Good food and a cozy place to dine are necessities wherever you go and San Diego is no exception. Some of the best-served dishes in the city include fish tacos, oysters, clam chowder, sushi burritos, sea urchins, and more.
Due to its proximity to the North Pacific Ocean, San Diego is a hub for exotic sea foods. Additionally, the city's food culture is also influenced by American culture, Mexican cuisine, and Italian food.
Considered one of the top foodie cities in the US, the Pacific Coast region has many diners and restaurants for getting a bite to eat. If you are on a tight budget, you may want to avoid restaurants in expensive locations like Del Mar, Coronado, Rancho Sante Fe, La Jolla, and Solana Beach. However, you can still find affordable restaurants in places like Chula Vista, Poway, Mira Mesa, and El Cajon.
Some of the best kid-friendly restaurants in San Diego are listed below:
- Crab Hut [Kearny Mesa, Downtown San Diego]
- Haldilao Hotpot San Diego [La Jolla]
- Cesarina [Voltaire Street]
- The Crack Shack [Encinitas Boulevard]
- True Food Kitchen [Friars Road Suite]
- Panama 66 [El Prado]
- Underbelly North Park [3000 Upas Street]
