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Updated March 05, 2025

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Javier's - La Jolla

4.6

4.6 (3683)

$30 and under

Mexican

La Jolla

About the restaurant

JAVIER'S presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, al fresco patios, one of our semi private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar surrounded by one of the West Coast's largest selection of the world's finest tequilas. We at JAVIER'S consider all our wonderful customers a part of our family and thank them for their support and sharing in the success and joy that is JAVIER'S. Come experience the freshness of our original Mexican cuisine in a warm, friendly environment at one of our five locations.

Please be advised we don't allow strollers. If you bring your stroller we have a designated area to store your stroller while you dine.

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Abel

Dined 1 day ago

We truly enjoy eating at this restaurant. It's just not beautiful in decor but the food is excellent. The drinks are exceptional. Try the Cafe con Leche Martini. The seafood enchiladas were amazing and the carnitas as well. Great service too!

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Aguachile de Camarón

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Aguachile Del Rey

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4.8

4.8 (5715)

$30 and under

Italian

Ocean Beach

About the restaurant

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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OksanaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We had a wonderful experience, thanks again for the great meal!

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4.7

4.7 (861)

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

North Park

About the restaurant

A tribute to the Middle East by CH Projects.

Reservations recommended , walk-ins welcome at the bar.

Leila welcomes you.

858-SAFFRON

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LaRynVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Everything we ordered was amazing, service was amazing, and very pretty place

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Benihana - San Diego, CA

3.8

3.8 (7579)

$30 and under

Japanese

Mission Valley

About the restaurant

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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JodiVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Took a long time for food and dirks to start to flow. Chef was fine but he cooked veggies at the end and seafood at the beginning which was odd. Overall great food and value with the spectacle of it all. Very busy and noisy if that bothers you.

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$39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

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FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM

WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

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4.7

4.7 (4387)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD.

A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was excellent. Great views, great atmosphere, and great food!

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Calabrian Sausage

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Duke's La Jolla

4.5

4.5 (6673)

$30 and under

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

La Jolla

About the restaurant

We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery! Visit dukeslajolla.com to view our menus or place an online takeout order.

You don’t need to cross the Pacific to get a taste of Hawaii. Duke’s La Jolla is San Diego’s island-inspired home, honoring the Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku, with coastal cuisine of Hawaii, craft cocktails and a genuine spirit of aloha. It’s the same authentic hospitality and panoramic ocean view that you’ll find at all of the California and Hawaii Duke’s restaurants, paying tribute to the Duke and welcoming you to celebrate life like the legend himself.

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JenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service and the views were fantastic. Lots of menu options.

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Steak 48 - Del Mar

4.9

4.9 (1724)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Del Mar

About the restaurant

At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood, and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Also enjoy classic cocktails and an extensive award-winning wine list.

At Steak 48, We encourage all of our guests to get dressed up for a great experience, here is a link to our dress code that you can share with your guests. https://www.steak48.com/steakhouses/del-mar-california/dress-code/

You are going to have a great time!

If you need any special accommodations or flowers reach out to us at the host desk!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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DonaldVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We had a great experience for our 37th anniversary. Our server Amy, Luis and the support staff were fantastic. Very attentive and accommodating. The food was excellent and staged nicely. We will visit again when in the San Diego area.

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triple chocolate bombe

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Crispy Shrimp Deviled Eggs

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The Henry - Coronado

4.8

4.8 (2605)

$30 and under

American

Coronado

About the restaurant

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

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Rodrigo

Dined 2 days ago

Great experience and menu, very good service. Walking distance from a lot of parking space.

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Molten Butter Cake

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Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

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Korean Prime Skirt Steak

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Fogo de Chao - San Diego

4.0

4 (3918)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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Roman

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience had a dinner reception for my wedding food was great and served very fast maybe too fast lol, But I had a wonderful dinner Charm was my waitress and did a fantastic job probably the best waitress I had in a long time was always there attending was very kind to my grandmother made her a personal designed desert for her anniversary, If anyone comes to this restaurant I hope you have the chance to have Charm as your waitress.

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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Dinner

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All-Day Happy Hour

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4.7

4.7 (5095)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

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Mark

Dined 1 day ago

Made reservations the day before for lunch with my parents. Made an 11:30 reservation on a Monday. Got there around 11:20, let a few people go ahead... we were greeted then sat down. They were flexible in letting us pick inside or out. We decided to sit outside, it was a beautiful day. I ordered the warm spinach with blackened salmon and my parents had the tuna sandwich and Thai salad. Everything was exceptional!!! Our waitress (Jessie) was very attentive and we felt that we were her only customer. Highly recommend c level.

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Crispy Calamari

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