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Madi
$$$$•Breakfast•4.6(638)Bringing all-day brunch and grab-and-go coffee to Normal Heights, Madi is the upcoming daytime counterpart to Madison on Park, the well-established mid-century modern restaurant and bar that opened in University Heights in 2015.
Offering a quick-service coffee counter fueled by Heartwork Coffee out of Mission Hills that’ll feature the full range of espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and tea as well as fresh pastries, Madi will also be an anytime option for sit-down breakfasts, mimosa-powered brunches, and casual lunches.
Its breakfast menu ranges from waffle churro sticks and breakfast burritos to skirt steak eggs Benedict and a variety of pancakes based on a 60-year-old recipe from Madison co-owner Matthew, whose family runs a century-old breakfast spot in the midwest.
Lunch will hinge on build-your-own grain and salad bowls along with lettuce wraps, ceviche, a burger, and a classic Tuna Melt!Bleu Boheme
$$$$•French•4.6(3,714)"World travel and its pleasures; items brought back from different places for décors; great stories shared with others; and very importantly, simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."
Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and artistic free spirited left bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the rural areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French cuisine.
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- VValerieGoldNew York City •11 reviews5.0Dined todayAbsolutely incredible! The services, food and ambience was next level.More infoBacari North Park$$$$• Mediterranean• North Park•4.7
- AAngelaSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined todayWe had been trying to get reservations for quite some time and it was well worth the wait. The restaurant is beautiful the people who work their are delightful and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back! And you should you try it too. A total experience you don't want to miss!More infoLEILA$$$$• Middle Eastern• North Park•4.7
- RRenee1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoFood was delicious ! Great costumer service , everything came fast ! Will returnMore infoTrattoria Da Sofia$$$$• Italian• Kensington•4.6
- LLaurieGoldSan Diego •100 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe go to Bleu Boheme almost every week. When one goes to a restaurant that frequently, you expect there to be a change in the quality at least a little. But NOT with Bleu Boheme; it is perfect everytime!! No exaggeration. The food is superlative. I have the salmon and my husband has the short ribs. It is consistently amazing. The service is beyond compare; everyone makes you feel like part of the family!!More infoBleu Boheme$$$$• French• Kensington•4.6
- BBridgetGoldSan Diego •9 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 24, 2026We love Ponce’s! It’s a crowd pleaser that we often choose when we are hosting international colleagues. Fun atmosphere, friendly staff, great food and something for everyone on the menu.More infoPonce's Mexican Restaurant- Kensington$$$$• Mexican• Kensington•4.8
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Travelers love stopping in Kensington on their way through San Diego. It is well-known for seafood since it's near the coast of California. The clams, lobster, tuna, and other seafood are fresh at marketplaces and restaurants. Fish sandwiches are local favorites, and the fish may be gently seared or fully cooked. It is also served raw in the forms of sushi, sashimi, and ceviche at many fusion restaurants. Kensington is also home to mom and pop stores on the east end. These small eateries have been in business for decades, and they are highly regarded here. This neighborhood has a mix of old and adventurous when it comes to cuisine.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Kensington is Trattoria Da Sofia
The best vegetarian restaurants in Kensington are Madi, Ponce's Mexican Restaurant- Kensington and Trattoria Da Sofia
The restaurants with the best service in Kensington are Trattoria Da Sofia, Ponce's Mexican Restaurant- Kensington and Bleu Boheme
The restaurants with the best ambience in Kensington are Bleu Boheme, Trattoria Da Sofia and Ponce's Mexican Restaurant- Kensington