Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Pacific Beach

29 restaurants available nearby

1. Paradisaea

4.7

Exceptional(556)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 12 times today

A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level.

2. NINE-TEN

4.7

Exceptional(2923)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 23 times today

Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters and blankets are available during the colder weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Wednesday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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3. The Kitchen at MCASD

4.7

Exceptional(51)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • La Jolla

Booked 12 times today

The Kitchen @ MCASDOcean view dining in the heart of La Jolla.Menu draws inspiration from the regions of southern Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East. Including Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, Israel, Morocco, and otherslocated at the newly renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

4. Tahona Bar

4.5

Awesome(616)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 12 times today

We are welcoming OpenTable online reservations for up to 6 guest for indoor and outdoor dining!Parties of 7 or more, please email our large party coordinator at zach@tahonabar.comWelcome to Tahona! We are the first mezcal bar and tasting room in San Diego. In our restaurant, we invite you to taste our incredible craft cocktails and our amazing contemporary Mexican cuisine featuring Oaxacan bites. In our tasting room, we welcome you to indulge on a mezcal tasting experience! We are located next one of the most iconic historical landmark: the Campo Santo Cemetery in Old Town. Inside Tahona, you will be transported to a modern Mexican hacienda designed with hand painted tiles, handmade rope seats, traditionally crafted fabric brought from Oaxaca, hand clayed walls and more.We also have a cozy covered outdoor patio dining experience so you will have the choice to dine inside our hacienda or on the streets of Old Town!

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5. Solare Ristorante Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2429)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Point Loma

Booked 14 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.

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6. Ambrogio by Acquerello

4.2

Awesome(84)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • La Jolla

Experience Michelin Star Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi’s Iconic 8 Course Tasting Menus in our charming La Jolla restaurant, recently included in the Michelin Guide.Signature Tasting Menu - $159/person. Vegetarian Tasting Menu - $139/person. A La Carte Menu: From Tuesday through Thursday, you get to enjoy the Great Classics of Italian Cuisine through the lenses of Chefs Silvio Salmoiraghi and Enea Sintoni on this special A La Carte Menu. It includes two (2) courses of choice + dessert for $99/person. Not sharable and not combinable with Tasting Menus.We seek to operate within the frame of a New Italian Cuisine. Italy, France, Korea, Japan and California: the five places that define our cuisine and allow us to create a unique set of masterpieces.Reservations require a $20/person deposit, fully refundable up to 24h in advance.We gently require a 48h notice for allergies and dietary restrictions. A full Vegan Menu is available only upon request.

7. Callie Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(178)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

8. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8005)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 79 times today

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

9. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6429)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 75 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.

10. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1332)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 38 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

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Colleen
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful authentic Italian food! We had a lovely time dining here.
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Solare Ristorante LoungePrice: Moderate• Italian• Point Loma
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4.7
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laura
Phoenix / Arizona •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Zero complaints and adored both apps (sashimi and pork belly) and entrees (bass and scallops) sooo much!!!
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NINE-TENPrice: Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
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4.7
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Sheryl
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was outstanding. My husband who is a world class chef loved the food especially. Megan, the GM, stated she was getting heaters sooner than later. The doors were closed so if you dress warmly you’ll be fine until they get heaters. It’s a fabulous restaurant.
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The Kitchen at MCASDPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• La Jolla
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4.7
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David
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It was everything we expected and more! The ambiance, the culinary adventure, the fabulous and knowledgeable wait staff, the pianist, and the interior decor were utterly fabulous! DEFINITELY will go back!
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ParadisaeaPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
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4.7
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David
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Charming restaurant and bar in old town. Sat at the friendly bar, and enjoyed a cocktail, and a flight of great mezcal along with Tacos, and house special guacamole and chips/salsas. All food was presented nicely and was fresh and delicious. Very fun place.
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Tahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.5

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Paradisaea

2. NINE-TEN

3. The Kitchen at MCASD

4. Tahona Bar

5. Solare Ristorante Lounge

6. Ambrogio by Acquerello

7. Callie Restaurant

8. Juniper & Ivy

9. Herb & Wood

10. Kettner Exchange

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