Best Restaurants for Foodies in Mission Bay

40 restaurants available nearby

1. The Fishery

4.7

Exceptional(3061)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Booked 41 times today

BEHIND EVERY GREAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IS A WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD. The Fishery Restaurant & Market is located just a few blocks from the ocean in North Pacific Beach. The restaurant menu reflects ‘coastal cuisine’ with a simple yet serious focus on the best our coastal fisheries and local farms have to offer. The passion that drives Chef Mike Reidy is evidenced by flavors that can only be achieved using ingredients at their peak of seasonality and freshness. The Fishery was awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator in 2018- Present. Our wine list is inspired by the great wines of Europe and their American counterparts and we strive to showcase real, natural, food friendly-wines with a sense of place.The Fishery Market showcases fresh fish, prepared seafood, salads, sauces and marinades.

2. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(7567)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 90 times today

Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.

3. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6464)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 70 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

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4. Solare Ristorante Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2439)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Point Loma

Booked 23 times today

Family-owned and operated, Randy Smerik and his team are dedicated to providing an amazing dining experience for you. Our authentic Italian cuisine features a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients. including fresh pasta made each morning and organic produce, wild fish, and hormone free meat.

5. El Agave

4.7

Exceptional(2473)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 22 times today

Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.

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6. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

4.5

Awesome(1919)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 30 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in san Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located at San Diego's Fashion Valley, a Simon Mall. Entrance from Friars Road at Avenida De Las Tiendas, use surface lot near Bloomingdale's. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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7. CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA

4.6

Exceptional(114)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old Town

CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA is a foodie haven, offering authentic Italian cuisine crafted by Chef Giuseppe Monaco. As one reviewer says, it's 'somewhat tucked away but it adds to the experience.' With dishes made from 'fresh, local, and organic ingredients', the food is consistently excellent. The restaurant also serves 'refreshing drinks' and 'seasonal Prosecco spritz'. The service is described as 'attentive', 'knowledgeable', and 'hospitable'. If you want a taste of Italy in San Diego, this is the place to go!

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8. Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1302)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Mission Hills

Booked 3 times today

Harley Gray kitchen & bar is located on the corner of Goldfinch St. and Washington St. with outside patio seating on both sides, includes heaters and has an open sliding glass door wall. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as an amazing weekend Brunch Menu with items including a Lobster Benedict, Organic Acai Bowl and Spicy Chiliquiles and you can take advantage of the $10 free flowing mimosas! We are known for many of our fantastic weekly specials at Harley Gray: Wednesday Night neighborhood night which offers Happy Hour all night, Thursday night Live Maine Lobster and Friday night Slow Roast Prime Rib to mention some more popular ones. We strive to offer you an amazing dining experience that includes incredible food, unique and fun cocktails and of course friendly professional service from our entire staff.

9. Animae

4.8

Exceptional(3237)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 49 times today

ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.

10. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4753)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

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Mikayla
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
My husband and I dined here to celebrate his birthday and it was a wonderful experience. Amazing food, views and ambiance! Will be back!
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CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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4.6
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Ann
Denver / Colorado •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Just fantastic. Went for a late lunch. Had the trio ceviche (loved the octopus the most) and sea bass tacos which were excellent.Highly recommened!
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El AgavePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.7
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Richard
San Diego •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Enjoyable Sunday evening. Good food, however a bit slow which was surprising given it wasn’t too jammed. Regardless, had a great time.
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The FisheryPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pacific Beach
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4.7
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Kenneth
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food and service was outstanding. The must have dishes are the pork belly and venison tare tare appetizers, the oxtail gnocchi and Secreto entrees, and the date cake for dessert. The H&W Negron was also a stand out.
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Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
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4.7
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joZef
San Diego •26 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was well prepared especially the pasta dishes which were excellent. Our waiter was just okay and uninspired, putting in minimal effort and seemed unhappy about being there or pleasing us beyond basic service…maybe he was having a bad day or too many tables? We had booked the chefs table but we were disappointed in that it was in the middle of a busy and cluttered hallway that leads to the bathrooms and the chef was nowhere to be seen - felt odd, and not particularly special, so we asked to sit in main dining which was the better choice. Food was the star.
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Solare Ristorante LoungePrice: Moderate• Italian• Point Loma
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4.7

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. The Fishery

2. Coasterra

3. Herb & Wood

4. Solare Ristorante Lounge

5. El Agave

6. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

7. CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA

8. Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar

9. Animae

10. Cowboy Star

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