Sandwich Emporium is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

1. Sandwich Emporium

7.9
3054 Clairemont Dr (btwn Iroquois & Burgener Blvd), San Diego, CA
Sandwich Spot · Bay Park · 18 tips and reviews

sunny d.sunny datko: Love the garden delight & the Tuna melt

Jeff B.Jeff Briones: Large selection. Homemade feel and good portions at a fair price. Friendly and cool staff. Love the "hole in the wall" feel. Had the super decker with chipotle instead of mayo spread. Good stuff.

Katie F.Katie Franke: This place is amazing!! Their bread is so gooooood! :)

Panama 66 is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

2. Panama 66

8.7
1460 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Balboa Park · 37 tips and reviews

Ismael Alejandro M.Ismael Alejandro Moreno Ozuna: Try the Tuna Melt!

Eddie P.Eddie P: Grab a beer and head over into the sculpture garden. They had some live music going on on our visit.

Deborah C.Deborah Craig: It's a great casual place to go. They have a full bar and some good craft cocktails. You can even take your food and drinks out to the grass and sit on a blanket.

Java Earth Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

3. Java Earth Cafe

7.9
4978 Cass St (at Loring St), San Diego, CA
Café · Pacific Beach · 19 tips and reviews

DumptruckDumptruck: Try the tuna melt with a grape fruit Izze. It's amazing!

MarinaMarina: Triple espresso shots in a grande! Who else does that!? Delicious and uniquely flavored espresso and brewed coffee. Love.

Jake S.Jake Smith: Watch out. The mayor likes to fart while he stands in line.

Caroline's Seaside Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

4. Caroline's Seaside Cafe

8.0
8610 Kennel Way, La Jolla, CA
Café · La Jolla Shores · 48 tips and reviews

Cameron H.Cameron Hogan: Tuna melt was perfect. Can't beat the view.

Zarita d.Zarita de la Cerda: My favorite all time weekend breakfast hangout, watch surfers, steps go down to beach, or explore the trails, al fresco seating, power breakfast is favorite, go for the house coffee while you wait.

Sofie G.Sofie Gogic: Crappy buffet food that is overpriced and oversalted. Just go to the beach.

Ryan Bros. Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

5. Ryan Bros. Coffee

7.8
1894 Main St (at Cesar E Chavez Pkwy), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Central San Diego · 35 tips and reviews

Ray R.Ray Roman: Awesome place! Try the Chocolate Mocha. The Tuna Melt Sandwich is so good!!

Ken M.Ken MacLellan: Awesome!! Simply the best coffee ever. Try it!! Really, just try it!

Allie M.Allie Mills: Happy Hour from 3p-6p. $2 microbrews and wine.

Island Prime & C Level is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

6. Island Prime & C Level

9.1
880 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Midway District · 129 tips and reviews

Arturo N.Arturo Nunez: Outside tables for a great view of San Diego skyline. Try the Tuna Melt.

KATIE G.KATIE G: Excellent steak & seafood classics with a twist. Don't miss the roasted corn with shishito peppers or the popovers with jalapeno jelly butter. Ask for a table by the window for unbeatable bay views.

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: Sitting on a Harbor Island patio at sunset, sipping an imaginative martini (the blackberry purée perhaps) and watching the downtown city lights flicker on across the bay. Give this C Level an A+.

Hash House a Go Go is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

7. Hash House a Go Go

8.2
3628 5th Ave (btwn Brookes & Pennsylvania Ave), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Hillcrest · 263 tips and reviews

Tarquin M.Tarquin Melnyk: The tuna melt is bomb-ass!!!!!

Carl M.Carl Maxson: Tuna melt yummy

AJ L.AJ L: All of their Hashes are delicious. Try their HH Famous Meatloaf Hash w/ roasted red peppers, fresh spinach and smoked mozzarella YUM!

