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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,606)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(5,598)Ocean Beach - 3
Steak 48 - Del Mar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,616)Del Mar - 4
LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(708)North Park - 5
Benihana - San Diego, CA
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4(7,466)Mission Valley
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STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3,369)Downtown - 2
Mister A's
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.9(8,736)Downtown - 3
insideOUT
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(2,384)Hillcrest - 4
Juniper & Ivy
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.7(8,100)Little Italy - 5
The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.6(8,279)La Jolla
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Great Maple San Diego
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(4,422)Hillcrest - 2
Nobu San Diego
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.6(3,763)Downtown - 3
CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(7,126)Banker's Hill - 4
Catania
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(2,091)La Jolla - 5
Cloak + Petal
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.6(984)Little Italy
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- BBrandonSan Diego •1 review4.0Dined 1 day agoSolid spot with really good drinks. Music was a little loud for conversation, but great spot for a night out.More infoTakoPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Old Town•4.2
- JJulieColumbus •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food was amazing! Ambiance was great. Definitely would eat there again. The restaurant was super chic and cute!More infoTrattoria Don PietroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town•4.5
- MMariaSan Diego •4 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoCute place! Loved the music and ambience. The warm flour tortillas were delicious and our server was super friendly. However the drinks were okay and the food overall was alright. The queso fundido is too watery. The corn appetizer needs to be softer and missing something.More infoEl SueñoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.1
- JJeffVIPSan Diego •41 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways an awesome experience at Tahona. The creativity of the food is always delicious, the cocktails awesome, the cool vibe, and friendly service keep us coming back.More infoTahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.6
- KKrisSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThank you, Tito, and your friendly staff for hosting our large group. We’ll be back!More infoCasa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.5
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Twenty-five historical sites, hundreds of specialty stores and 12 art galleries make Old Town a great place to live or visit. The area originally settled by Kumeyaay Native Americans and immigrants from Mexico also has several innovative restaurants. Many guests enjoy burritos, enchiladas and tacos prepared with the area's freshest produce while listening to roving Mariachi bands. Other restaurants pay tribute to San Diego's location on the Pacific Ocean to serve great seafood, including fish tacos, sushi and lobster. Most restaurants feature outstanding outdoor seating, making them a great place to watch people in this area, especially during Old Town's popular Old Town Art Festival, Cinco de Mayo and Fiesta Navidad.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Old Town San Diego is Pizza Bella Italian Bistro
The best vegan restaurants in Old Town San Diego are Baci Restaurant - San Diego, Miguel's Cocina - Old Town and El Agave
The best vegetarian restaurants in Old Town San Diego are Miguel's Cocina - Old Town, Tahona Bar and Baci Restaurant - San Diego
The restaurants with the best service in Old Town San Diego are Pizza Bella Italian Bistro, Baci Restaurant - San Diego and Cosmopolitan Restaurant
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Old Town San Diego are Pizza Bella Italian Bistro, Baci Restaurant - San Diego and Cosmopolitan Restaurant
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- Presidio of San Diego
- El Campo Santo Cemetery
- Old Town San Diego State Historical Park
- Cosmopolitan Hotel
- Midway Towne Center Shopping Center
- American Presidents Museum
- Midway Garden Plaza Shopping Center
- La Casa de Juan Bandini
- Old Town Esplanade Shopping Center
- Point Loma Plaza Shopping Center
- Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Sea World
- Tecolote Park
- Junipero Serra Museum
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
- Ramada Limited SeaWorld
- Kobey's Swap Meet
- Old Town Inn
- Plaza Del Pasado
- Presidio Hills Golf Course
- Glasshouse Square Shopping Center