50 Best Salad Restaurants in San Diego

“Happy Hour at Artifact is the highlight of my week! I always look forward to those afternoons when I can wrap up an early day at work and walk over to unwind.

Kendra and Kelly are the best—they always greet me warmly and, knowing sparkling rosé is my go-to, pour a glass right after saying hello. The ambience is light and relaxing, and the conversation is consistently pleasant and entertaining—it’s the perfect way to transition from work mode to relaxation.

All of the food here is absolutely delicious, but the ahi crudo and beet salad are my favorites. They’re fresh, flavorful, and never disappoint.

Artifact has mastered the art of creating a welcoming, delicious, and enjoyable happy hour experience. Highly recommend!“

“Always fresh and delicious Authentic Italian food . I highly recommend Monzu ❤️“

“I over the drinks, ambiance and location/space. I’ll return again soon.“

“Good service, good atmosphere, great food“

“Travelling in the San Diego area, and my wife finds this place. After my previous nights dinner arrangement fail, a pig trough would have been an upgrade. This place was great. Greeted with a smile, food came out fast and was excellent. Mongolian beef and steamed pork dumplings. I could have eaten a 100 of those dumplings. Great value, service and experience.“

“The grilled chicken in any menu item. The chicken wrap is to kill for, according to my better half. The simple rice with grilled chicken kabob is my go-to. At least once a week.“

“Same menu as Soi 30th in North Park (which is amazing). The crispy pork belly is out of this world (and good in everything) and the Tom Kha is one of my favorite things to order.

I'm not a big cream cheese wonton person, but I can admit these are amazing. So much filling that they're bursting at the seams. Perfect for a quick munch before going out

The waitress was super friendly and nice. If I'm ever in the area, I'll def be going back“

“Amazing food Amazing service. Food was so fresh and delicious.“

“ALWAYS ALWAYS FOREVER GOOD!“

“Excellent service!! Extremely comfortable rooms. 24/7 service.“

“Good service, fresh and delicious food, and reasonable price Definitely will be back .“

“Everything about Fernside is great!“

“Great Food! Great Price!Always fresh.“

“These are the best healthy salads in San Diego! I love the protein options as well, and I often get the grilled tofu which is delicious!! I have these salads delivered to me each week. The salads are huge…I can get at least 2 meals out of each one. And they are always made with love & care! :)“

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos“

“It’s a beautiful restaurant in Carmel. It’s delicious. Serving sizes are huge and healthy. I loved all the healthy choices they had. I ended up trying the beat salad. It was amazing!“

“We have came twice from Denver Colorado and we loveeeeee this pizza! Mike is so welcoming as everyone else is please open one in Denver!!!“

“Stopped in for a quick lunch while I was in the area. Wow! I was very pleasantly surprised by the elegant but welcoming atmosphere, professional and friendly service, & excellent food! Their Market Lettuces salad makes the perfect lunch, but the Hummus starter and Bread of the Dead pizza is also highly recommended! I can not wait to come back for dinner and try their infamous octopus (also available at lunch fyi). Will return again and again!“

“We meant to go to tendergreens but honestly I am happy we made the mistake. This place is so good! We came in on Father’s Day while a guy was by himself. He was very professional and fast he kept having a long line with no one else but it still moved fast he was awesome! Will save this place in my favorites and come again!“

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos“

“Very good the fresas con crema and the elote is bomb“

“We had a great lunch and the waiter was very polite and helpful. I highly recommend this place.“

“best roast beef in all San Diego 10 star“

“The older gentleman at the front was so friendly and attentive. I ordered the prosciutto sandwich and it’s amazing super fresh ingredients, fantastic bread! super delicious! Well worth the price it’s a huge sandwich and came with salad or chips! They hand wrote my name with hearts on the box my sandwich was in! Amazing place highly recommend! Best sandwich I’ve ever had!“

“This is one of favorite Hawaiian food in town. I decided to get their special and basically have all the meat ingredients I love such as Portuguese sausages, hula pork, beef patty and meat sauce with sunny side up egg.

Very yummy spot if you like trying some authentic Hawaiian food. Give this place a try“

“My friend took me here for the first time. Healthy and delicious WaHt?? Love the decor and the staff was ver nice. The aisian salad I ordered was delish. Yummers! I’ll be back

Vegetarian options: It’s a salad place and there is tofu on the menu“

“I haven't been so excited about coming back to a restaurant in a really long time. So we came in this morning because I was hungry and we wanted something quick to eat (we had an appointment in 30 minutes). Well, this was not the right place for it. This place is beautiful! The walls are covered in amazing art, it's also a gallery. The owners (who I assume are the ones that are running the place, I may be wrong) are so friendly and accommodating, the atmosphere is so laid back. It's a place to enjoy, not to rush through. We happened to have come in at the same time as another couple and decided to leave and get fast food so we could make it to our appointment. We let our host know since he was approaching us to take our order. I am writing this review to let everyone know of this wonderful place. They offer a wide vegetarian selection in their menu, and their drinks sounded lovely. I'm definitely coming back, I can't wait to try the Turkish coffee and the iced tea with mint!!!“

