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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,687)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(5,720)Ocean Beach - 3
LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(878)North Park - 4
Steak 48 - Del Mar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,730)Del Mar - 5
Duke's La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.5(6,676)La Jolla
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STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3,432)Downtown - 2
insideOUT
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(2,452)Hillcrest - 3
Mister A's
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.8(8,814)Downtown - 4
Alexander's on 30th
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(3,154)North Park - 5
Juniper & Ivy
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.6(8,163)Little Italy
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Kettner Exchange
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,430)Little Italy - 2
Great Maple San Diego
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(4,473)Hillcrest - 3
Madison
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.5(3,097)University Heights - 4
NINE-TEN
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(2,978)La Jolla - 5
CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(7,151)Banker's Hill
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Gravity Heights Mission Valley
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(239)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.La Gran Terraza - University of San Diego
Price: Moderate•Californian•4.7(1,143)The Grand Dining Room is open for lunch Monday - Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm.
La Gran Terraza is a California bistro featuring farm-to-table lunch and dinner. The Grand Dining Room and terrace have fantastic views of Tecolote Canyon and Mission Bay. OTooles offers small bites, nightly happy hour, a cozy fireplace, local craft beers and an excellent wine list.
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Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(571)Blanco is more than your typical Mexican restaurant, it‘s an escape from the ordinary, a happy hour hang out, a place to sit back, recharge and party. It’s a vacation in your neighborhood that helps you relax with your favorite people. For food, margaritas, and good times, Blanco is the perfect place to find your bliss.Puesto Mission Valley
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(2,050)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.
True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(1,959)True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in san Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located at San Diego's Fashion Valley, a Simon Mall. Entrance from Friars Road at Avenida De Las Tiendas, use surface lot near Bloomingdale's. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar
Price: Moderate•Prime Rib•4.5(1,455)Bully's East is conveniently located in the heart of Mission Valley. As you enter, you feel the warmth of the rich mahogany bar. Locals have been gathering here for four decades to enjoy their favorite beverages and great bar food. It's also the perfect place to view a sporting event. Since its establishment, Bully's East has served more prime rib than any other San Diego restaurant, preparing only USDA Choice, Midwestern, corn-fed, aged beef. It also offers many healthy dining options. Chef Adam Johnson and his culinary staff continually create new dishes, taking advantage of the freshest local produce and seafood to bring diners the best possible culinary experience. Enjoy fine dining in this relaxed environment with over 45 years of experience and tradition. Make sure you save room for Bully's sinful desserts.
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- PPatriciaSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food is delicious and well prepared. The fish is always fresh and in season. For lunch I like the Seafood Cobb. It is huge, so the second portion can be reserved for dinner or the next day. The grilled shrimp, scallops and salmon are always excellent. For sides, the spinach is a big favorite. I like to add an additional dose of garlic. The wine/drink menu is adequate. I especially appreciate the ambiance, which is cozy and very friendly. The wait staff are the best! I never feel rushed or about to be pushed out the door. This is important since during the summer I have out of town or country visitors, and they do not like to be rushed! I highly recommend this restaurant.More infoKing's Fish House - Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Mission Valley•4.6
- JJulieHawaii •13 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWill recommend and return to try more menu items. Salads were very good. Waitress was very sincere and interested in doing a good job.More infoNorth Italia - Fashion ValleyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mission Valley•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPHouston •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent food and experience. The staff was very professional and the food was delicious.More infoBenihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley•3.8
- RRoseVIPSan Diego •9 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAbsolutely excellent food! All loved our meals! Will be returning there again!More infoGravity Heights Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley•4.8
- QQuincyVIPSan Diego •8 reviews4.0Dined on Mar 2, 2025There was just something about this evening the food was cold the chicken didn’t look right the fried rice looked skimped on the proteinMore infoP.F. Chang's - San DiegoPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Mission Valley•4.2
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Mission Valley is home to a young population that is hungry for the latest dining trends. The city is known for its kebabs, which are often served on extraordinarily long sticks and skewers. This grand presentation style is common in entrées as well as side dishes. Mission Valley has also put its own spin on ricotta pizza, which is lauded by people throughout the county. Bistros serve homemade ricotta pizza that is made with cheese from local dairies. This creates an intense flavor that is complemented by a savory crust. Mission Valley is a fantastic place for adventurous food lovers and chefs. Whether you frequent smaller cafes or upscale restaurants, the heart of Mission Valley hosts a diverse selection of eateries.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Mission Valley include True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV, Gravity Heights Mission Valley and King's Fish House - Mission Valley
Child friendly restaurants in Mission Valley include Benihana - San Diego, CA, True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV and King's Fish House - Mission Valley
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