George's at The Cove is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

8. George's at The Cove

9.0
1250 Prospect St (at Ivanhoe Ave), La Jolla, CA
New American Restaurant · Village · 221 tips and reviews

MikeMike: Spicy Tuna Melt rocks!

Dana T.Dana Tedesco: The Tasting Menu is well-worth $72. The four fully-satisfying, locally-inspired creations by Chef @TreyFoshee are clever, innovative & taste-tittilating in a non-pretentious fine-dining environment!

Nation's Restaurant NewsNation's Restaurant News: Fish tacos are a landmark dish in San Diego, and chef Trey Foshee wanted to celebrate that heritage with this menu item. Read more.

Olive Tree Marketplace is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

9. Olive Tree Marketplace

8.9
4805 Narragansett Ave (at Sunset Cliffs Blvd), San Diego, CA
Food and Beverage Retail · Ocean Beach · 17 tips and reviews

Natalie M.Natalie M: When people say they have the best sandwiches in SD it's not an over statement. They also have fantastic deli salads and great service!!

will b.will bradford: The beer selection is amazing tripels, ipa's, the good stuff.

Gina W.Gina Weiss: Delish!! Grab a sandwich and head to the view at sunset cliffs!

Simas Grill & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

10. Simas Grill & Deli

8.1
7160 Miramar Rd #100, San Diego, CA
Greek Restaurant · Miramar · 1 tip

Ryan D.Ryan Diaz: Order the #5 Combo. Gyros Sandwich, Fries & a drink with free refills. Best Gyros Sandwich I've ever had!

Lit'l Pepper Gourmet is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

11. Lit'l Pepper Gourmet

9.2
8911 Complex Dr #C, San Diego, CA
Sandwich Spot · Kearny Mesa · 27 tips and reviews

David P.David Parker: One of the best sandwich shops in San Diego. But they're only open for lunch.

Peter M.Peter Melkonian: This is the best sandwich shop I have been to in a very long time. We'll worth every penny!

JulianaJuliana: Turkey with sundried tomatoe is amazing! All meals come with a fresh baked cookie too.

The Grill & Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

12. The Grill & Market

7.2
10066 Pacific Heights Blvd (at Barnes Canyon Rd), San Diego, CA
Deli · Sorrento Valley · 14 tips and reviews

Dakota R.Dakota Rittenhouse: Tuna melt!!!

Matt B.Matt Brennan: get extra cheese with the cheeseburger to balance out the double patty; makes for the perfect sorrento valley burger!

Anish P.Anish Patil: Party melt on sourdough !!!

Troy's Greek Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

13. Troy's Greek Restaurant

8.8
10450 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA
Greek Restaurant · Grantville · 23 tips and reviews

Scott K.Scott Keegan: The village salad and gyro is the way to go.

David H.David Hastings: Lunch specials are good. Inexpensive and nice sized portions. The half turkey sandwich is like a full sized sandwich at most other places.

Eric M.Eric M: One of the better Greek places in sd.

The Village Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

14. The Village Kitchen

8.3
4893 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
Diner · Ocean Beach · 11 tips and reviews

Annie MayAnnie May: Delish food and fair prices. All you can eat spaghetti once a week. Best diner coffee in ob!

Trey B.Trey Burke: Machaca burrito wet is the Bomb!! The breakfast that keeps on giving all day ,,, ;))

KarenKaren: Such a great find in OB. Simple, great breakfast.

The Fishery is one of The 15 Best Places for Tuna Melts in San Diego.

15. The Fishery

9.0
5040 Cass St (at Opal St), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 43 tips and reviews

La Jolla MomLa Jolla Mom: Best ceviche in town. Also, the smoked fish at the market is amazing.

EaterEater: A local seafood distributor, market and restaurant in one. Chef Paul Arias does right by his product; his Tuesday tasting menu ($28 for 4 courses) is a good time to taste how. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Fer S.Fer Solana: Albacore sliders, the best!