“The pizza is absolutely phenomenal here! The crust is crispy, chewy, and thin but sturdy enough to support whatever you choose to top it with. The Caesar salad was refreshing and perfectly dressed. The service has been fast and friendly every time we’ve stopped by - once we tried it we were hooked! Love that everything is halal, take all your friends here❤️“

“Amazing program!!!! My son is so happy here and is learning so many valuable skills. I have never seen him so happy and proud with the dishes he is preparing. He texts me every day to show us his creations. He loves the teachers and has finally found his passion.“

“I recommend you bring back lamb on the menu.“

“Food is always good when I come, and the environment is friendly and welcoming.

Parking: Parking lot across the street and a lot of street parking.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly, have good food choices for kids.“

“It was my first time there food was amazing!“

“Great spot to stop in! We are visiting California and our kids wanted pizza so we stopped in for a couple of slices. The staff were so incredibly friendly and kind, even giving a few tips for us navigating the area. My kids are 6 and 9 and they have raved about this pizza for the past two days since we visited. Great food, great staff!“

“Delicious and can have healthy and/or indulgent selections“

“Freshly prepared food! The food is exceptional! Very tasty and well prepared and you can chose among many menu options. I love the service at the place and the chef is so friendly with the guests and always takes care to offer the best quality! I highly recommend this place.“

“I come here often. Nice place. The staff in this restaurant is a real team, they get along well with each other and are very attentive to customers. The food is healthy and tasty. Special thanks to Stephanie for giving me and everyone around me positivity and a good mood.“

“Hey I just want to say the Luna grill down in Carmel valley was amazing and I want to give a special thank you to Athena for helping me out with my order she was polite and made sure i got everything I needed I recommend anyone that loves Mediterranean food check out this location 2 thumbs up will be back“

“Great meal had by all 7 of us. We were all more than happy with our meal and drinks. This place offers a great variety of choices making it hard to chose. The waiters and staff are very pleasant also. This was our second time there but it won’t be our last.“

“Believe them when they say they offer large portions! Every salad option and specialty plate is easily shareable and very fresh and delicious. We dined in and took home considerably more than ate during our visit. Looking forward to trying other menu items and having leftovers for days!“

“Everything at so saap is good! Papaya salad, laap was awesome! I visited twice in a week as I live in another state. I will be back one day.“

“I asked my friends to send me a photo of everything we ordered, none of us were able to take a snapshot of the mouth watering food that was placed in front of us. The French fries were perfect, shawarma wrap was perfect, burger PERFECT. I wish LA had a spot with shawarma as juicy and flavorful as Harissa’s“

“Can’t go wrong stopping at this gem! Excellent food(brisket is super-solid), creative/stylish menu, music/ambiance is on point, healthy drink options, and the best part: the peeps that operate it! Thank you to Justin & John for a great 1st experience! I’ll be back...🌞“

“Breakfast is so good. We highly recommend it 💯. We’ve been coming here for the last 3yrs.“

“Mark the Bartender is the BEST“

“We have ordered Kebabs before here, we recently ordered a meal kit that was all rice and hardly any meat, I mean it was a joke, its a $30 meal. I messaged them because we have ordered several times before and thought maybe they would try to make it right but they never replied. This was 2 weeks ago. We will never buy food here again! The servings are very small and there are tons of other places to eat or order take out around here if they want to be jerks about it! The food is average really, we order out frequently so as not to have to cook and live in the area. We got about $1 worth of rice and lettuce for a $30 meal plate, what a joke!“

“It’s not every day you stumble upon a restaurant where every element feels effortlessly perfect, but Black Radish is exactly that kind of place. The food? Out of this world—every dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavour and crafted with care. You’ll be thinking about it long after your plate is cleared.

The service? Charming, authentic, and endlessly kind. It’s rare to feel so genuinely welcomed, but the staff here set a new standard for hospitality—accommodating every need without missing a beat.

Honestly, this was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. If you’re debating whether to visit, stop thinking and just go. Black Radish is more than a meal; it’s an experience you’ll savour long after the last bite.“

“Pesto Craft Kitchen is a gem that masterfully blends East Coast boldness with West Coast freshness, all wrapped in the comforting warmth of Italian tradition. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place is serious about flavor and hospitality. If you’re looking for a place that feeds both your cravings and your conscience, this is it.“

“Amazing food and amazing staff! My husband and I went for breakfast and ordered the meatloaf Benedict and the chicken and waffles tower. They were huge portions but so so delicious! The staff was super friendly and were very happy to be at work. Highly recommend!“

“Always a great experience here. My daughters love your food! I had to come on here to let you know your customer service is appreciated, never going to Luna Grill again even if it’s less than 1 mile from my home! Love how you can customize the wraps and there is actual flavor to it.“