Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Ocean Beach

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1372)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 53 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

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2. Solare Ristorante Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2448)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Point Loma

Booked 24 times today

Family-owned and operated, Randy Smerik and his team are dedicated to providing an amazing dining experience for you. Our authentic Italian cuisine features a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients. including fresh pasta made each morning and organic produce, wild fish, and hormone free meat.

3. Nolita Hall

4.3

Awesome(778)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 43 times today

Nolita was inspired by the famous neighborhood in New York City – coined as such for being “North of Little Italy”. Upon opening in 2018, Nolita Hall was awarded an Orchid Award for the stunning interior design provided by Tecture Design and Fabrication.Nolita Hall provides Little Italy with a much needed communal space to enjoy a first class dining and craft cocktail experience, without missing the big games. Our kitchen boasts a Fiori woodfire oven, contributing to most of our Italian inspired menu. Our beverage program provides approachable cocktails with uncompromising integrity of ingredient procurement.

4. Paradisaea

4.7

Exceptional(578)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 12 times today

A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level.

5. Allegro

4.3

Awesome(1297)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 29 times today

Allegro Restaurant and Bar in Little Italy San Diego offers a true Amalfi coast Italian dining experience. Featuring a combination of traditional and modern Italian cuisine, Allegro San Diego is the perfect venue for your special occasions and party celebration.

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6. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

4.2

Awesome(239)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 12 times today

Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.

7. La Bonne Table

4.9

Exceptional(1423)

Price: Moderate

• French • Hillcrest

Booked 7 times today

LA BONNE TABLE is a cozy and intimate restaurant in the heart of the bustling neighborhood of Hillcrest. We serve country french food in a bistro fashion. Our menu consists of classic french dishes, a modest but excellent selection that will change with the seasons. We offer a romantic atmosphere and elegant setting, full bar and french beer on tap. Reservations are recommended as seating is very limited in this exclusive restaurant. Bon Appetit!

8. Callie Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(246)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 84 times today

Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

9. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3027)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 42 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

10. Nobu San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(3753)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 60 times today

World renowned for its award winning "New Style" Japanese cuisine, Nobu continues to offer savvy diners across the globe a culinary adventure. Our San Diego location is yet another canvas for Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to display his legendary dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. The restaurant which is nestled in the perennially hip and centrally located Hard Rock Hotel also features unique creations by Executive Chef David Meade who has honed his skill at Nobu locations in Miami and New York. Nobu San Diego delivers equally on food, impeccable service and ambiance that is sophisticated yet lively.

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Bruce
Kansas City / Kansas •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Amazing! Clearly the best restaurant in San Diego! Everything was right. Our server, Sky, was amazing.
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Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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4.7
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Melissa
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was our 3rd time to Solare since August 2024. By far one of the best restaurants in San Diego. The variety of options that coincide with the seasons are fabulous! The staff and service are always professional and on point. Highly recommend Solare!
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Solare Ristorante LoungePrice: Moderate• Italian• Point Loma
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4.7
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mary kayVIP
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Such a fun and exciting restaurant. The cooking in the open kitchen is fun to observe. The food is nicely presented and delicious. The cocktail are so creative and taste great. Service is very good. I can't wait to go back!
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ParadisaeaPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
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4.7
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FeliciaVIP
San Diego •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great service and delicious food! Christmas decor is super cute too!
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Nolita HallPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Little Italy
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4.3
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chunzi
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Everything was Amazing. Thanks to the wonderful host, manager, and server, my party of two humans and one dog was seated in a nice and quiet corner on the patio.
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AllegroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.3

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Kettner Exchange

2. Solare Ristorante Lounge

3. Nolita Hall

4. Paradisaea

5. Allegro

6. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

7. La Bonne Table

8. Callie Restaurant

9. Madison

10. Nobu San Diego

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