Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Attached to Polite Provisions, fantastic meatballs and pie, cool ambience
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Soda & Swine
2943 Adams AveAttached to Polite Provisions, fantastic meatballs and pie, cool ambience
This restaurant has a really nice, open seating area and bar seating. They have order-at-the-counter ramen and sushi dishes, pot stickers, etc., in addition to great craft beer and sake.
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Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StThis restaurant has a really nice, open seating area and bar seating. They have order-at-the-counter ramen and sushi dishes, pot stickers, etc., in addition to great craft beer and sake.
Tacos Perla is located in The North Parker building at 30th and Upas. Prepare to enjoy the quick, real-deal street tacos of Mexico + innovative varieties and an assortment of unique salsas.
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Tacos Perla
3000 Upas StreetTacos Perla is located in The North Parker building at 30th and Upas. Prepare to enjoy the quick, real-deal street tacos of Mexico + innovative varieties and an assortment of unique salsas.
I always go for the deep dish here, but be aware that it takes 45 minutes to make a deep dish! If you walk in, they have their regular pizza by the slice as well as Chicago-style hotdogs, beer & wine
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Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th StI always go for the deep dish here, but be aware that it takes 45 minutes to make a deep dish! If you walk in, they have their regular pizza by the slice as well as Chicago-style hotdogs, beer & wine
I still can’t believe I haven’t eaten here, but I’ve heard it’s great—European bistro with a “farm-to-table” approach
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The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StI still can’t believe I haven’t eaten here, but I’ve heard it’s great—European bistro with a “farm-to-table” approach
A wonderful, very popular spot for breakfast. Ingredients are very fresh and the food isn’t greasy like your average diner, and they have everything from pancakes and sandwiches to modern Chino-Latino
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The Mission North Park
2801 University AveA wonderful, very popular spot for breakfast. Ingredients are very fresh and the food isn’t greasy like your average diner, and they have everything from pancakes and sandwiches to modern Chino-Latino
This is hands down my favorite restaurant in San Diego. They have a 3-course farmer’s market menu on Thursdays which is always excellent, and their salads, meat and chicken dishes are always delicious
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Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StThis is hands down my favorite restaurant in San Diego. They have a 3-course farmer’s market menu on Thursdays which is always excellent, and their salads, meat and chicken dishes are always delicious
This is a lovely Italian restaurant with a number of very standard, but well made pizzas and pastas, etc. with high-quality ingredients
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Alexander's
3391 30th StThis is a lovely Italian restaurant with a number of very standard, but well made pizzas and pastas, etc. with high-quality ingredients
URBN has the kind of gourmet, flatbread kind of pizzas that are always delicious with a nice glass of wine and a beer.
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URBN North Park
3085 University AveURBN has the kind of gourmet, flatbread kind of pizzas that are always delicious with a nice glass of wine and a beer.
Specializes in craft beer and food pairings. They have a pretty rich menu, so if you’re in the mood for lighter fare this isn’t the place to go.
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Waypoint Public
3794 30th StSpecializes in craft beer and food pairings. They have a pretty rich menu, so if you’re in the mood for lighter fare this isn’t the place to go.
Influx has great coffee and tea, some snack options, and is very sleek and modern. It’s also right next to a bunch of bars and restaurants around that corner, so it’s easy to go next door for food
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Influx Cafe
1948 BroadwayInflux has great coffee and tea, some snack options, and is very sleek and modern. It’s also right next to a bunch of bars and restaurants around that corner, so it’s easy to go next door for food
This is the best coffee in North Park, specializing in pour overs, French press and cold brew. There’s next to no seating though, so get it to go
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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveThis is the best coffee in North Park, specializing in pour overs, French press and cold brew. There’s next to no seating though, so get it to go
This is a wonderful, relaxed place to hang out and get some work done. They have delicious sandwiches (both breakfast and lunch versions), smoothies, pastries/cookies, and a large assortment of tea
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Subterranean Coffee Boutique North Park
3764 30th StThis is a wonderful, relaxed place to hang out and get some work done. They have delicious sandwiches (both breakfast and lunch versions), smoothies, pastries/cookies, and a large assortment of tea
Tostadas North Park
3139 University AvenueDelicious seafood tostadas! Need I say more?
A fun and hip roadside spot with fresh fare and an outdoor seating area
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Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueA fun and hip roadside spot with fresh fare and an outdoor seating area
Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams AveBest Mexican in SD, in my opinion!
French food, crepes and such things, and great coffee
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Café Madeleine South Park
2248 30th StFrench food, crepes and such things, and great coffee
Big Front Door
4075 Park BlvdAMAZING sandwiches, in-house smoked meats, salads, etc.
Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon BlvdRussian food, a bit pricey but worth it
Delicious restaurant I used to work at until they fired me.... but I still like the food.
