Best Casual Restaurants in Pacific Beach

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1. The Grass Skirt

4.7

Exceptional(714)

Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Pacific Beach

Booked 47 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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2. Pacific Beach Hideaway

5.0

Exceptional(4)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pacific Beach

Booked 2 times today

Hideaway is a beach-town casual kitchen and bar located in Pacific Beach, California. The concept honors the local community, incorporating vintage artifacts, furnishings and artwork that reflect its laidback surf, music and beach culture and history.

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3. Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach

4.5

Awesome(16)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pacific Beach

Legendary taste meets the party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza in Pacific Beach. Woodstock's offers a fast casual dining experience with counter ordering and delivery to your table.Bring your friends for award-winning pies, sides and suds. Your choices are endlessly customizable; we have options for most dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-intolerant. Try our signature wheat crust and exclusive extra zesty sauce, and watch us load on the freshest, highest-quality toppings. Woodstock's has 18 taps serving some of the most innovative craft beers, along with a selection of bottled beers and wines. We specialize in groups of all sizes, with flexible seating and a pet-friendly heated patio. Join the fun at our weekly Trivia and Pint Nights. We're open from lunch to late night, and we deliver throughout San Diego. We accept reservations for party sizes of 4 or larger.

4. 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.

5. Paradisaea

4.7

Exceptional(563)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 11 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.

6. Catania

4.8

Exceptional(2067)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 27 times today

Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)

7. Enoteca Adriano

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4.9

Exceptional(23)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Beach

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Enoteca Adriano where Roman born chef, Giuseppe Ciuffa, brings the essence of Italy to the shores of North Pacific Beach. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey that blends modern creativity with traditional Italian flavors. Our eclectic menu showcases the best of Italian, "Roman forward" cuisine, using locally sourced produce and ingredients to create dishes that are both comforting and innovative. Dine while enjoying vintage movies shown on our outdoor big screen. At Enoteca Adriano, we celebrate the rich heritage of Italy, offering a diverse selection of wines to complement your dining experience in our main dining room or outdoor heated patio. Our passion for food and hospitality shines through in every dish we serve, as we strive to share the love of Italian cuisine with our guests. Join us at Enoteca Adriano and experience the true taste of Italy, where every meal is prepared with authenticity, passion, and a touch of Italian hospitality. Viva e Forza Italia!

8. Tidal

4.5

Awesome(1149)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Mission Bay

Booked 9 times today

Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com

9. Duke's La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(6547)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaiian Regional • La Jolla

Booked 120 times today

We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery! Visit dukeslajolla.com to view our menus or place an online takeout order.You don’t need to cross the Pacific to get a taste of Hawaii. Duke’s La Jolla is San Diego’s island-inspired home, honoring the Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku, with coastal cuisine of Hawaii, craft cocktails and a genuine spirit of aloha. It’s the same authentic hospitality and panoramic ocean view that you’ll find at all of the California and Hawaii Duke’s restaurants, paying tribute to the Duke and welcoming you to celebrate life like the legend himself.

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10. Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(54)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Pacific Beach

Booked 15 times today

At Slowly Restaurant & Lounge, we strive to be a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, fostering connections and creating memories over delicious food and drinks. Whether you’re enjoying a meal with loved ones, unwinding with a refreshing libation, or discovering local flavors, our goal is to ensure every moment spent with us is savored, slowly.We hope you enjoy your experience at Slowly, where the pace is easy, laughter flows freely, and the flavors are fresh.

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patrickcVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •12 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great time - Sippin’ Santa event was going on. Great staff, fun environment. Overall, we had a great time.
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The Grass SkirtPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Pacific Beach
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4.7
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Michelle
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great ambiance. Very warm And inviting. Exactly what I’d expect for a beach vibe restaurant. Friendly staff and great service.
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Pacific Beach HideawayPrice: Moderate• American• Pacific Beach
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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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ChanaD
San Francisco Bay Area •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Paradiseae exceeded my expectations in every way - food, ambience and service were first class. I was especially impressed that the chef created custom vegan and pescatarian multi-course meals so that we could all enjoy the Chef’s menu. Everyone loved the creative and delicious food and cocktails. Will definitely come back if we’re in town again. Tip for vegans: contact the restaurant in advance so they can accommodate.
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ParadisaeaPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
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4.7
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CaptainMikeVIP
San Diego •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Jan 2023
Group of 8 friends were able to get together and have a nice casual evening out. The pizza and the salads were good and atmosphere was casual and comfortable.
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Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific BeachPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Pacific Beach
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4.5

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145 restaurants available nearby

1. The Grass Skirt

2. Pacific Beach Hideaway

3. Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach

4. The Fishery

5. Paradisaea

6. Catania

7. Enoteca Adriano

8. Tidal

9. Duke's La Jolla

10. Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

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