California Cuisine: 14 Restaurants Found
Delicias
Address: 6106 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Whether it’s a casual lunch in the charming courtyard or a romantic evening in the cozy dining room, Rancho Santa Fe’s Delicias promises an enchanting dining experience. The casually elegant ambiance and gorgeous décor set the stage for an enticing blend of upscale comfort food, with influences from new California and classic French cuisine. With events like monthly wine tasting dinners and the hugely popular Thursday Burger Nights—they’ve got some of the best gourmet burgers around—Delicias has garnered a strong local following over fifteen delicious years of service.
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Chive
Address: 558 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
From a backdrop of historic Gaslamp Quarter buildings pops Chive, an ultra hip urban bistro. Stepping into Chive feels like entering one of the lofts identified with Downtown, with modern interior lines expanding out to an outdoor patio. Their menu is eclectic California and urban cuisine meets comfort food, resulting in well-balanced and artfully presented dinner choices designed to be surprising sensory delights. A huge bar, open for happy hour daily, spills forth with diverse cocktails and an extensive wine list to pair with delicately prepared seafood, urban flavors, and unique desserts.
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Soleil at K
Address: 660 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Soleil at K offers a bold setting and contemporary menu that seems right at home in downtown San Diego. The selection of small plates, artisan flatbreads, and entrees changes seasonally, offering a constant array of flavorful creations. Grab a seat at a communal table and start by sharing decadent small plates such as Fried Brie, Lobster Ravioli, or Southwestern Oysters Casino. Continue with a selection of bold, flavorful entrees such as Macadamia Nut Crusted Seabass and Applewood Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon. Accompany your meal with a flight, a glass, or a bottle of wine—the extensive wine list is sure to impress.
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Prado
Address: 1549 El Prado, Suite 12, San Diego, CA 92101
Balboa Park is synonymous with San Diego history, lush greenery, and grand architecture, elements that unite at the award-winning Prado Restaurant. Located inside the House of Hospitality, the Spanish inspired interior begets a multitude of dining rooms, from the intimate courtyard to the grand ballroom. The menu is no less expansive, featuring artful dishes fusing Latin and Italian influences with the freshest California ingredients. Whether you’ve just finished walking through the museums or are on your way to the theater, the Prado’s balance of Old and New World is a perfect accompaniment.
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Georges California Modern
Address: 1250 Prospect St, San Diego, CA 92037
A new concept in fine dining, Georges California Modern is the result of a contemporary renovation of the beloved George’s at the Cove Fine Dining Restaurant in La Jolla. Partners George Hauer, Mark Oliver, and Trey Foshee (who is also the restaurant's Executive Chef) present a re-imagined vision of the restaurant, offering sophisticated yet relaxed dining in a modern aesthetic, emphasized by a completely renovated space, a new international wine list, and a fearlessly diverse menu that continues to celebrate fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients while incorporating worldly influences.
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