Restaurants You Must Explore In San Diego
I recently visited San Diego — ‘America’s Finest City’ on the guest media trip to the grand opening of SpringHill Suites Marriott and explored few of the best places in San Diego to have a bite and soak in the Southern Californian vibe. Among all the restaurants that I visited, I loved these four restaurants which every San Diego’s visitor must explore. These are some awesome places with mouth-watering food and hand-crafted drinks and boutique wines to die for. And I bet that after experiencing their food, you couldn’t ask for anything more!
Coasterra at Harbor Island
If you want to have the awesome Mexican food with a breathtaking view of San Diego skylines and San Diego bay, you must visit Coasterra — San Diego’s premiere bayfront dining destination. Few of the things which I tried was coconut margarita (that had a very unique and amazing taste), Creamy Corn soup, Coasterra’s Queso Fundido (consisted of Monterey jack, Chihuahua cheese, house made chorizo, roasted poblano chiles, flour tortillas), Coasterra Guacamole (consisted of crushed avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, cracked black pepper, parmesan, lime, serrano). I was so filled that didn’t have space left for desserts.
Georges At The Cove at La Jolla
If you are fond of the authentic sea food and wants to experience roof dining with the panoramic breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean, you must visit Georges at the cove. Unfortunately, it was raining on the day when I went and couldn’t experience the view from their Ocean Terrace. I sat in their indoor bar where you can sip and soak yourself in beautiful Southern Californian million dollar view. I had a noodle salad and Sea3 cocktail which was the combination of dehydrated mango, lime & chili infused tequila, lime juice and Agave nectar. It was my best drink I had in San Diego!
KEX Kettner Exchange at Little Italy
Kettner Exchange is a rooftop restaurant and bar in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. They have little wooden and steel cabanas and the most beautiful architectural design which is the mixture of hard and soft edges, the curve of the booths and the squareness of the brown, tufted leather lounge seats. KEX offers progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski and expertly crafted spirits, boutique wines, craft cocktail decanters, individual classic cocktails and private, self-serve beer taps offerings by Steven Tuttlealong located right inside your cabana. The ambiance is full of San Diego’s nightlife buzz energy. If you want a quiet dinner, go Sunday through Wednesday. If your life calls for a party, go Thursday through Saturday or for Sunday brunch. And I can bet that you’ll have an awesome time!
Basic Pizza in Downtown
Basic Pizza is located in the heart of East Village in Downtown San Diego. It’s a casual urban space where you’ll get the feeling of the downtown warehouse vibe. They serve amazing thin crust pizza’s as well as drinks. You can find Chicago style stuffed similar Pizza’s out here. You can customize your pizza and select the ingredients from their menu. You must visit Basic Pizza on your next San Diego visit and I can bet that it won’t disappoint you!
If you have been to any of these dining places in San Diego, do let me know your experience or your favorite dining place in San Diego in the comments below.
Happy Traveling!,
Ana
GIGI
April 21, 2016I would love to visit coasters! Nice view and the food would full my Tommy!
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April 21, 2016Hey Gigi, yes Coasterra is an amazing place with breathtaking view and mouth-watering Mexican food! 🙂
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April 21, 2016I love the sound of KEX Kettner Exchange! Plus, the decor looks amazing! I love it when they have a quote going up the stairs 🙂
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April 21, 2016Hi Laura, yes KEX Kettner Exchange has an awesome interior decoration and amazing architectural design!
View CommentHomegrown Adventures
April 20, 2016We love San Diego. Thanks for such a great list. I think I’m hungry now. Sharing this with my hubby.
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April 20, 2016Awn..thank you so much! 🙂
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April 20, 2016Great post. There are so many wonderful places to eat in San Diego and I agree that San Diego has hands down the best Mexican restaurants.
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April 20, 2016Thanks Ref for stopping by and am so glad that you liked this post!
View CommentCrystal
April 20, 2016Great tips! I visited San Diego years ago, but didn’t get to do any of these 🙁 Taking note of them all and want to have some Mexican food with the view of San Diego skylines and San Diego bay next time!
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April 20, 2016Hey thanks Crystal for stopping by and am so glad that you liked this post! 🙂
View CommentShann Eva
April 20, 2016The food in these restaurants looks amazing. I love San Diego, so next time, I’ll definitely be checking one of these out. Thanks for the suggestions!
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April 20, 2016You’re most welcome Shann! I am so glad that you liked this post! 🙂
View CommentJulie Syl Kalungi
April 20, 2016Never been to San Diego and I am liking te Kettner exchange. Mus check it out when we do come over. Bucket List growing, Thanks Ana 🙂
View CommentJemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
April 20, 2016Sounds like there are so many yummy places to eat!
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April 20, 2016Indeed Jemma! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
View CommentKarla
April 20, 2016The food looks amazing! I love to travel and your photos make me want to visit San Diego!
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April 20, 2016Thanks Karla for stopping by and am so glad that you liked this post! 🙂
View CommentAndrea
April 19, 2016What a great overview of the must-see restaurants. Next time I find myself in San Diego, I know the post to reference!
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April 20, 2016Awn..thank you so much Andrea! 🙂
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