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1. NOLA on 5th
4.1
Excellent(83)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Hillcrest
Booked 10 times today
NOLA on 5th brings the flavors and spirit of New Orleans dining to San Diego. You will find a casual bar and outdoor patio downstairs, with a more upscale experience in our upstairs room overlooking bustling 5th Avenue in San Diego's famous Hillcrest neighborhood. We've been featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, as well as on A&E and The Travel Channel.Chef Andrew Boyer, a long-time New Orleans resident, has left no detail untouched in our food, from ingredients to presentation. You will find all of the traditional NOLA favorites here like jambalaya, gumbo, po'boys, red beans and rice, and more. We fly our bread in from Leidenheimer's bakery in Louisiana, and we'd love to serve you a delicious Abita beer with your meal. And while they are in season, be sure to stop by for one of our Louisiana crawfish boils, which are some of our busiest and most fun days of the year.
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2. Ortega's A Mexican Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(1016)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Hillcrest
Booked 8 times today
Ortega’s Mexican Bistro features the authentic flavors of Puerto Nuevo. Experience Baja style lobster and table side guacamole while sipping one of our classic fresh squeezed margaritas. Enjoy dining in our restaurant or for a more energized evening, dine in our bar - La Cantina. Additional flavors include Banana Crusted Huachinango, Flat Iron Steak Burrito, Chicken Mole. The design captures the festive traditions and tasteful flavors of Puerto Nuevo and Baja California.
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3. Taste of Denmark
4.9
Exceptional(40)
Price: Moderate
• European • Hillcrest
Ever had a Danish meal ?We welcome you to Taste of Denmark. We are excited to offer you a culinary trip to Denmark. Have a seat on the dog friendly patio or retreat to our indoor setting with dimmed lights. Whatever the occasion you can be sure to experience our warm hospitality known as “hygge” accompanied by the Taste of Denmark treats, light dishes and hearty comfort food. Gluten free dishes, vegetarian options and a fantastic beverage menu, we stand ready to give you memorable dining experience.You will find Taste of Denmark convenient located in Hillcrest close to the airport and balboa park.
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4. The Henry - Coronado
4.8
Exceptional(2497)
Price: Moderate
• American • Coronado
Booked 154 times today
Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.
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5. Little Frenchie
4.7
Exceptional(1457)
Price: Moderate
• French • Coronado
Booked 60 times today
Little Frenchie is a chef-driven approachable bistro modeled after Parisian neighborhood cafes. Enjoy our rotating menu of Provencal classics, our immense selection of unique cheeses imported from France and our extensive wine collection from both France and California. We take pride in the imported and local ingredients we use; our produce is sourced from regional farmers, and our seafood from local area fisherman.
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6. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge
4.2
Awesome(239)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 13 times today
Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.
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7. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(4227)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 119 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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8. Mister A's
4.8
Exceptional(8706)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 92 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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9. C-Level
4.7
Exceptional(4936)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 106 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.
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10. Great Maple San Diego
4.8
Exceptional(4402)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hillcrest
Booked 100 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!

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  • TimVIP
    San Diego •66 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Had heard good things and we were not disappointed. Had the baguette w/salted butter, steak tartare, asparagus gratine, roasted half chicken, and cassoulet. All were outstanding. Service was spot on. They have a very limited full bar, with a few martini selections, but only vodka. Wish they had a nice gin! We enjoyed it so much on Friday evening that we made a reservation for brunch early Saturday morning. Had the croque madame and the smoked salmon tartine. Both came with a very tasty salad and were delicious. Finished with a cronut, which was amazing. Highly recommend Little Frenchie!
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    Little FrenchiePrice: Moderate• French• Coronado
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    4.7
  • Susie
    Los Angeles •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great experience with a lovely ambiance. The food surpassed out expectations . We started with The provolone fondue and pretzel bread. 5 stars. I had the Korean skirt steak. An abundance of flavors with a slight kick. My husband had the Bolognese. I felt that is was a bit on the sweeter side but my husband said it was perfect. For dessert, we have the Key Lime Crème Brûlée. It was real good but the tart was a bit too much for me to finish.
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    The Henry - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• American• Coronado
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    4.8
  • Anne
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 22 Dec 2024
    Amazing food and service. Well designed space with lots of seating. We ordered crab enchiladas, snapper with plantain crust, chicken mole enchiladas, and table side guacamole. My husband ordered a Don Julio margarita and I got a pomegranate spritzer. Really appreciated how many non alcoholic options they had on the drink menu that weren’t just soda! We will definitely be back
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    Ortega's A Mexican BistroPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Hillcrest
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    4.6
  • Slim
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Dec 2024
    Reservations or walk in, even to-go, either way the food is delicious. Angie was excellent. She didn't hover around us yet she showed up when she needed! Great food and we were serviced with a smile!
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    NOLA on 5thPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Hillcrest
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    4.1
  • Jen
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 10 Nov 2024
    Incredible food. Everything is from scratch. Cannot wait to go back.
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    Taste of DenmarkPrice: Moderate• European• Hillcrest
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    4.9

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