San Diego Best Restaurants
The results below are based on feedback from diners who have made reservations through San Diego Restaurants.com. After making a reservation and dining at a restaurant, San Diego Restaurants.com sends an electronic feedback form to all diners. These feedback forms are then counted as votes towards the best San Diego Restaurants in the following categories: Overall dining experience, Service, Food, Ambiance, Wine List and Value for your money.
As of today 232,312 votes have been received through our feedback service since 2005. Want your vote to count? Simply make an online reservation at any restaurant through our website and you will be asked for your feedback after you dine.
Best Restaurant - Overall Dining Experience
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Truluck's | Seafood | La Jolla & UTC |
| 2. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 3. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 4. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
| 5. | Mille Fleurs | California | North County Inland |
| 6. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
| 7. | George's California Modern | California | La Jolla & UTC |
| 8. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
| 9. | Whisknladle | American | La Jolla & UTC |
| 10. | Firenze Trattoria | Italian | North County Coastal |
Best Service
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | George's California Modern | California | La Jolla & UTC |
| 2. | Truluck's | Seafood | La Jolla & UTC |
| 3. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 4. | Mille Fleurs | California | North County Inland |
| 5. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 6. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
| 7. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
| 8. | Whisknladle | American | La Jolla & UTC |
| 9. | Firenze Trattoria | Italian | North County Coastal |
| 10. | Candelas | Mexican | Downtown |
Best Food
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Truluck's | Seafood | La Jolla & UTC |
| 2. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 3. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
| 4. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
| 5. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
| 6. | Mille Fleurs | California | North County Inland |
| 7. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 8. | Tapenade | Continental | La Jolla & UTC |
| 9. | George's California Modern | California | La Jolla & UTC |
| 10. | Kemo Sabe | Pacific Rim | Hillcrest & Uptown |
Best Ambiance
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Delicias | California | North County Inland |
| 2. | Truluck's | Seafood | La Jolla & UTC |
| 3. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 4. | Solare | Italian | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 5. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
| 6. | Mille Fleurs | California | North County Inland |
| 7. | Whisknladle | American | La Jolla & UTC |
| 8. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
| 9. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 10. | Firenze Trattoria | Italian | North County Coastal |
Best Wine List & Bar Selection
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Truluck's | Seafood | La Jolla & UTC |
| 2. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 3. | Mille Fleurs | California | North County Inland |
| 4. | Delicias | California | North County Inland |
| 5. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
| 6. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 7. | 333 Pacific | Seafood | North County Coastal |
| 8. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
| 9. | Thee Bungalow | French | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 10. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
Best Value For Your Money
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Truluck's | Seafood | La Jolla & UTC |
| 2. | Caffe Bella Italia | Italian | Pacific/Mission Beach |
| 3. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
| 4. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 5. | Kemo Sabe | Pacific Rim | Hillcrest & Uptown |
| 6. | Wasabi Sushi | Sushi | Pacific/Mission Beach |
| 7. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
| 8. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 9. | Thee Bungalow | French | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 10. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
Best American
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 2. | Whisknladle | American | La Jolla & UTC |
| 3. | Urban Bar and Grill | American | Downtown |
Best Italian
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 2. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
| 3. | Firenze Trattoria | Italian | North County Coastal |
Best Seafood
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Truluck's | Seafood | La Jolla & UTC |
| 2. | 333 Pacific | Seafood | North County Coastal |
| 3. | Pacifica Del Mar | Seafood | North County Coastal |
Best Steak
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
| 2. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
| 3. | The Palm - San Diego | Steak | Downtown |
Most Booked in October 2009
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 2. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
| 3. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 4. | De Medici | Italian | Downtown |
| 5. | Operacaffe | Italian | Downtown |
| 6. | Caffe Bella Italia | Italian | Pacific/Mission Beach |
| 7. | Hexagone | French | Downtown |
| 8. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
| 9. | Kemo Sabe | Pacific Rim | Hillcrest & Uptown |
| 10. | Firenze Trattoria | Italian | North County Coastal |