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- JBJustinBvipChicago / Illinois •23 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent menu selection with some unique “Tapas”. Solid wine selection as well. We had 7-8 tapas and would order every single one of them over again. Highly recommended to make a reservation. Will be back again very soonMore infoValentinaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Encinitas•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 23, 2023Ael provided fantastic customer service, and I understand you can usually find her behind the bar. Her warm & friendly service was deeply appreciated by my family, and her knowledge of wines impressive. And Kudos to the chef and kitchen staff as the Thanksgiving Turkey dinner was very good, and I would recommend Herb & Sea to anyone looking for a great meal and fantastic atmosphere.More infoHerb & SeaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Encinitas•4.5
- SStevenvipSan Diego •3 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 15, 2023Great place for good food and service. We loved it here and would go back in the future.More infoBob’s Steak & Chop House – La CostaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Carlsbad•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Special place to celebrate my birthday, and then the new year. Our server, Don was amazing and made incredible recommendations all around for a 1st timer. It had a relatively relaxed ambiance with a view of the ocean. Valet was relatively priced well and service was spot on. Definitely a place to visit if you’re in Cardiff.More infoPacific Coast Grill - CardiffPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Cardiff By The Sea•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Diego •7 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023First time trying out their brunch! Wasn’t disappointed at all and service was amazing! We will be back!More infoVue - Omni La Costa Resort & SpaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Carlsbad•4.6
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North County has welcoming beaches and top-notch restaurants, bars, and taprooms situated in the sunny outdoors with elegant outdoor seating. The area is home to whiskey and wine bars, taprooms with a large selection of beer, and plenty of gourmet coffee shops. You can also enjoy a number of Hawaiian-influenced dishes. San Diego is known for its local wines, seafood, and fresh fruits and vegetables, and all are integral components of North County cuisine. There’s a significant South American influence to the cuisine, too, which includes everything from San Diego classics like carne asada fries and San Diego-style California burritos to more contemporary takes on these local dishes.
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As of December 2, 2023 there are 197 restaurants in North San Diego. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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