2. CUCINA urbana
9.1
505 Laurel St (at 5th Ave), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 172 tips and reviews
Ming Lim: Sit in the communal tables. Fun, hip, excellent and moderately priced. Delicious.
Willis Allen Real Estate: Hip & happening downtown restaurant, steps outside Balboa Park. Everything is delicious & under $20. Extensive & affordable wine selection & daily happy hr. Order the giant meatball!! -K. Hill
Kimber B.: Wow.... Amazing ambiance, hip place, food awesome, service great... Love, love, love the polenta!!! I will definitely be back and plan to make this a regular stop on my future San Diego trips!
3. The Lion's Share
9.1
629 Kettner Blvd (btwn G & W Harbor Dr), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · Marina · 77 tips and reviews
Morgane Cattin: Delicious cokctails and stylish place
A.J. Brahm: Trendy. Dimly lit. Craft cocktails. Awesome art, even better decor.
Michael T: Try the Fernet - Craft cocktail of Fernet Branca, Scotch, Aperol, Carpano and lemon bitters
4. James Coffee Co.
9.3
2355 India St, San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Little Italy · 51 tips and reviews
Perriann Hodges: Pretty good coffee, definitely hipsers hip.
Stefanie Sundby: Fabulous coffee, cool space, and friendly people. The only place I've found so far in SD that rivals Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Megan: Espresso with honey and cinnamon is my jawn.
5. Kindred
9.3
1503 30th St, San Diego, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · South Park · 43 tips and reviews
Christian Baker: Very tasty, VERY trendy. The savory crepe was outstanding.
Margot Mazur: Vegan dreamland! Such a fun place, and excellent drinks. The menu is a blast, super inspired. Get a shirt—they're the softest <3
Fernando Melendez: Brunch. The Jackfruit BBQ sandwich. The Pecan crusted tofu. All great dishes.
Dannie Moo: Looks very hip, kinda like a new age sports bar with dining tables. Good & fast service. All you can eat basic is 21 premium is 26. Oh and T. Mars is the best server and very handsome ;)
Alex Wrecks: Trendy decor and music, although the layout reminds me of pig feeding troughs. Marinated pork ribs and beer lava lamps are awesome. There's tons of parking and its across the street from karaoke
insta SHINOBI: Great beer selection, amazing KBBQ, and big screen TVs (it's like a AYCE sports bar)
Levaker: Hip as fuck but not pretentious. Probably top 3 coffee spots in San Diego
Debbie Chialtas: This quaint coffee shop is so special. The crew is warm and friendly, the shop charming, and the coffee is local and made with love!! The Lavender Breve is not to be missed! Seriously - come here!!
Walter L: Had an excellent cortado today!
10. Craft & Commerce
8.8
675 W Beech St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Little Italy · 198 tips and reviews
Victoria Lo: Great place with hipster staff. Clientele seems to be a bit on the 30s yuppy side though :-/ Where are the "young and trendy?" Otherwise, food and service are superb. Get the broiled oysters!!
Jessica Chairez: They don't serve vodka so people will "try new things"...hip spot! Only drink one cocktail though if you're a vodka drinker!! Awesome punch bowls served with cute yea cups :)
Amanda Reuss: A hip gastropub with unique decor and notable craft cocktails. If you are in the mood for a nightcap after dinner, find your way into False Idol speakeasy. Hint: check behind the walk-in cooler.
11. Queenstown Public House
9.0
1557 Columbia St (at W Cedar St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Little Italy · 104 tips and reviews
Chaise Kahlenbeck: Definitely trendy. Great burgers with diverse options. Shoestring fries with special sauces hit the spot, but don't sleep on the beet chips that come with the order. Large beer selection.
Kelly: Great service and even more amazing food! Have to try the Blazin Ahi burger and their porta bella fries! They also have a great selection of beers on draft!
San Diego Reader: "They have one of my favorite salads in town, the “Heirloom"..." Barbarella Fokos, San Diego Reader
12. Polite Provisions
8.9
4696 30th St (at Adams Ave), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Park · 100 tips and reviews
Ti Wu: Cozy, stylish, and serving great cocktails!
Joshua Livecchi: Awesome craft cocktails in an old timey pharmacy! Seriously cool drinks and cool vibes. Be sure to get dinner next door!
Eric Smith: Everything is good. No, I am serious.
13. George's at The Cove
9.0
1250 Prospect St (at Ivanhoe Ave), La Jolla, CA
New American Restaurant · Village · 221 tips and reviews
Marcelo Mars G: Modern, Trendy and Stylish!!! A PLUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sweet Vintage Lady: Awesome view at the top level. Unpublished kids menu. Trendy but friendly atmosphere.
Dana Tedesco: The Tasting Menu is well-worth $72. The four fully-satisfying, locally-inspired creations by Chef @TreyFoshee are clever, innovative & taste-tittilating in a non-pretentious fine-dining environment!
Stef!: Clean and hip decor, on top of good coffee. Go early if you want a waffle, they run out
Kelc Galluzzo: Super awesome place, management is so nice and absolutely charming! The house iced tea is brewed and served perfectly. The interior design truly makes it an experience. Love it!
San Diego Architectural Foundation: The jury believes the interior space of Coffee & Tea Collective is both simple and clean and that this small, yet well thought out space, is timeless and ripe for duplication.