Kettner Exchange is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

1. Kettner Exchange

9.1
2001 Kettner Blvd (Grape St.), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Little Italy · 53 tips and reviews

AJ W.AJ Weinberg: Everything we got was great, duck meatball, octopus dynomyte crab

Roger M.Roger Ma: Get their ahi tuna pizza

Eric B.Eric Bloomberg: All the apps are amazing

Mister A's is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

2. Mister A's

9.0
2550 Fifth Ave (at Laurel St.), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Park West · 69 tips and reviews

Emese G.Emese Gaal: Good brunch with a view. Loved the sweet potato hash with pork belly and poached eggs

Athena R.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 EatsSerious Eats: The happy hour specials at this fine dining spot are surprisingly affordable, and come with the same great views.

Addison is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

3. Addison

8.9
5200 Grand del Mar Way (at Del Mar Meadows Road), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Carmel Valley · 16 tips and reviews

DominicDominic: Everything is phenomenal here: food, service, atmosphere. The 4 course meal is more than enough food, especially when you take into account all of the tastes and bites between courses.

EaterEater: One of the few splurge-worthy spots in town. Chef William Bradley's menu combines his French training with local ingredients and contemporary plating.

EaterEater: 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]

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

4. The Cheesecake Factory

8.8
7067 Friars Rd First Level (at W Fashion Valley), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · 138 tips and reviews

Natalia Z.Natalia Z: Try Vietnamese summer rolls and grilled cheese sandwich

Russell C.Russell C: Is a 45 minute wait worth it for this place? Be prepared to wait!

delindadelinda: Lovely place, but crowded. Especially sundays and evenings. Good food, lots of choices and the staff is very service minded

Nate's Garden Grill is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

5. Nate's Garden Grill

8.7
3120 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · City Heights · 27 tips and reviews

Mick R.Mick Rossler: The veggie Reuben is amazing! As are the salmon tacos.

San Diego ReaderSan 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 P.Tim Pyles: Always visit the nursery next door...

Yard House is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

6. Yard House

9.0
1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Mission Valley East · 16 tips and reviews

Lorraine S.Lorraine Strachota: Garlic noodles are always amazing :)

TolgaTolga: I really dont understand places try to Sit you down to worst table ! Here is kind of those places ! Hamburger and onion soup are below average! Only good things there are many type of beers. 6,3/10

Berry's Modern Bathroom T.Berry's Modern Bathroom Trendings: Yummy Food!

Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

7. Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant

8.9
2202 4th Ave (btwn Ivy & Juniper St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Park West · 56 tips and reviews

MayaMaya: Great cocktails. Loved the bass -- perfectly cooked!

Yuri V.Yuri Victor: Tommy, Joe and Max are the best bartenders around.

CrysDCrysD: The Glass Menagerie is awesome if your a "spice" fan... Ask for extra Serrano chilies a float... Tommy created this drink and makes a great one!

Tender Greens is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

8. Tender Greens

8.8
1640 Camino del Rio North, Suite FS-7, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Mission Valley East · 13 tips and reviews

Peggy G.Peggy Gartin: Steak hot plate is my go-to meal. Mashed potatoes are fluffy and amazing!

Henry C.Henry Carrillo: Never ate there before sorry 😐

HalaH A.HalaH A: Chef specials never disappoint!

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

9. The Cheesecake Factory

8.8
789 W Harbor Dr Ste 132, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Marina · 65 tips and reviews

Betânia D.Betânia Danelon: Very good food and of course cheesecake ! Don't miss it!

Wanda J.Wanda Jones: Service is great. Large portions.

KyleKyle: The service is good, and they validate parking if you ask.

Ketch Grill and Taps is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

10. Ketch Grill and Taps

8.5
2614 Shelter Island Dr (Anchorage Ln), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · La Playa · 5 tips and reviews

Daniel C.Daniel Cabana: Great beer selection, nice people and unique fantastic food... keep up the great work

Robert L.Robert Lyall: Breakfast Burrito is brilliant!

Poole B.Poole Buoy: The view, the beer and the breakfast croissant

Great Maple is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

11. Great Maple

8.8
1451 Washington St (btwn Lincoln & Cleveland Ave), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · University Heights · 129 tips and reviews

Rhia R.Rhia R.: Creamy polenta and pork belly make a dangerously pheNOMenal combo.

Will W.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.

EaterEater: 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.

The Grill at Torrey Pines is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

12. The Grill at Torrey Pines

8.6
11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Susy J.Susy Jones: Get the drugstore burger with cheddar and grilled onions. BEST burger in San Diego!

Nick H.Nick Hill: The burger is legit and the local craft beer flight shouldn't be missed.

Troy S.Troy Sechrist: Uh, thank you. Thank u very much. Salmon is great. Ahi salad as well. Ask to be seated outside. Unbelievable views.

Farmer's Bottega is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

13. Farmer's Bottega

8.6
860 W Washington St, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 16 tips and reviews

Dominic R.Dominic Rios: Great farm-to-table menu. You can’t go wrong with any of their daily specials.

G h a i t hG h a i t h: Brunch here 💯

Zhenya T.Zhenya T: French toasts paradiso!

A.R. Valentien is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

14. A.R. Valentien

8.5
11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Connor F.Connor Fabiano: Everything :) It's a fantastic restaurant with incredible views & impeccable service.

EaterEater: Chef Jeff Jackson heads up a highly-trained kitchen of farm-to-table devotees. Their Thursday night artisan table dinners are some of San Diego's most special dining experiences. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

EpicuriousEpicurious: This casual, farm-to-table meal will thrill your tastebuds anew with each visit, as the menu changes weekly. You'll at home in the family-style environment, without the mess of cleanup!

Gossip Grill is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Diego.

15. Gossip Grill

8.5
1220 University Ave (at Vermont St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 73 tips and reviews

Ashley C.Ashley Carey: The sweet potato fries are incredible! With the house ranch! Happy hour is phenomenal

Joey K.Joey K: happy hr 2-7 every day..Wed 2-close

Redfern B.Redfern Bennett: Plan ahead on busy nights!!