Best Seasonal Restaurants in Mission Hills

117 restaurants available nearby

1. Tahona Bar

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 7 times today

We are welcoming OpenTable online reservations for up to 6 guest for indoor and outdoor dining!Parties of 7 or more, please email our large party coordinator at zach@tahonabar.comWelcome to Tahona! We are the first mezcal bar and tasting room in San Diego. In our restaurant, we invite you to taste our incredible craft cocktails and our amazing contemporary Mexican cuisine featuring Oaxacan bites. In our tasting room, we welcome you to indulge on a mezcal tasting experience! We are located next one of the most iconic historical landmark: the Campo Santo Cemetery in Old Town. Inside Tahona, you will be transported to a modern Mexican hacienda designed with hand painted tiles, handmade rope seats, traditionally crafted fabric brought from Oaxaca, hand clayed walls and more.We also have a cozy covered outdoor patio dining experience so you will have the choice to dine inside our hacienda or on the streets of Old Town!

2. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4255)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 165 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. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2369)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 157 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!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.

4. Animae

4.7

Exceptional(3271)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 83 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.

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5. Ironside Fish & Oyster

4.5

Awesome(4577)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Little Italy

Booked 105 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. Groups of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity. 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. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(7620)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 127 times today

Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.

7. Juniper & Ivy

4.7

Exceptional(8078)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 100 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.

8. Herb & Wood

4.6

Exceptional(6504)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 99 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.

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9. North Italia - Fashion Valley

4.7

Exceptional(2669)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mission Valley

Booked 57 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

10. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3036)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 55 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

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AdamVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined today
One of the best meals of my life, and worth every penny. Our server made some amazing suggestions, so definitely ask. The cabbage, for example, was one of the best dishes of the night and we almost skipped it.
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AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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4.7
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Milton
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Good oysters , great cocktails, great date. My favorite restaurant in San Diego. Go during happy hour though to save some money
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Ironside Fish & OysterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Little Italy
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4.5
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Morgan
Key West / Florida Keys •1 review
4.0
Dined today
Awesome. I bet themed events are 10/10. One of the better eating experiences in town.
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insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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4.8
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JohnVIP
San Diego •108 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great lunch date at Seneca. We started with the olives and caviar. After that we had a pizza and some linguine with clams. Everything was tasty and great. The service was excellent. The views from the rooftop are great. We highly recommend Seneca.
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SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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Jessie
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 5, 2025
Probably the best taco I’ve ever had. Our server was knowledgeable and passionate. They accommodated us moving up our reservation. The drinks were amazing and I still dream about the carne asada taco. 11/10 would go back in a heartbeat.
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Tahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.5

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117 restaurants available nearby

1. Tahona Bar

2. Seneca

3. insideOUT

4. Animae

5. Ironside Fish & Oyster

6. Coasterra

7. Juniper & Ivy

8. Herb & Wood

9. North Italia - Fashion Valley

10. Madison

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