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True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV, San Diego, CA

True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

4.6 (1978)
$30 and under
American
7007 Friars Rd #394, San Diego, CA 92108

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in san Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located at San Diego's Fashion Valley, a Simon Mall. Entrance from Friars Road at Avenida De Las Tiendas, use surface lot near Bloomingdale's. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Sneed
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighbourhood
    Mission Valley
  • Parking details
    Private lots and garages are adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Fashion Valley Transit CenterTrolleyBuses
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,978 people are saying

True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen in San Diego FV delights with its "healthy and delicious" menu, featuring seasonal dishes and a commitment to clean eating. The "spacious, inviting" atmosphere and "attentive" service make it ideal for groups. Favorites include the kale salad with salmon and the Ancient Grains Bowl.

1,978 Reviews
  1. Giovanna

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Healthy, tasty food prepared with care. The grass fed burger was delicious. Their Tuscan kale salad is addictive. I dine at True Foods kitchen often and I highly recommend it.

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  2. Kara

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience wasn’t too bad. I love knowing our food is higher quality and cooked and prepared without seed oils. Staff was welcoming and good mannered although one item was forgot entirely from our order a side salad. My only complaint was a dish on the brunch menu, the breakfast tacos. The size of tacos were mini street size and only 2 of them with scrambled eggs. They resembled something maybe a toddler would have made? Wait I take that back I’m positive my toddler has made better looking tacos. It really hard when you’re in the taco capital of the US . Your tacos should really shine and stand out from the rest and they definitely looked and tasted like they fell extremely short of even a standard taco shop. Everything else was decent but nothing exceptional.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded 1 day ago
    We're sorry to hear about the missing side salad and that the breakfast tacos didn't meet your expectations, Kara. Thank you for your feedback on the portion size and presentation; we'll use it to improve our offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.

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  3. M VIP

    San Diego75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down one of my favourite lunch spots! Everything from ambience to excellent service and food and beverage. Kale aid and kale salad with salmon is my standard but oh so many delicious things to try including seasonal dishes. Looking forward to next month’s lunch:)
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, M! We're thrilled to be one of your favorite lunch spots and can't wait to serve you more delicious dishes next month!

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  4. Cindy

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, great service, good location. Using Open Table made making reservations easy!
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on April 28, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Cindy! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and location, and that Open Table made your reservation process easy.

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  5. Hailey

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my MIL and she loved everything about this place! Highly recommend!
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on April 28, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Hailey! We're happy to hear your MIL loved everything about our place, and we appreciate your recommendation.

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  6. cheryl VIP

    San Diego45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite lunch spot. Good food and service. Lisa was friendly and attentive.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on April 27, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Cheryl! We're happy to hear Lisa provided friendly and attentive service and that you enjoy our food. We look forward to your next visit!

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  7. Simone

    Orange County58 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They were advertising a 27.95 dinner. There were several option that in the description it said gf 7. Some gf 8, gf 9. I was surprised when I got my check and there was an upcharge, I didn’t order gf. Turns out the up charge was for all order not just gf. Also the peas were not snap peas, they were peas to gf shelled- meaning the shell was stringy and not edible.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on April 28, 2025
    We're sorry for the confusion regarding the upcharge and the issue with the peas, Simone. Thank you for your feedback, and we'll work on clarifying our menu descriptions to prevent future misunderstandings.

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  8. Kapualani

    Central Coast5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Pros: Reservations easy to make. Restaurant was beautifully decorated. Hostess was friendly and gave excellent service. Two of three food orders were tasty and a good price. Cons: food service long wait. Waitress didn’t provide my beverage but provided the others at my table. I had to reorder when food order taken. Salmon entree had bones and was not warm and accompanied with green beans that were very stringy. Manager said he would comp out but the bill had no subtraction which required an additional query. Overall: ok place for someone who likes to linger, maybe bring a book! Will not return.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on April 24, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Kapualani. We apologize for the issues with your salmon entree and the service delays; we'll address these concerns to improve future experiences.

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  9. Saurabh VIP

    Portland22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Book and service were was great as usual. Enjoy it.
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on April 25, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Saurabh! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the service and your experience with us.

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  10. Esther VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter Brunch, our family had a splendid time. TFK was gracious to accommodate our smaller group due to unforeseen circumstance. Lynnae was fabulous!! As ALWAYS my favorite restaurant for healthy food... consistent. Thank you!!
    True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVResponded on April 24, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Esther! We're delighted to hear your family enjoyed Easter Brunch and that Lynnae provided fabulous service. We look forward to welcoming you back to your favorite restaurant soon!

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True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV is rated 4.6 stars by 1978 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

7007 Friars Rd #394, San Diego, CA 92108

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Mission Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lots and garages are adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Fashion Valley Transit CenterTrolleyBuses
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Sneed
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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