Delight in creative cuisine from every corner of the globe right here in San Diego! Savor the freshest seafood, the finest pizzas and pastas, tantalizing Thai food, smokin’-hot barbecue, authentic Mexican and German fare and many more palate-pleasers. Here are a few of our favorite restaurants. Bon appétit!

Anthony’s Fish Grotto • gofishanthonys.com 

1360 N Harbor Drive, San Diego (619) 232-5103 • 1 map on page 52
9530 Murray Drive, La Mesa (619) 463-0368 • 12 map on page 54

A San Diego landmark restaurant since 1946, this restaurant with locations on the Embarcadero and in La Mesa, serves famous clam chowders, seasonal fresh catches and crispy fish and chips with secret recipes developed by founder Catherine “Mama” Ghio. Succulent lobster, steaks and chicken, salads and pastas round out the menu. Sunday Brunch items and Happy Hour are also favorites at the downtown restaurant built over the water, inviting spectacular views of yachts, ferries and cruise ships. Patrons may also try Anthony’s Fishette next door, a walk-up counter with patio seating, serving the same hand-battered favorites that made Anthony’s famous, as well as a full selection of salads, sandwiches and grilled items. Reach the Fishette at (619) 232-2175.

Belmont Park • 29 map on page 52

3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego • (858) 228-9283 • belmontpark.com/restaurants

Treat your tastebuds to a thrill ride at Belmont Park, serving up palate-pleasers for both kids and adults, along with family fun! Savor sushi and scenery at Cannonball, boasting the largest oceanfront rooftop in San Diego. The all-outdoor eatery features comfy lounge seating, fire pits and a kitchen preparing a Pacific Rim-inspired shared plates menu. Cannonball sits atop the craft beer-mecca Draft, open to the Mission Beach boardwalk and serving a brew-friendly menu that includes puffy pork tacos, a bison burger and Belgian cheese fries. Steps away, the WaveHouse literally brings patrons barrels of fun! Home to the only FlowBarrel in the U.S., the beachside eatery invites guests to sip on cool drinks and enjoy salads and sandwiches and/or surf world-famous wave machines. Inside the park, sit down to a delicious burger at Belmonty’s or snack on a bit of nostalgia at Hot Dog On a Stick paired with fresh lemonade. Cap off your meal with a perfect pineapple float from Dole Whip, or indulge in ice cream cones, frozen bananas, homemade fudge and other delights at The Sweet Shoppe & Beach Treats. While feasting on all the fabulous fare at the park, don’t forget to enjoy the ocean view!

Broken Yolk Cafe • 22 map on page 52, 53 & 54

16 Locations • thebrokenyolkcafe.com

With apologies to the chicken, the egg comes first at the Broken Yolk Cafe. After all, the longtime restaurant’s slogan, “We’ve Got Huevos!” celebrates the egg in all its morning glory. Poached, fried, scrambled, you name it, the Broken Yolk Cafe makes it. From the griddle, big Belgian waffles beckon both the eyes and stomach. Fabulous flapjacks, ranging in many flavors including buttermilk, banana and blueberry, can be ordered glutenfree. The Broken Yolk Cafe, whose original location is still open in Pacific Beach and has an airy rooftop patio, has served happy customers for over 35 years. Stop in at one of its 16 locations anytime between 6 a.m. –3 p.m.

Casa de Pico Mexican Restaurant • 1 map on page 54

5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa • (619)463-3267 • casadepico.com

Life is a celebration at this festive Mexican restaurant serving famous enchiladas, warm handmade tortillas, giant birdbath margaritas and much, much more! San Diego’s most colorful place to gather with family and friends also features an outdoor patio to enjoy the sunshine. All of the restaurant’s recipes are made from scratch with only the finest and freshest ingredients. Vegetarian and gluten-free menus are also offered. Refreshing dishes for summer include the Grilled Chicken & Mango Quesadilla, Coconut Shrimp and Grilled Shrimp & Mango Salad. The full menu, including the Cheese Crisp Special, a classic served since 1971, is truly a sight to behold. Guests with room for dessert will love fresh churros with vanilla ice cream. Happy hour runs from 3–7 p.m. Monday through Friday and features a complimentary appetizer buffet. Savor this San Diego favorite, located in La Mesa’s Grossmont Shopping Center, today!

Chicken Charlie’s FryBQ • 23 map on page 52

5407 Balboa Ave., San Diego • (858) 279-1111 • chickencharliesfrybq.com

You’ve loved his deep-fried fair food. Now Chicken Charlie’s has opened a restaurant! The one-and-only sit-down Chicken Charlie’s FryBQ opened in the Clairemont area in October 2014 with fans flocking from afar to this fabulous eatery. Patrons may want to start with decidedly healthier fare, such as delicious salads, yummy baskets of chicken strips or grilled chicken sandwiches. But they should leave room for the menu’s famous fried desserts, like Deep-Fried Kool-Aid, Ice Cream Nachos, Deep-Fried Oreos and Fried Klondike Bars. Hot wings are also available along with meaty, falling-offthe-bone ribs and finger-licking barbecue sauce, and entrées like Chicken N’ Waffles or a tasty Shrimp Rib Combo.

Coyote Bar & Grill • 29 map on page 53

Village Faire, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr #114, Carlsbad (760) 729-4695 • coyotecarlsbad.com

The neighborhood comes together at this popular place humming nightly in Carlsbad’s Village Faire, an open-air seaside shopping plaza. Coyote features live music and innovative California cuisine with a Southwestern flare. Nosh on Santa Fe Stix, nachos and tacos while gearing up for Baby Back Ribs, Chipotle or Cajun Chicken, Grilled Salmon, Shrimp, Steak or Snapper. Or pair the Spicy Tortilla Soup with a choice of appetizing salads. Relax by Coyote’s inviting fire pits on the patio and listen to bands rock through cool tunes or patrons singing karaoke. Happy Hour runs 4–6 p.m. Mondays–Fridays and Late Night Happy Hour 10–11 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays.

Dave & Buster’s • 3 map on page 54

2931 Camino Del Rio North • (619) 280-7115 • daveandbusters.com

Eat, play and win at Dave & Buster’s, a family-friendly restaurant and video arcade in Mission Valley. Stop at the front desk first to ask about new menu items in the dining room and cool cocktails at the bar. The get your Power Card and charge it up to play every game in the amazing Midway. At Dave & Buster’s, guests can watch sports and play games at the same time and enjoy twice-a-day happy hours.

Girard Gourmet • 26 map on page 53

7837 Girard Ave., La Jolla • (858-454-3325) • girardgourmet.com

Savor soups and sandwiches and swoon over stunning sweet creations at this beloved bakery and deli gracing downtown La Jolla. Celebrating 28 years of serving inspired farmto-table cuisine, the restaurant is also famous for its specialty cakes. Owners Francois and Diana Goedhuys use fresh produce straight from their Julian farm, much to the delight of loyal customers. François, a chef who hails from Belgium, also impresses with his Italian and eight-grain breads and personalized cookies. Enjoy everything freshly baked croissants, muffins and pies, salads and hot specialties like quiches and lasagna at Girard Gourmet, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Or inquire about the restaurant’s extensive catering menus, palate-pleasers for any occasion.

Hob Nob Hill • 24 map on page 52

2271 First Ave., San Diego • (619) 239-8176 • hobnobhill.com

Locals rave about the homemade dishes at this San Diego landmark, serving classic American cuisine since 1944. Coffee cake like your grandmother made, omelets and freshbaked pastries, bacon waffles, fresh-roasted turkey dinner, potato skins, patty melts, slow-roasted prime rib, chicken and dumplings and more keep San Diegans coming back. Showcased on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives for melt-in-your-mouth corned beef, Hob Nob truly pleases the palate. Enjoy breakfast served all day, as well as bottomless mimosas (limit of six) and daily specials. For a tasty, hearty slice of Americana, at a reasonable price, Hob Nob Hill tops the list!

Hornblower Cruises & Events

970 Harbor Drive • 7 map on page 52
1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego • 10 map on page 52
(619) 686-8715 • hornblower.com/home/sd

Please your palate aboard a Hornblower Sunset Dining Cruise or Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruise on San Diego Bay. Guests will enjoy gracious hospitality and magnificent views of the downtown San Diego skyline, as it sparkles at night or shines during the day. Nightly dinner cruises feature a three-course meal along with dancing to music from an onboard DJ, while brunch cruises feature a lavish buffet with free-flowing champagne.

House of Blues Crossroads Restaurant and Bar • 2 map on page 52

1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego • (619) 299-2583 • houseofblues.com/sandiego

Soul food and rhythm and blues intersect inside Crossroads, also at the House of Blues in San Diego’s famous Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy dishes such as shrimp & grits, lobster mac & cheese and applewood bacon-wrapped meatloaf plus some new twists on House of Blues favorites like jambalaya, buttermilk fried chicken, signature burgers, salads and steaks. The restaurant serves dinner daily starting at 4 p.m.

House of Blues Gospel Brunch • 2 map on page 52

1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego • (619) 299-2583 • houseofblues.com/sandiego

Join the House of Blues San Diego for a roof-raising Gospel Brunch experience on select Sundays. This world-famous event includes local talent performing both traditional and contemporary Gospel songs personally selected by legendary gospel producer and artist, Kirk Franklin.

Before and during the show, patrons are treated to a spectacular all-you-can-eat smorgasbord, featuring breakfast favorites, plus tender carving stations, southern specialties and mouthwatering desserts. Don’t miss the brunch’s signature chicken and waffles! If the mood strikes, be ready to dance off some of that delicious cuisine!

Hunter Steakhouse • huntersteakhouse.com

2445 Hotel Circle North, San Diego • (619) 291-8074 • 8 map on page 54
1221 Vista Way, Oceanside • (760) 433-2633 • 24 map on page 53

Treat your family and friends to memorable lunch or dinner at Hunter Steakhouse, with its two long-established locations in Oceanside and Mission Valley. This classic steakhouse serving the “Best Prime Rib in Town” also caters for small gatherings or large events. The rustic restaurant features nice touches such as a table-side salad bar and generous portions of fresh-cut steaks carved in-house by its chefs. Take time to experience this dining destination known as much for its warm hospitality as for its fabulous fare.

Kaiserhof Restaurant & Biergarten • 25 map on page 52

2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego • (619)-224-0606 • kaiserhofrestaurant.com

If you love schnitzel and strudel, or simply beer from Bavaria, look no further than Kaiserhof Restaurant & Biergarten. At this Ocean Beach family-owned favorite, guests enjoy Old-World ambience blended with authentic, hearty cuisine. Serving everything from homemade Bratwurst to Beef Stroganoff, complete with side orders of sauerkraut and spaetzle, Kaiserhof makes each of its menu items feel like a “haus” specialty. Chicken, seafood and steak entrées round out the menu, along with meals for children under 12. Adults shouldn’t miss trying the best selection of German beers anywhere, including weiss beers and pilsners. Happy Hour in the Biergarten features draft beer specials and an extensive menu. For a fun German experience, get to Kaiserhof. It’s a treat!

Kansas City Barbeque • 23 map on page 52

600 West Harbor Drive, San Diego • (619) 231-9680 • kcbbq.net

The food is always smokin’ at Kansas City Barbeque, an easygoing hangout serving hearty helpings of barbeque and beer in downtown San Diego. Home to the 1986 hit movie Top Gun, this San Diego landmark carries pictures and actual props from the film. Most patrons enjoy sitting outside on the expansive patio, taking in amazing downtown views and demolishing racks of ribs. The place also serves sandwiches, chicken and beef, and side dishes including cole slaw, beans, fries, to-die-for onion rings, potato salad, corn on the cob, and macaroni and cheese. Open 7 days week year-round and serving dinner until 1 a.m. Located steps from Seaport Village, the floating U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego, the convention center and downtown’s major hotels, the restaurant also caters corporate and private events.

Lanna Thai Cuisine • 19 map on page 52

4501 East Mission Bay Drive 1B, San Diego • (858) 274-8424 • lannathaicuisine.com

Delight in elegant ambiance and savor fresh, light and healthy homemade recipes passed through generations at this charming restaurant in Pacific Beach. Easy listening music filters through the dining room and intricate wood carvings from Thailand adorn the walls. The warm waitstaff take eat-in and to-go orders of entrées like Pad Kee-mao noodle, Panang Curry with rice and crispy tropical duck with mango. Other favorites include Summer Salmon, Spicilicious Seafood and Royal Nest (stir-fried shrimp, chicken, vegetables and cashew nuts on a crispy noodle nest). For dessert, coconut or green tea ice cream, or fresh mango with sweet rice please the palate. Stop in for a memorable lunch or dinner daily. Lanna Thai does it right!

Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurants • 6 map on page 53

315 South Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas • (760) 942-2222
7748 Regents Rd. #303, La Jolla/UTC • (858) 597-2222 • leucadiapizza.com

Choose from over 20 piping-hot pizzas at Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurants’ locations in Encinitas and University Town Center/La Jolla. Aside from their famous pizzas (with a choice of gluten-free crust), the restaurants are known for delicious pastas, fresh entrées, subs, salads and desserts. Each location has a full selection of cocktails, wine and local beers on draft and Happy Hours run 4–7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Both La Jolla and Encinitas restaurants include large patios, perfect for casual banquets! For reservations, delivery or catering, call the location nearest to you. Or stay at home and order online! They deliver!

San Luis Rey Bakery & Restaurant • 34 map on page 53

490 North El Camino Real, Oceanside • (760) 433-7242 • sanluisreybakery.com

Locals love San Luis Rey Bakery & Restaurant, where life is always sweet. The family-owned business features its famous Napoleons, fresh fruit tarts, eclairs, cupcakes, cookies and more. An Oceanside mainstay for 45 years, the historic bakery offers a wide array of bakery items such as breads, rolls and pastries and is well known for its professionally decorated cakes for special events like weddings, quinceañeras and birthday parties. The restaurant also serves authentic Mexican cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Find this delicious place next to the historic San Luis Rey Mission in Oceanside. Open daily.

Seaport Village + Headquarters • 12 map on page 52

849 West Harbor Drive • seaportvillage.com
789 West Harbor Drive • theheadquarters.com

Enjoy waterfront dining at Seaport Village + Headquarters, a dining and shopping destination in downtown San Diego. Four bay-view restaurants and four courtyard-dining restaurants offer an array of delicious choices: The Edgewater Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on an expansive outdoor patio with incredible views; Buster’s Beach House & Longboard Bar offers fare infused with the tastes of the tropics; Harbor House serves draft beer, seafood and premium steaks along with plentiful city and harbor views; San Diego Pier Cafe is a Village mainstay delivering classics like shrimp cocktail and chowder; Seasons 52 is a fresh grill restaurant offering healthy lifestyle cuisine; Eddie V’s, open for dinner only, offers aged premium steaks and fresh seafood in an elegant setting; Puesto, a San Diego original, serves organic, sustainably grown Mexican food; and the ever popular Cheesecake Factory also resides within this shopping and dining district. In addition to these great offerings, visitors can grab a bite at more than a dozen eateries cooking up everything from Greek food to pizza, pretzels and gourmet cupcakes.

Village Faire • 29 map on page 53

300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad • (760) 434-3838 • shopvillagefaire.com

Choose from a wide range of cuisine at Village Faire, the charming seaside shopping and dining complex in the heart of the historic village of Carlsbad. Relax with a craft beer or handcrafted cocktail at The Compass, a gastropub serving everything from bacon-wrapped corn dogs to quinoa burgers. Or try Southwest fare with a California twist at Coyote Bar & Grill, a neighborhood favorite. Sit down to an artisan burger made from all-natural beef, paired with a craft beer and frozen custard for dessert at Craft Burger. Enjoy a plate of fresh pasta or a specialty thin-crust pizza on the expansive patio at Gregorio’s Italian Restaurant. Savor sushi at two restaurants: The Land & Water Company, also serving a menu full of French-inspired small plate dishes and tapas; and Sushi Yama, a sushi bar serving appetizers, sashimi dishes, salads, entrees and more. For a Mediterranean option and memorable cultural experience, check out Mazen@106. Next door, treat yourself to breakfast or lunch at the Naked Cafe, serving health-oriented soups and sandwiches. Or grab a sub sandwich, soup or salad at Submarina. Steps away, linger over a latte or light lunch at Vinaka Cafe, the quaint coffeehouse offering free WiFi and an outdoor deck. For the best authentic Italian Gelato dessert anywhere, stop by GAIA Gelato, also serving desserts and small pastries.