downtown san diego

Portside Pier | Port of San Diego

This new addition to Downtown San Diego provides stunning waterfront views and multiple dining options, including Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar, Miguel’s Cocina, Ketch Grill and Taps and Portside Coffee and Gelato.

Classy + trendy
Outdoor dining, good for groups, day drinking, date night
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Monzu fresh pasta

This quaint Italian restaurant serves up the best, most authentic pasta dishes in San Diego.

Casual-order at the counter
Date night, small groups
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spill the beans coffee + bagel

House made bagel sandwiches and Dark Horse Coffee. Order the Millenial or the San Dieggo.

Casual-order at the counter
Breakfast & brunch, caffeine fix
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cowboy star

Hands down the best steak house in San Diego. Great service, phenomenal food with a fun, western-chic ambiance.

Fine dining
Date night, special occasion, happy hour
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Bar Basic Pizza

Good and greasy New York style pizza. Grab a late dinner and stay for the nightlife.

Casual + trendy
Good for groups, night out
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Crack Shack

Watch planes fly into the San Diego airport at this fun, outdoor eatery with fried chicken sandwiches and a full bar.

Casual-order at the counter
Good for groups, kid friendly, date night
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Tajima

Dive into a large bowl of their famous spicy sesame ramen. Multiple locations throughout San Diego.

Casual + trendy
Date night, small groups
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Born & Raised

Tableside cocktails, tasty steaks, and a glitzy roaring 20’s vibe. Great rooftop bar overlooking Little Italy.

Fine dining
Date night, special occasion, happy hour, night out
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Fairweather

Grab a tropical cocktail at this rooftop tikibar overlooking Petco Park.

Casual + trendy
Day drinking, good for groups
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False Idol

Speakeasy meets Tiki meets Disneyland. Tucked inside Craft and Commerce restaurant, False Idol serves up strong cocktails and a fun atmosphere.

Casual + trendy
Good for groups, date night, night out
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Morning Glory

Gold + pink everything. While you wait to be seated at this Insta-worthy brunch spot, stop by the Little Italy Food Hall for a drink.

Casual + trendy
Brunch, good for groups
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Quartyard

Bring your dog to the dog park and hang out in the beer garden. Frequent live music and events.

Casual
Pet-friendly, good for groups, good for kids, night out
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Modern times InvigatoriuM

This hip coffee shop is also home to J & Tony’s Discount Cured Meats And Negroni Warehouse. Order a late & breakfast on the left side or a cocktail & a sandwich on the right. Grab a seat next to sparkly Ronald McDonald.

Casual + trendy
Breakfast, brunch, happy hour, caffeine fix
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Genteel Coffee

This unassuming coffee shop is a hidden gem in East Village. Follow the signs for “coffee this way” and order one of their unique and tasty coffee drinks.

Casual
Work remote, caffeine fix
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Carruth Cellars

Escape from the city chaos in this urban winery garden. Customize your perfect charcuterie board or order an oven fired pizza.

Casual + trendy
Date night, girls night out, good for groups
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Bottle Craft Beer shop and tasting room

Choose from a huge selection of craft beers or opt for kombcuha, wine or cider. Drink on site or purchase for home consumption.

Casual
Date night, small group, night out
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Zinque

Visit this cute spot in Little Italy for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Tapas and French food. Sit outside on the patio next to the fireplace.

Casual + trendy
Brunch, date night, girls night out, night out, small group
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Punch Bowl Social

There’s something for everyone at this giant barcade. Rent a bowling lane, play corn hole, grab some food + drinks or sing your heart out in the karaoke booth.

Casual
Good for groups, date night, night out, kid friendly
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Little Italy Food Hall

Choose from a variety of food vendors or grab a drink at the bar. Located on the pedestrian-only Piazza della Famiglia in Little Italy.

Casual + trendy
Date night, good for groups, kid friendly
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Photo from Instagram @littleitalyfoodhall

Ten BARREL Brewing

Originating in Oregon, this two story brewery has made a nice home in Makers Quarter. Grab your friends (and dogs) and hang out on the rooftop. When you’re done, head across the street to Punchbowl Social.

Casual + trendy
Good for groups, kid friendly, dog friendly, day drinking
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You & Yours Distilling Co.

Local distillery/cocktail bar serving great gin and vodka cocktails. Drink there or take some bottles home with you.

Classy + trendy
Date night, small group
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Catch Giribaldi

Take in bay side views on this rooftop speakeasy and restaurant located in the Intercontinental hotel.