The Best Places to Eat and Drink in San Diego | Central

1. • Mabel's Gone Fishing 80

   • Stylish San Diegan Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2023

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Spanish Restaurant

   
   

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   • 3770 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Callie 78

   • Bold Carlifornia/Mediterranean Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Top 5 Restaurants

   
   

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   • 1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Animae 75

   • Opulent Filipino/Asian Steakhouse
   
   

   1. Eater San Diego
      The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

   2. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Asian Fusion Restaurant

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025, Tara Monsod | Best Chef

   
   

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   • 969 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Juniper & Ivy 70

   • Creative Californian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Anthony Wells | Semifinalist

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Wine List in San Diego

   
   

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   • 2228 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • LEILA 70

   • Vibrant Middle Eastern Restaurant
   
   

   1. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Top 5 Restaurants

   2. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Design

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

   
   

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   • 3956 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Kingfisher Cocktail Bar & Eatery 70

   • Elegant Vietnamese Cocktail Bar/Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Eater San Diego
      The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Vietnamese Restaurant

   
   

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   • 2469 Broadway, San Diego, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Cesarina 68

   • Vibey Italian (Roman) Trattoria
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. Eater San Diego
      The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Pasta in San Diego

   
   

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   • 4161 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Tribute Pizza 68

   • Evolving Italian (Neo-Neapolitan) Pizza Shop
   
   

   1. 50 Top Pizza
      50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #34

   2. Eater San Diego
      The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Pizza in San Diego

   
   

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   • 3077 North Park Way, San Diego, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Herb & Wood 65

   • Sophisticated California/Mediterranean Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Top 5 Restaurants

   3. Eater San Diego
      The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

   
   

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   • 2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Mister A's 51

    • Classic American Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Restaurant View: Urban

    
    

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    • 2550 Fifth Ave, FL 12, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Happy Medium 50

    • Laid-Back Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. Eater San Diego
       Best New Bar

    
    

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    • 4002 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Ciccia Osteria 48

    • Cozy Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Romantic Restaurant

    
    

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    • 2233 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Polite Provisions 48

    • Essential Cocktail bar
    
    

    1. Punch
       Best New Bartenders 2025, Dominique Muñoz

    2. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Cocktail Bar in San Diego

    
    

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    • 4696 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Roma Norte 48

    • Bold Mexico City Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best New Bar | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 789 W Harbor Dr, Ste 155, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Puesto 48

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Bar

    2. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Chips & Salsa in San Diego

    
    

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    • 789 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA | Central

16. • Mothership 46

    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America, 2023

    2. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2310 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central

17. • SOICHI 46

    • Japanese Sushi Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2121 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Kettner Exchange 45

    • Innovative Progressive American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2001 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Instagram

19. • Solare 45

    • Welcoming Italian-American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Service

    
    

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    • 2820 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Trust 45

    • Bold New American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3752 Park Blvd, Hillcrest, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Fish Guts 43

    • Excellent San Diegan Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    2. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Fish Tacos in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2222 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Wolf in the Woods 43

    • Snug Global Wine Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    2. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Date Spot in San Diego

    
    

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    • 1920 Fort Stockton Dr, Mission Hills, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Fort Oak 41

    • Upscale Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 1011 Fort Stockton Dr, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Sushi Tadokoro 41

    • Traditional Japanese Sushi Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2244 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • ARTIFACT at Mingei 41

    • Unassuming Global Museum Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • The Grant Grill 28

    • Seasonal Pacific Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 326 Broadway, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Gilly's House of Cocktails 28

    
    

    1. VinePair
       The 2024 Next Wave Awards, Erick Castro | Drinks Professional of the Year

    
    

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    • 2306 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA | Central

28. • Cowboy Star 28

    • Elegant Western Neighborhood Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 640 Tenth Ave, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • The Rose 26

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

    
    

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    • 2219 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central

30. • Part Time Lover 26

    • Relaxing Listening Bar
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America 2024

    
    

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    • 3829 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • Monstra Coffee 26

    • Acclaimed Filipino Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Coffee Roasters Championship, Jon Mcgee | #8

    
    

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    • 2001 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • The Lafayette Hotel 26

    • Soaring Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

    2. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Restaurant With Live Music

    
    

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    • 2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Bivouac Adventure Lodge 26

    
    

    1. Sunset
       Where to Eat & Drink 2024 | Superior Sips

    
    

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    • 3980 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central

34. • Monstra Coffee 26

    • Acclaimed Filipino Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Coffee Roasters Championship, Jon Mcgee | #8

    
    

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    • 3921 Normal St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

35. • Little Thief 26

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

    
    

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    • 3017 University Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

36. • Stella Jean's Ice Cream 25

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Ice Cream/Gelato in San Diego

    
    

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    • 4404 Park Blvd, Unit B, San Diego, CA | Central

