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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 | 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...

Bice Ristorante Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Bice Ristorante, San Diego, CA 425 Island Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-2423 | Menu
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 | Menu
This stylish bistro and wine bar transports diners to France. More...

Cafe Chloe French
13/20
721 Ninth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-3242 | Menu
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 | Menu
Candelas breaks the Mexican restaurant mold with sophisticated cuisine in a romantic, sexy setting. More...

Davanti Enoteca Italian
14/20
1655 India St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-237-9606
Little Italy dining in a sexy setting with rustic Italian food and charm. 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...

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...

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 | Menu
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 | 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...

Morton's The Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Morton 285 J St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-696-3369 | Menu
Old-school steakhouse serves cuts of USDA Prime aged beef, seafood and fine wine. 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 | Menu
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 | Menu
Drop by this casually elegant spot for lunch or dinner. More...

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

Prepkitchen Del Mar New American
14/20
Dining Room at Prepkitchen Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 1201 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92104
858-792-7737 | Menu
Del Mar locals convene for New American-California cooking in a happening alfresco setting. 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...

Tapenade French
16/20
Dining Room at Tapenade, La Jolla, CA 7612 Fay Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-551-7500 | Menu
San Diego dining destination for classic French cuisine. More...

Thee Bungalow Continental
12/20
4996 W. Point Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92107
619-224-2884 | Menu
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
No Rating
750 N. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-3474 | Menu
Captivating views of the harbor, solid service and fresh seafood make a good dining triumvirate. More...

Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar California
No Rating
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-827-2500 | Menu
This casual wine bar/restaurant at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa offers an eclectic menu. More...

Vincent's California
14/20
Dining Room at Vincent 113 W. Grand Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
760-745-3835 | Menu
Seasonal dining with French panache in historic downtown Escondido. More...

Whisknladle American
14/20
Dining Room at Whisknladle , La Jolla, CA 1044 Wall St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-551-7575 | Menu
From bread to charcuterie to ice creams and sorbets---everything is homemade at this La Jolla eatery. More...

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