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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,572)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(5,572)Ocean Beach - 3
LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(650)North Park - 4
The Henry - Coronado
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2,518)Coronado - 5
Benihana - San Diego, CA
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4(7,439)Mission Valley
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STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.4(3,361)Downtown - 2
The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.6(8,257)La Jolla - 3
insideOUT
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(2,369)Hillcrest - 4
Mister A's
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.9(8,716)Downtown - 5
Animae
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Asian•4.7(3,270)Downtown
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Coasterra
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(7,619)Harbor Island - 2
CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(7,121)Banker's Hill - 3
Nolita Hall
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.4(782)Little Italy - 4
Cloak + Petal
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.6(976)Little Italy - 5
Nobu San Diego
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.6(3,755)Downtown
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- JJohnVIPSan Diego •108 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe 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.More infoSenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.7
- BBethSan Diego •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoBleu Boheme is one of the most consistently good restaurants in every category. It has stood the test of time and continues to be a favorite of ours for celebrations, holidays and social get togethers. Highly recommend!More infoBleu BohemePrice: Expensive• French• Kensington•4.8
- AAnneHouston •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoPork belly inihaw and oyster sisig were on point, wonder if they have a Filipino chef 🤩. Service was impeccable. Our dessert Yodel was one of the best if not THE best. Thank you for a wonderful experience!More infoJuniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy•4.7
- MMoniqueSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoAmazing food and wonderful service! Highly recommendMore infoTrattoria Da SofiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Kensington•4.6
- LLoisLas Vegas •47 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThe spouse & I were visiting my daughter, who lives in San Diego. She had not been to Madison & neither had we. We all enjoyed the tomato & burrata appetizer. We also had the cioppino, Tuscan sausage rigatoni & chicken piccata; all were so good! Spouse & I had the Ibarra & The Woodsman, which were delicious. Service from Kylee excellent. We also enjoyed the music. My daughter plans to bring her roommates here.More infoMadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights•4.5
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Travelers love stopping in Kensington on their way through San Diego. It is well-known for seafood since it's near the coast of California. The clams, lobster, tuna, and other seafood are fresh at marketplaces and restaurants. Fish sandwiches are local favorites, and the fish may be gently seared or fully cooked. It is also served raw in the forms of sushi, sashimi, and ceviche at many fusion restaurants. Kensington is also home to mom and pop stores on the east end. These small eateries have been in business for decades, and they are highly regarded here. This neighborhood has a mix of old and adventurous when it comes to cuisine.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Kensington (San Diego) is Bleu Boheme
The best vegetarian restaurants in Kensington (San Diego) are Bleu Boheme, Trattoria Da Sofia and Madi
The restaurants with the best service in Kensington (San Diego) are Trattoria Da Sofia, Bleu Boheme and Madi
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Kensington (San Diego) are Bleu Boheme, Madi and Trattoria Da Sofia