37. • Barrio Donas 25

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Donuts in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2548 Congress St, San Diego, CA | Central

38. • OB Noodle House 25

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Pho in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2218 Cable St, San Diego, CA | Central

39. • Parfait Paris 25

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Desserts

    
    

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    • 555 G St, San Diego, CA | Central

40. • Cucina Urbana 25

    • Inventive Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 505 Laurel St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

41. • LOLA 55 25

    • Industrial-Chic Mexican Taqueria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1290 F St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

42. • Morning Glory 25

    • Beautiful Brunch Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 550 W Date St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • Sushi MARU 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Sushi in San Diego

    
    

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    • 1345 Third Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

44. • Cafe Moto 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Coffee Beans/Roaster in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2619 National Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

45. • Wormwood 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Patio Dining in San Diego

    
    

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    • 4677 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central

46. • El Tianguis 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Gluten-Free Menu

    
    

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    • 2810 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

47. • Ironside 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Raw Bar

    
    

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    • 1654 India St, San Diego, CA | Central

48. • Rare Society 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Steakhouse

    
    

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    • 4130 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

49. • Cellar Hand 23

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    
    

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    • 1440 University Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

50. • Northside Shack - North Park 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Smoothies in San Diego

    
    

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    • 3773 30th St, Unit H, San Diego, CA | Central

51. • Ponyboy 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Bar Food

    
    

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    • 1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA | Central

52. • Little Lion Cafe 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Breakfast

    
    

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    • 1424 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

53. • The Crack Shack 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Chain Restaurant

    
    

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    • 2266 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

54. • Bonjour Patisserie 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant

    
    

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    • 320 W Cedar St, Unit 101, San Diego, CA | Central

55. • Corvette Diner 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Family Restaurant

    
    

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    • 2965 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA | Central

56. • Communion 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best New Restaurant

    
    

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    • 901 W Washington St, San Diego, CA | Central

57. • Lia’s Lumpia 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Filipino Restaurant

    
    

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    • 2219 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

58. • Meze Greek Fusion 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Greek Restaurant

    
    

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    • 345 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

59. • Alforon 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Mediterranean Restaurant

    
    

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    • 5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

60. • Havana 1920 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Caribbean Restaurant

    
    

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    • 548 5th Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

61. • Mabel’s Gone Fishing 23

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2023

    3. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Spanish Restaurant

    
    

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    • 3770 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central

62. • Awash Ethiopian Restaurant 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Ethiopian Restaurant

    
    

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    • 2884 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

63. • The Taco Stand 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Fries in San Diego

    
    

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    • 645 B St, San Diego, CA | Central

64. • Hawaiian Fresh Seafood at Liberty Station 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Poke in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2400 Historic Decatur Rd, Unit 107, San Diego, CA | Central

65. • Tacos El Panson 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Tacos in San Diego

    
    

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    • 4433 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

66. • Starlite 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Restaurant Reinvention

    
    

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    • 3175 India St, San Diego, CA | Central

67. • Bica 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Sandwiches in San Diego

    
    

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    • 3569 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

68. • Lou Lous Jungle Room And Supper Club 23

    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

    2. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Restaurant With Live Music

    
    

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    • 2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

69. • Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Thai Restaurant

    
    

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    • 4661 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA | Central

70. • The Kebab Shop 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Cheap Eats

    
    

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    • 630 9th Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

71. • Kindred 23

    • Creative Vegan Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant

    
    

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    • 1503 30th St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

72. • Postino 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Wine Bar in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2100 Kettner Blvd, Ste 1800, San Diego, CA | Central

73. • Blind Lady Ale House 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Beer Selection in San Diego

    
    

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    • 3416 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA | Central

74. • Top of the Hyatt 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Restaurant View: Water

    
    

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    • 1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA | Central

75. • Siamo Napoli 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3959 30th St, Unit 105, San Diego, CA | Central

76. • Craft & Commerce 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 675 W Beech St, San Diego, CA | Central

77. • Cloak & Petal 21

    • Sublime Japanese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1953 India St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

78. • Born & Raised 21

    • Wildly Polished Italian-Inspired Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1909 India St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

79. • Sovereign Thai Cuisine 21

    • Modern Thai (Isaan) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1460 J St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

80. • Coasterra 21

    • Modern Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 880 B Harbor Island Dr San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

81. • Great Maple 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1451 Washington St, San Diego, CA | Central

82. • Meet Dumpling 20

    • Tiny Chinese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2907 Shelter Island Dr, Unit 104, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

83. • Trattoria Cori Pastificio 20

    • Cozy Italian (Sicilian) Trattoria
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

84. • Bosforo 20

    • Modern Turkish Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 3201 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

85. • Azúcar 20

    • Unique Cuban/French Patisserie
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 4820 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram