Rustic, outdoor setting and wood-fired menu items

Charming vibes and expertly plated dishes

Playfully inventive Japanese cuisine and a lush interior. Top of the San Diego list.

Hip coffee shop, outfitted in rich wood, in an industrial area

Multiple locations with combination coffee and California-cool retail

A taxidermy-decorated eatery with a tiki speakeasy hidden in back

Local roaster with a handful of locations

Sit at the U-shaped bar and stay for a dinner of seafood, steak, or seasonal dishes

Great seafood and great cocktails in airy, former warehouse

Negronis, aperitivo-leaning cocktails, and natural wines

Cool, minimalist coffee shop with locations around the city

Craft cocktails and vegan bites

Cool, fast-casual spot for insanely good tacos and drinks

Speakeasy-style coffee shop (location via DM or email) and record listening bar

Tasty beers, and the epitome of the San Diego craft brew scene

California-style concept store with a buzzy coffee counter

Over-the-top brunch food and colorful interiors. No reservations; expect a long wait.

Craft and classic cocktails served in an Art Nouveau-esque bar

Oaxacan-style restaurant and mezcal bar

Airbnb meets boutique hotel in this architecture-forward mini inn