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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.

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...

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

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

D.Z. Akins Jewish
12/20
6930 Alvarado Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
619-265-0218
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
El Zarape offers favorites like enchiladas, tostadas and tacos, as well as creative fare. More...

Extraordinary Desserts Desserts
12/20
1430 Union St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-294-7001
Stop by this airy, stylish dessert bar near Little Italy for a sumptuous snack, decadent dessert or impromptu gift-shopping opportunity. More...

Hash House A Go Go American
12/20
3628 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-298-4646
Think big. That's our advice for those en route to Hillcrest's lively Hash House A Go Go. 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...

Kansas City Barbeque Barbecue
12/20
600 W. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-9680
One of the best barbecue places in San Diego. 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...

La Taverna Italian
12/20
927 Silverado St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-0100
A local La Jolla favorite, La Taverna takes pains to ensure everything you eat is made in-house. More...

La Vache & Co. French
12/20
420 Robinson Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-295-0214
Unpretentious, fresh and deeply flavorful. We love it all. More...

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

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

Pizzeria Arrivederci Italian
12/20
3845 Fourth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-299-6282
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
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
Festive North Park spot for memorable Mexican fare. More...

Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen Thai
12/20
7734 Girard Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-456-0466
Future restaurateurs would do well in studying the poetry in motion that is Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen. More...

Super Cocina Mexican
10/20
3627 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92104
619-584-6244
At Super Cocina, one can eat true Mexican “casera comida” (home cooking). More...

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

Urban Solace New American
14/20
3823 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92104
619-295-6464
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
This tiny locale is home to a long list of skewered and grilled meats, cabbage salad, fried dumplings and hearty Japanese porridge. More...

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