Restaurante Costa Brava is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

1. Restaurante Costa Brava

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

Marshall P.Marshall Peden: Definitely try the oxtail tapa, and trust your server's recommendations. For a more low-key experience sit at the bar. Jaime will take GREAT care of you!

Luz T.Luz Thrall: Sangria is good, tapas, paella & the bread with garlic butter are really awesome!

Ashley R.Ashley Rodriguez: Costa brava is really a piece of Spain in San Diego! Tapas are great, as well as, the sangriaaaaa!!

Cafe Sevilla is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

2. Cafe Sevilla

8.3
353 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Gaslamp · 101 tips and reviews

Jill K.Jill Krause: Get a reservation as it's a popular place. Tapas is yummy and atmosphere is very nice. Loved the white sangria.

Trey P.Trey Page: Sit at the bar and let Carlo and Jacob take care of you. The best service in San Diego. Great tapas!

Isabel R.Isabel Rivera: Excellent happy hour with great tapas amd drink deals. Try the house sangria and sangria blanca. Their ceviche is yum too!

Juniper & Ivy is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

3. Juniper & Ivy

8.6
2228 Kettner Blvd (btwn Juniper & Ivy St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Harborview · 98 tips and reviews

Jack P.Jack Persinger: Alexis our server was great. ..sitting upstairs is no fun. ...the small plates were amazing across the board...room is beautiful. ...kitchen is amazing....don't sit upstairs....and Jen is amazing.

Brian B.Brian Bimschleger: Get the small plates!

Dave S.Dave Shepard: Tapas, drinks, music, ambience!

The Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

4. The Joint

8.8
4902 Newport Ave (at Cable St), San Diego, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Ocean Beach · 37 tips and reviews

ReikoReiko: Small plates are awesome--super friendly staff.

Mercy B.Mercy Baron: Great tapas, good sushi

Paul S.Paul Smith: Great tapas style food... We had a really great time

Cafe 21 University Heights is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

5. Cafe 21 University Heights

8.8
2736 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Park · 51 tips and reviews

Rikki G.Rikki Gonzales: Happy hour everyday 3-6 PM! $4 tapas and on the 21st of every month during happy hour, your first glass of sangria is 21¢! Portobello mushroom fries<3

Aliza C.Aliza Carpio: Their happy hour menu (tapas style) is my favorite and available 3-6 pm

Lanise R.Lanise Robbins: Get here early for happy hour, great tapas and sangria. $3 craft ales... Great atmosphere, music, vibe, service.

De Nada Kitchen and Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

6. De Nada Kitchen and Market

7.8
2123 Adams Ave (at Alabama St), San Diego, CA
Latin American Restaurant · University Heights · 21 tips and reviews

Michael TMichael T: Try the Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos - Awesome new Tapa @CuevaBar #sandiego

Michael TMichael T: Try the Baked Potato Skins - With Chipotle Mayo. Simple but tasty Tapa

Eric A.Eric Allen: Great things come in small packages and this place is no exception. Great tapas, great service, "cozy" space.

Kettner Exchange is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

7. Kettner Exchange

9.1
2001 Kettner Blvd (Grape St.), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Little Italy · 53 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom Moore: Small plates were all great and fun, quirky wine list with great recs from waitress.

Sam D.Sam D: For small plates, get the shishito peppers, hamachi ceviche, and brussel sprouts. The scallops were fabulous for a main course.

Leah J.Leah Johnson: The New Gal - Chile Infused Rum, Aperol, Lime & fresh squeezed watermelon. All the food is delicious - would rather do multiple small plates.

Davanti Enoteca is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

8. Davanti Enoteca

8.7
1655 India St (btwn Date & Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 91 tips and reviews

Cindy K.Cindy Kovacs: Loved the idea of italian tapas. Ordered focaccia di recco with honey. Wonderful. Tomato watermelon salad then a salami/cheese plate. Along with wine it was a filling yet light feeling dinner.

Viranuj S.Viranuj Sueblinvong: Food taste good. It's more like a tapas than typical Italian dinner place. We were quite surprise to see only one ravioli in a plate.

Jennifer J.Jennifer Juckett: Brunch - if you have a group start w the assorted pastry board. Nutella, chocolate, berry, cream cheese pastries

Trust Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

9. Trust Restaurant

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

Jason C.Jason C: A great small plates experience with tons of veggie and protein options. The octupus fritters were perfect, but the lobster rissotto let me down. Great service, great wines, a great experience.

Karen M.Karen Mann: Great cocktails, love the cauliflower and charcuterie board, pleasant service, upscale ambience - will definitely be back to try everything!

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

La Valencia Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

10. La Valencia Hotel

9.0
1132 Prospect St (at Coast Blvd), La Jolla, CA
Hotel · 37 tips and reviews

Lance R.Lance R.: By far the most attentive staff in San Diego! Come in for tapas after 3pm and catch the sunset and maybe even see a movie star!

Sherry C.Sherry Chris: My favorite hotel in La Jolla. Sitting in the lounge overlooking the water... Little bit of heaven.

La Jolla Blue BookLa Jolla Blue Book: Officially a Historic Hotel of America. A La Jolla Gem since 1926

Kensington Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

11. Kensington Café

8.7
4141 Adams Ave (at Marlborough Ave), San Diego, CA
Café · Kensington · 61 tips and reviews

Cat E.Cat Evans: Great small plates!

Jennifer P.Jennifer P.: Delicious veggie flatbread, veggie linguini and veggie chili

Sebastian A.Sebastian Alberdi: Those Flying Nuns are delicious.

Uptown Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

12. Uptown Tavern

8.4
1236 University Ave, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 21 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Smith: Great happy hour and small plates. Got a huge portion of wings during the happy hour special

OC Food D.OC Food Diva: Grilled salmon and pork belly sliders are da bomb! Music selection is awesome! We were dancing in our seats between plates!

Uptown TavernUptown Tavern: Join us for Happy Hour today from 3-6pm! $3-$4 drafts!

Wa Dining OKAN is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

13. Wa Dining OKAN

8.3
3860 Convoy St Ste 110, San Diego, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 38 tips and reviews

Kimberly Q.Kimberly Q: This place is legit. Even the rice is packed with flavor. Definitely try their tapas and specials!

DaneDane: Make a reservation; I called at 6:30pm on a Friday night and was able to get a spot for two at 7:15pm. Try the Gobo Salad!

JeannieJeannie: Small and intimate is euphemism for crowded and limited seating. Recommend reservations. Food good, portions small.

Bar Bodega is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

14. Bar Bodega

7.2
1980 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Little Italy · 2 tips and reviews

Roger M.Roger Ma: Plenty of tasty tapas to choose from!

Joey H.Joey Hernandez: lamb barbacoa tacos are legit. Bleu cheese stuffed dates are bomb too!

JRDN is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

15. JRDN

8.8
4551 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 86 tips and reviews

seth m.seth meyerowitz: The mussels off the small plates menu is great. Like super great. We ordered extra bread to soak it up. The view is obviously awesome.

TJTJ: Try the Sparkling Pear Drink - Pear, St. Germain, prosecco ...Yum!

Victoria V.Victoria Vosler: Get the steamed mussels!! The sauce is amazing, you will literally want to drink it