Best Seasonal Restaurants in Hillcrest

122 restaurants available nearby

1. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2320)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 30 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.We are excited to announce our highly anticipated Holiday Oasis Experience beginning Thursday, November 7th! Visit our website for additional information under "Happenings."Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.

2. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4198)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 75 times today

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

3. Animae

4.8

Exceptional(3237)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 45 times today

ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.

4. Cellar Hand

4.7

Exceptional(111)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Hillcrest

Booked 7 times today

Nestled in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego, Cellar Hand embodies a commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and community. Through a farm-to-table approach, our menu showcases hyper-local seasonal fare. Our extensive wine list highlights the diverse terroir of California, serving as an extension of founder’s Pali Wine Co. Santa Barbara County winery. By fostering deep connections with local artisans, farmers, fishers, and stewards, Cellar Hand strives to be a destination where guests can savor the essence of California’s bounty in every bite and sip.Enjoy our exposed kitchen, an indoor-outdoor bar, outdoor fire pits, and artwork by Nick Perr. Opened Wednesday - Sunday with daily happy hour specials and Sunday brunch!

A photo of Ironside Fish & Oyster restaurant

5. Ironside Fish & Oyster

4.5

Awesome(4550)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Little Italy

Booked 86 times today

Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.

6. Cesarina

4.9

Exceptional(5508)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ocean Beach

Booked 113 times today

Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.

A photo of Great Maple San Diego restaurant

7. Great Maple San Diego

4.8

Exceptional(4386)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hillcrest

Booked 71 times today

We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!

8. Juniper & Ivy

4.7

Exceptional(8040)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 68 times today

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

9. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6465)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 62 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

10. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3023)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 18 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

B
Bianca
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Absolutely wonderful and beautiful experience. Food was DELICIOUS, the servers were awesome and the ambiance was amazing! I do think it's a tad overpriced so would only go for special occasions but it's a well worth treat for nice celebrations.
More info
insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
•
4.8
L
LaurenVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
My husband and I always love coming here! We were celebrating our honeymoon and they gave us 2 complimentary glasses of champagne to celebrate. Great time!
More info
SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
•
4.7
M
Michelle
San Diego •12 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Highly recommended. We have the best experience ever! Dina was our server and she was excellent! Overall, the restaurant has given us a superb customer service from the entrance to our table. The food was delicious! Especially the Taiwanese chicken and Miyazaki wagyu tenderloin! This place was worth it. Will be back again.
More info
AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
•
4.8
D
David
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We have dined at Ironside a number of times and have not been disappointed. The seafood is fresh the service outstanding and the overall ambience enjoyable. Parking is just around the corner, albeit a little expensive for 2 hours. The wine selection is limited, so if you are looking for a variety of fine wine, you may be disappointed. Overall a great dining experience.
More info
Ironside Fish & OysterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Little Italy
•
4.5
S
scottVIP
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
The food was amazingly fresh. Overall a great experience.
More info
Cellar HandPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Hillcrest
•
4.7

Best Seasonal Restaurants in Hillcrest

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Neighborhoods

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Award-winning

Accessibility

122 restaurants available nearby

1. insideOUT

2. Seneca

3. Animae

4. Cellar Hand

5. Ironside Fish & Oyster

6. Cesarina

7. Great Maple San Diego

8. Juniper & Ivy

9. Herb & Wood

10. Madison

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable