Restaurant loyal, Usually back to same spots. If I like places I keep going back. This is local hitlist not city review. Many spots I've never seen/ I like these. I guess in time I'll extend this list a bit
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Burger and fries
Chinese
Coffee, deli, bakery
Italian
PHO
Pizza
Burger and fries
When you gotta have it
Original super burger, line down the block, this was the place I regularly took my mom
Hodad's Ocean Beach
How this place became a national sweetheart, I don't understand, but my kid loves it - the burgers, fries, shakes are ok
In-N-Out Burger
Chinese
Any time, so easy and filling, price is right
Eating here got me through tough times. Three items plate is a big plate that lasts for two meals. The premium Angus and honey walnut shrip are excellent. Kung Pao chicken, new flavors releases seasonal.
Panda Express
I was in heaven; Throngs of people surrounded me as we ravaged buffet carts time and time again. If it killed me I'd have died w a huge smile plastered on my face.
China Super Buffet
Coffee, deli, bakery
Special treat on a lucky day
Best bougie coffee and bakery, early hours
If you go in the summer, you may notice the incredible smell of honeysuckle which adorns their outdoor patio. As a delivery guy there was literally nowhere id rather go, between that & fresh confection- ...
il giardino di Lilli
Real coffee w rich flavor not sugar crush
Philz Coffee
Italian
When it's date night or business lunch
Happy hour, Dine with gold silverware
Roman Wolves
Below Little Italy, open bar concept
Small quaint mature restaurant
Vinarius
Best open bar concept restaurant
North side of Little Italy
Go for happy hour
Nolita Hall
Nice place in a safe part of a developing ish neighborhood. Not open every night of the week. This is getting out of tourist traps.
Ciccia Osteria
Affordable local spot for pasta and drinks, street parking, covered outdoor patio
South Park
Tiny shack near We Work building buys authentic Italian deli meats, fresh crusts
Lucca Italian Sandwich Shop
If you're down south of San Diego, nav to this location for a nice Italian kitchen near Chipotle. Nice indoor/outdoor seating, menu in otherwise unsophisticated area
Balsamico Italian Kitchen
Great restaurant, the owner is a genius. Indoor/outdoor seating, Italian coffee, they open early evening maybe around 4 or 5pm Centrally located, no fanfare neighborhood
Enoteca Adriano
The name says it all, heated outdoor tables
Osteria Romantica
Wonderful location, kind of upscale but chill. It's near Point Loma and Ocean Beach
Cesarina
Cozy clean date night in Pacific Beach
Scuderie Italia
They gutted a hair salon and expanded their small kitchen into a spacious dining room. Family run, street parking, nice PB hangout
Oltre Mare
Classy bar and restaurant in La Jolla, try the carrot cake, enjoy the heated outdoor seats
Home - Candor - La Jolla's Best Restaurant & Bar Best Italian ...
Great place for drinks & watch the sunset
Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana
Busy place on weeknights, creative kitchen
Davanti Enoteca
North county, inland. Nice place its near a grocery story in a city center for errands. Spacious seating indoor/outdoor, drinks
Piacere Mio Del Sur
Indoor outdoor seating. Order at counter, deli and bakery, try the tiramisu or focaccia
Pastaria Vivi
This isn't city-fancy but it's a very well run restaurant, their kitchen has high standards This is where you go for fresh seafood
Wildland
Indoor outdoor seating, busy part Carlsbad
Via Vai Cucina Italiana
It's in Vista, cured meats and cheeses, loud Italian dining room w indoor/outdoor seats
Ciao Ristorante Italiano
PHO
Weekly staple
Don't fear Vietnamese soup, in fact it's very good to me when I feel a sore throat coming on. It might take some practice reading the menu, knowing what you like.
PHOnomenal
My 'Hood Pho here is as good as anywhere
Pho Nam Cali
Pizza
Out w the crew
Nice place, grab quick slice, mid Little Italy
Flat style, many topping choices, reheated
Upstairs restaurant, outdoor seating front
Landini's Pizzeria
Only place I order
Chicago style 15 min
Deep dish 45 min
Very little seating
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
Nice guys, they are a lot of fun. Nice place to get a thin-slice pizza, large is quite large Impressive outdoor / deck seating nice place ro go if you have many in your party
Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach
It's in Ocean Beach, fresh made pizza & drinks but it's a full restaurant, super chill
If you don't know OB, kind of anything goes
Elvira
Affordable home made pasta/pizza in PB w outdoor seating a cute fairy votive jars
Pastiamo
Just off Orange Ave, Italian & Pizza near the Coronado Tennis club and Hotel Del
Nado Republic
Sushi/Japanese
Weekly holiday
Best value local sushi
Indoor/outdoor seating
TVs, bar, same owner 20+ years
Chiba Japanese
This place was crazy popular, you need to be waiting in line when they open for happy hour (open for lunch then close 2-4pm)
Sushi Deli 1
First place I dined out when I moved to SD
Sushi Ota
Great upscale sushi in Bankers Hill area
Azuki Sushi Lounge
Greatest birthday meal or date night
Benihana - San Diego
Tacos/Mexi
Erry day
It's kind of hilarious that I literally get ALL of my tacos from this little shack near me but it's open 24/7 and I love them there so I personally see no point of branching out. At end of my lifetime I should get a gold watch
Taco Fiesta Restaurant
I shamelessly love this national chain and I'm very fast at ordering. You better be fast ordering too or the kids gon give ya 'tude
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Upscale
Special esteem or recognition
Immaculate, business or date on water
Top floor of hotel at bottom of San Diego
Very near the park near Midway carrier
Seneca Trattoria
Very fancy place, fresh truffle mushrooms, is very near the UTC mall, fantastic deco
Lucrezia La Jolla
If you're a Sultan maybe they'll let you in
The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe
Another top-5 country club in San Diego
The Crosby Club At Rancho Santa Fe
If you’re a big baller, maybe you can try
The Santaluz Club
When you need sushi flown in from Tokyo
Sushi MARU
Upscale omakase experience on Convoy
Hidden Fish
Smoothie, breakfast bowl
Healthy and hydrating
So thankful this place exists, I go to the location in clairemont (near Toby Wells YMCA) and in mission valley (by Target)
Your brain needs glucose
These are the best smoothies in any town
Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies
So thankful this place exists, I go to the location in clairemont (near Toby Wells YMCA) and in mission valley (by Target)
Your brain needs glucose
These are the best smoothies in any town