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Prepkitchen Little Italy
1660 India StDelicious restaurant I used to work at until they fired me.... but I still like the food.
Romesco Mexiterranean Cocina
1490 Kettner BoulevardDelicious Mexican fusion
Azuki Sushi
2321 Fifth AveMY FAVORITE SUSHI RESTAURANT EVER
Fun and hip bar/restaurant. Partnered with Polite Provisions, Soda & Swine, etc.
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Craft & Commerce
675 W Beech StFun and hip bar/restaurant. Partnered with Polite Provisions, Soda & Swine, etc.
The title of this place is self explanatory--seafood at its best. Fun ambience too
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India StThe title of this place is self explanatory--seafood at its best. Fun ambience too
Neighborhood
777 G StGood for a burger and some drinks!
If you like to cook your own steaks on the grill while enjoying a strong cocktail, this is the place for you. A local favorite!
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Turf Supper Club
1116 25th StIf you like to cook your own steaks on the grill while enjoying a strong cocktail, this is the place for you. A local favorite!
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StDelicious Italian food! Very lovely setting
PHÓ Fifth Avenue
3807 Fifth AveGreat for getting a glass of white wine and an appetizer when you need a break from the Balboa Park museums!
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Panama 66
1450 El PradoGreat for getting a glass of white wine and an appetizer when you need a break from the Balboa Park museums!
The Pearl has movie nights during the summer where you can dine poolside while watching some of your favorite cult flicks!
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Pearl Hotel
1410 Rosecrans StThe Pearl has movie nights during the summer where you can dine poolside while watching some of your favorite cult flicks!
Soda & Swine
2943 Adams AveHotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveDrinks & Nightlife
Best cocktails in San Diego—has won a bunch of national awards. PLUS, you can order food next door at Soda & Swine and have it delivered to you while you enjoy a classy drink.
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Polite Provisions
4696 30th StBest cocktails in San Diego—has won a bunch of national awards. PLUS, you can order food next door at Soda & Swine and have it delivered to you while you enjoy a classy drink.
The North Park Flavordome is the tasting room on 30th St. They offer 16 taps, super high quality counter-pressure growler fills, and a plus—you’re allowed to bring in food from Lefty’s or Tacos Perla
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Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas StThe North Park Flavordome is the tasting room on 30th St. They offer 16 taps, super high quality counter-pressure growler fills, and a plus—you’re allowed to bring in food from Lefty’s or Tacos Perla
Markets itself as a “laid back urban tavern.” They also serve food and have these weird fake ice crystal type fire pit tables in an outdoor patio area
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West Coast Tavern
2895 University AveMarkets itself as a “laid back urban tavern.” They also serve food and have these weird fake ice crystal type fire pit tables in an outdoor patio area
This place is a sister bar to the same great whiskey bar in LA (so it goes without saying that it’s rather expensive--$12ish cocktails). It’s great if you’re looking for a dark and kind of fancy bar
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Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University AveThis place is a sister bar to the same great whiskey bar in LA (so it goes without saying that it’s rather expensive--$12ish cocktails). It’s great if you’re looking for a dark and kind of fancy bar
This has kind of a hipster dive bar vibe. It’s cash only and has pool tables, in addition to a full bar
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Bar Pink
3829 30th StThis has kind of a hipster dive bar vibe. It’s cash only and has pool tables, in addition to a full bar
This is a game room and arcade bar with craft beer and cocktails. Young crowd—fun and lively!
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Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StThis is a game room and arcade bar with craft beer and cocktails. Young crowd—fun and lively!
This is also kind of a dive bar with pool tables and an outdoor area. It’s across the street from Modern Times, Perla Tacos, and Underbelly, and just a block away from Lefty’s... has pool tables too!
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Bluefoot Bar and Lounge
3404 30th StThis is also kind of a dive bar with pool tables and an outdoor area. It’s across the street from Modern Times, Perla Tacos, and Underbelly, and just a block away from Lefty’s... has pool tables too!
Great food—both weekend brunch and lunch/dinner—and tons of craft beer!
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Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon BlvdGreat food—both weekend brunch and lunch/dinner—and tons of craft beer!
Poor House Brewing Company
4494 30th StreetGreat craft beers and table shuffleboard
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StLocal craft beer tasting room with food options as well
More local craft beer and always a food truck starting at about 5pm. Dog friendly!
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Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim AveMore local craft beer and always a food truck starting at about 5pm. Dog friendly!
Shopping
Pigment
3801 30th StGreat for gifts and hip knick-knacks!
Entertainment & Activities
Best zoo in the country, from what I hear. Check out the Safari Park up north as well!
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrBest zoo in the country, from what I hear. Check out the Safari Park up north as well!
Sightseeing
Bird Park
Pershing DriveA nice place to walk nearby
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park
Loads of museums. Check their website!