I used this post to organize dinners last week around San Diego. Here are my highlights:
Jake's Del Mar: We have been there before and it just doesn't disappoint. One of our top 5 restaurants for sure. Food, service, view, vibe. Suggestions: Calamari, Surfin' Cowboy (Sirloin & Shrimp), Scallops, Hula Pie, Merry Edwards Pinot Noir.
Ballast Point Miramar: Their flagship location and they spent millions on it. Located in a warehouse district, it is a working brewery for sure. Restaurant is very good, Guacamole is superb, fish tacos, salmon, short ribs. One of our favorite beers too. Really a nice outdoor place in back for happy hour.
Rustic Root: Fantastic brunch and Bloody Mary's. We went twice.
Barbusa: Loved it, got the suggestion here. Homemade pasta, added the Sicilian meat balls. fantastic! Salmon was awesome, on mashed sweet potato
Ironside: Some of the best rockfish ceviche we ever had. Fresh caught oysters, bread was $5 but homemade loaf was pretty darn worth it.