Reservation's Required (Date Night and Special Occasions)
Food scene
Ironside is always bustling with energy. Although a bit pricey, their cocktail drinks and fresh seafood are hard to beat. Located in the center of Little Italy, it is hard not to have a good time grabbing a bite to eat here and just exploring all the shops and desserts nearby.
Reservations recommended 1-2 weeks in advance.
Price range per person: $80.00-$100.00 with drinks and tip included.
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StIronside is always bustling with energy. Although a bit pricey, their cocktail drinks and fresh seafood are hard to beat. Located in the center of Little Italy, it is hard not to have a good time grabbing a bite to eat here and just exploring all the shops and desserts nearby.
Reservations recommended 1-2 weeks in advance.
Price range per person: $80.00-$100.00 with drinks and tip included.
Located in the Grand Colonial Hotel, Nine-Ten was recognized a few years ago by the Michelin Guide. This place is great for a more formal date or a small special occasion. Outdoor seating may offer sunset views, but this may depend on Covid-19 seating arrangements.
Reservations recommended 2-3 weeks in advance.
Price range per person: $90.00-$140.00 with drinks and tip included.
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Prospect Bar and Lounge
1025 Prospect StLocated in the Grand Colonial Hotel, Nine-Ten was recognized a few years ago by the Michelin Guide. This place is great for a more formal date or a small special occasion. Outdoor seating may offer sunset views, but this may depend on Covid-19 seating arrangements.
Reservations recommended 2-3 weeks in advance.
Price range per person: $90.00-$140.00 with drinks and tip included.
Noble Chef is often overlooked due to its location and the overwhelming competition from LA's superb Asian-restaurant scene, but they serve some of the best Chinese food in San Diego in our Opinion.
We recommend the French style ribs or the Chao Zhu style seafood dish.
Reservations recommended a few days in advance.
Price range per person: $50.00-$90.00 with drinks and tip included.
Noble Chef
6159 Balboa AvenueNoble Chef is often overlooked due to its location and the overwhelming competition from LA's superb Asian-restaurant scene, but they serve some of the best Chinese food in San Diego in our Opinion.
We recommend the French style ribs or the Chao Zhu style seafood dish.
Reservations recommended a few days in advance.
Price range per person: $50.00-$90.00 with drinks and tip included.
Enoteca Adriano is located in the quiet neighborhoods between La Jolla and Pacific Beach. Most people, except for the locals, probably pass it off because they'll either go to La Jolla, Pacific Beach, or Little Italy for a "nice" Italian restaurant. Enoteca Adriano is perfect for a date night. Outdoor seating with a heat lamp and old films played on the projector on the outdoor wall. It'll be nice quiet evening with a few glasses of wine, some delicious pasta, and a perfect tiramisu and latte to top it all off.
Although we've never been to Italy (yet), Chef Tassone and Ramirez served what I assumed to be truly Italian style dishes.
Reservations recommended 1-2 weeks in advance.
Price range per person: $80.00-$120.00 with drinks and tip included.
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Enoteca Adriano
4864 Cass StEnoteca Adriano is located in the quiet neighborhoods between La Jolla and Pacific Beach. Most people, except for the locals, probably pass it off because they'll either go to La Jolla, Pacific Beach, or Little Italy for a "nice" Italian restaurant. Enoteca Adriano is perfect for a date night. Outdoor seating with a heat lamp and old films played on the projector on the outdoor wall. It'll be nice quiet evening with a few glasses of wine, some delicious pasta, and a perfect tiramisu and latte to top it all off.
Although we've never been to Italy (yet), Chef Tassone and Ramirez served what I assumed to be truly Italian style dishes.
Reservations recommended 1-2 weeks in advance.
Price range per person: $80.00-$120.00 with drinks and tip included.
Matsu is a must-try experience if you are willing to drive to Oceanside during your stay. These aspirational chefs have executed what I believe is a near-perfect menu in balancing taste, creativity, and presentation. Very few, in my opinion, have come this close in providing a perfect dinner. I would go to Matsu without looking at Yelp or other reviews. Like a good movie, it's best to go in with no prior judgements. Get a reservation and enjoy the experience.
Matsu
Matsu is a must-try experience if you are willing to drive to Oceanside during your stay. These aspirational chefs have executed what I believe is a near-perfect menu in balancing taste, creativity, and presentation. Very few, in my opinion, have come this close in providing a perfect dinner. I would go to Matsu without looking at Yelp or other reviews. Like a good movie, it's best to go in with no prior judgements. Get a reservation and enjoy the experience.
This is, without a doubt, the most expensive restaurant I have in my guidebooks. If you somehow get a reservation at Addison, which I believe is the only 2 Michelin star restaurant in San Diego, within the timeframe of your stay I would go. Be prepared to spend about $1,000 for two though.
If you're interested in a more thorough review, check the Michelin guide!
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Addison Restaurant
5200 Grand Del Mar WayThis is, without a doubt, the most expensive restaurant I have in my guidebooks. If you somehow get a reservation at Addison, which I believe is the only 2 Michelin star restaurant in San Diego, within the timeframe of your stay I would go. Be prepared to spend about $1,000 for two though.
If you're interested in a more thorough review, check the Michelin guide!
La Jolla restaurants are either good views or good food, usually not both and rarely the latter.
Catania has both. An interesting menu of dishes you wouldn't necessarily find on every other Italian/Mediterranean/Californian menu between here and LA. Food is creative and tastes good. Be sure to get reservations for rooftop sunset views.
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Catania
La Jolla restaurants are either good views or good food, usually not both and rarely the latter.
Catania has both. An interesting menu of dishes you wouldn't necessarily find on every other Italian/Mediterranean/Californian menu between here and LA. Food is creative and tastes good. Be sure to get reservations for rooftop sunset views.
Bar scene
The coolest speak-easy style bar you'll find in San Diego in our opinion. You'll feel like you were transported to a secret bar in Tokyo, Singapore, or Shanghai when you enter. Drinks are tasty, but food might be a hit or miss here.
Reservations recommended 1-2 weeks in advance.
Price range per person: $50.00-$60.00 with 1 or 2 drinks and tip included.
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Realm Of The 52 Remedies
4805 Convoy StThe coolest speak-easy style bar you'll find in San Diego in our opinion. You'll feel like you were transported to a secret bar in Tokyo, Singapore, or Shanghai when you enter. Drinks are tasty, but food might be a hit or miss here.
Reservations recommended 1-2 weeks in advance.
Price range per person: $50.00-$60.00 with 1 or 2 drinks and tip included.