10 Romantic Restaurants in San Diego

Embark on a culinary adventure featuring seafood creations made with globally-influenced flavors, and enjoy an elegant fine dining experience at our La Jolla restaurant on the surf. Take part in an over 80-year tradition and join fellow San Diegans, visitors, celebrities, and world figures in dining at eye-level to dramatic waves on La Jolla Shores. What We Love: AHI TARTARE CONES serrano soy, kaluga caviar, chive LOCAL BLUEFIN TUNA pickled ginger, fresno chiles, togarashi aioli CENTER CUT ANGUS FILET MIGNON truffle potato, cabrales blue, malbec GRILLED HEARTS OF PALM WITH AJI VERDE AND CHIMICHURRI PAN SEARED SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS butternut squash, pork belly lardons, corn veloute

One of the best things about being in San Diego is that you can be outside year-round. It’s a part of our lifestyle. And when you want to eat outdoors, there’s no better place than the Ocean Terrace, acclaimed as the region’s best rooftop dining. So join us at a table overlooking the Pacific, or grab a seat at our elevated bar, for a perfectly relaxed Southern California lunch or dinner with a million dollar view. What We Love: Baked Mac & Cheese Mornay, parmesan crust Tuna Tartare Tostada avocado, radish, salsa macha Salmon Rancho Gordo beans, pickled chili, frisée, bacon Braised Short Rib potato purée, red cabbage, crispy onion Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake toffee pecans, brandied toffee sauce, cinnamon streusel, toasted oat ice cream

La Bonne Table is a cozy and intimate restaurant in the heart of the bustling neighborhood of Hillcrest in sunny San Diego. We serve country french food in a bistro fashion. Our menu consists of classic french dishes, a modest but excellent selection that will change with the seasons and special occasions. What We Love: Soups a l'oignon 13- Classic French delicious onion soup with croutons and melted gruyere Les Escargots 14- 6 large Burgundy escargots in sizzling garlic butter, puff pastry hats Confit de Canard 34- Crispy and tender duck thighs served with Brussels sprouts with mustard cream sauce Cassoulet 33- Classic French casserole of pork belly, duck leg confit, Toulouse sausage and stewed beans

Cardellino is the story of a chef who grew up on the East Coast, going to dinner at second-and- third-generation Italian restaurants with his family, seeing firsthand how American culture can influence and shape traditional cuisines. Cardellino is his take on that idea, on blending together Italy and America while weaving in his ethos of shared plates, seasonal ingredients, and experiential dining. What We Love: CALAMARI FRITTI pickled peppers, castelvetrano olives, frisée, lemon, marinara sauce LAMB SAUSAGE & RAPINI herb goat cheese, tomato, garlic cream, coriander, cilantro FUSSILI PICCANTI ALL VODKA parmigiano, calabrian chiles 50 LAYER EGGPLANT LASAGNA mornay, parmesan, charcoal eggplant purée, chutney, basil HERBED PAPPARDELLE braised rabbit & piquillo pepper ragout, castelvetrano olives, rosemary garlic breadcrumbs

CUCINA urbana’s contemporary Italian cuisine is prepared with a focus on California seasonality and the bounty of local farms. Combined flavors of Italy with the organic freshness of Southern California is emblematic of CUCINA’s from-scratch menus. What We Love: grilled octopus + chili balsamic + ceci bean + celery + sumac onion + fennel yogurt fried squash blossoms + citrus aioli + herb vinaigrette pizza - calabrese salami + pineapple habanero jam + provolone dolce + red onion + arugula bucatini amatriciana + guanciale + tomato + chili + pecorino rigatoni bolognese + veal + pork + lemon ricotta + grana padano brandt beef bullseye steak + maitake mushroom + charred scallion + sunchoke puree gianduja chocolate torta + almond hazelnut croccante + amaretto whip

Little Frenchie is a chef-driven approachable bistro modeled after Parisian neighborhood cafes. Enjoy our rotating menu of Provencal classics, our immense selection of unique cheeses imported from France and our extensive wine collection from both France and California. We take pride in the imported and local ingredients we use; our produce is sourced from regional farmers, and our seafood from local area fishermen. bone marrow rôti fennel confit, mustard seed, fine herbs niçoise salad albacore, cherry tomato, fingerling potato, green bean, hard boiled egg, niçoise olive, sherry vinaigrette le burger raclette cheese, onion confit, aïoli, frites, cornichon (add sunny side up hen egg steak au poivre snake river farms wagyu new york, aspargus, mustard seed, cognac peppercorn sauce

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. What We Love: Prime Beef Tartare Traditional Accompaniments, Levain Plancha Grilled Spanish Octopus Nduja Aioli, Pommes Nouvelles, Shishitos Braised Prime Beef Shortribs Cabernet Sauvignon Reduction Maple Leaf Duck Breast Montmorency Cherries, Pinot Noir Roasted Rack Of Lamb Herbes De Provence, Cannellini Beans, Thyme Garlic Jus

Blending classic East Coast culinary traditions with a modern Californian sensibility, Herb & Sea is Chef Brian Malarkey’s companion restaurant to the much-loved Herb & Wood in Little Italy. The restaurant has quickly become one of the most sought-after tables in town, with a menu that celebrates simple, clean, and bright flavors. What We Love: Parker House Rolls (OFF MENU, ASK FOR EM!) Hamachi Crudo white ponzu, sprouts, pickled fresno, sunflower seed, citrus, avocado Spicy Carrot Hummus tahini, pomegranate, za'atar, flatbread Roasted Baby Carrots cashew sesame relish, aleppo yogurt, carrot top pesto Wood Grilled Portobello charred onion vinaigrette, white balsamic, garlic crunch Roasted Half Chicken salsa verde, tuscan kale, lemon, caper Rigatoni lamb ragu, harissa, mint chimichurri, midnight moon, lemon breadcrumb Lava Cake truffle center, vanilla & chocolate sauce, vanilla gelato