San Diego Dining

You'll find a wide range of superior restaurants; from American to Italian, and from Seafood to Latin American. The restaurant scene in San Diego has come a long way over the years. Whether you're looking for a formal, romantic evening or a casual lunch or dinner, you won't find it hard to find a place to eat that satisfies everyone's taste buds. Below we have selected some of San Diego's more popular eateries. Bon Appetite!

American || Belgian || California || Chinese Continental || French || Greek || Italian || Mexican Pacific Rim || Seafood || Thai
American
Mission Cafe and Coffeehouse 3795 Mission Blvd., San Diego (619)488-9060		Rainwater's 1202 Kettner Blvd., 2nd Floor, San Diego (619)233-5757
Brockton Villa Restaurant 1235 Coast Blvd., La Jolla (619)454-7393		Hard Rock Cafe 909 Prospect St., La Jolla (619)-454-5101
Mission Coffee Cup Cafe 1109 Wall St., La Jolla (619)454-2819		Montanas American Grill 1421 University Ave., San Diego (619)297-0722
Crest Cafe 425 Robinson Ave., San Diego (619)295-2510		Hob Nob Hill 2271 1st Ave., San Diego (619)239-8176
Morton's of Chicago 285 J St., (619) 696-3369 Morton's is loud, pricey and worth it for some of the best beef around.		Ruth's Chris Steak House 1355 N. Harbor Drive, downtown, (619) 233-1422 Steaks and lobster are great, as is the view, but prices are pure "Bring Your Platinum Card."
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Belgian
Belgian Lion 2265 Bacon St., Ocean Beach (619)223-2700
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California
Harry's Bar & Grille 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, UTC (619) 373-1252		California Cuisine 1027 University Blvd., San Diego(619)543-0790
MiXX 3671 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest (619) 299-6499 Splendid food and chummy surroundings blend into a terrific concoction.
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Chinese
Panda Inn 506 Horton Plaza, San Diego (619)233-7800		Jasmine 4609 Convoy St. Kearny Mesa, (619) 268-0888 You can't get fresher than the seafood still swimming in saltwater tanks here, but don't forget to do the dim sum, too.
Emerald Chinese 3709 Convoy St., Kearny Mesa, (619) 565-6888 Visit Emerald when you're in search of dim sum or fresh seafood in a chic, elegant setting.
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Continental
Dobson's 956 Broadway Circle, San Diego (619)231-6771		The Marine Room 2000 Spindrift Dr., La Jolla (619)459-7222
Top O' the Cove 1216 Prospect St., La Jolla (619)454-7779		Grant Grill 326 Broadway, downtown, (619) 232-3121 A classy hotel dining room with a clubby atmosphere, great lounge and excellent cooking.
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French
La Bonne Bouffe 471 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, (760) 436-3081 Tucked in a strip mall, this hidden gem serves satisfying bistro fare.		Mille Fleurs 6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, (619) 756-3085 Elegant French food in luxurious surroundings puts Mille Fleurs ahead of all other county restaurants.
Laurel 505 Laurel St., San Diego (619)239-2222
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Greek
Athens Market 109 W. F St., San Diego (619)234-1955		Athens Market Cafe 11640 Carmel Mountain Rd., Carmel Mountain Ranch, (619) 675-2225 Informal and friendly, this cafe specializes in pleasant Greek fare.
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Italian
Parioli 647 Highway 101, Solana Beach, (619) 755-2525 North County trattoria with a menu that ranges from classic Italian to California cuisine.		Bella Luna 748 5th Ave., San Diego (619)239-3222
Trattoria Mamma Anna 644 5th Ave., San Diego (619)235-8144		Fio's 801 5th Ave., San Diego (619)234-3467
Piatti Ristorante 2182 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla (619)454-1589		When in Rome 1108 First St., Encinitas, (760) 944-1771 Superb pastas and polished service are highlights at this elegant restaurant.
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Mexican
Palenque 1653 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach  (619)272-7816		El Tecolote 6110 Friars Rd. West, San Diego (619)295-2087
Old Town Mexican Cafey 2489 San Diego Ave., San Diego (619y)297-4330		Chilangyo's Mexico City Grill 142 University Ave., San Diego (619)294-8646
El Indio Shop 3695 India St., San Diego (619)299-0333		El Agave 2304 San Diego Ave., Old Town, (619) 220-0692 Slightly off Old Town's beaten path, this restaurant serves out-of-the-ordinary Mexican fare.
Taco Auctioneers 1951 San Elijo Ave., Cardiff, (760) 942-8226 Good times and a taco tray for two share top billing at this beach-town eatery.
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Pacific Rim
Cafe Japengo 8960 University Center La., San Diego (619)450-3355		Pacifica Del Mar 1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, (619) 792-0476 Casual elegance, from the Pacific Rim flavors to the stunning ocean view.
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Seafood
Anthony's Star of the Sea Room 1360 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego (619)232-7408		Blue Point Coastal Cuisine 565 5th Ave., San Diego (619)233-6623
Sally's (Hyatt Regency) 1 Market Place, San Diego (619)687-6080		The Fish Market 750 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego (619)234-4867
George's at the Cove 1250 Prospect St., La Jolla (619)545-4244		Cafe Pacifica 2414 San Diego Ave., San Diego (619)291-6666
Azzura Point 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, (619) 424-4477 A stunning view, skilled waiters and menus seasonally updated with Pacific Rim flair by executive chef James Boyce make this place a must.
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Thai
Saffron Chicken 3731B India St., San Diego (619)574-0177		Taste of Thai 527 University Blvd., San Diego (619)291-7525
Bai Yook Thai Cuisine 1260 University Ave., Hillcrest, (619) 296-2700 Fresh, abundant and seasoned with abandon -- that sums up the fare at this exciting new Thai cafe.
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