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The Best San Diego Valentines Restaurants


Make this Valentine's Day a special one by going to one of the most romantic restaurants in San Diego. Here you'll find the best San Diego Valentines restaurants for romancing your sweetheart and having a wonderful meal.

View our list of the Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in San Diego.

Addison French
18/20
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...

Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar American
13/20
Dining Room at Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar, San Diego, CA 2760 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-542-0394
Seasonal American dishes with French influences in a sophisticated setting that blends European style with California cool. 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
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
Enjoy the unbeatable view and delicious food courtesy of chef Stéphane Voitzwinkler. More...

Bice Ristorante Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Bice Ristorante, San Diego, CA 425 Island Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-2423
Downtown Italian restaurant with a sophisticated, modern setting, notable wine vault and tantalizing cheese bar. More...

Bleu Boheme French
13/20
Dining Room at Bleu Boheme, San Diego, CA 4090 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA 92116
619-255-4167
Cozy French bistro food in the heart of Kensington. More...

Cafe Chloe French
13/20
721 Ninth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-3242
This Parisian-style bistro continues to win us over with its earthy, unpretentious French fare. 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...

Cavaillon French
14/20
Dining Room at Cavaillon , San Diego, CA 14701 Via Bettona, Ste. 200
San Diego, CA 92127
858-433-0483
Intimate spot in Santaluz for well-crafted French cuisine. More...

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

Delicias California
No Rating
Dining Room at Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 6106 Paseo Delicias
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
858-756-8000
Delicias serves up seasonal California cuisine in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting. More...

El Bizcocho Global
No Rating
Dining Room at El Bizcocho, San Diego, CA Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
858-675-8550
Elegant modern American cuisine in an old-world setting at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. More...

Flavor Del Mar California
14/20
Del Mar Plaza
1555 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-755-3663
California coastal cuisine with global influences by chef Brian Redzikowski. More...

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

JRDN Restaurant Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at JRDN Restaurant, San Diego, CA Tower23
723 Felspar St.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-270-5736
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
Exciting seasonal California cuisine served in a striking, eclectic décor with Moroccan influences. More...

Kitchen 1540 Modern American
No Rating
Dining Room at Kitchen 1540, Del Mar, CA L'Auberge Del Mar
1540 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-793-6460
Sophisticated modern American cuisine in coastal Del Mar. 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
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
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
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
French chef Patrick Ponsaty deftly takes the reins at Mistral, which also has one of the best views in San Diego. More...

Morton's The Steakhouse Steakhouse
12/20
Dining Room at Morton 285 J St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-696-3369
This well-regarded chain serves only the finest cuts of meat. More...

Nine-Ten American
15/20
Dining Room at Nine-Ten, La Jolla, CA Grande Colonial Hotel
910 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-964-5400
Adjacent to the Grande Colonial Hotel in La Jolla, this elegant restaurant showcases the season's finest ingredients. 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
Drop into this casually elegant spot for lunch or a sumptuous dinner. More...

The Prado at Balboa Park Latin American
12/20
House of Hospitality
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
619-557-9441
Eclectic dining at The Prado is a good companion to the Balboa Park experience. More...

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

Tapenade French
16/20
Dining Room at Tapenade, La Jolla, CA 7612 Fay Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-551-7500
Tapenade continues to set the bar for classic French food in San Diego. 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...

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...

WineSellar & Brasserie French
14/20
9550 Waples St.
San Diego, CA 92121
858-450-9557
Wine pairing is highly recommended for this Euro-Cal cuisine from chef David Gallardo. More...

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