Guidebook for San Diego
Restaurants
A selection of some of my favorite places to dine out.
Amazing vegetarian restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere and reasonable prices.
98 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
4661 Park BlvdAmazing vegetarian restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere and reasonable prices.
A restaurant in an old house with a lot of charm. The food is excellent. There is dining on a patio next to the sidewalk or inside. This is also a great breakfast spot.
69 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Parkhouse Eatery
4574 Park BlvdA restaurant in an old house with a lot of charm. The food is excellent. There is dining on a patio next to the sidewalk or inside. This is also a great breakfast spot.
Another restaurant built into an old house. Patio or indoor dining. Features Ethiopian food served family style so maybe better if you are two or more people.
57 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
4651 Park BlvdAnother restaurant built into an old house. Patio or indoor dining. Features Ethiopian food served family style so maybe better if you are two or more people.
Really good artisanal pizza whole or by the slice. They also have good salads and a nice selection of beers.
37 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Zia Gourmet Pizza
3311 Adams AveReally good artisanal pizza whole or by the slice. They also have good salads and a nice selection of beers.
There is always some kind of cultural event going on here. Very grass roots with vegan food generally available. Check online for the schedule of events.
WorldBeat Cafe
2100 Park BlvdThere is always some kind of cultural event going on here. Very grass roots with vegan food generally available. Check online for the schedule of events.
Delicious breakfast and lunch near the house. Check their website to make sure they are open. Hours can vary throughout the week.
73 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Cafe 21 University Heights
2736 Adams AveDelicious breakfast and lunch near the house. Check their website to make sure they are open. Hours can vary throughout the week.
Classic and delicious Italian food. They have indoor seating as well as patio tables.
43 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Arrivederci
3845 Fourth AveClassic and delicious Italian food. They have indoor seating as well as patio tables.
Casual French restaurant with reasonable prices and great food.
19 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Au Revoir French Bistro
420 Robinson AveCasual French restaurant with reasonable prices and great food.
Simple, small place that serves crazy good sushi. Very fresh and delicious. Parking is limited but they will run an order out to your car. Only open from 12-4pm.
Makai Sushi
Simple, small place that serves crazy good sushi. Very fresh and delicious. Parking is limited but they will run an order out to your car. Only open from 12-4pm.
This is now called Sukho Thai. Great Thai food in a cute setting. Can be loud when it is full but they do have some patio dining on the sidewalk.
20 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Chi Extraordinary Kitchen
2789 Adams AveThis is now called Sukho Thai. Great Thai food in a cute setting. Can be loud when it is full but they do have some patio dining on the sidewalk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Near Balboa Park, this is a neighborhood sports bar with a huge list of beers and great food. Parking is available under the building.
9 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Corner Drafthouse
495 Laurel StNear Balboa Park, this is a neighborhood sports bar with a huge list of beers and great food. Parking is available under the building.
Everything Else
One of the best zoo's in the world. It is non profit and does a lot to protect species and habitat around the world.
2510 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrOne of the best zoo's in the world. It is non profit and does a lot to protect species and habitat around the world.
Coffee Shops with Snacks
Great coffee shop with lots of seating, good coffee shop food and good pastries.
74 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Lestat's on Park
4496 Park BlvdGreat coffee shop with lots of seating, good coffee shop food and good pastries.
Italian coffee roaster with brick oven pizza and a selection of cocktails, beers and wines in a lively neighborhood. Happy hour 4-6pm 😉
124 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StItalian coffee roaster with brick oven pizza and a selection of cocktails, beers and wines in a lively neighborhood. Happy hour 4-6pm 😉
Good Omen Coffee Co
Local coffee shop that is a short walk from the house.
Groceries
Upscale groceries and a casual restaurant/wine bar in the heart of Hillcrest.
240 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveUpscale groceries and a casual restaurant/wine bar in the heart of Hillcrest.
A smaller grocery store that has a good selection of imported foods, wines and beers.
752 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveA smaller grocery store that has a good selection of imported foods, wines and beers.
Medium size grocery store in a kind of farmers market style. About two miles from the house.
209 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrMedium size grocery store in a kind of farmers market style. About two miles from the house.