Best Lunch Restaurants in Hillcrest

213 restaurants available nearby

1. NOLA on 5th

4.2

Awesome(83)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Hillcrest

Booked 5 times today

NOLA on 5th brings the flavors and spirit of New Orleans dining to San Diego. You will find a casual bar and outdoor patio downstairs, with a more upscale experience in our upstairs room overlooking bustling 5th Avenue in San Diego's famous Hillcrest neighborhood. We've been featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, as well as on A&E and The Travel Channel.Chef Andrew Boyer, a long-time New Orleans resident, has left no detail untouched in our food, from ingredients to presentation. You will find all of the traditional NOLA favorites here like jambalaya, gumbo, po'boys, red beans and rice, and more. We fly our bread in from Leidenheimer's bakery in Louisiana, and we'd love to serve you a delicious Abita beer with your meal. And while they are in season, be sure to stop by for one of our Louisiana crawfish boils, which are some of our busiest and most fun days of the year.

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2. Ortega's A Mexican Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(1016)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Hillcrest

Booked 5 times today

Ortega’s Mexican Bistro features the authentic flavors of Puerto Nuevo. Experience Baja style lobster and table side guacamole while sipping one of our classic fresh squeezed margaritas. Enjoy dining in our restaurant or for a more energized evening, dine in our bar - La Cantina. Additional flavors include Banana Crusted Huachinango, Flat Iron Steak Burrito, Chicken Mole. The design captures the festive traditions and tasteful flavors of Puerto Nuevo and Baja California.

3. Taste of Denmark

4.9

Exceptional(40)

Price: Moderate

• European • Hillcrest

Ever had a Danish meal ?We welcome you to Taste of Denmark. We are excited to offer you a culinary trip to Denmark. Have a seat on the dog friendly patio or retreat to our indoor setting with dimmed lights. Whatever the occasion you can be sure to experience our warm hospitality known as “hygge” accompanied by the Taste of Denmark treats, light dishes and hearty comfort food. Gluten free dishes, vegetarian options and a fantastic beverage menu, we stand ready to give you memorable dining experience.You will find Taste of Denmark convenient located in Hillcrest close to the airport and balboa park.

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4. The Henry - Coronado

4.8

Exceptional(2508)

Price: Moderate

• American • Coronado

Booked 143 times today

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

5. Little Frenchie

4.7

Exceptional(1463)

Price: Moderate

• French • Coronado

Booked 53 times today

Little Frenchie is a chef-driven approachable bistro modeled after Parisian neighborhood cafes. Enjoy our rotating menu of Provencal classics, our immense selection of unique cheeses imported from France and our extensive wine collection from both France and California. We take pride in the imported and local ingredients we use; our produce is sourced from regional farmers, and our seafood from local area fisherman.

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6. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

4.2

Awesome(241)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 17 times today

Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.

7. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2359)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 83 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.

8. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4238)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 143 times today

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

9. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8712)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 67 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

10. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(4949)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 128 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

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Natalia
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were helped immediately, but there was not a lot of people today. Chose outside seating and they have many umbrellas on the outside to cover the sun but not disturbing the view. The food was really good. Only thing I wish was that the rotisserie chicken my table got was really warm. It was a bit on the cold side. Other than that it was great. I tried the strawberry and kiwi cocktail, didn’t disappoint either.
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The Henry - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• American• Coronado
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4.8
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Leticia
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Cute restaurant and great ambiance. Everything we tried was amazing. The hot chocolate was next level good. Would totally come again and the service was great.
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Little FrenchiePrice: Moderate• French• Coronado
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4.7
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JohnVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
fast service excellent food quality and reasonable prices
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Ortega's A Mexican BistroPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Hillcrest
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4.6
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Slim
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 3, 2024
Reservations or walk in, even to-go, either way the food is delicious. Angie was excellent. She didn't hover around us yet she showed up when she needed! Great food and we were serviced with a smile!
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NOLA on 5thPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Hillcrest
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4.2
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Jen
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Incredible food. Everything is from scratch. Cannot wait to go back.
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Taste of DenmarkPrice: Moderate• European• Hillcrest
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4.9

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213 restaurants available nearby

1. NOLA on 5th

2. Ortega's A Mexican Bistro

3. Taste of Denmark

4. The Henry - Coronado

5. Little Frenchie

6. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

7. insideOUT

8. Seneca

9. Mister A's

10. C-Level

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