Best Restaurants in San Diego (2026)

4.4 avg. rating 1,372 restaurants 1,092,326 reviews

Discover the best places to eat in San Diego. We've listed 1372 restaurants with an average rating of 4.4/5 based on 1,092,326 real reviews. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a special dinner, find your next favorite spot.

5.0 (505)

CoCoCurry - Thai Curry Cafe

4745 El Cajon Blvd suit 102, San Diego, CA 92115

Thai

5.0 (378)

Surf Lounge

763 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA 92109

Coffee shop

5.0 (255)

Village Café

722 11th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Coffee

5.0 (249)

Coffee drop

2991 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102

Coffee

5.0 (192)

Key and Cleaver

4727, University Avenue, San Diego, 92105

Mexican

5.0 (110)

Trislers Wine Bar

789 W Harbor Dr #122, San Diego, CA 92101

Bar

5.0 (95)

Crepes

4651 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109

Fast food

5.0 (81)

Charm

3895 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92110

Thai

5.0 (77)

Wonderland Ocean Pub

2587 CA-158, June Lake, CA 93529

Pub

#10

5.0 (59)

Goodhart Coffee Catering of San Diego

7515 Metropolitan Dr Unit 404

Regional

#11

5.0 (49)

Ochidoggy

3705 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105

Hot dog

#12

5.0 (44)

Cafe 88

5401 Linda Vista Rd

Coffee

#13

5.0 (40)

Mary's Gourmet Salads

1929 Cable St #2B, San Diego, CA 92107

#14

5.0 (34)

1904 Street Dogs

600 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

Hot dog

#15

5.0 (27)

Unico Juice Shop

3025 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104

Juice

#16

5.0 (10)

NandosHotBox

San Diego

Mexican

#17

5.0 (10)

Pibil On Wheels

3420 Thorn St

Mexican

#18

5.0 (9)

It's Raw Poke Truck

3402 Myrtle Ave

Regional

#19

5.0 (7)

Nice To Meet You Hot Pot

C. del Cerezo, 17, 28942 Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain

Chinese Hot pot

#20

5.0 (3)

Bivouac Adventure Lodge Coffee Shop

3986 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Coffee

What people say

Maritza Gandara

I’ve been coming to this café for over a year now, and it’s truly one of my favorite places in South Park. The owners, Evan and Marissa, are some of the kindest and most genuine people you’ll ever meet, always welcoming with a smile and remembering my name and my order the moment I walk in. Their c...

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Allie Brueland

Visited for the first time today. The coffee shop is lovely as is the staff. My Americano was prepared by one of the owners themselves. I recommend, and will be back often. Also, the Americano was excellent ✨ PS - Grab a sticker!

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Letícia Silva

One of the best coffee I’ve ever had. Had the Honey Cinnamon latte and it was amazing. My friend had the signature OBSL and it blew our minds. The couple who owns the coffee shop are incredibly nice and welcoming. You can tell how much they love what they do. 10000/10.

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Julianna Tzang

Greeted by the lovely business owners with enthusiasm even on a rainy day and after telling them I’m from out of town. I had their signature OBSL (Orange Brown Sugar Latte) and it was delicious. Absolutely perfect amount of sweetness. 10/10 would come back if I’m ever back in SD. Thanks again!

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Gab bee

This coffee shop feels like home the moment you walk in. The staff treats you like family — they genuinely care and always take the time to make sure your drink is exactly how you like it. You’re never just another customer here. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the coffee is consistently d...

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Restaurants by Cuisine in San Diego

Bars & Cocktails 187 Coffee & Cafes 181 Mexican 169 Sushi & Japanese 104 American 72 Pizza 68 Italian 62 Chinese 58 Seafood 43 Thai 40 Burgers 39 Sandwich & Deli 38 Vietnamese 38 Fast Food 37 Steakhouse & Grill 34

Frequently Asked Questions about Restaurants in San Diego

The highest rated restaurant in San Diego is CoCoCurry - Thai Curry Cafe with a 5.0/5 rating based on 505 Google reviews.

There are 1,372 restaurants listed in San Diego with a combined 1,092,326 reviews and an average rating of 4.4/5.

San Diego offers a wide variety of cuisines. The most popular are Bars & Cocktails (187), Coffee & Cafes (181), Mexican (169), Sushi & Japanese (104), American (72).

There are 1,005 budget-friendly restaurants in San Diego. Filter by price level to find affordable options near you.

Yes, San Diego has 55 upscale and fine dining restaurants. Sort by rating to find the best ones.

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Other cuisines in San Diego

Bars & Cocktails (187) Coffee & Cafes (181) Mexican (169) Sushi & Japanese (104) American (72) Pizza (68) Italian (62) Chinese (58) Seafood (43) Thai (40) Burgers (39) Sandwich & Deli (38)

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