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1. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC
4.8
Exceptional(5101)
Price: Expensive
• American • University City/Golden Triangle
Booked 55 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.
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2. Piatti - La Jolla
4.7
Exceptional(5146)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 57 times today
Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.
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3. Barbarella
4.4
Awesome(873)
Price: Moderate
• European • La Jolla
Booked 9 times today
Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!
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4. The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
4.3
Awesome(149)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carmel Valley
Booked 2 times today
Come for classic grill fare and gorgeous fairway views. Golfer or no, The Clubhouse Grill is your place for a pre-round pick-me-up or laid-back lunch. Enjoy appetizers including chips & guacamole, salads, sandwiches and lunch favorites including fish tacos. Stay and visit a while enjoying wine, beer and craft cocktails.
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5. Eddie V's - La Jolla
4.9
Exceptional(5809)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • La Jolla
Booked 103 times today
Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic creative cocktails and enjoy signature appetizers.
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6. Jake's Del Mar
4.7
Exceptional(10673)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 137 times today
Aloha friends of Jake’s Del Mar! We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery. Visit jakesdelmar.com to view our menus or place a takeout order online!Jake’s is the quintessential California oceanfront dining experience. The eclectic menu compliments the casual, yet elegant restaurant atmosphere right on the Del Mar shore. With chef-driven California coastal fare, craft cocktails, and unforgettable ocean views, it’s the best of the west coast. Whether for a date night or a celebration with friends and family, Jake’s serves up something special every time.
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7. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
4.7
Exceptional(9449)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea
Booked 110 times today
Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.
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8. Benihana - San Diego, CA
3.7
Very Good(7664)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Mission Valley
Booked 137 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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9. The Grass Skirt
4.7
Exceptional(755)
Price: Expensive
• Polynesian • Pacific Beach
Booked 28 times today
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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10. Queenstown Village
4.6
Exceptional(301)
Price: Moderate
• New Zealand • La Jolla
Booked 29 times today
Queenstown Village in La Jolla is a hot spot due to its beautiful design and vibe. It's loved for its mix of New Zealand fare and American comfort food, and its full bar offerings with on-trend craft cocktails and local beers on draft. Reviewers rave about the friendly service, delicious food, and enchanting ambience. It's even been dubbed a 'great new restaurant' with 'excellent food and service' by patrons.
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