The Prado at Balboa Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

1. The Prado at Balboa Park

8.0
1549 El Prado Ste 12 (in Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Balboa Park · 124 tips and reviews

Shawn C.Shawn Casey: Best happy hour around. Tues-Fri / 4-6pm & 8-10pm. $3.50 house wines, margaritas and Prado IPA (awesome beer). Long list of $4 appetizers. The calamari is phenomenal! Live music as well. Read more.

Yvonne E.Yvonne Esperanza: Great drinks and great happy hour. Love the patio area. Try the calamari fries. Love their appetizers! Great place to sit and relax on a Sunday afternoon.

AJ L.AJ L: Happy Hour is great! Try the flatbread appetizer, which is good for two to share.

World Famous is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

2. World Famous

8.2
711 Pacific Beach Dr (at Ocean Blvd), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 167 tips and reviews

Nikki I.Nikki Isordia: The food is amazzzing! Stop in for 1/2 appetizers on Monday nights! And nothing beats the view!

Luz T.Luz Thrall: Nut crusted brie is one of my fave appetizers and scallops, food is really good and beautiful view.

JCJC: i'd go here for the dinner menu! they have tasty soups and appetizing salad.

La Puerta is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

3. La Puerta

8.9
560 4th Ave (btwn Market & Island Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Marina · 264 tips and reviews

Nando N.Nando Nando: Come here on Mondays for 1/2 off appetizers and drinks all day baby!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Go to this Gaslamp Quarter bar during happy hour (3 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily) for half-price drinks and appetizers (including carne asada fries).

Kate K.Kate Kidwell: Happy hour 4-7. 1/2 off all drinks, appetizers and quesadillas

El Agave Tequileria is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

4. El Agave Tequileria

8.4
2304 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Old Town · 32 tips and reviews

Stephanie G.Stephanie Gonzalez: Delicious!!! If you can't decide between friends, I suggest the mole don Julio and sampler appetizer and share!! Yummy. Don't forget the margaritas!

Karlene B.Karlene Bumbalough: A buck fifty for four Rita's and appetizers... A bit pricey... Bring your wallet!!!

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Excellent mexican food. Huge amount of tequila options. Go for the appetizer sampler and something else to share and drink more tequila. Extra anejo is the best.

The Spot is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

5. The Spot

7.9
1005 Prospect St (at Girard Ave), La Jolla, CA
Bar · 33 tips and reviews

Steve L.Steve Lemke: Try the ahi tuna strips and the baby back ribs! Great menu, and half-price appetizers weekdays before 6pm!

EceEce: Good spot for appetizers!

Pelin G.Pelin Güvenç Kefel: Great appetizers and beer

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

6. Davanti Enoteca

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

Adrienne L.Adrienne Levin: The focaccia bread with cow cheese and fresh honeycomb is an amazing appetizer. It big, be prepared to share!

Jessica T.Jessica Tse: Soft cheese + Honeycomb = Mind blown! Do not miss out on this flavor journey, and that's just the appetizer!

Ailo L.Ailo Lambarri: The focaccia bread with cow cheese and fresh honeycomb is an amazing appetizer.

Hinotez Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

7. Hinotez Japanese Restaurant

8.9
7947 Balboa Ave (at Convoy St), San Diego, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 23 tips and reviews

Jim N.Jim Nguyen: To eat as a group, order appetizers instead

Kevin K.Kevin Kornburger: Best value, any appetizer can be made a combo (my fav is the salmon). Reminds me of japan!

Ti W.Ti Wu: So good to have a place to have Japanese breakfast in Japanese-style dining room! Great value for authentic Japanese cuisine.

Plumeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

8. Plumeria

8.9
4661 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · University Heights · 46 tips and reviews

Y P.Y P: Pumpkin curry with fried mock duck! Chicken satay for appetizer.

kimberley🌟💫kimberley🌟💫: Tasty food, but servers were extremely unpleasant when the restaurant was busy. Check arrived for appetizers as I was parking the car to walk in, and then we were asked 5x in 5 minutes if we were done

Priyam P.Priyam Parashar: Loved the Duck Ka Pow and the Garlic Pepper Chicken Entree. My boyfriend really likes the Satay but I find it a little bland. I like the Thai Samosa for appetizers. Oh and the creamy Thai Iced Tea ❤️

King's Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

9. King's Fish House

8.5
825 Camino de La Reina, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mission Valley East · 40 tips and reviews

Justin B.Justin Boseant: Fish taco appetizers are to die for

Lisa V.Lisa Van Winkle: Na Orleans shrimp appetizer was AMAZING!! Get thus and you won't be disappointed!!

Kim D.Kim Drusch: Wow! Inredible seafood menu. Tons of options. I will be back for dinner soon.

The Cork and Craft is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

10. The Cork and Craft

8.1
16990 Via Tazon Ste 123, San Diego, CA
Restaurant · Rancho Bernardo · 10 tips and reviews

Felipe G.Felipe Grimaldo: Tatortot Poutine was excellent appetizer

Kimberly J.Kimberly Jardine: Brussel Sprouts appetizer is amazing

James J.James J: Great Beer flights, hot wings are unique using an interesting fry with great peppered seasoning, really enjoyed the poutine.

Pizza Nova is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

11. Pizza Nova

8.5
5050 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Roseville - Fleet Ridge · 28 tips and reviews

Joanne F.Joanne Fraser: Great happy hr- $4 appetizers,beers,well drinks,&house wine from 3-6pm

DakotaPuma M.DakotaPuma Maldonado III: We come for roasted garlic appetizer.

Cheryl G.Cheryl Gaughan: Lunch specials get you a salad and either a small pizza or small pasta. Turkey sandwich is great; bread is made there. Add bacon and avocado!

Chedi Thai Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

12. Chedi Thai Bistro

7.6
737 Pearl St Ste 110, La Jolla, CA
Thai Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Sunny L.Sunny Lu: best drunken noodle ever! don't forget to order the taro root custard with vanilla icecream. appetizer: thai crispy calamari. tasty!

Megan S.Megan Sailors: get the calamari appetizer. it's amazing

Thawee T.Thawee Techathamnukool: Happy hour 5-7pm daily! $3 beer $4 awesome appetizer $5 wine. Unbelievably good!

Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

13. Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant

8.7
10448 Reserve Dr, San Diego, CA
Brewery · 42 tips and reviews

AndyAndy: The calamari appetizer is not so good. It tends to be too salty.

Neha D.Neha Dubey: Lovely place... Outdoor seating is great. Try the pastrami sandwich, pretty good!! For appetizers try the chilli lime fries, piri piri wings... Very tasty!!!

Sreelekha H.Sreelekha Haridas: We all love the food here. The beer sausages, farmhouse, the shrimp and grits and the ginger crusted salmon are among or favorites!

Islands Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

14. Islands Restaurant

8.2
2441 Fenton Parkway (at Friars Rd), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Mission Valley East · 32 tips and reviews

Emily D.Emily Dang: Happy hour is no longer 50% off for appetizers. There's a limited happy hour menu too. Choices are limited. =(

Robert C.Robert Crumpton: Bar is always available and appetizers are also great!!!!!

Maria G.Maria Gormally: The Sandpiper burger and fries are da bomb!

South Beach Bar & Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in San Diego.

15. South Beach Bar & Grille

8.3
5059 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
Bar · Ocean Beach · 193 tips and reviews

Laura B.Laura B: The mini taco appetizer let's you sample mahi, fried, shrimp, calimari, and wahoo tacos.

Chica Mex H.Chica Mex Hungate: Get the octopus cocktail/ appetizer

David T.David Torres: My favorite beach bar and grill. Shark and lobster tacos are great. Love getting the peel-and-eat shrimp as an appetizer. Good selection of beers and house cocktails.