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4.4
Awesome(16)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Ocean Beach
THE SHOP PIZZA + WINE is a family owned and operated restaurant in Ocean Beach, specializing in west coast deep-dish and traditional crust pizza, served with a range of fresh salads, appetizers, and sandwiches -- all made from scratch daily. Our menu is simple but well-executed, with a focus on local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. Our signature crust isn’t New York…it isn’t Chicago.. it is West Coast Deep Dish. Come check it out for yourself!Not feeling like pizza? Our selection of fresh salads, pastas, sandwiches, or appetizers will satisfy any mood! All made from scratch… right here.We offer a thoughtful selection of wine and beer, focused on small and ecologically conscientious producers. Explore our wine program and find unique varietals, expressions, and styles that you perhaps haven't enjoyed before! All wines are available by the glass, flight, bottle, or to go.
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4.9
Exceptional(5514)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 97 times today
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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4.7
Exceptional(4199)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 78 times today
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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4.7
Exceptional(718)
Price: Expensive
• Polynesian • Pacific Beach
Booked 20 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.
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4.6
Exceptional(8043)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 50 times today
Juniper & Ivy is a blast, with a menu that's as creative as it is delicious. Reviews rave about the 'inventive food', 'interesting decor', and 'thoughtfully curated ambiance'. It's a spot where you can try new things, like a 'reworking of old culinary favorites'. Plus, the service is top-notch, making it an unforgettable dining experience. The restaurant's commitment to using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients is another feather in its cap. It's a must-visit for foodies and anyone who loves a cool vibe.
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4.9
Exceptional(414)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 27 times today
Benvenuti Nella Mia Cucina, Belli De Nonna! Before we dive into the delicious feast prepared for you, let me give you a little taste of my vita. I was born in the heart of Rome, and I've been cooking up a storm my entire life! My cucina has always been the center of the universe for my 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, their friends, loved ones, and acquaintances – everyone was always Benvenuto!Now, we've brought that same love and flavor right here to San Diego. My beloved grandson, Niccolo', and his amore, Cesarina, are opening the doors of my Cucina with the same warm heart and passion.Wondering how I made it to 95? Well, it's simple: I ate everything that's served here and filled my life with amore! So, Benvenuti! Don't hesitate to indulge in "Scarpetta" - dip that bread into the sauce, just like my grandchildren used to do at the stove when they thought I wasn't looking.Here, Belli De Nonna, it’s all about food, family, and creating beautiful memories!
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4.6
Exceptional(4309)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 30 times today
Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!
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4.7
Exceptional(6474)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 40 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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4.5
Awesome(4550)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 61 times today
Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.
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4.6
Exceptional(7570)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 55 times today
Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.
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  • Zoe
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Everything here is always amazing!! The dan dan noodles are the best !! Also highly recommend trying the California roll tacos and the boozin Susan’s famous chi chi
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    The Grass SkirtPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Pacific Beach
    4.7
  • DonnaVIP
    Upstate New York •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This was one of the best meals we have ever had! The food and presentation was outstanding! Kudos to Chef Kinsella for his unique preparation of classic dishes!
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
    4.6
  • Betsy
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This was our first time at Cesarina, and it won’t be our last! The pastas were absolutely outstanding—I especially loved my Arrabiatissima with malfalde and guanciale—and the table-side-made tiramisu was the best we’ve ever had. We loved the ambiance of the outside patio. Everything was splendid and the staff worked tirelessly and successfully to create a festive environment. Can’t wait to return!
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    CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
    4.9
  • LaurenVIP
    Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My husband and I always love coming here! We were celebrating our honeymoon and they gave us 2 complimentary glasses of champagne to celebrate. Great time!
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.7
  • Anne
    San Diego •31 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Aug 15, 2024
    We went on a day the OB Farmers Market was going on and I'm glad we did. This establishment is very small and doesn't have room for many eat in customers. That said, our server was great in spite of the fact that she was the server and cook- basically running the place by herself. There were a couple of other customers but she handled everything with grace and aplomb. The pizzas we ordered were very tasty and we took advantage of the 50% off a couple bottles of wine and were happy with the selections. All in all we were very happy with our dinner. The only fly in the ointment was the presence of a lot of house flies- no doubt due to the propped open front door. They came in for the food too apparently. Despite that we will be going back as we liked the food and server/cook.
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    The Shop - Ocean BeachPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Ocean Beach
    4.4
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