Best Lunch Restaurants in Serra Mesa

217 restaurants available nearby

1. Boujiemana

4.7

Exceptional(140)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Serra Mesa

Booked 8 times today

Voted one of the top ten best ambiance restaurants and the #1 Mediterranean food spot in San Diego, BoujieMana is a secluded gem just a two-minute drive from all the restaurants on Convoy. With over 100 parking spots, we make dining easy and convenient. Our executive chef and team use the finest ingredients from the Mediterranean or our onsite garden to create delicious and timeless dishes that change with the seasons. Whether you're enjoying charcuterie and bubbles with friends or savoring a perfectly aged steak, BoujieMana offers an unforgettable dining experience. Visit us and discover the perfect meal in our charming, hidden location.Please take a moment to make a reservation especially around the holiday season since we often have full campus events where dine in service is limited.

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2. Great Maple San Diego

4.8

Exceptional(4403)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hillcrest

Booked 60 times today

We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!

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3. Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.0

Excellent(7421)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Mission Valley

Booked 130 times today

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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4. Puesto Mission Valley

4.6

Exceptional(1999)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Mission Valley

Booked 25 times today

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.

5. El Sueño

4.1

Excellent(180)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 13 times today

Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.

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6. 94th Aero Squadron - San Diego

4.1

Excellent(3223)

Price: Expensive

• American • Kearny Mesa

Booked 11 times today

For over 40 years, the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant has been San Diego's landmark dining destination and is undoubtedly one of the most unique and memorable restaurants you will ever find. Located inside a replica of a World War I French farmhouse decorated with fascinating military memorabilia, antiques, and aviation relics, the restaurant overlooks Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, and has a cozy and romantic ambiance, with large stone fireplaces, intimate booths, and beautiful views. The extensive menu features mid-western aged beef and the freshest seafood. Here you will find USDA Choice Prime Beef steaks, slow-roasted Angus prime rib, fresh fish, salad entrées, seafood, chicken, pasta dishes, and fabulous desserts. Their award-winning Bottomless Champagne Brunch is not to be missed. Beautiful outdoor patios, a very popular Happy Hour, and excellent banquet facilities help make the 94th Aero Squadron one of the greatest dining experiences in all of San Diego.

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7. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

4.7

Exceptional(209)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 35 times today

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.

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8. Farmer's Bottega Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1606)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Hills

Booked 24 times today

Farm-to-table restaurant located in the heart of Mission Hills. Farmer's Bottega serves farm fresh breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner along with a unique selection of craft local beer and wine.

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9. North Italia - Fashion Valley

4.7

Exceptional(2662)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mission Valley

Booked 63 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

10. El Agave

4.7

Exceptional(2482)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 25 times today

Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.

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Carol
San Diego •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We enjoyed a wonderful fun meal that was well prepared by our chef who was engagingly polite and friendly. He incorporated the kids into his magic preparations and was extremely polite. Our server was also excellent and stayed on top of our refills and overall service. Thank you for a special dinner for our family.
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Benihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley
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Angelina
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
An absolutely wonderful experience! First time going and certainly not the last. Exceptional customer service from check in all the way till we left. Our waitress was so kind and loved her recommendations :)
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Great Maple San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Hillcrest
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4.8
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Brad_DebbieVIP
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
🎉 Kicking off the New Year with incredible people at the fabulous new restaurant BoujieMana! 🥂🍴 Amazing food, fantastic vibes, and even better company. Highly recommend checking it out! Here's to a year full of great friends, fun adventures, and endless possibilities. ✨
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BoujiemanaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Serra Mesa
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4.7
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Brenda
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Really love the tamarindo shrimp taco, frozen horchata and the esquite. They are my favorite, can’t wait to go again.
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Puesto Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Mission Valley
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4.6
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SaraVIP
San Diego •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
The Enchiladas Suiza were amazing. The service was great. I would recommend for sure.
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El SueñoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.1

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217 restaurants available nearby

1. Boujiemana

2. Great Maple San Diego

3. Benihana - San Diego, CA

4. Puesto Mission Valley

5. El Sueño

6. 94th Aero Squadron - San Diego

7. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

8. Farmer's Bottega Restaurant

9. North Italia - Fashion Valley

10. El Agave

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