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Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Kensington

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1. Books + Records
4.7
Exceptional(379)
Price: Expensive
• American • Banker's Hill
Booked 58 times today
Global inspired American cuisine, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch in an upbeat atmosphere, with live music.Chef Ryan Stickel is serving up San Diego's freshest food takes in an art deco meets mid-century mod warehouse space. With a tenured run on both Eater's Heat Map and list of San Diego's Hottest Cocktail Bars, the food and drinks are both guaranteed to delight your senses.
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2. Lala
4.5
Awesome(134)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 30 times today
From the Owners of Barbusa .we bring you "Lala" a captivating blend of modern and classic Italian cuisine, paired with handcrafted cocktails in a cozy, sexy-chic ambiance. Our menu showcases timeless Italian flavors with a contemporary twist, from traditional Stuffed Shells to inventive loaded potato gnocchi. The intimate atmosphere, with dimmed lights and plush furnishings, sets the stage for romantic dinners or vibrant gatherings.Our bar is a haven of mixology artistry, featuring classic Negronis and signature creations like the "Lala Martini." Sustainability is a core value—we source responsibly and implement eco-friendly practices in both the kitchen and the bar. "Lala" isn't just a restaurant; it's a community that appreciates culinary excellence, inviting you to savor the extraordinary in every bite, sip, and moment. Join us for a celebration of Italian cuisine, crafted with contemporary flair, and served in an ambiance that exudes romance.
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3. Bronze Bird
4.6
Exceptional(150)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
Bronze Bird Food Wine & Spirits is a casual San Diego imbibery for the craft connoisseur, located in The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy tasty takes on So Cal comfort fare with an impressive variety of shareable creations offered alongside entrée-driven dishes.
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4. Isola Little Italy
4.7
Exceptional(754)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 31 times today
My Nonna's name was Isola, a wonderful cook who gave me a passion for food and fresh, simple ingredients.I have vivid memories of my grandmother turning plain bread into amazing desserts, simple apples into incredible fritters sprinkled with a little sugar and honey, and even treating my sunburns with olive oil. Thirty years later, I still savor every meal and moment.Isola is proud to serve the finest local ingredients, dalla vite, from the vine. I hope you enjoy every bite, plucked from my family tree for your table. Buon appetito!
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5. Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(64)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Lapper Sport Bar + Kitchen—San Diego’s ultimate spot for great food, sports, and unforgettable vibes! Located in the heart of the Town and Country Hotel and Resort, right next to the pool and waterslide, we’re the perfect place to kick back and have a blast. Enjoy our famous Surf and Turf Nachos, Baja Tacos beer-battered with our signature Thelma Blonde brew, or one of our juicy burgers—all while relaxing on our cozy patio or by the fire pits with cushioned seating.Catch the big game on any of our 9 TVs or join us for live entertainment, from line dancing to trivia, karaoke, and DJ-led pool parties on the weekends. Swing by for Happy Hour, Game Day Specials, and enjoy 4-hour parking validation on us. Lapper Sport Bar + Kitchen—where good times and great food are always on tap!
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6. Wild Hare Bar Garden
4.2
Awesome(13)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Now Open! Take a trip down a "Rabbitville" hole at our whimsical rabbit themed bar and restaurant situated in a relaxing Garden atmosphere, located at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. We can't wait to meet you!
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7. Little Frenchie
4.7
Exceptional(1443)
Price: Moderate
• French • Coronado
Booked 73 times today
Little Frenchie is a chef-driven approachable bistro modeled after Parisian neighborhood cafes. Enjoy our rotating menu of Provencal classics, our immense selection of unique cheeses imported from France and our extensive wine collection from both France and California. We take pride in the imported and local ingredients we use; our produce is sourced from regional farmers, and our seafood from local area fisherman.
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8. Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(761)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Coronado
Booked 32 times today
Open for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations for Lunch are not accepted, however we do accept walk-ins!

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  • JeffreyVIP
    San Diego •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Isola has the best pizza in little Italy. The wood fired grill adds something special to the flavor and the crust is perfectly crisp, the ingredients fresh and flavorful. The service was impeccible. Great dinner or date spot.
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    Isola Little ItalyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • Meg
    San Diego •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great place to catch a bite to eat with drinks before seeing a show at the Civic Center. Really appreciate the additional discount and it's a close walk. It can be quite loud in there though, and lots of hotel guests have kids which just screamed non-stop... Not the issue of the hotel though.
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    Bronze BirdPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Christopher
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Absolutely Beautiful for Christmas Eve dinner!! Decorations were gorgeous, ambiance was intimate, festive, warm, cheerful. Food was delicious loved grilled oysters, bruschetta, fried short rib balls, steak was yummmy!! Drinks were great, and service was on point! Beautiful experience thank You La La!! Merry Christmas Happy Holidays and Happy New Year💗✨
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    LalaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.5
  • ileanaVIP
    Baja California •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    I came here for a romantic date and it was so amazing! We booked a reservation right away and that’s hard to find on a Saturday night. Parking was super easy and service is very friendly and fast. The food is 10/10 as well as drinks ! The music is great quality and I’ll come back pretty soon to try more of the cocktails.
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    Books + RecordsPrice: Expensive• American• Banker's Hill
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    4.7
  • CrisVIP
    San Diego •14 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 2, 2024
    OLIVIA AND CASSANDRA ARE THE BEST PART. VERY ACCOMODATING TO OUR REQUEST AND ATTENTIVE TO OUR GROUP. THANK YOU GIRLS
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    Lapper Sports Bar + KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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    4.7

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