arrow-down arrow-left arrow-right arrow-up play-button plus tab-indicator dots close menu search facebook google-plus instagram pinterest rss twitter tiktok youtube rss-two heart Check FeaturedBadge linkedin minus apps placeholder linkedin
You're invited to

Eat, Drink & Enjoy

Cheers to Delicious Food & Adventures

San Diego is a foodie favorite — with amazing craft beer and fine local wines, too

San Diego's secret is out: San Diego has an amazing food scene! This beautiful beach town is also a dining paradise, and when it comes to news on the latest local restaurants and culinary honors, foodies worldwide are eating it up. As just a sampler plate of accolades: Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards has named San Diego the No. 10 food destination in the United States, while Food & Wine Magazine likewise picked San Diego among the nation's Top 10 cities for dining. And Thrillist Travel has called San Diego one of the Best New Foodie Cities in America.

Prestigious global awards have followed suit: San Diego now boasts five restaurants that have been awarded Michelin stars, the most coveted dining honor worldwide. And numerous other local restaurants also have achieved Michelin’s Bib Gourmand distinction for great food at a good value.

But beyond the accolades, San Diego simply offers an amazing range of great dining and places to enjoy it — from fabled neighborhood taco favorites to great food with a waterfront view to creative outdoor and beachside cuisine to hot new dining finds. And to top it off, San Diego is one of the top craft-brew destinations in the nation, and boasts a thriving local wine region. The San Diego food scene is quite unique, filled with local businesses and different vibes and flavors.

Explore the links below to discover San Diego food and drink — and where to do it — after a day of lounging by the sea or enjoying a fun-packed afternoon exploring everything San Diego has to offer.

Discover San Diego Dining!

Your Guides to San Diego Restaurants, Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries.

Food a drinks at the Marine Room in La Jolla

We Saved You A Seat

Join us for a delicious tour of San Diego's foodie scene that will tantalize the taste buds, feed your curiosity, and have you craving more at every turn.

More Food & Drink

What's Hot|
What's On|

Wine Tasting in San Diego

Locally-made Boutique Wines

Discover

Liberty Public Market - Point Loma

Open daily, this public market offer great food, craft beer and wine and arts and crafts from around the region. 

Discover

Behind the Scenes at San Diego Breweries

National and international award-winning beers

Discover

Epicurean Adventures in Little Italy

San Diego’s culinary epicenter is home to celebrity chefs and high-design eateries along with old-world treasures and traditions.

Discover

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Mar 6, 2025

Ticket Price: $45 advanced / $48 day of show / $79 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office)

Discover

Vino! Vino! - Little Italy Wine Tour

Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing

Vino! Vino! walking tour is a great way to get to know Little Italy, San Diego - one of the chicest neighborhoods in the Downtown area. With many unique boutiques, historic buildings, and luxury high-rises, this area is known today as a great area to stay and find some of the best food and drink establishments in all of San Diego. On this tour, you will visit 4 establishments. You will meet wine fanatics who are eager to share with you small production wines, as well as Italian favorites. Learn about the different styles of wine, and taste your way though Little Italy. Taste not just wine, but foodie favorites such as pasta and a charcuterie spread!

Discover

San Diego Tequila Tour

Sep 30, 2024 - ongoing

Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette/bachelor parties, corporate team bonding events, holidays, etc.

Read Over 300 5-Star Reviews in the Review section of Award Winning San Diego Tequila Tour website!

Tantalize Your Tastebuds:
*5 Full Shots of Tequila (blancos, reposados, anejos)
*1 Huge Fish Taco (veggie/chicken optional)
*Chips with dip and salsa
*Discuss local history and landmarks as we walk throughout the birthplace of California, Old Town San Diego
*Learn about the process of producing tequila and the different tastes barreling tequila brings out
*Leave San Diego Tequila Tour with a whole new understanding and appreciation of tequila!
**All guests will be emailed a Professional Google Photos link to relive their experience for a lifetime to come!

Discover

Private Chauffeured Vineyards Adventure

Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing

Private Chauffeured Vineyards Adventure includes many attractions in ONE! The finest local wines; delicious farm-to-table food; hidden gems; sightseeing; history; culture; fully guided tour for the all-inclusive price of only $234 per person (includes all fees and gratuities).

PERFECT for teambuilding, corporate groups. 3 to 6 hour food and wine tasting experiences available. Timing and offering can be fully customized.

• Enjoy the local (close-by) San Diego County wineries, not Temecula (San Diego is the original California Wine Country)

• With thousands of 5-STAR reviews, you’ll receive top-notch treatment!

• Serving tens of thousands of happy guests since 2010.

 

Discover

What's Hot

View More

Wine Tasting in San Diego

Discover

Liberty Public Market - Point Loma

Discover

Behind the Scenes at San Diego Breweries

Discover

Epicurean Adventures in Little Italy

Discover

What's On

View More Events

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Mar 6, 2025
Discover

Vino! Vino! - Little Italy Wine Tour

Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing
Discover

San Diego Tequila Tour

Sep 30, 2024 - ongoing
Discover

Private Chauffeured Vineyards Adventure

Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing
Discover

Offers

Restaurants

Cloak and Petal Badge Perks

Cloak & Petal
Valid: Sep 23 - ongoing

"Show your badge and enjoy a complimentary order of edamame as our way of saying thank you! Whether you're stopping by after work or just out for a great meal, flash your badge and treat yourself to...

Restaurants

HAPPY HOUR AT ALLEGRO

Allegro Restaurant and Bar
Valid: Apr 18, 2024 - ongoing

Join us at Allegro for our Happy Hour Specials! Available Sunday - Thursday from 4-6pm. $6 House Wine by the Glass, $8 Well Drinks, Oysters and more!   See why we've been rated one of Little...

Restaurants

Michelin Star Chef Tasting Menu

Greystone The Steakhouse
Valid: Apr 18, 2024 - ongoing

Indulge in a Michelin-rated culinary symphony with our $109/person 5-course tasting menu. Begin with Ahi Tuna Tartare, progress to Local Heirloom Tomatoes with strawberry gazpacho, and savor Mafalde...

Related Articles and Features

Find a place to stay

Book online or call 1-800-350-6205 to speak with a local expert

Stay in touch

Sign up to receive the latest news, events, and updates about San Diego. Our monthly and weekly newsletters will keep you informed about the latest and greatest happenings in the destination.

Sign Up

Explore

Plan

Stay

Follow Us

Language:

English | Change Language

Select your country or region

China
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
Mexico
Korea
Switzerland
Brazil
France
Australia
Canada
USA

Or use Google Translate

Afrikaans
Albanian
Arabic
Belarusian
Bulgarian
Croatian
Danish
Deutsch
Español
Estonian
Filipino
Finnish
Francais
Georgian
Greek
Haitian-Creole
Hebrew
Hindi
Hungarian
Icelandic
Indonesian
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latvian
Lithuanian
Macedonian
Malay
Maltese
Nederlands
Norwegian
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Serbian
Slovak
Slovenian
Swahili
Swedish
Telugu
Thai
Turkish
Ukranian
Vietnamese
Yiddish