With over 6000 restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisines and home to World-Class chefs, San Diego is a haven to discriminating tastes.
Below is a small list of restaurants close to Taylor Research.
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5ifth Quarter
600 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-236-1616
Casual contemporary cuisine. Live music nightly, full bar, 20 beers on tap, dinner, late night menu.
Anthony's Fish Grotto on the Bay
1360 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-5103
Anthony's Fish Grotto has a well-earned reputation for quality based on the freshest and best seafood available, served
at the height of its season. Located on the waterfront, overlooking beautiful San Diego Bay.
Aubergine Grille
500 Fourth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-8100
International cuisine restaurant and nightclub within historic gaslamp. Walking distance from Convention Center.
Bandar
825 Fourth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-238-0101
Awarded finest Persian Cuisine/Best Ethnic Restaurant by Zagat Survey, from 1996 to 2003.
Open 7 days 11:30-12am, catering/banquets/parties.
Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
565 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-6623
1997 critically acclaimed winner of San Diego's Best New Restaurant by the California Restaurant Association.
Seafood restaurant located in Gaslamp Quarter.
Busters Beach House & Longboard Bar
807 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-4300
Tropical waterfront restaurant and bar. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily happy hour.
Two private dining rooms. Kids menu.
Cafe Sevilla
555 Fourth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-5979
Coastal Spanish cuisine, live entertainment, dancing, flamenco dinner show, open daily 5pm-2am,
reservations recommended.
Croce's Restaurants and Bars
802 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-4355
Ingrid Croce's tribute to her late husband, Jim Croce. Two restaurants, three bars offer American
Contemporary Cusisine. Live music nightly.
Dakota Grill & Spirits
901 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-5554
Located in historic Gaslamp Quarter, voted San Diego's Best American Food.
de'Medici
815 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-702-7228
A stunning Italian and seafood restaurant in the heart of the Gaslamp, serving Northern Italian
cuisine, near Convention Center.
Edgewater Grill
861 Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-7581
Waterfront location on San Diego Bay, fresh pastas, pizza, seafood and steaks; pizzeria
features moderately priced entrees.
Fish Market
750 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-3474
Oyster bar, sushi bar and retail market, bay view, open 11am-10pm, reservations accepted.
Harbor House - Seaport Village
831 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-1141
Overlooking San Diego Bay, free validated parking, large selection of fresh seafood and steaks.
Reservations accepted.
Laurel Restaurant & Bar
505 Laurel Street
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-2222
Southern French cuisine with a distinct Mediterranean influence, served in an atmosphere of simple elegance.
Morton's, The Steakhouse
285 J Street
The Harbor Club
San Diego, CA 92101
619-696-3369
Signature menu-USDA prime aged beef, fresh fish, seafood and elegant desserts. For private dining, the boardroom seats 10-90.
Rei do Gado Brazilian Steak House
939 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
619-702-8464 or 877-734-4236
Traditional Brazilian cuisine featuring churrasco and "all you can eat" feast of Brazilian style salads, meats and side dishes.
Yard House
1023 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-9273
Pub and eatery with American fusion cuisine.
Benihana
477 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
619-298-4666
Customers watch what they eat while their personal chef prepares steak, chicken and seafood right before their eyes.
Dave & Buster's
2931 Camino del Rio North
San Diego, CA 92108
619-280-7115
Interactive entertainment facility featuring the "Million Dollar Midway," with more than 200 games.
Billiards, shuffleboard, meeting space, full-service dining facilities.
Gordon Biersch
5010 Mission Center Road
San Diego, CA 92108
619-688-1120
Upscale brewery/restaurant specializing in hand crafted German lager beer/American cuisine with international flavors.
Hunter Steakhouse
2445 Hotel Circle Place
San Diego, CA 92108
619-291-8074
Featuring hand-carved steaks, chops, homemade soups, fresh fish daily. Reservations, banquets, lunch and dinner. Dinner only Saturday/Sunday
Joe's Crab Shack at the Rowing Club
7610 Hazard Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
619-260-1111 or 800-552-6379
Crabs, any size, shape, color. Other tasty selections include seafood combinations, salads, pastas, steak and chicken.
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant - Mission Valley
6333 Mission Gorge Road
San Diego, CA 92120
619-280-9940
Family-owned since 1979, featuring carnitas, chimichangas, chile rellenos, carne asada tacos, Saturday/Sunday
champagne brunch, entertainment, reservations accepted.
Todai Restaurant San Diego
2828 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
619-299-8996
A fantastic 200-foot Japanese "all-you-can-eat" sushi bar, seafood entrees, hot food, salads and mini pastries.
Cafe Coyote
2461 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA 92110
619-291-4695
Traditional Mexican cuisine in the heart of Historic Old Town. Tortillas made daily, outdoor dining, open seven days a week.
Cafe Pacifica
2414 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA 92110
619-291-6666
In the heart of Old Town. Featuring contemporary, fresh seafood cuisine with distinctive California locally grown herbs.
Casa De Bandini
2660 Calhoun Street
San Diego, CA 92110
619-297-8211
Historic hacienda offers traditional Mexican food and award-winning seafood specialties, garden patio dining, mariachi entertainment, famous margaritas.
Casa De Pico
2754 Calhoun Street
San Diego, CA 92110
619-296-3267
Mexican restaurant famous for festive courtyard dining, giant margaritas, mariachis. Open Monday-Friday, 10am-9pm; until 9:30pm weekends, banquets.
Casa Guadalajara
4105 Taylor Street
San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-5111
Mexican cuisine in a beautiful restaurant in Old Town. Lively mariachi entertainment and famous margaritas. Reservations accepted.
Lino's Italian Restaurant
2754 Calhoun Street
San Diego, CA 92110
619-299-7124
Italian hideaway, features veal and chicken dishes, seafood, pasta, homemade soups, patio dining, res. accepted.
Old Town Mexican Cafe y Cantina
2489 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA 92110
619-297-4330 or 888-234-9836
Featuring carnitas, rotisserie chicken, handmade tortillas and award-winning margaritas, open Sunday-Thursday, 7am-11pm; Friday and Saturday, 7am-midnight.
Rancho El Nopal
4016 Wallace Street
San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-0584
Garden patio, Mexican combinations and Southwestern specialties. Offers margaritas in seven flavors. Reservations accepted, banquets.
Rockin' Baja Lobster - Old Town
3890 Twiggs Street
San Diego, CA 92110
619-260-0305
Baja style restaurant and cantina, specializing in shellfish with a fun upbeat atmosphere! Reservations accepted, banquets for 20-125.
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant - Old Town
5302 Napa Street
San Diego, CA 92110
619-542-1462
Family-owned since 1979, featuring carnitas, chimichangas, chile rellenos, carne asada tacos, Saturday/Sunday champagne brunch, entertainment, reservations accepted.
Zocalo Grill
2444 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
619-298-9840
Features California bistro-style cuisine. Daily lunch and dinner. Happy hour daily 4-7pm. Half-priced wines on Wednesday.
