Best Organic Food Restaurants in University Heights

39 restaurants available nearby

1. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4723)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

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2. Queenstown Public House

4.8

Exceptional(534)

Price: Moderate

• Organic • Little Italy

Booked 27 times today

We are a New Zealand inspired whimsical restaurant set in a craftsman house that dates back to 1905. We are one block off the main drag in Little Italy. Sink your teeth into one of our organic beef or lamb burgers. We also have many salads and dinner entrees to try. Portions are generous, and prices are reasonable. For parties of 8 or more please visit our website!

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3. Great Maple San Diego

4.8

Exceptional(4369)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hillcrest

Booked 48 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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4. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2634)

Price: Moderate

• French American • North Park

Booked 15 times today

The Smoking Goat is an award-winning California-French bistro located in the heart of North Park, San Diego. We have received the Gold Medallion for the best French Bistro in San Diego three years running. Inspired by his European Farm-to-Table up-bringing and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Executive Chef and Owner Fred Piehl, marries classic French cuisine with the bounty of San Diego in a way that is rustic, yet refined, imaginative, yet unpretentious. The dinners served feature in-season local, sustainable and organic ingredients and provide guests with a unique culinary experience, reminiscent of the European countryside. Boasting a carefully selected wine and beer list and chef and bartender attention to select spirits to create craft house cocktails, The Smoking Goat assures there is always the correct pairing available.

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5. Puesto Mission Valley

4.6

Exceptional(1982)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Mission Valley

Booked 34 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.

6. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8000)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 58 times today

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

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7. Covewood - Mission Bay Resort

4.3

Awesome(533)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mission Bay

Booked 5 times today

California Coastal CuisinePacific breezes and fire features create an intimate indoor/outdoor atmosphere for indulging in the local bounty at Covewood. Fresh seafood and wood-grilled vegetables are paired with local wines and food-friendly cocktails while tactile elements of leather and linen convey an understated luxury, translating our barefoot-chic ethos into an exceptional dining experience.

8. Island Prime

4.6

Exceptional(8312)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

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9. Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1299)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Mission Hills

Booked 7 times today

Harley Gray kitchen & bar is located on the corner of Goldfinch St. and Washington St. with outside patio seating on both sides, includes heaters and has an open sliding glass door wall. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as an amazing weekend Brunch Menu with items including a Lobster Benedict, Organic Acai Bowl and Spicy Chiliquiles and you can take advantage of the $10 free flowing mimosas! We are known for many of our fantastic weekly specials at Harley Gray: Wednesday Night neighborhood night which offers Happy Hour all night, Thursday night Live Maine Lobster and Friday night Slow Roast Prime Rib to mention some more popular ones. We strive to offer you an amazing dining experience that includes incredible food, unique and fun cocktails and of course friendly professional service from our entire staff.

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10. Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6

Exceptional(3492)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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Fiona
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We ordered the cauliflower appetizer to share and it was delicious I wasn’t a fan of the cheese (mixed on)I believe it was a feta but not sure. Everyone else liked it. I had the duck entree and requested it cooked medium well and it was perfect! The bananas foster is killer good as is the crème brûlée!!!
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The Smoking Goat RestaurantPrice: Moderate• French American• North Park
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4.8
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Barryvip
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service and seating around the chef counter was a bonus. You can see all the cooking action right in front of you. The wagyu carpaccio was the highlight of the night. It just melts in your mouth. The organic pear salad was also great for sharing. However the aged duck breast and the dry-aged bone in ribeye had some tendons and chewy parts that is unable to swallow.
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Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.9
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Lauravip
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Queenstown was highly decorated for the holidays. Walking in Little Italy to the restaurant was like being in a piazza in Italy with live music. The service was great. The food delicious. A perfect night.
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Queenstown Public HousePrice: Moderate• Organic• Little Italy
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4.8
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VineetM
New York City •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Nice atmosphere, great food and outstanding service.Excellent Margaritas Please start serving Pinot Grigio. It is inexpensive and one of the most popular white wines now. Highly tecommend
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Puesto Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Mission Valley
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4.6
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Lynnvip
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •54 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We were greeted nicely. I fell down on the way to the restaurant and hurt my finger. The restaurant staff offered me a bandaid and some cream. They also checked on me during our meal! That’s an excellent compliment to them! Thank you so much!
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Great Maple San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Hillcrest
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4.8

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. Cowboy Star

2. Queenstown Public House

3. Great Maple San Diego

4. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

5. Puesto Mission Valley

6. Juniper & Ivy

7. Covewood - Mission Bay Resort

8. Island Prime

9. Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar

10. Puesto at the Headquarters

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