Derek’s Guidebook

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Derek’s Guidebook

Food scene

Cool spot for dine in pizza. Really great bread and crust. Solid cocktails too. If you’re into meaty pizzas, highly recommend the Lady Diavola. Roasted Veggies with the melted manchego are also fab.
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Tribute Pizza
3077 North Park Way
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Cool spot for dine in pizza. Really great bread and crust. Solid cocktails too. If you’re into meaty pizzas, highly recommend the Lady Diavola. Roasted Veggies with the melted manchego are also fab.
164 yerel halk öneriyor
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas St
164 yerel halk öneriyor
Fantastic seafood and gin bar in North Park. Reservation recommended.
Mabel's Gone Fishing
Fantastic seafood and gin bar in North Park. Reservation recommended.
Best happy hour in town. 7 days a week from 3-5. Half off apps, quesadillas, and drinks! (Only go for happy hour)
La Puerta
Best happy hour in town. 7 days a week from 3-5. Half off apps, quesadillas, and drinks! (Only go for happy hour)
60 yerel halk öneriyor
Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado
3302 32nd St
60 yerel halk öneriyor
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Azuki Sushi
2321 Fifth Ave
55 yerel halk öneriyor
THE hot spot for brunch right now. Pro tip: avoid a two hour wait by going before 8:15! The Breakfast Fried Rice is my favorite and they make an incredible Irish coffee.
72 yerel halk öneriyor
Morning Glory
550 W Date St
72 yerel halk öneriyor
THE hot spot for brunch right now. Pro tip: avoid a two hour wait by going before 8:15! The Breakfast Fried Rice is my favorite and they make an incredible Irish coffee.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
CURRYOSITY
3023 Juniper St
24 yerel halk öneriyor
A go-to for a fancy meal. Great food and cocktails.
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Fort Oak
1011 Fort Stockton Dr
33 yerel halk öneriyor
A go-to for a fancy meal. Great food and cocktails.
317 yerel halk öneriyor
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech St
317 yerel halk öneriyor
Recently renovated hotspot with several bars, restaurants, and a great pool.
38 yerel halk öneriyor
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
2223 El Cajon Blvd
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Recently renovated hotspot with several bars, restaurants, and a great pool.
125 yerel halk öneriyor
Piacere Mio
1947 Fern St
125 yerel halk öneriyor
Brunch/lunch spot that is a crowd favorite
Madi
Brunch/lunch spot that is a crowd favorite
Perfectly kitschy Chinese food spot with an incredible interior. Super tasty food that’s great for takeout too. Pro tip: stop by Polite Provisions for a cocktail before or after, or order your food and eat it at Polite Provisions if there’s a long wait. (They’re owned by the same company.) Limited seating, reservation recommended.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Fortunate Son
2943 Adams Ave
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Perfectly kitschy Chinese food spot with an incredible interior. Super tasty food that’s great for takeout too. Pro tip: stop by Polite Provisions for a cocktail before or after, or order your food and eat it at Polite Provisions if there’s a long wait. (They’re owned by the same company.) Limited seating, reservation recommended.
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th St
44 yerel halk öneriyor
15 minute walk. Tasty pizza and pasta with a cute patio and a romantic atmosphere. Great Monday night pizza and Tuesday night pasta specials if you asked them about it. (No reservations allowed for specials pricing.)
101 yerel halk öneriyor
Alexander's
3391 30th St
101 yerel halk öneriyor
15 minute walk. Tasty pizza and pasta with a cute patio and a romantic atmosphere. Great Monday night pizza and Tuesday night pasta specials if you asked them about it. (No reservations allowed for specials pricing.)
Probably the best pasta I’ve had in recent memory. A bit off the beaten path in a cute tiny restaurant, but travels well and makes for great delivery too!
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Cesarina
4161 Voltaire St
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Probably the best pasta I’ve had in recent memory. A bit off the beaten path in a cute tiny restaurant, but travels well and makes for great delivery too!
Great spot for brunch.
280 yerel halk öneriyor
Breakfast Republic
2730 University Ave
280 yerel halk öneriyor
Great spot for brunch.
Solid sit down local Mexican spot
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe
3172 Fifth Ave
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Solid sit down local Mexican spot
Elevated spot for dinner with a delicious (and reasonable) weekend brunch.
63 yerel halk öneriyor
Trust
3752 Park Blvd
63 yerel halk öneriyor
Elevated spot for dinner with a delicious (and reasonable) weekend brunch.
Delicious vegan spot. Fun atmosphere and reasonable prices for what you get. The drinks are great too.
140 yerel halk öneriyor
KINDRED
1503 30th St
140 yerel halk öneriyor
Delicious vegan spot. Fun atmosphere and reasonable prices for what you get. The drinks are great too.
Nice dinner spot with a good weekend brunch.
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Madison
4622 Park Blvd
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Nice dinner spot with a good weekend brunch.
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Encontro North Park
3001 University Ave
44 yerel halk öneriyor
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The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th St
114 yerel halk öneriyor
Tasty sandwiches and cocktails with a view of the harbor.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Ketch Grill and Taps
2614 Shelter Island Dr
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Tasty sandwiches and cocktails with a view of the harbor.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Common Stock
3805 Fifth Ave
6 yerel halk öneriyor
No frills, local Chinese favorite in a strip-mall
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon
4625 Convoy St
28 yerel halk öneriyor
No frills, local Chinese favorite in a strip-mall
62 yerel halk öneriyor
Herb & Wood
2210 Kettner Blvd
62 yerel halk öneriyor
168 yerel halk öneriyor
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner Blvd
168 yerel halk öneriyor
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The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner Blvd
145 yerel halk öneriyor
Casual waterfront dining
77 yerel halk öneriyor
Mitch's Seafood
1403 Scott St
77 yerel halk öneriyor
Casual waterfront dining
Casual seafood spot
120 yerel halk öneriyor
Point Loma Seafoods
2805 Emerson St
120 yerel halk öneriyor
Casual seafood spot

Takeout and Delivery/Quick Service eateries

Closest convenience store with a great beer selection. 8 min walk.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Chris' Market
3402 Myrtle Ave
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Closest convenience store with a great beer selection. 8 min walk.
Convenient and good Thai food. Note that it can be spicy so order mild if you’re sensitive.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Thai Time North Park
4102 30th St
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Convenient and good Thai food. Note that it can be spicy so order mild if you’re sensitive.
Pizza by the slice or pie. Great C.B.G.B. cheesy beef on garlic bread sandwich. Decent pasta selection.
95 yerel halk öneriyor
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th St
95 yerel halk öneriyor
Pizza by the slice or pie. Great C.B.G.B. cheesy beef on garlic bread sandwich. Decent pasta selection.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Colima's Mexican Food
2302 University Avenue
24 yerel halk öneriyor
INCREDIBLE tacos. The carne asada fries (a San Diego staple) are to die for. Casual counter service join. 15 minute walk away.
132 yerel halk öneriyor
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl St
132 yerel halk öneriyor
INCREDIBLE tacos. The carne asada fries (a San Diego staple) are to die for. Casual counter service join. 15 minute walk away.
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Olympic Cafe
2310 University Ave
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Fun lobster rolls and a surprisingly tasty chicken parm sandwich.
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Pete’s Seafood and Sandwich
3382 30th St
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Fun lobster rolls and a surprisingly tasty chicken parm sandwich.
Fantastic take out. Unfortunately, no delivery.
95 yerel halk öneriyor
Bahn Thai
4646 Park Blvd
95 yerel halk öneriyor
Fantastic take out. Unfortunately, no delivery.
My favorite is the volcano bowl. Best Hawaiian I’ve had in SoCal.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill - North Park
4506 30th St
24 yerel halk öneriyor
My favorite is the volcano bowl. Best Hawaiian I’ve had in SoCal.
Sisters Pizza
The spiciest drunken noodles ever, if that’s your thing. 🔥
13 yerel halk öneriyor
The Asian Bistro
414 University Ave
13 yerel halk öneriyor
The spiciest drunken noodles ever, if that’s your thing. 🔥
150 yerel halk öneriyor
City Tacos
3028 University Ave
150 yerel halk öneriyor
22 yerel halk öneriyor
PHÓ Fifth Avenue
3807 Fifth Ave
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Best pho in town. Not in the best hood and zero frills but worth checking out!
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Pho Hoa
4717 El Cajon Blvd
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Best pho in town. Not in the best hood and zero frills but worth checking out!
Tasty soft serve waffle cones!
North Park Creamery
3041 University Avenue
Tasty soft serve waffle cones!
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Gelati & Peccati
3066 B University Ave
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Solid Chinese takeout
City Dragon
2885 El Cajon Boulevard
Solid Chinese takeout
Local French pastry shop with an assortment of sweet and savory treats + coffee.
Patisserie Melanie
3750 30th Street
Local French pastry shop with an assortment of sweet and savory treats + coffee.

