Best Romantic Restaurants
SAN DIEGO

View our lists of the Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in San Diego and
San Diego Valentines Restaurants.


Addison Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Addison, San Diego, CA The Grand Del Mar
5200 Grand Del Mar Way
San Diego, CA 92130
858-314-1900
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
Dining at A.R. Valentien transports us back to a more genteel time. More...

Arterra Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Arterra, San Diego, CA Marriott Del Mar
11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
858-369-6032
A high-energy setting that draws a hip crowd who appreciate chef Jason Maitland’s creative contemporary cuisine. More...

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

Blanca California
16/20
Dining Room at Blanca, Solana Beach, CA 437 S. Hwy. 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-792-0072
Chef Wade Hageman's seasonal food, spot-on service and a sumptuous décor create a fine union. More...

Candelas Mexican
13/20
416 Third Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-702-4455
Candelas breaks the Mexican restaurant mold with sophisticated cuisine in a romantic, sexy setting. More...

Chez Loma French
14/20
1132 Loma Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
619-435-0661
French-style romance on quaint Coronado. More...

Delicias California
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6106 Paseo Delicias
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
858-756-8000
Gorgeous décor and flower arrangements provide a chic, pleasant setting for the California cuisine. 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
Farm-fresh French contemporary cuisine complemented by a notable wine list in Rancho Santa Fe. More...

Old Venice Italian
13/20
2910 Cañon St.
San Diego, CA 92106
619-222-5888
This romantic spot, frequented by Point Loma denizens, serves a fusion of Mediterranean flavors in an elegant old-school setting. More...

Sante Ristorante Italian
13/20
7811 Herschel Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-1315
Owner Tony Buonsante's menu of Northern Italian cuisine is first-rate. More...

The Sky Room French
14/20
Dining Room at The Sky Room, La Jolla, CA La Valencia Hotel
1132 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-0771
Sophisticated French-Continental food in San Diego’s most romantic setting. More...

Thee Bungalow Continental
12/20
4996 W. Point Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92107
619-224-2884
Although now part of the Cohn family restaurant empire, this cozy charmer has maintained its intimate atmosphere and comfort food. More...

Vivace Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Vivace, Carlsbad, CA Four Seasons Resort Aviara
7100 Four Seasons Point
Carlsbad, CA 92009
760-603-6999
Interpretive regional Italian fare in one of the county’s most romantic settings. More...

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