Hillcrest & Uptown: 12 Restaurants Found
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Terra
Address: 1270 Cleveland Avenue # K, San Diego, CA 92104
Located in the heart of Hillcrest, Terra is a casually elegant neighborhood spot offering delightfully innovative American cuisine. Chef and Owner Jeff Rossman’s seasonal menus and unpretentious, café-style atmosphere celebrate fresh, local ingredients. Versatile dishes enable guests to eat traditional multi-course meals or sample unabashedly tapas-style. An extensive wine list offers excellent libatious accompaniments, with wines by the glass, half bottle, bottle, and flight that range from reasonable to extraordinary. With a welcoming atmosphere bolstered by a friendly and approachable staff, Terra creates a close-knit community that elevates homey comfort to the heights of fine dining.
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Aladdin
Address: 1220 Cleveland Avenue (at Vermont St.), San Diego, CA 92103
Just north of University Avenue, Aladdin restaurant is one of Hillcrest’s most flavorful dining destinations. The Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant serves an array of fresh, vibrant dishes such as Lamb Schwerma, Vegetarian Bryani, and the chef’s favorite, Halibut Arrabiata. Lighter fare includes an array of traditional Meza such as hommos, tabouleh, and dolmas, as well as salads, sandwiches, and wood-fired middle-eastern pizzas. The casual setting and elegant décor is welcoming and comfortable; combined with the food it just may convince you that you’re not in Hillcrest anymore.
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Tao Vietnamese Japanese Cuisine
Address: 3332 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
Tucked away in the heart of Adams Avenue- the famous strip in the neighborhood of Normal Heights- you will find Tao. Offering healthy Vietnamese/Japanese cuisine with an extensive vegetarian selection, Chef Hung “Eric” Tao also features his homemade tofu and soy milk, which he makes fresh daily. His specialty is his Mango “Chicken” Rice: soy based mock “chicken” pieces sautéed with sweet, juicy mango, and the Tofu Rice Pot, tofu, and stir fry vegetables atop rice served in an iron rice pot. With such popular selections, this casual hotspot will satisfy vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
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Kemo Sabe
Address: 3958 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Executive Chef and Partner Deborah Scott’s faithful friend is Kemo Sabe Restaurant, in Hillcrest. The Pacific Rim-inspired décor and cuisine reflects an appreciation for unique cultural perspectives, and melds textures, colors, and flavors into artful culinary masterpieces. Diners may not only feast on the exquisite tastes of each dish, but their imaginations will be fueled by the visual intricacies Chef Scott arranges on the plate. The flash-fried Whole Tilapia is simply statuesque, and the desserts are scandalously seductive. Each element on the menu strives to be a faithful friend to the taste buds, and keep you coming back for more.
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Bombay
Address: 3960 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
A fanciful curtain of monsoon rain, visible through floor-to-ceiling glass doors, is a friendly greeting as guests enter the spacious and elegant dining room at Bombay restaurant. Aromas of exotic spices promise a feast of flavors. The kitchen serves to satisfy expectations and the attentive wait staff ensures a delectable dining experience that you’ll want to repeat over and over again. Flavorful, mysterious fruit drinks and cocktails along with a variety of wines complement the spices of magical India.
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