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Best Lunch Restaurants in Serra Mesa

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4.8
Exceptional(143)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Serra Mesa
Booked 13 times today
Voted one of the top ten best ambiance restaurants and the #1 Mediterranean food spot in San Diego, BoujieMana is a secluded gem just a two-minute drive from all the restaurants on Convoy. With over 100 parking spots, we make dining easy and convenient. Our executive chef and team use the finest ingredients from the Mediterranean or our onsite garden to create delicious and timeless dishes that change with the seasons. Whether you're enjoying charcuterie and bubbles with friends or savoring a perfectly aged steak, BoujieMana offers an unforgettable dining experience. Visit us and discover the perfect meal in our charming, hidden location.Please take a moment to make a reservation especially around the holiday season since we often have full campus events where dine in service is limited.
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4.8
Exceptional(2359)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 82 times today
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.
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4.8
Exceptional(4409)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hillcrest
Booked 107 times today
We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!
A photo of Benihana - San Diego, CA restaurant
4.0
Excellent(7435)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Mission Valley
Booked 137 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
A photo of Puesto Mission Valley restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2001)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Mission Valley
Booked 69 times today
Puesto is family-owned and operated by first generation Mexican American brothers Eric, Alan and Alex Adler, alongside their cousins Isidoro and Moy Lombrozo and founding chef and partner Luisteen Gonzalez. With eight locations in California, Puesto provides an innovative and contemporary approach to authentic Mexican cuisine. Sourcing its ingredients locally and regionally, the restaurant has earned national acclaim for its Mexico City-inspired tacos made with non-GMO organic, heirloom Masienda blue corn stone-ground tortillas, crispy melted cheese and scratch salsas.
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4.1
Excellent(181)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 32 times today
Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.
A photo of 94th Aero Squadron - San Diego restaurant
4.1
Excellent(3224)
Price: Expensive
• American • Kearny Mesa
Booked 12 times today
For over 40 years, the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant has been San Diego's landmark dining destination and is undoubtedly one of the most unique and memorable restaurants you will ever find. Located inside a replica of a World War I French farmhouse decorated with fascinating military memorabilia, antiques, and aviation relics, the restaurant overlooks Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, and has a cozy and romantic ambiance, with large stone fireplaces, intimate booths, and beautiful views. The extensive menu features mid-western aged beef and the freshest seafood. Here you will find USDA Choice Prime Beef steaks, slow-roasted Angus prime rib, fresh fish, salad entrées, seafood, chicken, pasta dishes, and fabulous desserts. Their award-winning Bottomless Champagne Brunch is not to be missed. Beautiful outdoor patios, a very popular Happy Hour, and excellent banquet facilities help make the 94th Aero Squadron one of the greatest dining experiences in all of San Diego.
A photo of Gravity Heights Mission Valley restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(211)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 44 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.
A photo of Farmer's Bottega Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1609)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Hills
Booked 36 times today
Farm-to-table restaurant located in the heart of Mission Hills. Farmer's Bottega serves farm fresh breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner along with a unique selection of craft local beer and wine.
A photo of North Italia - Fashion Valley restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2666)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mission Valley
Booked 90 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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  • CindyVIP
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food was wonderful. My daughter had the pita Greek sandwich and I had the margarita pizza. I would highly recommend either. The Crest on the pizza was the best I’ve ever had. We went at 3 o’clock, so we’re able to order from the lunch menu And the happy hour menu. Both were reasonably priced and the food was great. The atmosphere of the restaurant was classy. Great for a date night or an evening with friends. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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    BoujiemanaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Serra Mesa
    4.8
  • Ian
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We really loved the space! It had a great, almost club like atmosphere. I ordered the filet mignon, which I had to cook table side. It was brought to me on a hot stone. It came with rustic potatoes, best potatoes I ever had. My fiance ordered the chicken breast, the chicken was very bland and dry, he was pretty disappointed. Over all great experience, staff was very friendly, will come back. 
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    insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
    4.8
  • Sally
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Menu is varied and all menu items sound delicious. Tried the bacon donuts for the first time and they are as delicious as they sound. Their Quiche is some of the best around town. A reservation is required if you don't want to wait in a line.
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    Great Maple San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Hillcrest
    4.8
  • Dave
    San Diego •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a rough start to our dinner... right before we were sat the restaurant's system went down and we had to wait about an hour. The good news was that once it was back up and running, the place had cleared out pretty well and we were sat right away. Allison was our server and she was amazing. The star of the show was Paul, our Chef. An absolute legend of a chef and he made the evening super enjoyable. Allison kept our drinks full and checked on us frequently. What started as a rough dinner experience ended up being one of our best Benihana meals ever! Oh, and kudos to the ladies at the host station... they did a great job keeping everyone informed on the progress and handled angry customers well.
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    Benihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley
    4
  • Angie
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food was delicious, beautiful and enjoyed by all. It was a beautiful day so we sat on patio and it was perfect. Drinks were so good - especially the frozen horchata - OMG - everyone was blown away by how scrumptious that was.
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    Puesto Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Mission Valley
    4.6
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