Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Linda Vista

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchBritish

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San Diego

Neighborhoods

Banker's HillBarrio LoganCoronadoDowntownHillcrestKearny Mesa

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

39 restaurants available nearby

1. Madison

4.4

Awesome(3072)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 62 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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2. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4.6

Exceptional(6713)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

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3. Marina Kitchen - San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina

4.3

Awesome(415)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Marina Kitchen is a dynamic, chic and comfortable San Diego dining venue where people go to relax, socialize and take in the sights and sounds of a rhythmic and vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy panoramic views of the San Diego coastline from our bay restaurant.

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4. Great Maple San Diego

4.8

Exceptional(4452)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Hillcrest

Booked 84 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!

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5. Louisiana Purchase SD

4.5

Awesome(735)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • North Park

Booked 64 times today

Conveniently set on Louisiana Street in North Park, our design of this intimate cocktail restaurant was inspired by the charm &; character of New Orleans, with creative touches of personal effects giving guests the feeling of warmth, community & fun Architect Jeff Svitak helped create a modern interpretation of a classic French Quarter restaurant, introducing elements of wood, marble &; rich velvet. Our lush patio seating flows seamlessly into our indoor dining space, a nod to the courtyards found across the beautiful southern city.Our rotating food menu will be dedicated to only the best seasonal ingredients, featuring big &; bold flavors from the region. Executive Chef Quinnton Austin recently relocated to San Diego from New Orleans, bringing with him an exciting wealth of knowledge &; experience in the culinary melting pot that defines southern cuisineAlligator Cheesecake, Andouille Fried Red Beans & Rice w/Chipotle Mousse, &

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6. Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina

4.9

Exceptional(557)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hillcrest

Booked 13 times today

San Diego, meet Pinsa.An ancient recipe comes back to life at Our Hillcrest Restaurant.Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina is a full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria bringing a modern touch to family recipes and an ancient style of pizza called, Pinsa.Tavola Nostra, which means “our table”, is owned and operated by Jeff Oliveri – a first time restaurateur from a family of longtime restaurant owners who hopes to honor his familial heritage and tradition with his Italian dining concept that creates one of the best Hillcrest restaurants.

7. Bleu Boheme

4.7

Exceptional(3600)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Kensington

Booked 3 times today

Bleu Boheme is a comforting French cuisine spot where patrons enjoy simple yet delicious recipes from different cultures. The restaurant is known for its quality, flavor, and taste, which is evident in the reviews. The menu offers classic French dishes like French onion soup, boef bourguignon, and brioche pudding, that are 'tried-and-true favorites.' The ambiance, with its French bistro menu but still with local influences, makes diners feel comfortable and at ease.

8. One Door North

4.4

Awesome(526)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • North Park

Booked 18 times today

At One Door North we host a New American Bar and Eatery that pays homage to the outdoors with the spirit of adventure, serving only fresh farm to table cuisine. Come enjoy the adventure with us, we look forward to serving you.

9. Bronze Bird

4.5

Awesome(167)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Bronze Bird Food Wine & Spirits is a casual San Diego imbibery for the craft connoisseur, located in The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy tasty takes on So Cal comfort fare with an impressive variety of shareable creations offered alongside entrée-driven dishes.

10. Monello

4.6

Exceptional(2649)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 59 times today

As Bencotto's brother located next door,Monello lives up to its sibling's reputation as Best Italian restaurant in San Diego.From the 800 LB of fresh pasta handcrafted every week, Monello displays up to 27 different recipes of pasta. Mediterranean style seafood is served along with gourmet pizza.Monello delivers Pasta & Risotto tossed in the Parmigiano cheese wheel tableside.Unique Italian-style brunch is served on weekends.Voted Best Happy Hour 2016, Monello's Milanese Aperitivo offers small plates on the house with drinks every night.UNABLE TO FIND A TABLE? CHECK OUT OUR BROTHER RESTAURANT BENCOTTO NEXT DOOR

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Ashley
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great greeters and waitress! I had a Pear cocktail which was super strong♥️ maple logs w/ fried chicken is a must! By the end of the meal, I completely understood the hype behind the Maple bacon donuts. Huge portions, would definitely come back!!!!! 10/10
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Great Maple San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Hillcrest
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4.8
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Oscar
Baja California •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Pretty pricey, just about $300 for 2 appetizers, 2 main dishes and 2 drinks with tax and tip. The food and service were great though and the place is beautiful.
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MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
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4.4
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Carlos
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We came to visit San Diego for a quick long weekend and I’m still thinking about the amazing food at Louisiana Purchase. It’s rare to have perfectly great service, food and ambiance in one place. This is the type of restaurant that would make me come back to visit just to experience it all over again.
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Louisiana Purchase SDPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• North Park
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4.5
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Ricardo
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I love seeing the water here and the food was very good. It was a little dark a light at the table would have been nice. But overall experience was worth it. The seared scallops were so bombbbb
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Tom Hams LighthousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.6
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Jennifer
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 13, 2025
Absolutely delicious and excellent location when staying at Marriott Marquis.
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Marina Kitchen - San Diego Marriott Marquis & MarinaPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Downtown
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4.3

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