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San Diego Best Value Restaurants


Looking for a steal of a meal? For a gourmet experience that won't break the bank, check out these Best Value Restaurants in San Diego that give the most bang for the buck, including fine destinations where one can dine well for a reasonable price.

Alchemy Restaurant Global
14/20
Dining Room at Alchemy Restaurant, San Diego, CA 1503 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
619-255-0616 | Menu
Global, eclectic cuisine in a comfortable setting with small plates, snacks and artistic food. 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 | Menu
Seasonal American dishes with French influences in a sophisticated setting that blends European style with California cool. More...

Baci Ristorante Italian
13/20
1955 W. Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110
619-275-2094 | Menu
A neighborhood gem, Baci serves classic Northern Italian cuisine in a romantic atmosphere. 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...

Beaumont's Modern American
14/20
5662 La Jolla Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-0474 | Menu
Casual, high-energy setting with good food, live entertainment and a fun bar scene. More...

Bencotto Italian Kitchen Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Bencotto Italian Kitchen, San Diego, CA 750 W. Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-450-4786 | Menu
Modern Italian home-style dishes in a "designed-to-share" form. More...

Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria Pizza
14/20
Dining Room at Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria, Encinitas, CA The Lumberyard
897 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Ste. 102
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-634-7671 | Menu
Thin-crust gourmet pizzas, craft tap beers and boutique wines in Encinitas. More...

Bread on Market Bakery
12/20
730 Market St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-795-2730 | Menu
This East Village café makes first-rate breads, along with serving sandwiches, soups, salads and sweets. More...

Cafe 222 Breakfast
12/20
222 Island Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-236-9902 | Menu
A hip hangout in a functional, funky-industrial atmosphere that complements owner Terryl Gavre's quirky style of cooking. More...

Cucina Urbana Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Cucina Urbana, San Diego, CA 505 Laurel St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-2222 | Menu
Enjoy affordable Italian-American fare in a hip, rustic setting. More...

D.Z. Akins Jewish
12/20
6930 Alvarado Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
619-265-0218 | Menu
An East County institution, D.Z. Akins is a refuge for those searching for a true New York deli. More...

El Zarape Mexican Restaurant Mexican
Quick Bite
4642 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92116
619-692-1652 | Menu
Authentic Mexican for a quick bite in University Heights. More...

Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen Gastropub
14/20
Dining Room at Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen, Oceanside, CA 626 S. Tremont St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
760-453-2940
Eclectic gastropub with good eats in Oceanside. More...

Hash House A Go Go American
12/20
3628 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-298-4646 | Menu
Think big. That's our advice for those en route to Hillcrest's lively Hash House A Go Go. 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 | Menu
A sassy hotel hot-spot with an eclectic menu, raw bar and great ocean views. More...

Kansas City Barbeque Barbecue
12/20
600 W. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-9680 | Menu
High-energy rib joint worthy of a visit for good barbecue. More...

La Taverna Italian
12/20
Dining Room at La Taverna, La Jolla, CA 927 Silverado St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-0100
Chef/owner Mary Ann Vitale serves up rustic Italian dishes at this cozy La Jolla favorite. More...

Le Papagayo Global
12/20
1002 N. Coast Hwy. 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-944-8252 | Menu
Global cuisine and live music nightly in Leucadia. More...

Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar Vegetarian
Quick Bite
The Lumberyard
765 S. Coast Hwy. 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-479-1977 | Menu
Extensive menu of fresh, healthy eats in Encinitas. More...

The Mission American
12/20
2801 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92104
619-220-8992 | Menu
Traditional American and Latino fare, along with Asian-inspired recipes with a healthy bent. More...

Naked Cafe Healthy
12/20
106 S. Sierra Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-259-7866 | Menu
Healthy, flavorful eats in a hip neighborhood café overlooking Fletcher Cove Park and the ocean in Solana Beach. More...

Ocean Terrace California
14/20
Dining Room at Ocean Terrace, La Jolla, CA 1250 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-4244
Savor Trey Foshee's California coastal cuisine in one of San Diego's most striking settings. More...

Pizzeria Arrivederci Italian
12/20
3845 Fourth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-299-6282 | Menu
Authentic Italian pizza in San Diego---at long last! More...

Point Loma Seafoods Seafood
Quick Bite
2805 Emerson St.
San Diego, CA 92106
619-223-1109 | Menu
Whether in a sandwich or salad, grilled or deep fried, the seafood is consistently high quality. More...

Ranchos Cocina Mexican
11/20
3910 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92104
619-574-1288 | Menu
Festive North Park spot for memorable Mexican fare. 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...

Rimel's Rotisserie Seafood
12/20
Dining Room at Rimel 1030 Torrey Pines Rd., Ste. E
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-6045 | Menu
Kid- and pet-friendly, Rimel’s has a comfortable atmosphere and hometown feel. More...

Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen Thai
12/20
7734 Girard Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-456-0466 | Menu
For those Thai cravings, Spice & Rice offers traditional dishes in a nice setting in La Jolla. More...

Stone Flats American
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Stone Flats, San Diego, CA 9844 Hibert St.
San Diego, CA 92131
858-444-2280 | Menu
Custom-designed flatbreads with natural ingredients make for an ideal fast casual bite. More...

Sublime Ale House American
12/20
1020 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
760-510-9220
Expansive craft beer list and casual comfort food in the North County “Beer Triangle.” More...

Super Cocina Mexican
10/20
3627 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92104
619-584-6244 | Menu
Authentic home-style Mexican cuisine from family recipes passed along to each generation. More...

Tender Greens Healthy
Quick Bite
2400 Historic Decatur Rd., Ste. 104
San Diego, CA 92106
619-226-6254 | Menu
Seriously good, healthy cuisine and gourmet comfort food in Point Loma. More...

Urban Solace New American
14/20
Dining Room at Urban Solace, San Diego, CA 3823 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92104
619-295-6464 | Menu
This North Park culinary retreat dishes out upscale comfort food in a hip setting with a San Francisco vibe. More...

Yakitori Yakyudori Japanese
12/20
3739 Sixth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-692-4189 | Menu
Yakitori serves up traditional skewers of meat, seafood, eggs and veggies, along with rice and noodle bowls. More...

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