If you read my blog you know for everyday life I eat pretty healthily. But, when it comes to traveling all bets are off. San Diego is filled with great restaurants all over. San Diego is filled with such a variety of different cuisines. So, visitors have many options to pick from on their next visit. If you haven’t yet, you can check out my San Diego Travel Guide here- https://ceciliasluxelife.comsan-diego-travel-guide-vacation-trip-ideas/
Here are some of my favorite restaurants in San Diego.
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Kona Cafe – http://www.konoscafe.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/konos-cafe-san-diego-6
Kona Cafe has some delicious breakfast sandwich I love and they are close to Pacific Beach
Brockton Villa Restaurant – https://www.brocktonvilla.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/brockton-villa-restaurant-la-jolla
Their “Famous Coast Toast” is an amazing french toast. They also have some healthier breakfast options and yummy omelettes. But, the best thing about eating here is the amazing view of La Jolla Shores Beach.
The Cottage La Jolla – https://www.cottagelajolla.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-cottage-la-jolla-la-jolla
I love the variety of their brunch menu and their outdoor seating area. Favorites from here : Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes, and Brioche French Toast.
Shorehouse Kitchen – http://www.shorehousekitchen.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/shorehouse-kitchen-la-jolla
Another place in La Jolla I enjoy for brunch is Shorehouse Kitchen which has great and delicious breakfast options. Do you have a dog? They have a mini-menu of platters your dog can eat too!
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery – https://www.snoozeeatery.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/snooze-an-a-m-eatery-san-diego-12?osq=Snooze%2C+an+A.m.+Eatery
Oh, Snooze AM Eatery is such a lively and fun place to have your brunch. The inside of the place looks like a retro diner and I love it. But, what makes it amazing for me is their french toast and pancake options that are delicious. Their menu is huge! So, you can find something to fit any food craving you are having that day.
Lunch/Dinner
• Tajima Ramen East Village ( Rame/Poke/Noodles) – https://tajimasandiego.com
https://www.yelp.com/biz/tajima-ramen-east-village-san-diego-3.
I love eating ramen, and this place has delicious options to satisfy your ramen cravings.
• Coasterra( Modern Mexican) – https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/coasterra
https://www.yelp.com/biz/coasterra-san-diego
San Diego is filled with so many good Mexican restaurants to choose from for a meal. Favorites from here include: Chicken Enchiladas, and their Carne Asada. The outdoor seating at Coasterra provides you with a beautiful view of San Diego’s gorgeous waterfront.
• Buona Forchetta( Italian) – https://buonaforchettasd.com/buona-forchetta-south-park/
. https://www.yelp.com/biz/buona-forchetta-san-diego
One of my top cusines to eat often is Italian. San Diego is blessed with a plethora of great Italian restaurants. Buona Forchetta ( meaning “Good Fork”) is one of those places. Favorites: Gnocci/ Risotto/ Classic Napoletane Pizza’s/ Tiramisu
• Meze Greek Fusion( Greek) – https://gaslampmeze.com/
https://gaslampmeze.com/san-diego-gaslamp-meze-greek-fusion-food-menu
One of my favorite Greek restaurants in San Diego is Meze. It has a really cool ambiance inside, and such delicious and fun Greek food. Favorites include: Gyro Plate/Moussaka/ Baklava Cheesecake
Bencotto Italian Kitchen( Italian) – https://www.lovebencotto.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/bencotto-italian-kitchen-san-diego
A solid Italian restaurant with such fresh and homemade pasta. I have a love for Italian food and this place is just fantastic. It located in the Little Italy area of San Diego. Favorites include: Fiori di Zucca Ripieni/Ossobuco di Vitello/ Gnocchi
Wonderland Ocean Pub( American) – https://wonderlandob.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/wonderland-ocean-pub-san-diego
Wonderland Ocean Pub has a wonderful location overlooking the beach. When I went I had gotten to Wonderland too late in the evening to get a good view of the beach as it was already dark. But, it was nice to sit by the open window feeling the fresh sea salt air. Favorites include: Salty Pretzel Balls/Fish Tacos/ Fish and Chips
Pacific Beach Fish Shop – https://thefishshops.com/menu/
.https://www.yelp.com/biz/pacific-beach-fish-shop-san-diego
Such a fun “make your own” fish taco place kind of like Chipotle. I loved their types of fish and sauce options. Plus, one of their locations is right by Pacific Beach if you need a quick meal.A nice casual restaurant that serves great fish tacos and it’s right by the beach.
Barbusa( Italian) – https://www.barbusa.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/barbusa-san-diego
I know, I know. I already have too many Italian restaurants on this list. But, I really love Italian food. Barbusa has amazing Sicilian food. Some of my favorites : gnocchi pomodoro and the arancini balls.
Il Fornaio ( Italian) – https://www.ilfornaio.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/il-fornaio-coronado-2
view from the patio
Located in beautiful Coronado you can find Il Fornaio. If you come here ask to sit on the patio to get a beautiful view of Downtown San Diego/San Diego bay.
Desserts
Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream – https://www.hammondsgourmet.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/hammonds-gourmet-ice-cream-san-diego
A classic ice cream place in San Diego that has been around forever. Delicious and unique flavors. Also, their main ingredient are sourced right from Hawaii.
Bobboi Natural Gelato –https://bobboi.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/bobboi-natural-gelato-la-jolla
Bobboi has amazing gelato full of flavor and such unique flavors too.
Extraordinary Desserts – http://extraordinarydesserts.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/extraordinary-desserts-san-diego-2?osq=extraordinary++dessert
A beautiful and lively sit-down dessert place in San Diego. A wide variety of sweets to suit every kind of taste bud whether you look cakes or cookies or puddings. They have a lot of desserts to choose from for a sweet adventure.
The Cravory Cookies – https://thecravory.com/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-cravory-san-diego-5?page_src=related_bizes
Who doesn’t love a good cookie? These cookies are fluffy and chewy. And, they have such fun flavors that change often like pancake and bacon and rosemary balsamic.