Best Restaurants for Foodies in Clairemont

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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East CountyNorth San DiegoSan Diego

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Banker's HillCoronadoDel MarDowntownHarbor IslandHillcrest

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

39 restaurants available nearby

1. The Fishery

4.8

Exceptional(3112)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Booked 51 times today

BEHIND EVERY GREAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IS A WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD. The Fishery Restaurant & Market is located just a few blocks from the ocean in North Pacific Beach. The restaurant menu reflects ‘coastal cuisine’ with a simple yet serious focus on the best our coastal fisheries and local farms have to offer. The passion that drives Chef Mike Reidy is evidenced by flavors that can only be achieved using ingredients at their peak of seasonality and freshness. The Fishery was awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator in 2018- Present. Our wine list is inspired by the great wines of Europe and their American counterparts and we strive to showcase real, natural, food friendly-wines with a sense of place.The Fishery Market showcases fresh fish, prepared seafood, salads, sauces and marinades.

2. Sea & Sky

4.4

Awesome(238)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Sea & Sky, Hotel La Jolla’s new penthouse dining experience with breathtaking ocean views. Indulge in a meticulously crafted menu that highlights the bounty of coastal California. Feast on the freshest seafood and locally sourced ingredients as Sea & Sky takes you on a culinary journey, where the flavors of the ocean meet the infinite horizon.Sea & Sky will also offer an innovative drink menu with regional California and Valle de Guadalupe wines, as well as handcrafted cocktails with ingredients from around the world. Please join us for Jazz brunch every Sunday. Happy hour offered daily in the bar and lounge from 3PM - 5PM (reservations not accepted). Complimentary self parking. Please note on Mondays we offer a limited menu in our lounge and bar.

3. The Grass Skirt

4.7

Exceptional(738)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Pacific Beach

Booked 28 times today

From beverage director Eric Johnson love of tiki cocktails, to corporate executive chef Brian Redzikowski’s mastery of southeast asian cuisine, the grass skirt combines the fun, lighthearted, escapist nature of tiki culture, with the creativity and unsurpassed food and beverage quality guests have come to expect from SDCM restaurants.

4. Barbarella

4.2

Awesome(859)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • La Jolla

Booked 25 times today

Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!

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5. 94th Aero Squadron - San Diego

3.6

Very Good(3243)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Kearny Mesa

Booked 28 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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6. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC

4.8

Exceptional(5050)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • University City/Golden Triangle

Booked 53 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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7. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

4.5

Awesome(1950)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 37 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in san Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located at San Diego's Fashion Valley, a Simon Mall. Entrance from Friars Road at Avenida De Las Tiendas, use surface lot near Bloomingdale's. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

8. James' Place

3.8

Excellent(1072)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • La Jolla

Booked 18 times today

****JAMES PLACE IS NOT CURRENTLY SERVING SUSHI****James’ Place is a high quality and moderate price dining establishment. Specializing in Asian fusion cuisine, with a large variety of appetizers, and a nice selection of entrees.

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9. Addison By William Bradley

4.9

Exceptional(1882)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Del Mar

Booked 19 times today

Addison Restaurant is a foodie's paradise, with its three Michelin stars and rave reviews. It's renowned for its Californian cuisine with a twist, featuring Japanese, French, and Mexican influences. As one reviewer put it, 'the food is so good you can’t imagine it'. The presentation of each dish is like a work of art, and the service is exceptional, with one reviewer noting 'it was as if they read the travel pages of my diary'. The restaurant's ambiance is also top-notch, creating an experience that is 'food and dining as theater'.

10. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6558)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 75 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

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Yesica
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Awesome place to celebrate my birthday!!… Love it!!… your staff is very friendly and kind… the food is sooo delicious!!… I had the best birthday ever!!.. Thank you!!! 🥰🙌🏻💯🥳🎂🎉🥂🍾
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94th Aero Squadron - San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Kearny Mesa
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3.6
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Lori
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was super spicy. If your sensitive to spice I don't recommend eating here. Such a shame cause it was yummy but burned my mouth and torn up my stomach. Not to mentioned expensive for small amount of food. Drinks were good, atmosphere was awesome.
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The Grass SkirtPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Pacific Beach
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4.7
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david
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
the server was very good..the main courses were very good but the desserts were sub par
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Sea & SkyPrice: Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
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4.4
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DianneVIP
Tahoe / Reno Area •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Shared a bluefin carpaccio followed by a quinoa salad with grilled fresh sea bass. Delicious. Sat at the bar and although the bartender was very busy, we never felt ignored. They had some nice wines by the glass and the Banjuls he suggest did go perfectly with the lemon tart. Highly recommend
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The FisheryPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pacific Beach
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4.8
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William
New York City •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Waiter was great and service as a whole very good. They let my wife and I split a Greek salad which was fantastic. The margarita pizza was very good, but we split that as well, plenty of food. Very happy and a nice place to drop in!
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BarbarellaPrice: Moderate• European• La Jolla
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4.2

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