Best Casual Restaurants in Pacific Beach

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1. The Grass Skirt

4.7

Exceptional(692)

Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Pacific Beach

From beverage director Eric Johnson love of tiki cocktails, to corporate executive chef Brian Redzikowski’s mastery of southeast asian cuisine, the grass skirt combines the fun, lighthearted, escapist nature of tiki culture, with the creativity and unsurpassed food and beverage quality guests have come to expect from SDCM restaurants.

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2. Pacific Beach Hideaway

5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pacific Beach

Hideaway is a beach-town casual kitchen and bar located in Pacific Beach, California. The concept honors the local community, incorporating vintage artifacts, furnishings and artwork that reflect its laidback surf, music and beach culture and history.

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3. Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(193)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pacific Beach

Booked 3 times today

FIREHOUSE restaurant, at the forefront of upscale-beach dining, sits in the heart of Pacific Beach. Wedged between local Fire Station 21 and Ocean Walk, FIREHOUSE offers an eclectic compilation of classic American dishes and beach side, craft cocktails. FIREHOUSE maintains its iconic patio with the signature fire pit and 4 private seating cabanas. A retractable awning provides shade on hot days and warmth in the winter for all our ocean-view dining tables.

4. PB Sushi

4.7

Exceptional(5)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Pacific Beach

Located in the heart of Pacific Beach and right in the middle of all the action PB Sushi is a great place to stop by before heading out for a night on the town! Great food and great people served at a great place. You won't be disappointed! Be seeing you soon.

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5. Union Kitchen & Tap Pacific Beach

4.5

Awesome(4)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pacific Beach

Booked 1 time today

At UNION PB, we proudly declare a "Culinary Revolution." Our menus are meticulously crafted to showcase the quality and purity of each ingredient. Our chefs, devoted to their craft, infuse every dish with innovation. Our creative mixologists serve up classic and progressive cocktails, each balanced with a broad spectrum of specially selected spirits and liqueurs. Our emphasis on interesting and artisanal winemakers, along with our showcase of house-made cocktails and craft beers, adds distinguished appeal to your experience. Just a stones throw from Mission Blvd. UNION is more than a dining experience, it is a place where people come together. Join a community dedicated to crafting unforgettable moments and forging lasting connections. Welcome to the heart of UNION Kitchen & Tap.

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6. Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach

4.5

Awesome(16)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pacific Beach

Legendary taste meets the party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza in Pacific Beach. Woodstock's offers a fast casual dining experience with counter ordering and delivery to your table.Bring your friends for award-winning pies, sides and suds. Your choices are endlessly customizable; we have options for most dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-intolerant. Try our signature wheat crust and exclusive extra zesty sauce, and watch us load on the freshest, highest-quality toppings. Woodstock's has 18 taps serving some of the most innovative craft beers, along with a selection of bottled beers and wines. We specialize in groups of all sizes, with flexible seating and a pet-friendly heated patio. Join the fun at our weekly Trivia and Pint Nights. We're open from lunch to late night, and we deliver throughout San Diego. We accept reservations for party sizes of 4 or larger.

7. Cannonball

4.4

Awesome(1141)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Mission Bay

Refreshing craft cocktails, seriously tasty sushi, and California cuisine are just the start of what you’ll savor at Cannonball. Whether you choose to get cozy within our intimate cocktail lounge or out on the rooftop terrace, you’ll be treated to truly spectacular Mission Beach views every bite and sip. Dive into culinary creativity at Cannonball—there’s nothing quite like it!For larger parties, please contact us directly at info@cannonballsd.com

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8. Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(48)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Pacific Beach

Booked 7 times today

At Slowly Restaurant & Lounge, we strive to be a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, fostering connections and creating memories over delicious food and drinks. Whether you’re enjoying a meal with loved ones, unwinding with a refreshing libation, or discovering local flavors, our goal is to ensure every moment spent with us is savored, slowly.We hope you enjoy your experience at Slowly, where the pace is easy, laughter flows freely, and the flavors are fresh.

9. Scuderie Italia

4.8

Exceptional(352)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Beach

Booked 10 times today

Scuderie (scoo-de-ree-ye) is often referred to, in Italy, as a racing team garage. In the spirit of teamwork we welcome you to Scuderie Italia, our luxurious home providing you with impeccable service and simple, comforting Italian food and pizza. Our true Napoletana pizza is proudly made by our vibrant pizzaiolo, Gimmy Piperku, who also heads the kitchen serving handmade pasta and other popular Italian dishes. Enjoy your meal on either one of our our covered patios or dine inside surrounded by beautiful photos of Italian engines and bright racing yellows. Nothing brings people together like good food and we have that for you and your crew!Buon appetito~ Leonardo and Christine Landini

10. Puesto La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(2109)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 71 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos. Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere. We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, LA Times and the Michelin Guide.

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Anita
Baja California •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A few friends went here for the sippin santa and it was so fun! I have been here before a couple times during the regular season and it was great then too! The food is good, a tiny bit on the high end price wise, but not really out of the ordinary for the area and definitely not the most expensive place. Our server was the best and she gave us handmade magnets at the end. Loved it
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The Grass SkirtPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Pacific Beach
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4.7
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Rob
Calgary / Southern Alberta •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 9, 2024
The food was amazing, and the service was great. Visited Firehouse 21 next door to get a few T-shirts as well. Great location. We will be back during our next trip to San Diego
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Firehouse American Eatery and LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Pacific Beach
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4.6
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Bethvip
San Diego •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 23, 2024
Large group celebrating a birthday on ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAB night (Thursday nights). The staff was great, they were attentive and always there to get us drinks or more crab! The team did a great job making sure the celebration went well. The crab was AMAZING. The chef stopped by to check on us and tell us how the crab is prepared. Overall great experience.
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Union Kitchen & Tap Pacific BeachPrice: Expensive• American• Pacific Beach
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4.5
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RyanMvip
Miami - Dade •106 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 29, 2024
Just a quiet dinner with my Mom, cousins and my 2 Sons. Thank you for turning down the music.
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PB SushiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Pacific Beach
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4.7

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204 restaurants available nearby

1. The Grass Skirt

2. Pacific Beach Hideaway

3. Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge

4. PB Sushi

5. Union Kitchen & Tap Pacific Beach

6. Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach

7. Cannonball

8. Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

9. Scuderie Italia

10. Puesto La Jolla

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