Best Family Style Restaurants in Mira Mesa

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North San DiegoSan Diego

Neighborhoods

Del MarKearny MesaLa JollaMira Mesa

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

9 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Buca di Beppo - Mira Mesa restaurant

1. Buca di Beppo - Mira Mesa

4.1

Excellent(867)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mira Mesa

Booked 3 times today

Just off the Interstate 15 Express, near the Legacy Apartment Homes, in the Mira Mesa Market Center, your Mira Mesa, CA Buca is ready to serve you all your favorite Italian specialties for lunch or dinner all week long. Our chefs create delicious, authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas and our attentive staff serves them up family style.

2. Marisi

4.6

Exceptional(1164)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 74 times today

Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it.

3. Lucrezia

4.5

Awesome(633)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 63 times today

A contemporary twist on Italian cuisine, Lucrezia is a culinary delight. Located in the heart of La Jolla in San Diego, we offer unique culinary experiences that transport our guests to a sunny terrace overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Join us for the next voyage.The ingredients and combinations found in our kitchen evoke the very mystique of Italian summers. We are curators of fine ingredients – the way they translate beautifully into our dishes is what makes us unique. Our dishes were carefully crafted to transport our guests to the most beautiful regions of the land. Travel the Italian countryside through our menu, and select your dish for the evening.La Nostra Famiglia: Passionate about food and good service, Grupo Hunan was born in 1993 in Mexico City to create unique experiences that become part of the best moments of your life. As an expert in over five different gastronomies, Grupo Hunan is set to satisfy all senses.Looking forward to welcoming you soon ! :)

4. The Whaling Bar

4.7

Exceptional(97)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 20 times today

Rediscover The Whaling Bar in La Jolla, blending historic charm and modern luxury. Once beloved in the La Valencia hotel, it's back after ten years, mixing its rich legacy with today's elegance. Known for its cozy atmosphere and top-notch service, it's been updated for contemporary tastes without losing its heritage essence. Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski, with a background in America's top kitchens and Iron Chef America, leads the culinary journey, offering a menu that combines classic and innovative approaches. The Whaling Bar invites both old fans and new to enjoy luxury and become part of La Jolla's ongoing story.

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5. Rustic Root - Solana Beach

4.4

Awesome(58)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Del Mar

Booked 77 times today

Modern rooftop destination featuring local, seasonal cuisine & craft cocktails in stylish surrounds.

A photo of Cucina Enoteca - Del Mar restaurant

6. Cucina Enoteca - Del Mar

4.4

Awesome(2754)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 38 times today

Say hello to the sister restaurant of San Diego’s award winning CUCINA urbana! CUCINA enoteca’s menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, traditionally coursed or served family-style, and made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Enjoy wine by the glass or visit the wine shop and select a bottle from over 100 selections at retail price ($10 corkage fee applies).

7. Davanti Del Mar

4.5

Awesome(461)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to Davanti Enoteca in Del Mar. We offer a delicious twist on rustic Italian cuisine paired with an extensive wine list and creative cocktails. Our chef driven menu is geared towards family style shareable plates, homemade pastas, pizzas and a fantastic assortment of meats and cheeses. Enjoy the lively wine bar ambiance and decor. By the way, you can't miss our Focacia di Recco! Ci vediamo presto!

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8. Pacific Catch - La Jolla

4.4

Awesome(672)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 28 times today

Pacific Catch, the Bay Area’s premier fishhouse restaurant group, is opening its first location in San Diego County in October at Westfield UTC. The menu features sustainable seafood served in a wide variety of styles from appetizers and sharing plates to healthy bowls, sushi, tacos and burgers, complemented by a full bar and craft cocktails. The new restaurant will offer two destination patios, an open air cocktail bar, intimate booths and communal dining tables for larger parties. With ample street level parking adjacent to the restaurant, it’s a convenient option for all-day dining

9. Flama Llama

4.3

Awesome(63)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Kearny Mesa

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Flama Llama, where we strive to celebrate classic Latin dishes while bringing a uniquely Asian twist to them. Using the freshest ingredients and original recipes, every single one of our recipes are a labor of love (and the result of lots and lots of taste-testing). The team behind Flama Llama is proud to now call San Diego home, originally hailing from South America with roots Asia as well. We can't wait for you to join us in this celebration of Latin and Asian cuisines, and we hope you'll enjoy eating them just as much as we've enjoyed creating them. (You may also know us from sister restaurants Steamy Piggy and formoosa)

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WilliamVIP
Los Angeles •22 reviews
5.0
Dined today
A really fun vibe and delicious food. The place was jumping, service was outstanding, we were treated like a VIP.
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Rustic Root - Solana BeachPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar
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4.4
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MichelleVIP
Orange County •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall, it’s a fun place to go with authentic Italian food. A bit pricey. The noise level is high, so it’s hard to have a conversation.
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LucreziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.5
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mikeVIP
East Tennessee •10 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Good quality, good service, good presentation but small amount of food for the high price
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MarisiPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food was delicious, the service was excellent. We had a wonderful evening.
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The Whaling BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
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4.7
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Mark
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Taylor our server went out of his way to make our experience a happy one
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Buca di Beppo - Mira MesaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mira Mesa
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4.1

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