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1. Mister A's
4.8
Exceptional(8701)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 98 times today
Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)
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2. Cesarina
4.9
Exceptional(5537)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 233 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.
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3. Great Maple San Diego
4.8
Exceptional(4401)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hillcrest
Booked 104 times today
We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!
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4. The Prado at Balboa Park
4.6
Exceptional(7919)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 52 times today
Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.
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5. El Sueño
4.1
Excellent(180)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 20 times today
Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.
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6. Benihana - San Diego, CA
4.0
Excellent(7409)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Mission Valley
Booked 171 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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7. Puesto Mission Valley
4.6
Exceptional(1999)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Mission Valley
Booked 49 times today
Puesto is family-owned and operated by first generation Mexican American brothers Eric, Alan and Alex Adler, alongside their cousins Isidoro and Moy Lombrozo and founding chef and partner Luisteen Gonzalez. With eight locations in California, Puesto provides an innovative and contemporary approach to authentic Mexican cuisine. Sourcing its ingredients locally and regionally, the restaurant has earned national acclaim for its Mexico City-inspired tacos made with non-GMO organic, heirloom Masienda blue corn stone-ground tortillas, crispy melted cheese and scratch salsas.
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8. Gravity Heights Mission Valley
4.7
Exceptional(209)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 40 times today
We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Situated in Mission Valley, our 9,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden, and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.
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9. Farmer's Bottega Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1606)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Hills
Booked 29 times today
Farm-to-table restaurant located in the heart of Mission Hills. Farmer's Bottega serves farm fresh breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner along with a unique selection of craft local beer and wine.
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10. North Italia - Fashion Valley
4.7
Exceptional(2659)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mission Valley
Booked 68 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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  • ChrisVIP
    San Diego •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Balboa Park is beautiful, especially during the Christmas season. The receptionist has a big beautiful welcoming smile and we were seated promptly. The cocktails were delicious (Old Fashioned and raspberry lemon drop). The servers and waitress (Brittany) were very attentive. The food was excellent, as always. Beef sushi roll (who knew?!), the Caesar salad, the short ribs - tender and so flavorful. The Prado never disappoints!
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    The Prado at Balboa ParkPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent food, great service, and the views were incredible. Our family will definitely be returning to the special spot. 
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    Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
    •
    4.8
  • Alexis
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing staff and food that’s to die for. I love italian food and this is by FAR my favorite Italian restaurant! Taste remains the same each visit. I leave satisfied and happy each time!!!🩷 I hope they continue to thrive and stay in business for a long time. I CANNOT RAVE ENOUGH ABOUT THE COMPLEMENTARY BREAD 😋😋 -The pasta straws are super adorable and innovative !
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    CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
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    4.9
  • Heather
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The wait staff and food are exceptional!! Come hungry or share, as the portions are large. Perfect way to kick off the New Year!
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    Great Maple San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Hillcrest
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    4.8
  • SaraVIP
    San Diego •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The Enchiladas Suiza were amazing. The service was great. I would recommend for sure.
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    El SueñoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    •
    4.1

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