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Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(693)North Park - 2
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Price: Moderate•Japanese•4(7,461)Mission Valley - 3
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Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(7,634)Harbor Island - 4
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Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(6,517)Little Italy - 5
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Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(4,275)Downtown
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STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3,367)Downtown - 2
Callie Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(286)Downtown - 3
C-Level
Price: Moderate•Cocktail Bar•4.7(4,979)Downtown - 4
Cowboy Star
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(4,797)Downtown - 5
Zama Restaurant & Bar
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4(301)Downtown
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CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(7,126)Banker's Hill - 2
Cloak + Petal
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.6(982)Little Italy - 3
Allegro
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(1,305)Little Italy - 4
Civico 1845
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.4(2,434)Little Italy - 5
Lou & Mickey's
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4,164)Downtown
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- KKRISTINESan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoService was off but usually it isn’t. Overall a great spot for lunch!More infoBrigantine La MesaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• La Mesa•4.9
- EElaineVIPSan Diego •54 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAlways a great night here. Anniversary dinner did not disappoint. Dog friendly as wellMore infoCasa GabrielaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa•4.7
- CChrisVIPSan Diego •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 13, 2025Wonderful as always, we like to ask for a chefs choice platter and have NEVER been disappointedMore infoBanbu Sushi Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Mesa•4.6
- RrjVIPPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •6 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 5, 2025omg everything we had, appetizer, salad, main course, and desert was original in its way and deeelicious!!! we shall return!More infoLimoncello La MesaPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Park•4.6
- RRonitaSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews4.0Dined on Dec 4, 2024I am so glad we had reservations. That pizookie deal sure brings out all the highschool kids. Our server was a plus. She was excellent and made our night!More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaPrice: Moderate• American• La Mesa•3.9
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El Cajon and Lakeside are nestled in San Diego's East County and seamlessly blend a down-home country atmosphere with the amenities of a suburban community. Lakeside has several different cuisines and dining atmospheres ranging from outdoor tables to formal white tablecloths. Near the lake, Italian restaurants serve pizza, pasta, and luncheon buffets. Hearty and traditional American cuisine is another option for eating out in Lakeside, with long-standing cafes serving burgers, coffee, and pie. El Cajon, named for the box-like canyon it sits in, offers exotic cuisine choices including themed Halal/Arabic restaurants serving kebab, shwarma, and fresh hummus. Thai food choices in El Cajon include casual lunch options and dining establishments serving extensive menus with Thai curry, noodles, and seafood.
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