Best Lunch Restaurants in University Heights

29 restaurants available nearby

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1. Great Maple San Diego

4.8

Exceptional(4369)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hillcrest

Booked 48 times today

We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!

2. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8621)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 63 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)

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3. Saint James French Diner

4.5

Awesome(223)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

This American diner meets elegant French bistro is open Monday–Friday for Breakfast and Lunch, every day for Dinner and Happy Hour, and on the weekends for Brunch. With a full bar and an approachable menu, locals and travelers can indulge in a variety of French-inspired classics, from shared mussels to ratatouille and burgers.

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4. Farmer's Bottega Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1587)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Hills

Booked 21 times today

Farm-to-table restaurant located in the heart of Mission Hills. Farmer's Bottega serves farm fresh breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner along with a unique selection of craft local beer and wine.

5. Madi

4.6

Exceptional(405)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Kensington

Booked 23 times today

Bringing all-day brunch and grab-and-go coffee to Normal Heights, Madi is the upcoming daytime counterpart to Madison on Park, the well-established mid-century modern restaurant and bar that opened in University Heights in 2015. Offering a quick-service coffee counter fueled by Heartwork Coffee out of Mission Hills that’ll feature the full range of espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and tea as well as fresh pastries, Madi will also be an anytime option for sit-down breakfasts, mimosa-powered brunches, and casual lunches.Its breakfast menu ranges from waffle churro sticks and breakfast burritos to skirt steak eggs Benedict and a variety of pancakes based on a 60-year-old recipe from Madison co-owner Matthew, whose family runs a century-old breakfast spot in the midwest.Lunch will hinge on build-your-own grain and salad bowls along with lettuce wraps, ceviche, a burger, and a classic Tuna Melt!

6. El Agave

4.7

Exceptional(2461)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 21 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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7. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

4.5

Awesome(1911)

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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8. ARTIFACT at Mingei

4.8

Exceptional(853)

Price: Expensive

• International • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

ARTIFACT is a full-service restaurant featuring craft cooking inspired by ancient methods, spices and botanicals located inside the beautiful Mingei Museum at Balboa Park . Offering indoor, outdoor courtyard, and bar seating for lunch Tuesday-Saturday.Crafted by Tim Kolanko, Executive Chef, Urban Kitchen Group, and Tony Coito, ARTIFACT’s Chef de Cuisine, will be a nod to Mingei’s changing international exhibitions in an environment filled with functional, innovative art and design by Jennifer Luce, Founder and Principal of LUCE et studio, who led the design and renovation project. ARTIFACT and CRAFT CAFE at Mingei-the latest additions to restaurateur Tracy Borkum and Executive Chef Tim Kolanko’s CUCINA family of restaurants. An Urban Kitchen Group Concept. CUCINA urbana, enoteca, sorella, UKG Catering, Urban Kitchen at The Ready Shell at Jacobs ParkFollow the journey on social media @Dine.Mingei

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9. Il Fornaio - Coronado

4.7

Exceptional(5811)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Coronado

Booked 55 times today

Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. Early mornings bring rustic, crisp crusted bread hot from the oven accompanied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. Bottles of wine from small, regional wineries are uncorked to complement the dishes, which have been crafted in the custom of Italy's chefs, bakers and homemakers. Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch.

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10. Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1299)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Mission Hills

Booked 7 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.

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Karinnavip
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Crayton and the team are amazing!!!!! Best food!!!
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Saint James French DinerPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown
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4.5
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Moises
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic Breakfast at Madi Had an incredible breakfast at Madi! The food was delicious, the atmosphere warm and inviting, and the service exceptional. Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, making it a truly enjoyable experience. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!
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MadiPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Kensington
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4.6
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Deborah
San Diego •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We were there early so noise level was low, but as it started to fill up, it got much louder. Food and service were great!
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Farmer's Bottega RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Hills
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4.6
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John
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Mr. A's treats you like you are the only one they are there to serve. Food and drink are exceptional, not to mention the sunset view and continuous airshow. Excellent for a special occasion. Israel our server is tops.
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Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
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4.9
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Lynnvip
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •54 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We were greeted nicely. I fell down on the way to the restaurant and hurt my finger. The restaurant staff offered me a bandaid and some cream. They also checked on me during our meal! That’s an excellent compliment to them! Thank you so much!
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Great Maple San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Hillcrest
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4.8

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Great Maple San Diego

2. Mister A's

3. Saint James French Diner

4. Farmer's Bottega Restaurant

5. Madi

6. El Agave

7. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

8. ARTIFACT at Mingei

9. Il Fornaio - Coronado

10. Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar

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