Restaurante Costa Brava is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

1. Restaurante Costa Brava

9.0
1653 Garnet Ave (Jewell And Ingraham), San Diego, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 62 tips and reviews

Marshall P.Marshall Peden: Definitely try the oxtail tapa, and trust your server's recommendations. For a more low-key experience sit at the bar. Jaime will take GREAT care of you!

Luz T.Luz Thrall: Sangria is good, tapas, paella & the bread with garlic butter are really awesome!

Ashley R.Ashley Rodriguez: Costa brava is really a piece of Spain in San Diego! Tapas are great, as well as, the sangriaaaaa!!

Cafe Sevilla is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

2. Cafe Sevilla

8.2
353 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Gaslamp · 101 tips and reviews

Jill K.Jill Krause: Get a reservation as it's a popular place. Tapas is yummy and atmosphere is very nice. Loved the white sangria.

Trey P.Trey Page: Sit at the bar and let Carlo and Jacob take care of you. The best service in San Diego. Great tapas!

Isabel R.Isabel Rivera: Excellent happy hour with great tapas amd drink deals. Try the house sangria and sangria blanca. Their ceviche is yum too!

Juniper & Ivy is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

3. Juniper & Ivy

8.2
2228 Kettner Blvd (btwn Juniper & Ivy St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Harborview · 98 tips and reviews

Jack P.Jack Persinger: Alexis our server was great. ..sitting upstairs is no fun. ...the small plates were amazing across the board...room is beautiful. ...kitchen is amazing....don't sit upstairs....and Jen is amazing.

Brian B.Brian Bimschleger: Get the small plates!

Dave S.Dave Shepard: Tapas, drinks, music, ambience!

The Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

4. The Joint

8.9
4902 Newport Ave (at Cable St), San Diego, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Ocean Beach · 37 tips and reviews

ReikoReiko: Small plates are awesome--super friendly staff.

Mercy B.Mercy Baron: Great tapas, good sushi

Paul S.Paul Smith: Great tapas style food... We had a really great time

De Nada Kitchen and Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

5. De Nada Kitchen and Market

8.0
2123 Adams Ave (at Alabama St), San Diego, CA
Latin American Restaurant · University Heights · 21 tips and reviews

Michael TMichael T: Try the Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos - Awesome new Tapa @CuevaBar #sandiego

Michael TMichael T: Try the Baked Potato Skins - With Chipotle Mayo. Simple but tasty Tapa

Eric A.Eric Allen: Great things come in small packages and this place is no exception. Great tapas, great service, "cozy" space.

Cafe 21 University Heights is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

6. Cafe 21 University Heights

8.7
2736 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Park · 51 tips and reviews

Rikki G.Rikki Gonzales: Happy hour everyday 3-6 PM! $4 tapas and on the 21st of every month during happy hour, your first glass of sangria is 21¢! Portobello mushroom fries<3

Aliza C.Aliza Carpio: Their happy hour menu (tapas style) is my favorite and available 3-6 pm

Lanise R.Lanise Robbins: Get here early for happy hour, great tapas and sangria. $3 craft ales... Great atmosphere, music, vibe, service.

Kettner Exchange is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

7. Kettner Exchange

9.0
2001 Kettner Blvd (Grape St.), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Little Italy · 53 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom Moore: Small plates were all great and fun, quirky wine list with great recs from waitress.

Sam D.Sam D: For small plates, get the shishito peppers, hamachi ceviche, and brussel sprouts. The scallops were fabulous for a main course.

Leah J.Leah Johnson: The New Gal - Chile Infused Rum, Aperol, Lime & fresh squeezed watermelon. All the food is delicious - would rather do multiple small plates.

Trust Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

8. Trust Restaurant

8.7
3752 Park Blvd (Robinson), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 22 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason C: A great small plates experience with tons of veggie and protein options. The octupus fritters were perfect, but the lobster rissotto let me down. Great service, great wines, a great experience.

Zack P.Zack Parker: I went to Trust for my wife's birthday the other night and they sure didn't disappoint. Everything that we tried was absolutely delicious. Get the chef's charcuterie, lamb meatballs and Hamachi crudo!

