san-diego Reviews
Dija Mara
Dija Mara in Oceanside is where to go for really good Indonesian food, a great beer and wine selection, and a super relaxed vibe.
Rye’s & Grind
Rye’s and Grind in Oceanside calls itself a modern delicatessen, which in our eyes just means somewhere you can devour pastrami while Rihanna bumps in the background.
Valle
Valle is an ocean-front restaurant in Oceanside that puts a Baja California spin on surf and turf.
Cococabana
Oceanside's Cococabana has peak beach resort Pinterest board energy, and it's a great place for snacks and drinks.
Matsu
Matsu in Oceanside does a 10-course, three-hour-long Japanese tasting menu in a space so intimate that the food gets the spotlight it deserves—literally.
Heritage Brewery & Barbecue
Heritage Brewery & Barbecue is an Oceanside restaurant that has great brisket and drinks.
Mabel’s Gone Fishing
Mabel's Gone Fishing is a Spanish seafood spot in North Park, and getting a reservation here is difficult but worth it.
The Smoking Goat
The Smoking Goat has been around since 2010, and has been North Park’s go-to French spot for years.
Part Time Lover
Home to a tiny record shop, Part Time Lover is a bar and lounge with great drinks in North Park.
Cori Pastificio Trattoria
Cori Pastificio Trattoria is an effortlessly cool yet homey restaurant with some very good Italian food in North Park.
Hamburger Hut
Hamburger Hut in Encinitas is a perfect spot to bring kids or just have a relaxed group meal.
Kingfisher
Kingfisher is a buzzy Southeast Asian spot in Golden Hill where you'll definitely need a reservation.
Marisi
Marisi is an Italian spot in La Jolla where you can eat duck ragu and sip on homemade limoncello.
Fort Oak
Fort Oak in Mission Hills is where to go for expertly charred seafood dishes cooked over a Santa Maria-style wood-fired grill.
Artifact
Artifact, in the Mingei International Museum, is a museum restaurant you'll actually want to go out of your way for.