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

1. • The Realm 78

   • Exotic Chinese Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. The Pinnacle Guide
      2 Pins

   2. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 4805 Convoy St, San Diego, CA | North
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Menya Ultra 46

   • No-Frills Japanese Ramen Shop
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

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

   
   

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   • 8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Unit M, San Diego, CA | North
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Yakitori Tsuta 45

   • Elegant Japanese Yakitori/Omakase
   
   

   1. Eater San Diego
      Best New Restaurant

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

   
   

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   • 3860 Convoy St, Ste 100, San Diego, CA | North
   • Instagram

4. • Shan’xi Magic Kitchen 43

   
   

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

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

   
   

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   • 4344 Convoy St, San Diego, CA | North

5. • Ox Coffee Roasters 26

   • Enriching Coffee Shop
   
   

   1. US Coffee Championships
      2025 U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, Chris Dennis | #9

   
   

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   • 8590 Rio San Diego Dr, Ste B, San Diego, CA | North
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Spicy Lao Kitchen 25

   • Fiery Lao Restaurant
   
   

   1. Eater San Diego
      Best Neighborhood Restaurant

   
   

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   • 5375 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA | North
   • Instagram

7. • DJK Korean BBQ 23

   
   

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

   
   

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   • 7905 Engineer Rd, San Diego, CA | North

8. • Marigold Bagels 23

   
   

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

   
   

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   • 7964 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA | North

9. • Steamy Piggy 23

   
   

   1. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Xiao Long Bao in San Diego

   
   

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   • 4681 Convoy St, San Diego, CA | North

10. • Gravity Heights 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 9920 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA | North

11. • Crab Hut 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 4646 Convoy St, Unit 106A, San Diego, CA | North

12. • Hidden Fish 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4764 Convoy St, Unit A, San Diego, CA | North

13. • Yiko Yiko 20

    • Charming Asian Bakery
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 8008 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA | North
    • Instagram

14. • Ichifuji 20

    • Intimate Japanese Sushi Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 7530 Mesa College Dr, Unit B, San Diego, CA | North
    • Website
    • Instagram