Best Lunch Restaurants in Mission Bay

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

San Diego

Neighborhoods

Banker's HillBay ParkCollege AreaCoronadoDowntownHarbor Island

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

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Award-winning

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

213 restaurants available nearby

1. Cesarina

4.9

Exceptional(5720)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ocean Beach

Booked 189 times today

Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.

2. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(5100)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 100 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

3. Coasterra

4.7

Exceptional(7706)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 114 times today

Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.

4. Dockside 1953

4.6

Exceptional(639)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Mission Beach

Booked 9 times today

With its spectacular waterfront setting on Mission Bay, nautical-inspired design, and a menu of mouthwatering dishes, Dockside 1953 is a favorite restaurant for hotel guests and locals alike. Aptly named for its marina-facing locale at the Bahia Resort Hotel and the year the resort opened, Dockside 1953 is a stunning standout in San Diego’s dining scene. Fresh, coastal-inspired, and locally sourced — the eclectic menu of California fare features dishes to satisfy all palates. With a dedication to high-quality ingredients, menu highlights include classic sweet and savory options for breakfast; salads, bowls, and flatbreads for lunch; sharable starters and fresh seafood entrées for dinner; and a thoughtful wine and cocktail menu. The extensive outdoor patio features cozy fire pits, gorgeous Mission Bay views, and a covered trellis to shade guests.

5. Cannonball

4.5

Awesome(1180)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Mission Bay

Booked 32 times today

Refreshing craft cocktails, seriously tasty sushi, and California cuisine are just the start of what you’ll savor at Cannonball. Whether you choose to get cozy within our intimate cocktail lounge or out on the rooftop terrace, you’ll be treated to truly spectacular Mission Beach views every bite and sip. Dive into culinary creativity at Cannonball—there’s nothing quite like it!For larger parties, please contact us directly at info@cannonballsd.com

6. El Sueño

4.2

Awesome(217)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 26 times today

Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.

7. Tidal

4.4

Awesome(1160)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Mission Bay

Booked 21 times today

Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com

8. The Fishery

4.8

Exceptional(3139)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Booked 52 times today

BEHIND EVERY GREAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IS A WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD. The Fishery Restaurant & Market is located just a few blocks from the ocean in North Pacific Beach. The restaurant menu reflects ‘coastal cuisine’ with a simple yet serious focus on the best our coastal fisheries and local farms have to offer. The passion that drives Chef Mike Reidy is evidenced by flavors that can only be achieved using ingredients at their peak of seasonality and freshness. The Fishery was awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator in 2018- Present. Our wine list is inspired by the great wines of Europe and their American counterparts and we strive to showcase real, natural, food friendly-wines with a sense of place.The Fishery Market showcases fresh fish, prepared seafood, salads, sauces and marinades.

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9. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4.6

Exceptional(6716)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 56 times today

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

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10. Benihana - San Diego, CA

3.8

Excellent(7582)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Mission Valley

Booked 124 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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SheriVIP
Virginia •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Amazing Views of the City and Coronado Bridge. Food was Delicious. Service Outstanding!
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C-LevelPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
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4.7
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Yogi
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very attentive service with excellent recommendations provided
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CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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4.7
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SilviaVIP
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and starting with the host and waitress and bus boy every detail was amazing.
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CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
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4.9
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The foods were great. It was my best salmon steak in my life. And view of mission bay was awesome.
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Dockside 1953Price: Moderate• Californian• Mission Beach
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4.6
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angelica
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food, views at sunset were spectacular , and service was great
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CannonballPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Mission Bay
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4.5

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