The Best Places to Eat and Drink in San Diego | North County

1. • Addison 90

   • Stunning Californian Tasting
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      5 Stars

   2. Wine Enthusiast
      The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

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

   
   

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   • 5200 Grand del Mar Way, San Diego, CA | North County
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Valle 78

   • Modern Mexican (Baja) Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. Sunset
      Where to Eat & Drink 2024 | Restaurants

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

   
   

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   • 222 North Pacific Street Oceanside, CA | North County
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Jeune et Jolie 78

   • Elegant French Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

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

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Carlsbad

   
   

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   • 2659 State St, Carlsbad, CA | North County
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Lilo 76

   • Immersive Californian Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List 2025

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

   
   

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   • 2571 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA | North County
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Market Restaurant + Bar 71

   • Hyper-Seasonal 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 in City: Del Mar

   
   

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   • 3702 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA | North County
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Tanner’s Prime Burgers 65

   • Premium American Burger Shop
   
   

   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 Pizza in San Diego

   
   

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   • 510 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA | North County
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • AVANT Restaurant 55

   • Refined New American/French Hotel Restaurant
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Forbes Travel Guide
      Recommended

   
   

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   • 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA | North County
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Atelier Manna 45

   • Hipster Californian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

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

   
   

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   • 1076 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA | North County
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Matsu 43

   • Modern Japanese Omakase/Fine Dining
   
   

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

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

   
   

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   • 626 S Tremont St, Oceanside, CA | North County
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Mille Fleurs Restaurant 28

    • Charming French/Californian Brasserie
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA | North County
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Skyline Café 28

    • Frolicking American Hotel Bar
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America 2025

    
    

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    • 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA | North County
    • Website

12. • Monstra Coffee 26

    • Acclaimed Filipino Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 10550 Craftsman Way, Unit 187, San Diego, CA | North County
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Monstra Coffee 26

    • Acclaimed Filipino Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 12045 Carmel Mountain Rd, Unit 302, San Diego, CA | North County
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Ponto Lago 26

    • Elevated Baja Californian Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    
    

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    • 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA | North County
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Monstra Coffee 26

    • Acclaimed Filipino Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 10945 Vista Sorrento Pkwy, San Diego, CA | North County
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • The Rooftop Bar 25

    
    

    1. Sunset
       Where to Eat and Drink 2025 | Better Bars

    
    

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    • 201 N Myers St, Oceanside, CA | North County

17. • Dija Mara 25

    • Unique Balinese-Inspired Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 232 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA | North County
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Casera Latin Kitchen and Bakery 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 4225 Oceanside Blvd, Ste D, Oceanside, CA | North County

19. • Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 509 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA | North County

20. • Our Green Affair Café 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 905 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA | North County

21. • Curry & More Indian Bistro 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 11808 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Unit 123, San Diego, CA | North County

22. • Lourdes Mexican Food 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 650 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA | North County

23. • 24 Suns 21

    • Vibrant Chinese/Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3375 Mission Ave, Ste J, Oceanside, CA | North County
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Phatties 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Escondido

    
    

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    • 242 W Mission Ave, Unit D, Escondido, CA | North County

25. • Amalfi Cucina Italiana 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: San Marcos

    
    

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    • 1035 La Bonita Dr, San Marcos, CA | North County

26. • Herb & Sea 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Encinitas

    
    

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    • 131 W D St, Encinitas, CA | North County

27. • Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Oceanside

    
    

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    • 1815 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA | North County

28. • Pho Truc Xanh 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Vista

    
    

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    • 770 Sycamore Ave, Unit 118-119, Vista, CA | North County

29. • Campfire 21

    • Fire-Forward Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA | North County
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Rare Society 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Solana Beach

    
    

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    • 330 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA | North County

31. • Ju Feng Yuan Dumpling Cafe 21

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best in City: Poway

    
    

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    • 12265 Scripps Poway Pkwy, Ste B109, Poway, CA | North County

32. • Leu Leu Leucadia 20

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 466 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA | North County