Coffee

Cute and tasty lattes
Lovesong Coffee + Market
Cute and tasty lattes
A charming outdoor coffee shop in the heart of South Park. My personal favorite is the iced mocha with oat milk. A great 30 minute walk from the Airbnb through the historic neighborhood of Burlingame which is full of historic Spanish homes.
146 yerel halk öneriyor
Communal Coffee
2335 University Ave
146 yerel halk öneriyor
A charming outdoor coffee shop in the heart of South Park. My personal favorite is the iced mocha with oat milk. A great 30 minute walk from the Airbnb through the historic neighborhood of Burlingame which is full of historic Spanish homes.
69 yerel halk öneriyor
James Coffee Co.
2355 India St
69 yerel halk öneriyor
Oliver Coffea
1644 University Ave

Brewery/Bars

133 yerel halk öneriyor
Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University Ave
133 yerel halk öneriyor
The new North Park hot spot. Japanese whiskey bar with swanky interior.
Part Time Lover
3829 30th Street
The new North Park hot spot. Japanese whiskey bar with swanky interior.
129 yerel halk öneriyor
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn St
129 yerel halk öneriyor
121 yerel halk öneriyor
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th St
121 yerel halk öneriyor
Local community bar with regular karaoke.
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Redwing Bar & Grill
4012 30th St
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Local community bar with regular karaoke.
245 yerel halk öneriyor
Polite Provisions
4696 30th St
245 yerel halk öneriyor
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Sycamore Den
3391 Adams Ave
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insideOUT
1642 University Ave
30 yerel halk öneriyor
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You & Yours Distilling Co
1495 G St
8 yerel halk öneriyor
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Raised by Wolves
4301 La Jolla Village Dr
39 yerel halk öneriyor

Sightseeing

519 yerel halk öneriyor
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
519 yerel halk öneriyor
3290 yerel halk öneriyor
Balboa Parkı
3290 yerel halk öneriyor
1108 yerel halk öneriyor
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 yerel halk öneriyor
268 yerel halk öneriyor
Sunset Cliffs Tabiat Parkı
Ladera Street
268 yerel halk öneriyor

Bakeries/Treats

24 yerel halk öneriyor
Blackmarket Bakery North Park
4686 30th St
24 yerel halk öneriyor
103 yerel halk öneriyor
Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University Ave
103 yerel halk öneriyor
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
5525 La Jolla Blvd
35 yerel halk öneriyor
This place has great soft serve and fun flavors. Right next to the North Park neighborhood Target.
North Park Creamery
3041 University Avenue
This place has great soft serve and fun flavors. Right next to the North Park neighborhood Target.