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.

Restaurants You Must Explore In San Diego

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!

Restaurants You Must Explore 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!

Restaurants You Must Explore In San Diego

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!

Restaurants You Must Explore In San Diego

 

Restaurants You Must Explore In San Diego

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

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55 Comments

    1. honeywhatscooking

      September 10, 2016

      So I recently hit up La Jolla and I wanted to do George’s at the Cove SO BAD.. they couldn’t seat me. I ended up doing Brockton Villa and The Cottage for brunch the next day. All this in La Jolla. The Cottage brunch was amazing. Such an amazing place.

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    1. Stephanie

      April 24, 2016

      I lived in SD for a while and Basic Pizza was my favorite! They would do art nights on Wednesdays back then. I’ll have to visit the other places next time i’m there 🙂

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    1. Idaintyit

      April 22, 2016

      How did you get the pictures moving like that? It looks so good! I have never been to San Diego but it sounds great and these all look like great places to eat

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    1. Tescha

      April 22, 2016

      I stay in South Africa and would really like to visit someday. Sipping on a coconut margarita sure sounds like a great idea. Love your pic’s. Innovative idea:)

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    1. Pete Zafra

      April 22, 2016

      Nice! I live about an hour and a half away from SD. I have tons of friends there. I love that place! Great city with lots to do. Thanks for sharing this. I actually have never been to these restos. I’ll definitely try them soon. Thanks for sharing. I’d also recommend you visit Newport Beach and Laguna Beach in Orange County. You’ll love it!!! 🙂

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