Best Casual Restaurants in Clairemont

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1. California English

4.4

Price: Expensive

• American • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 12 times today

Located in the Sorrento Valley, California English is the newest culinary creation from celebrity chef, Richard Blais. Blais is creating an all-day menu for California English that’ll interpret classic British dishes through the lens of Southern California ingredients.The idea is a fusion of sorts: the laid-back California lifestyle that makes San Diego so unique, mixed with a cozy pub convivial atmosphere where you can meet friends (or mates) for a pint after work, set up a client lunch with fresh oysters on the menu or have a cozy family dinner over a Sunday roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients that make for fresh and flavorful dishes. The effortless vibe of casual yet stylish makes for the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the unexpected coming together to make the perfect culinary match.

2. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3022)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 70 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

3. Lucrezia

4.5

Awesome(573)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 47 times today

A contemporary twist on Italian cuisine, Lucrezia is a culinary delight. Located in the heart of La Jolla in San Diego, we offer unique culinary experiences that transport our guests to a sunny terrace overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Join us for the next voyage.The ingredients and combinations found in our kitchen evoke the very mystique of Italian summers. We are curators of fine ingredients – the way they translate beautifully into our dishes is what makes us unique. Our dishes were carefully crafted to transport our guests to the most beautiful regions of the land. Travel the Italian countryside through our menu, and select your dish for the evening.La Nostra Famiglia: Passionate about food and good service, Grupo Hunan was born in 1993 in Mexico City to create unique experiences that become part of the best moments of your life. As an expert in over five different gastronomies, Grupo Hunan is set to satisfy all senses.Looking forward to welcoming you soon ! :)

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4. La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1116)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 29 times today

La Dolce Vita is located in a European courtyard setting at International Shops off Prospect St. Loyal to its name La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life), is a place to sit back and relax in our cozy and romantic indoor dining room or our charming outdoor patio to enjoy a hearty meal along with a bottle of wine while listening to Italian tunes. We serve genuine Italian cuisine in a fine dining setting at affordable prices.

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5. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

4.7

Exceptional(204)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 34 times today

We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Situated in Mission Valley, our 9,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden, and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.

6. The Grass Skirt

4.7

Exceptional(713)

Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Pacific Beach

Booked 48 times today

From beverage director Eric Johnson love of tiki cocktails, to corporate executive chef Brian Redzikowski’s mastery of southeast asian cuisine, the grass skirt combines the fun, lighthearted, escapist nature of tiki culture, with the creativity and unsurpassed food and beverage quality guests have come to expect from SDCM restaurants.

7. Tidal

4.5

Awesome(1148)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Mission Bay

Booked 14 times today

Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com

8. Piatti - La Jolla

4.7

Exceptional(5048)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 52 times today

Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.

9. La Pastaia

4.4

Awesome(299)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bay Park

Booked 16 times today

Upon stepping into La Pastaia, you’ll be greeted by an inviting ambiance that seamlessly combines modern elegance with rustic charm. The cozy and friendly environment creates an ideal setting for an enchanting culinary experience. From homemade pasta tossed in flavorful sauces to mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients, our menu offers a wide range of classic Italian dishes prepared with a contemporary flair. La Pastaia is the brainchild of a dynamic duo whose expertise and love for the culinary

10. The Fishery

4.7

Exceptional(3060)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Booked 28 times today

BEHIND EVERY GREAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IS A WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD. The Fishery Restaurant & Market is located just a few blocks from the ocean in North Pacific Beach. The restaurant menu reflects ‘coastal cuisine’ with a simple yet serious focus on the best our coastal fisheries and local farms have to offer. The passion that drives Chef Mike Reidy is evidenced by flavors that can only be achieved using ingredients at their peak of seasonality and freshness. The Fishery was awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator in 2018- Present. Our wine list is inspired by the great wines of Europe and their American counterparts and we strive to showcase real, natural, food friendly-wines with a sense of place.The Fishery Market showcases fresh fish, prepared seafood, salads, sauces and marinades.

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SophieVIP
San Diego •10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Always a treat to go to this place, food is excellent and the staff is so friendly.
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California EnglishPrice: Expensive• American• Sorrento Mesa
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4.4
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DianaVIP
Baja California •50 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The restaurant is gorgeous and the Food is good, we ordered family style because the portions are big. We had the caesar salad, the mussels and three pastas spicy rigatoni, one that had black truffle and one with sausage that was the one I liked best.
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LucreziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.5
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JimVIP
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were so pleased that Madison has brought back their delicious jambalaya! Having grown up in New Orleans, I can say that Madison‘s jambalaya is some of the best around! Also loved the live jazz, friendly staff, and good vibe of the place!
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MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
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4.5
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Melanie
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
From the hostess to the waitress, it was all very good. We felt attended to and service was very fast! The food was delicious all around and so were the drinks. It made for a fun holiday dinner with friends.
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Gravity Heights Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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4.7
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CindeVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •103 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Both my husband and I enjoyed out dinner. Our server was very good. It was a bit cold where our table was near the door which was open due to outside diners.
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La Dolce Vita RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• La Jolla
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4.8

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157 restaurants available nearby

1. California English

2. Madison

3. Lucrezia

4. La Dolce Vita Ristorante

5. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

6. The Grass Skirt

7. Tidal

8. Piatti - La Jolla

9. La Pastaia

10. The Fishery

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