Places to Eat in San Diego

Updated on August 16, 2010
J.C. asks from Gilbert, AZ
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We are heading to San Diego with the kids this weekend, and are staying in Mission Beach. Any suggestions as to where to eat? I'm looking for family friendly places (kids are 5 and 2) and also maybe one nicer place for just my husband and I to go to (grandma is coming too, so we hope for one night out alone while she watches the kiddos). Thanks!

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Thanks for the suggestions, we used quite a few and had a great time! Got back today, sad to leave but happy to be home!

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My husband create dthis for all our friends when rthey go visit (sinve he grew up there and we lived there until about 7 years ago. Pretty long but everything you need

Places to Eat and Visit in San Diego

Pacific Beach
Filipe’s Pizza Grotto ###-###-####
Great pizza, Lasagna and Antipasti salads. They do not deliver, but you can
order take out.
Located on the North West Corner of Garnet and Cass St.

Kabuki Sushi
Sushi is prepared in small portions and placed on boats that circle the bar.
You pay by the plate.
Located on the Southwest corner of Garnet and Mission Blvd (behind the Sketchers
store).

Mr. Frosty’s
Good sandwiches, ice cream and shakes.
Located on Garnet Ave and Haines

Taco Surf
Great carne asada and other Mexican eats. This is a taco shop with 20+ surf
boards hanging from the ceiling. I have been eating here for over 20 years!
Located on Mission Blvd north of Emerald St. on east side of Mission Blvd.

Hennessey’s Tavern
Good breakfast and dinner spot. K. loves the Breakfast Bagel.
Located on the North west corner of Emerald St and Mission Blvd. Taco Surf is
just across the street.

Kono’s
Good breakfast spot that you order and then sit. Great view of the surf, and
there is a deck located behind the shell shop. We usually walk to the end of
the pier after eating here.
Located at the end of Garnet Ave next to the pier.

Eggery
Good breakfast place, same menu as the Good Egg on 83rd ave in the Sam’s parking
lot (Peoria).
Located on Mission Blvd just North of Pacific Beach Dr in the Promenade.

World Famous
This is little more up scale but you can get away with dressing casual (shorts,
flip flops, etc). Great fish dishes, steaks and pasta’s. Menu’s are printed
new every day. Prices are around $20 per plate.
Located on Pacific Beach Dr on the boardwalk.

Cass St Bar and Grill (Ages 21 and Up)
Great food, with featured fish dishes daily. Reasonable prices, and good beer
selection.
Located on Cass St just North of Felspar St.

Crest Liquor
Great sandwiches! No place to sit down, this is a liquor store. I recommend
the Veggie sandwich on Sourdough with a side of Ranch.
Located on the corner of Ingraham St and La Playa Ave.

Ocean Beach
Hoodad’s
This is a burger joint that embraces the Ocean Beach lifestyle. If you like
burgers, you need to go here! I don’t recommend the double, unless you have an
extremely big mouth!
Located on New Port Ave just South of Bacon St.



Old Town
Old Town Mexican Café
Good Mexican food, great Carnitas and Carne Asada. Tortillas are made fresh.
Get here early as the wait is sometimes long.
Located in Old Town on San Diego Ave.


Places to Visit

Mission or Pacific Beach - Enjoy the sand and the sound of the waves. Remember
no glass or alcohol.

Birch Aquarium -La Jolla

Balboa Park - San Diego Zoo, Museums, Botanical Garden, Disc Golf and more.

Mission Beach - Roller Coaster and amusement park, lots of little shops and wave
pool.

Bike ride around Mission Bay - about 10 miles

Ocean Beach (New Port Ave) - lots of little shops and some good places to eat.

Pacific Beach Board Walk - sit on the sea wall and watch the sun set.

Mount Soledad - Great view of La Jolla and Down Town San Diego

Old Town - little shops and good Mexican food.

La Jolla - Shops, restaurants, scuba diving, watch the sea lions at the
children’s pool.

Sea World

San Diego Zoo

Coronado - You can drive, but for a couple of bucks you can take the fairy from
Seaport Village to Coronado. Lots of little shops, Coronado Hotel and a great
place to ride bikes.



Useful Websites:

Signonsandiego.com - San Diego Union Tribune via the internet.

Surfline.com - Great way to check the tides and surf conditions.

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A.C.

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I had Chinese delivered from City Wok to my hotel last week near Mission Beach. I don't know what their restaurants are like, but my dinner was really good. I had a beef dish and the dried stir-fried green beans...some of the best green beans I've ever had.

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M.V.

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I love Kristy's comments....for upscale we love The Fishery. It's in PB, driving distance, but take the side roads and you'll be there in a jif. Stay away from Driving on Garnet as much as you can. Great food/shops...but the traffic is horrible. Take Grand or another side street.

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N.P.

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I would recommend Blue Pearl. It is located in Dana resort. Nice location(very close to Sea World). Family friendly. They make funny mickey mouse pancakes. They cook delicious seafood.

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