Best Value Restaurants
San Diego

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
A true neighborhood eatery serving American seasonal dishes with French flair. More...

Blue Coral Seafood & Spirits Seafood
12/20
8990 University Center Ln.
San Diego, CA 92122
858-453-2583
This Aventine Center restaurant serves seafood and steakhouse fare amid a fun ambience. More...

Bread on Market Bakery
12/20
730 Market St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-795-2730
Susana Starcevil and her staff bake exceptional loaves and serve sandwiches, soups, salads and sweets. More...

Café 222 Breakfast
12/20
222 Island Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-236-9902
Functional, funky-industrial atmosphere that compliments Terryl Gavre's quirky, eclectic style of cooking. More...

D. Z. Akins Jewish
12/20
6930 Alvarado Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
619-265-0218
An East County institution for over 20 years, D.Z. Akins is a refuge for those searching for a true Jewish 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...

Epazote Oceanview Steakhouse & Z Ocean Bar Steakhouse
12/20
Del Mar Plaza
1555 Camino Del Mar, Ste. 322
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-259-9966
Now in addition to oceanfront steak and seafood dining, one can nosh and mingle in the renovated Z Ocean Bar. 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 Hash House A Go Go. More...

Jordan Fusion
13/20
Dining Room at Jordan, San Diego, CA Tower23
723 Felspar St.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-270-5736
A sassy hot spot with an eclectic Asian-inspired menu and sushi bar. More...

Kansas City Barbecue Barbecue
11/20
610 W. Market St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-9680
Some of the best barbecue and side dishes in San Diego. 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...

Pizzeria Arrivederci Italian
12/20
3739 Fourth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-542-0293
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...

Quarter Kitchen Eclectic
14/20
Dining Room at Quarter Kitchen, San Diego, CA Ivy Hotel
600 F St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-814-2000
Chef Damon Gordon’s Quarter Kitchen lives up to the hype. More...

Ranchos Cocina Mexican
11/20
3910 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92104
610-574-1288
Fun and funky, Ranchos Cocina is the type of Mexican restaurant that appeals to just about everyone. 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...

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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