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Best San Diego Seafood Restaurants


Nothing is more disappointing than going to an oceanfront restaurant, only to discover that the bland fish you're eating was frozen between being caught and being served to you. The best seafood is fresh, and prepared in such a way as to accent the natural flavors of the sea without overwhelming them. Presented in alphabetical order, here are the top seafood restaurants in San Diego.

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BALEENsandiego Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at BALEENsandiego, San Diego, CA Paradise Point Resort & Spa
1404 W. Vacation Rd.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-490-6363 | Menu
Savor modern American cuisine with tropical influences in an exotic setting. More...

Blue Point Coastal Cuisine Seafood
12/20
Dining Room at Blue Point Coastal Cuisine, San Diego, CA 565 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-6623 | Menu
This sleek restaurant offers a bit of everything for seafood lovers: fresh oysters, tuna sashimi, shrimp cocktails and osetra caviar. More...

The Fish Market Seafood
12/20
Dining Room at The Fish Market, San Diego, CA 750 N. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-3474 | Menu
Enjoy the bounties of the sea at this friendly bayfront eatery with impressive views. 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...

Jake's Del Mar California
13/20
1660 Coast Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-755-2002 | Menu
A Del Mar standby since 1981, this beachfront spot delivers good fun and eats, and a spectacular ocean setting. More...

Joao's A Tin Fish Bar & Eatery Seafood
12/20
2750 Dewey Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
619-794-2192 | Menu
Enjoy fresh seafood dishes, many with Portuguese and Italian twists, in a stylish nautical setting, honoring the historic fishing community. 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...

Monterey Bay Canners Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Monterey Bay Canners, Oceanside, CA 1325 N. Harbor Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
760-722-3474 | Menu
Enjoy fresh fish and views of the marina in Oceanside. More...

The Oceanaire Seafood Room Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at The Oceanaire Seafood Room, San Diego, CA 400 J St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-858-2277 | Menu
A wealth of treasures from the sea, including one of the best oyster selections in town. More...

Osetra The Fish House Seafood
13/20
904 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-1800 | Menu
Urban elegance and sophisticated seafood dining, as well as casual tapas in the E-5 Lounge. 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...

Rimel's Rotisserie California
13/20
Dining Room at Rimel 2005 San Elijo Ave.
Cardiff, CA 92007
760-633-2202 | Menu
Rimel's serves up artisan meats, along with fresh salads, rice bowls and impressive homemade sauces. More...

Sally's Seafood on the Water Seafood
13/20
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
1 Market Pl.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-358-6740 | Menu
Sally's has withstood the test of time and remains one of San Diego's top seafood restaurants. More...

Top of the Market Seafood
15/20
750 N. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-3474
Sophisticated setting with solid service and exciting seafood from chef Michael McDonald, not to mention captivating harbor views. More...

Zenbu Asian
14/20
Dining Room at Zenbu, La Jolla, CA 7660 Fay Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-4540 | Menu
Sushi lovers' heaven? That might be the alternative name for Zenbu, La Jolla's hip hot spot for all things fresh and Asian. More...


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