2. Nate's Garden Grill
9.0
3120 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · City Heights · 27 tips and reviews
David Torres: Love the pulled pork hash and beer-mosas for brunch. Live music outdoors! Great beer selection.
San Diego Reader: "Oh, and the corn is crisp, nicely burned, but squelchy, too. The steaming. The butter. And sweet? Perfect." - Ed Bedford, San Diego Reader
Tim Pyles: Always visit the nursery next door...
3. Mister A's
8.9
2550 Fifth Ave (at Laurel St.), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Park West · 69 tips and reviews
Brad Hager: AMAZING!! The BEST restaurant in San Diego. Gorgeous views, GREAT steaks, foie gras is incredible. Everything is good, awesome desserts, martinis & wine. Wonderful staff. This place is a MUST!
Athena Rodriguez: Honestly, the best views of downtown! Swanky place with great hh prices. What more could you ask for...oh, perhaps just a San Diego sunset too?!
Serious Eats: The happy hour specials at this fine dining spot are surprisingly affordable, and come with the same great views.
4. Addison
8.9
5200 Grand del Mar Way (at Del Mar Meadows Road), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Carmel Valley · 16 tips and reviews
Eater: One of the few splurge-worthy spots in town. Chef William Bradley's menu combines his French training with local ingredients and contemporary plating.
Eater: A splurge-worthy spot, Addison is the signature restaurant at the Grand Del Mar. William Bradley's menu combines his French training with local ingredients and contemporary plating. [Eater 38 Member]
Marie Patino: The seven-course Carte Blanche menu is the only way to go. Read more.
5. The Cheesecake Factory
8.8
7067 Friars Rd First Level (at W Fashion Valley), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews
Jayme Pontious: The fried macaroni cheese balls, buffalo blasts, shrimp and bacon club, miso salmon, farfalle with chicken and roasted garlic and banana cheesecake are delicious!
Russell C: Is a 45 minute wait worth it for this place? Be prepared to wait!
delinda: Lovely place, but crowded. Especially sundays and evenings. Good food, lots of choices and the staff is very service minded
11. Great Maple
8.7
1451 Washington St (btwn Lincoln & Cleveland Ave), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · University Heights · 129 tips and reviews
Kate McCormley: Honey Bear Mule is delish. Recommend ordering it with half regular vodka for a less sweet version.
Will Walters: The doughnuts were delicious. I don't usually write reviews, but I don't eat doughnuts and these were amazing. I'm not a huge fan of most breakfast, but I'll be back to try lunch.
Eater: A longstanding diner gets a swanky mid-century modern makeover from Johnny Rivera (Hash House, The Tractor Room). The desserts and homemade pies are standouts.