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 239,968 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. | Blue Wave Bar and Grill | American | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 5. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
| 6. | George's California Modern | California | La Jolla & UTC |
| 7. | Mille Fleurs | California | North County Inland |
| 8. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
| 9. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
| 10. | Delicias | California | North County Inland |
Best Service
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Truluck's | Seafood | La Jolla & UTC |
| 2. | George's California Modern | California | 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. | Blue Wave Bar and Grill | American | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 9. | Candelas | Mexican | Downtown |
| 10. | Firenze Trattoria | Italian | North County Coastal |
Best Food
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 2. | Truluck's | Seafood | La Jolla & UTC |
| 3. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
| 4. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
| 5. | Mille Fleurs | California | North County Inland |
| 6. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 7. | George's California Modern | California | La Jolla & UTC |
| 8. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
| 9. | Tapenade | Continental | 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. | Island Prime | Steak | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 6. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
| 7. | Blue Wave Bar and Grill | American | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 8. | Mille Fleurs | California | North County Inland |
| 9. | Prado | California | Downtown |
| 10. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
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. | 333 Pacific | Seafood | North County Coastal |
| 6. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
| 7. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 8. | Blue Wave Bar and Grill | American | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 9. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
| 10. | George's California Modern | California | La Jolla & UTC |
Best Value For Your Money
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Truluck's | Seafood | La Jolla & UTC |
| 2. | Blue Wave Bar and Grill | American | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 3. | Caffe Bella Italia | Italian | Pacific/Mission Beach |
| 4. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
| 5. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 6. | Kemo Sabe | Pacific Rim | Hillcrest & Uptown |
| 7. | Thee Bungalow | French | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 8. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 9. | Bernard'O Restaurant | French | North County Inland |
| 10. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
Best American
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 2. | Blue Wave Bar and Grill | American | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 3. | Whisknladle | American | La Jolla & UTC |
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. | Blue Point | Seafood | Downtown |
Best Steak
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Donovan's of La Jolla | Steak | La Jolla & UTC |
| 2. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
| 3. | Island Prime | Steak | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
Most Booked in January 2010
| Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Truluck's | Seafood | La Jolla & UTC |
| 2. | Bertrand at Mister A's | American | Downtown |
| 3. | Donovan's of Downtown | Steak | Downtown |
| 4. | Primavera Ristorante | Italian | Coronado |
| 5. | Baci Ristorante | Italian | Old Town |
| 6. | Del Mar Rendezvous | Chinese | North County Coastal |
| 7. | Urban Bar and Grill | American | Downtown |
| 8. | Thee Bungalow | French | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 9. | Island Prime | Steak | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |
| 10. | Humphreys | Seafood | Point Loma & Ocean Beach |