American Cuisine: 44 Restaurants Found
House of Blues
Address: 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Soulful food is as essential as soulful music, and there is no more suitable place for the two to intertwine than the House of Blues. The kitchen’s performance is spot-on, with energetic renditions of soulful classics—gumbo, jambalaya, fried catfish, and meatloaf—intertwined with talented originals such as Oven Roasted Flatbread with prosciutto and parmesan, Mixed Green Salad with blue cheese and pecans, and Wild Mushroom Pasta. By the time you get to the encore—and be sure to save room for that Apple Bread Pudding—you may just find the kitchen’s performance to have outshone the band’s.
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Mille Fleurs
Address: 6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Picture a romantic retreat in the French countryside where days conclude with glowing fireplaces and elegant meals, and you have the essence of Mille Fleurs. The restaurant, which is located on a small estate off a windy road in Rancho Santa Fe, offers a warm and charming atmosphere that plays host to stunning haute cuisine. Chef Martin Wosele’s menu, which changes daily, delicately melds European culinary traditions with local California ingredients. The result is sensational and exquisite fine dining which, as evidenced by numerous awards and national recognition, makes Mille Fleurs one of the most significant dining establishments in San Diego.
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Yard House
Address: 1023 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Where else can you get good music, over 250 beers on tap, and excellent food? Though named for its yard-tall beer glasses, the Yard House offers more than just a pub experience. Among the traditional burger fare appear elegant dishes that rival less casual, fine dining establishments. A sizable wine list holds its own alongside the beer and spirits. The Yard House is an equally ideal gathering place for happy hour, a business lunch, or a large dinner party because everyone, from the burger-lover to the gourmet connoisseur, is likely to find something that pleases their palate.
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Coronado Boathouse
Address: 1701 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
The Coronado Boathouse was built in 1887, a year before and by the same architects as the neighboring Hotel Del Coronado. Mirroring the hotel in elegance and style, the red and white Victorian landmark juts out onto a pier in Glorietta Bay Marina. The two-story restaurant inside is seeped in tradition, offering a wide selection of prime steak and seafood. Generous windows and porch seating offer guests views of the Marina while they dine on decadent Macadamia Crusted Halibut or Hand-carved Prime Rib of Beef. Whether staying in Coronado or taking a water taxi from Downtown, the Coronado Boathouse offers excellent cuisine in a historical landmark.
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Urban Bar and Grill
Address: 827 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Steak lovers, Asian fare enthusiasts, and fans of the noodle may finally join together around the same table to savor a meal at Urban Bar and Grill. Executive Chef Damien Stanley has worked hard to build a menu that caters to a wide variety of taste without compromising an ounce of quality. Vietnamese classics and Italian favorites can be found mingling among other selections like the Half Pound Cheeseburger – and all are served in a dining space that boasts a charming degree of playfulness. The air of sophistication this restaurant exudes is achieved by renouncing conventionalism for something much more impressive: the eagerness to please.
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