For a true gourmet, few things are as interesting as a properly prepared meal – the moment each ingredient comes together properly, it’s nearly miraculous. On the other hand, a poor menu can ruin an otherwise pleasant evening, so it’s a good idea to do some homework and look around for suggestions prior to deciding where to eat.
As if that does not make circumstances tricky enough, there’s a lot more to consider about a restaurant than just the menu! The atmosphere of a restaurant can easily make a difference in your general experience, whether it is snotty and unskilled wait staff or a badly behaved toddler the second table over. Nevertheless it’s not all unfavorable, obviously – an incredible setting can change a decent dish into a great dish!
We’ve lived within San Diego for many years now, and we have gathered a fairly good collection of dining establishments we really enjoy, which range from small hole-in-the-wall places to magnificent fine dining, and listed below are a few of our all-time faves (even though it was so challenging to select!). This is what those on Yelp.com are saying concerning our favorites:
1. The Oceanaire Seafood Room
400 J St
(between 4th Ave & 5th Ave)
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 858-2277
www.theoceanaire.com
Oysters are DELICIOUS. Service was immaculate. The crab cakes are to die for. The entrees were top notch.
- Jenny L.
San Jose, CA
2. University Club Atop Symphony Towers
750 B St
Ste 3400
(at Kettner Blvd)
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-5200
www.uc-sandiego.com
This has to have one of the best views of any restaurant in San Diego, the food, service and overall atmosphere deserves 10 stars, I had the sweet onion soup followed by the almond crusted halibut and then of course desert, crème brulee with the best coffee I’ve had in a while. It’s members only so if you are ever invited, drop what you’re doing and by all means attend…..;)
- Mike M.
San Diego, CA
3. Darband Fifth Avenue Grill
1556 5th Ave
(between Beech St & Cedar St)
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 230-1001
5thavenuegrill.com
Darband special! Food is fresh and tasty, best Persian food I’ve ever had. Portions are generous as well.
- Kevin M.
San Diego, CA
If you need other fun activities to do in San Diego, head over and take a look at our other blog posts about our beautiful city, and make a day of it! I am positive you will discover something that may help turn your restaurant adventure into part of an unforgettable memory!
Food is the most essential factor in one’s life. Man can’t live without it, right? But, a man’s palate don’t usually stick to one taste, it usually asks for a variety. That is why, the popularity of the different types of cuisine are very well known in every part of the world. Downtown San Diego features restaurants that cater different dishes that introduce the cuisine known all over the world. Whether you are a resident or a tourist, the highlight of your day is to try foods that you don’t get to taste everyday.