2025 Best Value Restaurants in San Diego Area

Affordable Dining
in San Diego

For a gourmet experience that won't break the bank, check out these Best Value Restaurants in San Diego, presented in alphabetical order.

These restaurants give diners the most bang for the buck, including fine destinations where one can dine well for a reasonable price and still stick to a budget.

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Baci Ristorante
13/20
Classic Northern Italian cuisine in a romantic setting. See More

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13/20
Experience Californian fare complemented by house-made craft brews in Little Italy. See More
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Beaumont's
14/20
Casual, high-energy setting with good food and a fun scene in La Jolla. See More

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Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
14/20
Locals pack this cozy wood-fired pizza place in Encinitas. See More
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Cafe 222
12/20
Hip downtown breakfast and lunch spot since the 1990s. See More
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CUCINA enoteca Del Mar
14/20
Eye-popping design, dynamic food and a good locals' scene in Del Mar. See More

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Cucina Urbana
14/20
This bustling spot in Bankers Hill serves up Italian-American fare and affordable wine in an artsy setting. See More

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12/20
East County New York-style deli. See More
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QB
A University Heights must for casual yet authentic Mexican food. See More
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