I’ve ever had. This is a must eat in SD. Go for the El Patron; gives you a bit of everything. Chocolate milk is muy delicious ese!!