Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Ocean Beach

39 restaurants available nearby

1. Coasterra

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 49 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.

2. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6429)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 83 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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3. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4.6

Exceptional(6645)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

4. Barbusa

4.6

Exceptional(4278)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 70 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!

5. Cloak + Petal

4.6

Exceptional(947)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Little Italy

Booked 30 times today

WELCOME TO CLOAK & PETAL!Where we invite you to journey into a place of both intimacy and companionshipOur concept is drawn from our name. The word “cloak” implies secrecy, inspiring our concept of a social sphere humming beneath the levels of ordinary life. “Petal” alludes to the Japanese tradition of “hanami,” when family and friends gather under blooming cherry blossoms to savor food, drinks and fellowship.Enter our space and travel underground to décor reminiscent of an abandoned Tokyo subway, a stratum of society all its own, an artist’s dream. Cross the threshold into a mystically transformed Japanese social dining lounge which appears to be an outdoor seating area, similar to a waiting platform. Sit beneath a trellis of draping vines and teardrop lights in the intimate space we’ve thoughtfully created, and feast on authentic Japanese sushi, appetizers, small plates and drinks with family and friends.Journey down to Cloak + Petal… and come unwind your soul.

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6. Bencotto Italian Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(3287)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 56 times today

ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOUR DESIRED TIME IS NOT AVAILABLE.We are proud to offer 75 kinds of different pasta recipe, fresh and hand-crafted 12 hours a day."Bencotto" means cooked well: this is what authentic Italian food is about.It tastes as it should and would in Italy.Bencotto offers two different eating environments: guests can either enjoy their meal at our “kitchen-esque” bar downstairs, or they can relax in the intimate low-ceiling dining area upstairs. The décor creates a clean and sophisticated atmosphere, where old-world charm and warmth blend with contemporary appeal.

7. World Famous

4.6

Exceptional(993)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Pacific Beach

Booked 26 times today

World Famous is a hotspot due to its unique location on the beach, offering spectacular views. The restaurant's Southern Californian Coastal cuisine, including market fresh Pacific seafood and grilled steaks, has won rave reviews for its flavor and quality. The excellent service, friendly staff, and inviting ambiance make it a go-to spot for both locals and tourists. As one reviewer put it, 'Great food, excellent service and wonderful ambiance!'

8. Monello

4.5

Awesome(2620)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 32 times today

As Bencotto's brother located next door,Monello lives up to its sibling's reputation as Best Italian restaurant in San Diego.From the 800 LB of fresh pasta handcrafted every week, Monello displays up to 27 different recipes of pasta. Mediterranean style seafood is served along with gourmet pizza.Monello delivers Pasta & Risotto tossed in the Parmigiano cheese wheel tableside.Unique Italian-style brunch is served on weekends.Voted Best Happy Hour 2016, Monello's Milanese Aperitivo offers small plates on the house with drinks every night.UNABLE TO FIND A TABLE? CHECK OUT OUR BROTHER RESTAURANT BENCOTTO NEXT DOOR

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9. Bay Park Fish Company

4.8

Exceptional(314)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bay Park

Booked 3 times today

WE ARE OPEN!Founded by two fishing buddies in 2005, Bay Park Fish Company has become a local hot spot for the freshest seafood in San Diego. Our menu features the freshest of locally sourced seafood. We are proud to be located in this quaint little neighborhood in San Diego & proud to support local fishermen.For limited capacity dine-in, and take-out! We are excited to invite you back in! The health and safety of our staff and customers is our top priority. Please be assured that we are implementing all necessary health & safety measures as outlined in the published COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol. Face covering is required to enter the restaurant at this time. You are permitted to remove your face covering once you are seated, and for the duration of time you are at the table.Please be patient and understanding with our staff, we are all putting forth our best efforts to provide the best experience under this new normal!

10. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4725)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 36 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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JoAnnvip
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Unmatched hospitality! The server was knowledgeable about the food and able to describe them well. We didn’t have great luck with the clams, they were very chewy & overcooked but the broth was delicious. They took it back and a sweet manager, (I’m forgetting names) sent a hamachi that was to die for! Everything else that hit the table was delicious and we were very impressed. The bubbly and celebration desert was super appreciated as well. Honestly made my birthday dinner feel extra special, some places really don’t go the extra mile but they sure know how to impress.
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Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
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4.7
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Michael
Berlin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Recommend to sit at the bar with a Sushi chef! Great food and nice staff
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Cloak + PetalPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Little Italy
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4.6
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Stephanie
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food and service was amazing as always! Chelsea was amazing at keeping us happy and making sure we were satisfied with the recent menu changes. Never had a meal I didn’t enjoy here.
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CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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4.5
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Connievip
Oklahoma City •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
First we enjoyed happy hour on the patio. The oysters' price and quality was excellent as were the happy hour drinks. We went inside for dinner where we had a reservation. The view from both the patio and the dining seats were beautiful as we were able to see the view of the bay and downtown both in daylight and as the sun set. We enjoyed the asparagus and corn salad and the salmon entree--both excellent!!!
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Tom Hams LighthousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.6
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Monica
Las Vegas •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
One of the best in Downtown Little Italy! Food was delicious and you must try the Garlic Bread..so good!! Rosanna was our server and she was the absolute best -Very attentive. The vibe was electric on a Tuesday and we can't wait to go back!
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BarbusaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. Coasterra

2. Herb & Wood

3. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4. Barbusa

5. Cloak + Petal

6. Bencotto Italian Kitchen

7. World Famous

8. Monello

9. Bay Park Fish Company

10. Cowboy Star

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