La Valencia Hotel
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1132 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Dave G. writes: It's been ages since I've seen the beauty of La Jolla. On Prospect Street, there lies a lush row of upscale shops, galleries and luxurious hotel getaways alongside the beach. It's like putting Rodeo Drive by Malibu Beach, only better. You start to…

Piatti Ristorante & Bar
Neighborhood: La Jolla Shores

2182 Avenida De La Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037

Denise L. writes: Very romantic and charming La Jolla shores restaurant.  There aren't many views, but the inside is decorated nicely, and outside there is a outdoor circular courtyard with a banyon tree that has tiny white lights on it.
Probably the best thing about…

Cheese Shop
Neighborhood: La Jolla Shores

2165 Avenida De La Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037

Ken N. writes: My baby girl's looking at colleges.

Yep, the one who was born two months premature and the one I had to feed every four hours (my wife and I were splitting feeding duties because, due to low birth weight, she needed to eat every two hours); the one I…

Cody's All American Cafe
Neighborhood: La Jolla

8030 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Miss Josephine Z. writes: First and foremost, before you spend 10 min whizzing around La Jolla trying to find parking on the street, there is GARAGE PARKING! I wish I had known that while I was going up and down Girard trying to find a decent spot. I ended up parking down the…

Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial
Neighborhood: La Jolla

6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S
La Jolla, CA 92037

JC D. writes: I decided to spend my last sunset in San Diego at Mount Soledad. Lucky for my date and I the place was deserted.

What a spectacular view of the city, the bay, the ocean, the mountains, the pier and the heavens. The view is breathtaking.

What a…

Marine Room Restaurant

2000 Spindrift Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

Irene C. writes: So my bf planned a surprise trip to San Diego for our anniversary. We got to swim with dolphins go to Seaworld, Coronado, old town and balboa park all in two days. He shelled out a lot for this trip, and after all the activities we did, I kind of…

Pannikin Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7467 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Keane L. writes: I love cafes.

I really do.

They make me feel so at ease. But the ones I love most of all are the really quirky ones... the cluttered cafes with lots of crazy people sitting at mismatched tables. That's the type of place that makes me feel the most…

Gelateria Frizzante
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1025 Prospect St #130
La Jolla, CA 92037

Yan M. writes: We were just in the area strolling when the signage of Gelato flashed at us, screaming for us to enter, we couldn't resist. We walked in and sampled different flavors and they were all good. We had a hard time deciding between the fruit flavors and…

Brockton Villa Restaurant
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1235 Coast Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037

wendella a. writes: The breakfast and view are most definitely five star worthy. Spicy sweet Mexican hot chocolate, poached eggs with a tangy tomato coconut sauce, carne asada and avocado eggs Benny - SO tasty - all while seated on the open air terrace jutting out over…

Surf Diva Surf School
Neighborhood: La Jolla Shores

2160 Avenida De La Playa
Call for class times
La Jolla, CA 92037

CINDY K. writes: I've got a pretty pink and orange gerber daisy rimmed Certificate of Completion still in my old room at my dad's house. It says that I had completed a week-long surf camp, and am now fully trained in wave etiquette, and safety. I was a Surf Diva.

It…

The Cottage
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7702 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

jen s. writes: setting? lovely. lots of flowers and a little fountain and all of the beautiful people of la jolla in one spot.

service? ok. they take your order, deliver your food, but otherwise seem pretty non-existent. no real check-ins, a little put out if asked…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: La Jolla

8657 Villa La Jolla Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

Amber K. writes: Trader Joe's is great when you want something other than the ordinary. They have a unique selection and that's what adds to their appeal, that and the fact that most of it is healthier and natural.

For me, however, it is not a one-stop-shop for all of…

Starlite
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

3175 India St
San Diego, CA 92103

Edgar N. writes: I'm actually surprised it's taken me this long to review Starlite, considering how I love it so. Whether you're here with friends during the week, on a Friday night date or going solo looking for something different, go no further than Starlite.

The…

Just Fabulous Kensington

San Diego, CA 92103

Adrienne W. writes: Delicious! In every way. The desserts, the great service, the cute little place in a cute little neighborhood. Love it.

Kobe Beef Burger has grilled tomato and onion on it, people!! I bet you cant even imagine what kind of heaven that tastes like.…

Cohabitat
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1433 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Jenna G. writes: This is a place I walk down to just for the hell of it. I have bought so much stuff here it's ridiculous! I bought stuff to decorate with at my wedding, since it was a mix between Indian and Asian it worked out great! I love so many things in here! I…

Tioli's Crazee Burger
Neighborhood: North Park

4201 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

Ferdi E. writes: dammit beavis... i hate it when in a previous review for a different burger joint, i was like "(this place) has the BEST BURGER in san diego, hands down...."

well, slap my a$$ and call me sally - because dare i say it again:

Tioli's has the BEST BURGER…

Caffe Calabria
Neighborhood: North Park

3933 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

lisa f. writes: Stopped in for a cappaccino after lunch at Marie's. Noticed the really cool windows and started thinking abou tthe fact that I am about to replace the windows in my house. I asked the barrista, who I expected to look at me like I was crazy, if she…

Pomegranate Russian-Georgian Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Park

2302 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

Denise L. writes: Thursday night.... checked it out because of you guys.  Excellent.  The food tastes very homemade.  I had the beef strokin off. (hehehehehe!!!)
An appetizer smapler, light, porter and dark Russian beer, and a chicken dish with walnuts and cinnamon…

North Park Produce
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3551 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

daeman c. writes: Every once in a while the desire to have your opinion heard, maybe read by a complete stranger, maybe even complimented could eventually work against you.

