Sunday Brunch: 21 Restaurants Found
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The Fleetwood
Address: 639 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101
The Fleetwood sets itself apart from its Downtown neighbors. The modern, versatile space is part restaurant, part nightclub, and part sports lounge, with a menu to suit all occasions. Chef Mark Bolton marries classic comfort food with premium ingredients, offering a menu that runs the gamut from down-home comfort to gourmet elegance— you’ll find fried chicken with mashed potatoes and creamed corn next to grilled filet mignon with chanterelle mushrooms. The large, luxe corner space offers an array of seating options, including communal tables, traditional banquettes, and lounge-style seating for happy hour or late night noshing. With an extensive bar that includes bottle service and a separate sports room that morphs into a posh, late-night lounge, be careful—you may come for dinner and end up staying all night.
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Royal India
Address: 329 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Royal India is where to go when you want to dine like kings and queens. The Gaslamp area restaurant serves authentic Northern Indian cuisine in a refreshing, elegant setting. An outdoor patio offers prime views of downtown foot traffic, while inside, the tall ceilings and open space give the feel of a modern palace, complete with regal décor imported from India. Ornate chandeliers cast an elegant glow, while a cascading waterfall offers a backdrop of serenity. The menu is as rich as its surroundings, with flavorful curries, tandoori kababs, and a tempting array of fresh tandoor-baked breads. If you’re unable to make your mind up about the menu, visit during lunch or on Monday evenings, when over 20 dishes are offered buffet-style.
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NINE - TEN
Address: 910 Prospect Street, San Diego, CA 92037
An evening at Nine-Ten is not just a meal but a culinary adventure. Tucked into the ground floor of the historic Grande Colonial Hotel in downtown La Jolla, the contemporary restaurant takes fine dining to new heights. Chef Jason Knibb’s innovative menu finds inspiration in fresh ingredients from local farms, transforming the essence of seasonal offerings into creative concoctions such as white truffle emulsion and potato foam. Each dish is a meditation on flavor, expertly and creatively intertwining pure, fresh ingredients into elegant and delightfully surprising combinations. With an equally talented pastry chef and sommelier (not to mention a most impressive wine list), Nine-Ten promises an unrivaled and extraordinary dining experience.
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Terra
Address: 1270 Cleveland Ave # K (at Vermont St.), 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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Sante Ristorante
Address: 7811 Herschel Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
Sante excels at bringing the traditions and elegance of fine Italian dining to the La Jolla Area. Chef Emelio Bertoli’s delectable Northern Italian cuisine ranges from delightful treats, such as homemade paperdelle with a wild boar ragu, to reliable favorites, such as risotto di frutti di mare, a rich risotto with clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari. An outstanding and extensive wine list complements every dish on the menu. The classic setting is full of old world charm, as is the gracious host and owner, Tony Buonosante. With a combination of fantastic service, great food, and warm atmosphere, it’s no surprise Sante continues to be a local favorite.
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