Romantic Dining Restaurants

Georges on Fifth

Address: 835 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Georges on Fifth
$$$ Recommended Special Offer
THIS RESTAURANT IS NO LONGER OPEN FOR BUSINESS. - Georges on Fifth offers two things not common in the San Diego restaurant scene: dining in the company of San Diego’s elite and a twelve-ounce Prime Filet Mignon of Certified Angus Beef ®. The first takes the form of a vibrant mural of accomplished San Diegans which adorns the restaurant’s two-story walls; the latter is one of the most exceptional cuts of meat in the city. Georges’ menu, with culinary highlights that include USDA Prime steak, day boat scallops, and the highest grade sushi, prioritizes quality ingredients highlighted by beautiful presentation. …

Cafe Pacifica - Old Town

Address: 2414 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110
Cafe Pacifica - Old Town
$$
Housed in a small cottage in historic Old Town, Café Pacifica offers a welcome taste of elegance, sophistication, and delicate creativity. The fresh, contemporary menu features a dazzling array of fish and shellfish, which Chef Eddie Zamarripa prepares in his exquisitely innovative style as well as “simply grilled.” A modest selection of chicken, steak and vegetarian options are offered, as are daily specials showcasing seasonally available, and often exceptional, fish. The noticeably cultured wine list, prepared by Owner Frank Busic, offers wines by the glass, half bottle, and bottle, while the Pomerita—the restaurant’s signature twist on the traditional margarita—garners national …

Delirio's

Address: 5721 La Jolla Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037
Delirio's
$$$ Recommended
Delirio's is a new addition to the La Jolla/Bird Rock area, bringing an elegant setting, bold cuisine, and a unique wine list to an unsuspecting location. Executive Chef Aaron La Monica's menu is peppered with fresh, local, and organic ingredients, which he skillfully and artfully weaves together into unique presentations that promise to delight the senses. His approach celebrates the best Southern California has to offer, in a style which he describes as "California Cuisine, Baja Flavors." Wine director Jerome Astolfi, who joins Delirio's from Jack's La Jolla, has created a worldly wine and beer list to perfectly accompany Chef …

Busalacchi's on Fifth

Address: 3683 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Busalacchi's on Fifth
$$ Recommended
The flagship restaurant of the Busalacchi family has been serving up authentic Sicilian cuisine since 1986. Housed in a quaint converted house, the restaurant boasts an elegant welcoming setting indoors, and a cheerful, a charming patio for fair weather dining. The extensive menu is peppered with flavorful favorites such as Scallops alla Romana, featuring plump scallops wrapped in pancetta and served in a cream sauce, and Gnocchi alla Busalacchi, potato pasta in a pesto and sundried tomato sauce. As with all Busalacchi restaurants, the service is gracious, and the staff is waiting to cater to your every need.

Urban Bar and Grill

Address: 827 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Urban Bar and Grill
$$ Recommended New Special Offer Gift Certificates Outdoor Seating
There is a surplus when it comes to the average run of the mill “Bar and Grill” in San Diego. Fortunately, if you’re looking for one that will satiate your craving for some good ol’ American comfort food while still receiving fine dining service, then Urban Bar and Grill is right up your alley. Outside, the patio seating area is filled with content Happy Hour goers imbibing as they dive into their starters. This seating is ideal for out-of-towners and locals alike who wish to be at the center of the stimulating streets of the Gaslamp Quarter. Inside, flat screens …

La Jolla Strip Club

Address: 4282 Esplanade Court, San Diego, CA 92122
La Jolla Strip Club
$$ New Special Offer
One of Downtown San Diego’s most popular restaurants has come to La Jolla: The La Jolla Strip Club joins the superior quality of prime-cut steaks with the casual appeal of a grill-it-yourself lounge for the ultimate carnivorous experience. The Strip Club’s extensive lunch menu offers a mouth-watering array of salads, sandwiches, and pastas, while the dinner menu presents a tantalizing selection of 21-day-aged, Midwestern, corn-fed Angus beef cuts that range in size from 10-20 oz. The impressive dessert list is also worth checking out – with Naughty Treats like the Rated “R” Root Beer Float with root beer flavored vodka, …

Flavor Del Mar

Address: 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Flavor Del Mar
$$ Special Offer
Inspired by the seemingly endless combinations of tastes and smells that create flavors we love, Flavor Del Mar captures the essence of uncomplicated cuisine. The menu prizes quality and simplicity above the overwrought styling of presentation and taste that is found all too often these days. Chef Brian Redzikowski expresses his keen eye for detail, and artful enthusiasm on every plate. Specialties like the Crispy Pork Belly and the Basil Crusted Local Bass introduce guests to newly interpreted flavor components that complement familiar elements on the plate, and with the stunning Del Mar coastline as a backdrop, guests are sure …

La Playa Bistro

Address: 1005 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106
La Playa Bistro
$$$ Recommended New Special Offer
Come discover La Playa Bistro, a restaurant that will surely redefine your classic California dining experience. The contemporary Point Loma dive is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, serving well-balanced comfort food with a flair for the flavorful. Delightful fare options range from the typical like the Calamari to the exotic like the Barramundi, an Indonesian fish presented over thinly sliced celery roots wrap with a side of sundried tomato pesto. La Playa Bistro is also the ideal destination if you want to mingle with other guests at the L-shaped bar whose wonderful selection of beers and wines will …

Trattoria La Strada

Address: 702 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Trattoria La Strada
$$$ Editor's Pick

Thee Bungalow

Address: 4996 W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107
Thee Bungalow
$$ Recommended
This restaurant is currently closed for re-modeling.

Roseville

Address: 1125 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106