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

1. • 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

2. • 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

3. • 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

4. • 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

5. • 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

6. • 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

7. • 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

8. • 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

9. • 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

10. • 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

11. • 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

12. • 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

13. • 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

14. • Cloak & Petal 21

    • Sublime Japanese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

15. • 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

16. • Craft & Commerce 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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