Roger M.Roger Ma: If you're going for the Trust Burger, get it medium rare and top it off with pork belly & egg....nomnomnom

Davanti Enoteca is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

9. Davanti Enoteca

8.7
1655 India St (btwn Date & Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 91 tips and reviews

Cindy K.Cindy Kovacs: Loved the idea of italian tapas. Ordered focaccia di recco with honey. Wonderful. Tomato watermelon salad then a salami/cheese plate. Along with wine it was a filling yet light feeling dinner.

Viranuj S.Viranuj Sueblinvong: Food taste good. It's more like a tapas than typical Italian dinner place. We were quite surprise to see only one ravioli in a plate.

Daria B.Daria Butler: Loooove this restaurant! Make a reservation and request to sit in the back patio and order the foccacio with honeycomb!!

La Valencia Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

10. La Valencia Hotel

9.0
1132 Prospect St (at Coast Blvd), La Jolla, CA
Hotel · 37 tips and reviews

Lance R.Lance R.: By far the most attentive staff in San Diego! Come in for tapas after 3pm and catch the sunset and maybe even see a movie star!

La Jolla Blue BookLa Jolla Blue Book: One of the best bars in the world. Order a blueberry martini and enjoy!

La Jolla Blue BookLa Jolla Blue Book: Officially a Historic Hotel of America. A La Jolla Gem since 1926

Kensington Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

11. Kensington Café

8.7
4141 Adams Ave (at Marlborough Ave), San Diego, CA
Café · Kensington · 61 tips and reviews

Cat E.Cat Evans: Great small plates!

Fernando M.Fernando Melendez: Best sandwich: The Edgeware - Braised Beef, Swiss + Arugula. Don't miss the Papas Calientes appetizer.

Sebastian A.Sebastian Alberdi: Those Flying Nuns are delicious.

Wa Dining OKAN is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

12. Wa Dining OKAN

8.3
3860 Convoy St Ste 110, San Diego, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 38 tips and reviews

Kimberly Q.Kimberly Q: This place is legit. Even the rice is packed with flavor. Definitely try their tapas and specials!

Justin P.Justin P: Omg best hidden jewel in SD!! Amazing! Small and intimate incredible food!! And inexpensive!

JeannieJeannie: Small and intimate is euphemism for crowded and limited seating. Recommend reservations. Food good, portions small.

Uptown Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

13. Uptown Tavern

8.2
1236 University Ave, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 21 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Smith: Great happy hour and small plates. Got a huge portion of wings during the happy hour special

Uptown TavernUptown Tavern: Join us for Happy Hour today from 3-6pm! $3-$4 drafts!

LudickLudick: Ask for Bearmiha he's the best server! Raaawwr

JRDN is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

14. JRDN

8.9
4551 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 86 tips and reviews

seth m.seth meyerowitz: The mussels off the small plates menu is great. Like super great. We ordered extra bread to soak it up. The view is obviously awesome.

Eddie N.Eddie Nomura: We come here every Sunday for tostadas, lobster BLT, calamari, and some 1942 if we're feeling it! No need to wait for a table....ask for Michelle at the bar:)

Victoria V.Victoria Vosler: Get the steamed mussels!! The sauce is amazing, you will literally want to drink it

Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in San Diego.

15. Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro

7.6
3940 4th Ave Ste 110 (btwn University & Washington Ave), San Diego, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · Hillcrest · 41 tips and reviews

Kara C.Kara Coleman: Awesome ambience. Tuesdays are half off tapas.

Courtyard San DiegoCourtyard San Diego: Out late? Drop by Kous Kous’ nightly happy hour, 9:30-11, for 50% off tapas and cocktails. Truly incredible Moroccan food! Grab a couple tapas and chow down. So much flavor! The B’stila is divine!

The FeastThe Feast: Clay tagines imported from Morocco showcase beautifully spiced meat dishes as well as the restaurant's signature ingredient -- perfectly steamed cous cous cooked from scratch.