50 Best American Restaurants in San Diego

“Excellent food and very good service. Everything was delicious and the portions were huge. It was expensive for breakfast, but great for a special occasion.“

“Service and ambiance, exceptional service and night life… live dj, good musical and still able to have conversation“

“We attended the 20th annual Celebrate the Craft. It was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the event. The waitstaff at the bar was friendly and provided excellent service.“

“Fabulous oysters! Definitely worth the wait!“

“Great place, great food, service is excellent, everybody is having a good time and it shows, this place is a must in SD, whether you go as a couple or with friends, definitely recommended!!!“

“My adult son and I attended the Romanian dinner and it was FABULOUS! Four course delicious and innovative! We will return:) Artifact is mot to be missed. I've enjoyed several lunches before theatre and last night's Romanian themed dinner. One of my fave restaurants:) thanks you and see you soon.“

“My husband and I had the absolute pleasure to dine at Juniper and Ivy for our 33 year anniversary. Not only did they have special menus for us, but we had a complete and very special experience start to finish.The staff were so welcoming and knowledgeable. We had what I would consider the best seats in the restaurant. We sat up at the kitchen bar, and were treated to an amazing dinner and “show “ The kitchen crew were so impressive and friendly to each other and us. We had such a great experience, that we canceled reservations at another restaurant on the same block for later in the week, so we could come back and try more. Same amazing experience at the next visit. Highly recommend, when we come back to SD we will prioritize another visit. Thank you so much for such a great experience!“

“Dynamic atmosphere. Luv the fact that show classic movies at the pool.“

“Great food, service, atmosphere, and view.“

“Great food and drinks! The service is superb!“

“Still thinking about our dinner at Addison—yep, the Michelin 3-star tucked inside Fairmont San Diego. Total bucket list moment! The uni chawanmushi and caviar rice? Unreal. Vibe was cozy-luxe, service was flawless. Took 4 hours and I’d do it all over again. ✨🍽️💛“

“The only downside is the hired help, Ryan Bradford telling people they deserve to be killed (lynched, was his exact words) when he's posting on social media.“

“Im gonna start with great service, delicious drinks and the food was on point. I enjoyed the lamb it was amazing. Oh please if you are over 21 please order the cold brew martini!!! The best dessert for me!“

“Everything about that place! Just AMAZING!“

“Really pleasant staff and a great menu selection. I didn't take any photos because I dove right into the meal but it was delightful. Prices about average for San Diego area breakfasts.“

“There is no better spot for Cider in North Park (if not the WORLD) than Bivouac. A cozy campout aesthetic ran by the CiderQueen of SD herself, and a warm and hospitable staff to boot! The food and cider options are immense, with a delightful rotation of ciders to keep things adventurous! I’ve said it once, but I’ll say it again - if I could give Biv a SIX out of Five, I would!“

“Great place! Excellent service! Delicious food!“

“We are from out of town and decided to stop by since it’s close to our rental. I cannot recommend this place enough. The food is so good and the service is amazing. I ordered “To The Bitter End” that was created by our bartender, Janeli. That drink is fantastic and she (Janeli) took great care of us. My husband had been traveling all day and was so hungry. We are so glad we stopped in. Thank you so much!“

“Dining and sight-seeing... Delicious and Beautiful“

“I was expecting more. The calamari tasted bland. The muscles were good but my toast was burnt and bland. The desert with the coconut and lime was tasty. Our service was average.“

“Very friendly and professional staff . Five star ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Very nice place, friendly servers!! Delicious food. MelanI from Argentina was great!! THANK YOU MELANI !!“

“Passed through while on tour and had to stop at the Philly bar to feel like we’re back home! Best vibes and even better staff and brews and pretzels!!! Such a great environment, wish we could have stayed longer! Can’t wait to come back :)“

“Absolutely amazing food and drinks at great prices. Never disappointed.“

“We sat outside, and the view was so nice — overlooking the pool with a relaxed outdoor hangout area that really set the vibe. We ordered the deviled eggs, short rib hash and eggs, crab cake, and the blueberry burrata — everything tasted incredibly fresh and high quality. Each dish had great flavor and was beautifully presented. And I can't forget to mention the Busa-latte — the perfect touch for that just-right buzz to complete a perfect Sunday morning brunch. Definitely a spot worth revisiting!“

“I had a pizza with my family the food came out in an excellent speed and it tasted absolutely excellent, the waiters are really nice, clean building, with great decorations, overall a nice experience and the food actually is a understandable price.“

“Great burgers, quick service. Good value for money.“

“Good food and coffee, perfect set up for business professionals, meetings, laptop work etc. good vibes overall, staff is super friendly as well. I randomly found this place on Google and a year later it is still my favorite place to work from. “

“Very popular spot good food minus the onions“

“Food is Delicious... 🥰“

“Best ever breakfast! Large menu. Breakfast only! Reasonable priced. Great service. 💕“

“Brunch done right with generous portion. No line on a Thursday morning. We came here through Yelp recommendations. The staff were very welcoming and came by to check on our table often. Donny was our server. Restaurant was clean and roomy. We ordered Carnitas Breakfast Skillet and Chicken Waffles. Both so good. Apple pie was good too. Not too sweet. Would come back in the future!“

“We enjoyed our breakfast at Carte Hotel. The ingredients were fresh, portions were generous, and the service was excellent.

My lox bagel (technically smoked salmon) had a bit too much arugula for my taste, which made it slightly bitter, but that's purely a personal preference. Next time, I'll ask to skip the arugula.

Our server, Brandon, went above and beyond—truly exceptional! Nat too was very personable.“

“This place is awesome! Whether you are vegan or not, the food is delicious and creative! The music, the food and the atmosphere (decor) JUST TRY IT!! It’s set in a great area.“

“I visit almost daily as much for the people as the food. Both are exceptional. Toby, Jake, Iva and the entire team are genuinely super friendly making me feel at home. What more could one ask for?“

“Great view, service and breakfast!“

“It’s definitely was a 10 & 5 ⭐️ for sure! Our server Sarah was an absolute delight & very accommodating! The food delish.. the escargot was a first & I thoroughly enjoyed (my brother a baby & missed the experience) more for me! All of the food definitely top notch!“

“I must say, I wasn’t too enthused about a breakfast buffet being the only option but after experiencing the vast options available, I stand corrected. An omelet bar, yogurt parfait bar, Japanese noodle bar, as well as an assortment of standard buffet items (bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, and breakfast potatoes). Would definitely return.“

“Absolutely the most creative menu in the City! Great Atmosphere, great choices. We always leave amazed at our experience and eager to return“

“love this place excellent food and great staff.coffee and cake deal great, food always delicious“

“Awesome food, great service, perfect location“

“Lunch was so good that we came back for dinner!“

“Excelente servicio y los platillos riquísimos“

“My favorite place to go eat when I go visit San Diego. The food it’s delicious and the service is wonderful. ✅😋“

“Very tasty beverages. Nice big ice cubes, made from tasty water. Friendly staff, and a back room shrouded in mystery...“

“What a fantastic place! Food was excellent and great proportions, likely the best flatbread I’ve ever had. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend and will return if in the area again.“

“I love this place the pizza is amazing!“

“We had an incredible experience at Bayside Landing! Our large group of about 20 people came in to celebrate a Marine Corps boot camp graduation, and the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating. From start to finish, the service was top notch. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was so fun, and they went above and beyond to make our celebration special. 10/10 — highly recommend Bayside Landing!“

“Our boy is raving about u guys!“

“Best breakfast we’ve ever had! Absolutely delicious and great service! Would 100% recommend 👍“