I made my first trip to North Park Produce yesterday mainly because I just realized it's…

Red Fox Steak House
Neighborhood: North Park

2223 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

Mae C. writes: I like to come here for the following reasons:

- I can stumble home just fine.
- Drinks are STRONG and reasonably priced
- The nightly lounge acts
- The decor - epitome of lounge.  And I'm not talking ultrahip lounge of today, but the lounge your parents…

Spread
Neighborhood: North Park

2879 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92104

Charlie F. writes: Spread is the BEST restaurant in San Diego. I have eaten there probably ten times and have always had extremely delicious, innovative and filling food. More than a meal, eating at Spread is an experience that expands your culinary horizons. It is…

Roberto's Taco Shop
Neighborhood: North Park

2744 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

Roger M. writes: Mexican food is at its best when it comes out of a ghetto looking joint like this!  Too many taco shops try to make their decor too fancy now a days, but trust me, the food at the "ghetto" ones come out tasting better and bigger.

This spot is def one…

Mesh
Neighborhood: North Park

2980 N Park Way
San Diego, CA 92104

Tanya S. writes: Need something unique?  Stop in here!  
This is a great place to find something to splurge on.  The clothes are very cute/hip and the jewelry is beautiful.  
The owner is always very friendly and helpful.  
Without Mesh I can't be rocking my gama-go…

Red Sea Restaurant
Neighborhood: City Heights

4717 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92105

Roger M. writes: Gotta give this place a 5 star rating.  I went here for the first time with some friends about a year ago and have been back a couple times after that.  The injeta(how do you spell it? lol) is so good, I love how it just tastes so good with all the…

Point Loma Seafoods
Neighborhood: Liberty Station

2805 Emerson St
San Diego, CA 92106

Robin Z. writes: Yes, it can be frustrating, the traffic to get here, the hungry lunchtime crowds, the seeming randomness of the order line, the shuffle to the cash register, the whole "Europeaness" of the process. But you're smiling having finally gotten one over on…

Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe
Neighborhood: Liberty Station

1110 Rosecrans St
Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92106

Christina S. writes: This place is amazing. We stopped by to pick up bread here some time ago with friends and I seriously wish that I had an appetite. My eyes were bigger than my stomach and I wanted one off everything. I remember that we ordered one of the brioche…

Ocean Beach Dog Beach

End of Voltaire St
Ocean Beach, CA 92107

Jeanna W. writes: 5 stars for Dog Beach!

Aww... I don't even have a dog but I love love LOVE to go and play with other peoples' puppies.  Hopefully one day I'll be playing with a mid to large sized fluffy dog and its owner and I will fall madly in love... haha.

ANYway.…

The Vine
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

1851 Bacon St
San Diego, CA 92107

Stephani S. writes: I went here last Friday with a HUGE group of yelpers for Richard's grad party. I will throw it out right off the bat that this place is TERRIBLE for large groups. They hated us. The waitress told us we had too many people at the table as it was,…

The Electric Chair
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

4944 Newport Ave
Ste A
San Diego, CA 92107

Jen G. writes: Okay, so I have a haircutting fetish that has kept me from seeing a professional stylist for years. There's something about chopping off my own hair that does it for me. Even when it looks like crap afterwards. Last year, I broke down and went to a…

South Beach Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

5059 Newport Ave
Ste 104
San Diego, CA 92107

lauren c. writes: This is the last stop before you hit sand. South Beach's weather-beaten bar only accepts cash and IDs patrons at the door (even during lunchtime), but continues to lure me with my favorite fish fantasy - the mahi taco.

It's not all mahi tacos I…

Adalberto's Mexican Food

1868 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106

van ness d. writes: There is a fallacy, a myth - if you will - on what women do when they are together partaking in "Girl Time".

FANTASY:  A group of women lounging around in their see-thru nighties, taking turns applying makeup on one another, filing and painting their…

Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

356 Fashion Vly
Fashion Valley Malll
San Diego, CA 92108

James T. writes: I tried to take a friend to The Cheesecake Factory for her birthday one time, but when we got there, we were informed that it would take roughly 12 hours for a table to open for us. Feeling the twin daggers of hatred and disappointment from my…

Lamont Street Grill
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

4445 Lamont St
San Diego, CA 92109

Denise L. writes: My friend proposed to his wife here, under my suggestion.  She loved the restaurant and him, and now they're married.  Incredibly romantic and cozy setting in a cottage.
Last night I sat on beside the fireplace on their patio.  Between Grand and…

Lanna Thai

4501 Mission Bay Dr
Pacific Beach
San Diego, CA 92109

Jae L. writes: This is another reivew thats got the central premise of the story in the dunny...(aussie for bathroom)

After a thai iced tea, glass of water and a many thimbles of nigori..me bladder started to say to me..."go take a piss in the bathroom before i piss…

Liars Club

3844 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

margot b. writes: I went to Liar's Club for one reason only: the burgers were supposed to be off the hook.

I have had all of San Diego's finest by now - not THOSE finest... their finest burgers - of which there are many worthy contenders. My favorite continues to be…

In-N-Out Burger

3102 Sports Arena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110

Miss Josephine Z. writes: My girlfriends and I trick outselves into thinking that ordering this fresh version of fast food "protein-style" will not hinder us from our diet every once in a great while.

Me (driver): What do you guys want?
Mary: #1 w/ a diet coke.
Cassidy: -gasps-…

Phil's BBQ
Neighborhood: Midway

3750 Sports Arena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110

Rocco B. writes: I would sacrafice my firstborn if Phil would baste the child in barbeque sauce and serve it with a side of beer battered onion rings.

Adams Avenue Book Store
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3502 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Andy C. writes: I WANT TO LIVE HERE!!!!

All the books here in this shop are so amazing!!

I came in here today after having lunch with fellow yelpper, Abigail G, and we had a little field day in this store. After walking around for the first maybe 5 minutes, I found…