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- MMiriamHawaii •1 review5.0Dined todayEverything was fantastic except it was a little cold inside which made some of my food get colder faster. Overall FANTASTIC would definitely return and recommend.More infoGreat Maple San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Hillcrest•4.8
- JJimVIPSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe were so pleased that Madison has brought back their delicious jambalaya! Having grown up in New Orleans, I can say that Madison‘s jambalaya is some of the best around! Also loved the live jazz, friendly staff, and good vibe of the place!More infoMadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights•4.5
- JJanetSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI guess this is my 5th times @ InsideOut, during my birthday; Thanksgiving; regular days without occasion & this is our first time for Holidays Oasis Experience with my husband. It was beautiful experience especially the ambiance was so fantastic, our server Jonathan, he’s so great. The food kind salty (oven chicken) but the filet mignon was so good very tasty tender, and juicy it was perfect, my husband love it so much that his favorite. It’s 10 score for me. I love the place and definitely is a must to come back and highly recommend 😘More infoinsideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest•4.8
- SSylviaSan Diego •31 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoIt’s always a good time at Benihana! The chef was so accommodating with my special requests and made my birthday special. The food was over and above delicious. We will be back!More infoBenihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley•4
- TSTypSDSan Diego •25 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 8, 2020Great food, great service. We sat at the rooftop on a beautiful, sunny day. It was really nice and thoroughly enjoyed our time. We took our 4 year old daughter. It’s very family and dog friendly.More infoKairoa Brewing CompanyPrice: Moderate• Brewery• University Heights•4.5
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Enjoy casual dining and soak up some San Diego history in this neighborhood that is just a few miles off the coast. The community has embraced its historic character, and walking the streets is like going back in time to the early 1900s. Local restaurants offer a decidedly Mexican coastal flavor with dishes like lobster enchilada, fish tacos, and scallop burrito tacos. Even establishments that specialize in Italian foods will have at least one burrito on the menu. There are more formal restaurants in University Heights, but the smaller, owner-operated eateries really fit in with the atmosphere of this old-fashioned neighborhood.
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The best reviewed restaurant in University Heights is Novo Brazil Brewing Co- Mission Valley