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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
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
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...

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...

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
Creative Italian cuisine in a sophisticated setting with savvy Italian wines and an extensive cheese bar. More...

Blanca California
No Rating
Dining Room at Blanca, Solana Beach, CA 437 S. Hwy. 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-792-0072
Chef Jason Neroni now helms the remodeled North County restaurant, offering a California seasonal menu with Mediterranean influences. 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...

Café 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...

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

Delicias California
15/20
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 Modern American
14/20
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...

George's California Modern California
15/20
Dining Room at George 1250 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-4244
This tony La Jolla gem spotlights the talents of chef Trey Foshee and his contemporary California cuisine. More...

JRDN Restaurant Fusion
14/20
Dining Room at JRDN Restaurant, San Diego, CA Tower23
723 Felspar St.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-270-5736
A sassy hot-spot with an eclectic menu and sushi bar. 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
15/20
Dining Room at Kitchen 1540, Del Mar, CA L'Auberge Del Mar
1540 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-793-6460
Modern American cuisine with clever twists enlivens the sophisticated beach-style ambience. 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...

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
Why break the mood? Dining at The Prado completes the Balboa Park experience. More...

Savory Continental
14/20
Dining Room at Savory, Encinitas, CA 267 N. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-634-5556
Savory showcases Pascal Vignau's topnotch Continental cuisine. 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...

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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