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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,596)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(5,588)Ocean Beach - 3
LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(691)North Park - 4
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Price: Moderate•Japanese•4(7,461)Mission Valley - 5
Duke's La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.6(6,602)La Jolla
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STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3,367)Downtown / Gaslamp - 2
Mister A's
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.9(8,726)Downtown / Gaslamp - 3
Juniper & Ivy
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.7(8,097)Little Italy - 4
The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.6(8,264)La Jolla - 5
Callie Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(283)Downtown / Gaslamp
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Great Maple San Diego
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(4,419)Hillcrest - 2
CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(7,123)Banker's Hill - 3
Cloak + Petal
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.6(979)Little Italy - 4
Tom Hams Lighthouse
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(6,690)Downtown / Gaslamp - 5
Nobu San Diego
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.6(3,759)Downtown / Gaslamp
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- SstevenSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWonderful experience at Bleu Boheme yet again. This is one of our favorite San Diego restaurants for its fabulous French cuisine, ambience, and wait staff. Week nights in particular are our favorite dining evenings. Our waitress was outstanding and paired our meals so well with a bottle of Loudenne Le Chateau Medoc 2018.More infoBleu BohemePrice: Expensive• French• Kensington•4.8
- KKenSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoAmazing in every way. World class live jazz in warm and inviting ambience. Cocktails some of the best, most unique I have ever had. Food high-quality tasty and outstanding presentation. This place should have a Michelin star More infoMadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights•4.5
- AAnthonySan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoCarlos was amazing! So attentive and professional. Great vibe and the mortadella pizza was incredible! Never had anything like that before.More infoSenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.7
- DDanielleLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoCame for my husband’s birthday and had the best time! I worked with the management in advance to make sure the night was extra special! They curated an individualized menu for us AND they made a personal cake just for my husband! It was a wonderful night! Our waitress was amazing, the staff was attentive, and the manager (Serena) went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! 10/10 recommend!!!More infoJuniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy•4.7
- LLindsayGreater Boston •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoI have been looking for the best Italian spot in San Diego and this is it. As someone who grew up in Boston in an Italian family I am extremely picky with my Italian food but this was one of the best Italian restaurant I have tried in a very long time. Every single dish was beyond good. I can’t wait to come backMore infoTrattoria Da SofiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Kensington•4.5
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Travelers love stopping in Kensington on their way through San Diego. It is well-known for seafood since it's near the coast of California. The clams, lobster, tuna, and other seafood are fresh at marketplaces and restaurants. Fish sandwiches are local favorites, and the fish may be gently seared or fully cooked. It is also served raw in the forms of sushi, sashimi, and ceviche at many fusion restaurants. Kensington is also home to mom and pop stores on the east end. These small eateries have been in business for decades, and they are highly regarded here. This neighborhood has a mix of old and adventurous when it comes to cuisine.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Kensington is Bleu Boheme
The best vegetarian restaurants in Kensington are Bleu Boheme, Madi and Trattoria Da Sofia
The restaurants with the best service in Kensington are Bleu Boheme, Trattoria Da Sofia and Madi
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Kensington are Bleu Boheme, Madi and Trattoria Da Sofia