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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in San Diego to ring in the New Year.

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Addison French
17/20
Dining Room at Addison, San Diego, CA The Grand Del Mar
5200 Grand Del Mar Way
San Diego, CA 92130
858-314-1900 | Photo | Video
Exceptional, seasonal haute cuisine in a lavish European-style setting at The Grand Del Mar resort. More...

A.R. Valentien California
15/20
Dining Room at A.R. Valentien, La Jolla, CA The Lodge at Torrey Pines
11480 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-777-6635 | Menu
Sophisticated dining at The Lodge at Torrey Pines with views of the famous golf course. More...

Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant New American
15/20
Dining Room at Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant, San Diego, CA 2202 4th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-0222 | Menu
Savvy neighborhood gem featuring cuisine from chef Carl Schroeder. More...

Bertrand at Mister A's French
14/20
Dining Room at Bertrand at Mister A 2550 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-239-1377 | Menu
Enjoy the unbeatable view and delicious food courtesy of chef Stéphane Voitzwinkler. More...

Bleu Boheme French
13/20
Dining Room at Bleu Boheme, San Diego, CA 4090 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA 92116
619-255-4167 | Menu
This stylish bistro and wine bar transports diners to France. More...

Craft & Commerce Eclectic
13/20
Dining Room at Craft & Commerce, San Diego, CA 675 W. Beech St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-269-2202
High design, clever cocktails and gourmet bar food make Craft & Commerce a favorite spot in Little Italy. More...

Cucina Urbana Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Cucina Urbana, San Diego, CA 505 Laurel St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-2222 | Menu
Enjoy affordable Italian-American fare in a hip, rustic setting. More...

George's California Modern California
15/20
Dining Room at George 1250 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-4244 | Menu
Chef Trey Foshee continues to impress with his ingredient-driven California cuisine in a seaside setting. More...

The Grant Grill California
12/20
Dining Room at The Grant Grill, San Diego, CA The US Grant
326 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
619-744-2077 | Menu
The Grant Grill has old-world charm with contemporary California cuisine. More...

Herringbone Seafood
15/20
Dining Room at Herringbone, La Jolla, CA 7837 Herschel Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-0221 | Photo | Video
Creative design and compelling cuisine in La Jolla. More...

JRDN Restaurant Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at JRDN Restaurant, San Diego, CA Tower23 Hotel
723 Felspar St.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-270-5736 | Menu
A sassy hotel hot-spot with an eclectic menu, raw bar and great ocean views. More...

Jsix California
13/20
Dining Room at Jsix, San Diego, CA Hotel Solamar
616 J St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-531-8744 | Menu
Chef Christian Graves presents seasonal California cuisine with multi-ethnic influences. More...

Katsuya by Starck San Diego Sushi
13/20
Dining Room at Katsuya by Starck San Diego, San Diego, CA Andaz San Diego
600 F St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-814-2000 | Menu | Photo
Sushi, sashimi and robata in a stylish Philippe Starck space at the Andaz San Diego. More...

Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge California
13/20
1015 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
619-437-6087
This neighborhood spot offers a farm-to-table menu and a lively atmosphere on Coronado Island. More...

The Marine Room French
15/20
Dining Room at The Marine Room, La Jolla, CA La Jolla Shores Hotel
2000 Spindrift Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-7222 | Menu
Wall-to-wall beachfront view, farm-fresh locally grown ingredients, and chef Bernard Guillas’s sophisticated, adventurous cuisine in La Jolla. More...

Market Restaurant + Bar California
16/20
Dining Room at Market Restaurant + Bar, Del Mar, CA 3702 Via de la Valle
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-523-0007 | Menu
Creative delicacies fill chef Carl Schroeder’s ever-changing menu. More...

Mille Fleurs French
15/20
Dining Room at Mille Fleurs, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 6009 Paseo Delicias
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
858-756-3085 | Menu
An elegant Rancho Santa Fe establishment that favors farm-fresh French California cuisine complemented by a notable wine list. More...

Mistral French
15/20
Dining Room at Mistral, Coronado, CA Loews Coronado Bay Resort
4000 Coronado Bay Rd.
Coronado, CA 92118
619-424-4000 | Menu
French chef Patrick Ponsaty deftly takes the reins at Mistral, which also has one of the best views in San Diego. More...

Pamplemousse Grille Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Pamplemousse Grille, Solana Beach, CA 514 Via de la Valle
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-792-9090 | Menu
Drop by this casually elegant spot for lunch or dinner. More...

Quality Social American
13/20
Dining Room at Quality Social, San Diego, CA 789 Sixth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-501-7679 | Menu
Bar food taken to gourmet heights in an energetic downtown setting. More...

Sbicca Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Sbicca, Del Mar, CA 215 15th St.
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-481-1001 | Menu
A neighborhood gathering spot and favorite for ocean-air terrace dining in the seaside village of Del Mar. More...

Searsucker New American
14/20
Dining Room at Searsucker, San Diego, CA 611 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-7327 | Menu | Photo | Video
Brian Malarkey's Gaslamp eatery pulses with energy, as diners enjoy cocktails and creative small plates. More...

Solace & the Moonlight Lounge Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at Solace & the Moonlight Lounge, Encinitas, CA 25 E. E St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-2433
Chef Matt Gordon's beachside restaurant elevates the Encinitas dining scene, and its Moonlight Lounge is a hot-spot. More...

Vintana Wine + Dine California
13/20
Dining Room at Vintana Wine + Dine, Escondido, CA Lexus Centre
1205 Auto Park Way
Escondido, CA 92029
760-745-7777 | Menu
Chef Deborah Scott serves Cal-modern cuisine in an unlikely glass-box penthouse setting above a Lexus dealership. More...

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