Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Ocean Beach

34 restaurants available nearby

1. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(7577)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 106 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(6477)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 122 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.

3. Barbusa

4.6

Exceptional(4312)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 108 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. Bencotto Italian Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(3305)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 98 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.

5. World Famous

4.6

Exceptional(1003)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Pacific Beach

Booked 53 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!'

6. Monello

4.6

Exceptional(2627)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 61 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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7. Bay Park Fish Company

4.9

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!

8. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4756)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 59 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.

9. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8680)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 59 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

10. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3023)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 75 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

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Fort Lauderdale •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great food at reasonable prices. Good service, floor was a bit cold initially but we eventually got used to it.
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BarbusaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Kylee
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
very nice! overall 5 stars bc there’s nothing bad, but it’s not like uniquely special. the food was great and my family and i have no complaints!
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Bencotto Italian KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Jaime
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
So happy we found our favorite restaurant to celebrate Christmas since our family is away. The buffet is the best. We had great service. It didn’t feel packed. Great they have outside eating. Prime rib was delicious:-)
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World FamousPrice: Moderate• Californian• Pacific Beach
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4.6
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KELLY
San Diego •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Christmas buffet had (5) gluten-free options for desserts!! Awesome!! Wish they used rice flour for the turkey gravy. Service was amazing!
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CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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4.6
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Kathleen
Phoenix / Arizona •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Simply put, one of the best meals I have had the privilege of enjoying! Delightful server, Calvin, was very in tune with the timing of our meal and our needs. The fixed menu was perfect for Christmas Eve, as it kept the meal flowing and decision-making to a minimum. Every course was delectable from the scallop crudo, the creamed mushrooms, and the sea bass, to the date cake with walnut ice cream! Mezcal hibiscus cocktail was creative and tasty, as well! I will definitely be back!
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Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
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4.7

Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Ocean Beach

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Coasterra

2. Herb & Wood

3. Barbusa

4. Bencotto Italian Kitchen

5. World Famous

6. Monello

7. Bay Park Fish Company

8. Cowboy Star

9. Mister A's

10. Madison

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