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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.

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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.

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Wine Tasting in San Diego

Locally-made Boutique Wines

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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. 

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Behind the Scenes at San Diego Breweries

National and international award-winning beers

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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.

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Christmas at Rustic Root

Dec 25, 2024

Join us on Christmas Day and savor chef-curated holiday specials, including Hokto Farm Mushroom Bisque, Pistachio-Crusted Lamb T-Bone, and Oxtail & Porcini Mushroom Tortellini, alongside our full dinner menu. Complete your meal with indulgent holiday desserts like Spiced Gingerbread or Black & White Chocolate Bread Pudding. Full dinner menu will also be available.


Enjoy the warmth of the season at home with our Christmas Family Meal for 4, priced at $135. This ready-to-reheat feast includes, Hokto Farm Mushroom Bisque, Brown Sugar Glazed Spiral Ham with Mimolette Baked Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Charred Brussels Sprouts, and Cast Iron Cornbread with Honey Mustard, and a German Chocolate Pecan Pie for dessert!

 

Place your order by 12/20 to bring home the joy of Rustic Root this Christmas!

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Family Feud

Aug 7, 2024 - ongoing

Come join us for Burger + Beer Night alongside Family Feud! Survey says: Bring a friend and grab one of our featured beers!
*Not valid on Special Events or Home Padres games. In-House Dining Only.

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2025 IRISH 4 A DAY - St. Patrick's Day Party Hop!

Mar 14, 2025

Visit San Diego, California this St. Patrick's Day weekend and join the Gaslamp Quarter in turning "IRISH 4 A DAY"!

San Diego's beloved St. Paddy's Day Party Hop, IRISH 4 A DAY, is back greener and grander with 2 days of shenanigans. Gaslamp's top 20 bars are rolling out the green carpet to welcome you with green beer, Irish car bombs, DJs, dancing, live music, exclusive drink and dining deals, hotel specials, overnight parking perks and so much more.

Come get jolly in green gear, sip on green beer and say "slainte!" to non-stop cheer with mates you hold dear! 

Presale tickets start at only $35 (while stocks last). Advance purchase recommended as the event sells out annually. 

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New Year's Eve Premier Dinner Cruise in San Diego

Dec 31, 2024

Ring in the new year in style and countdown to midnight with a San Diego New Year's Eve Premier Dinner Cruise on the San Diego Bay. Enjoy a unique dinner cruise celebration with freshly prepared entrees, salads, and desserts with top shelf open bar and bottomless Champagne, complete with New Year's hats, horns, and party favors for a festive atmosphere, and the best views of San Diego.

 

About this Experience

•  Duration 4 hours

•  Plated Dinner

•  Alcoholic beverages included

•  Live DJ entertainment

•  Scenic San Diego Bay views

•  New Year's Eve hats, horns, and party favors

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Wine Tasting in San Diego

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Liberty Public Market - Point Loma

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Behind the Scenes at San Diego Breweries

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Epicurean Adventures in Little Italy

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Christmas at Rustic Root

Dec 25, 2024
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Family Feud

Aug 7, 2024 - ongoing
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2025 IRISH 4 A DAY - St. Patrick's Day Party Hop!

Mar 14, 2025
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New Year's Eve Premier Dinner Cruise in San Diego

Dec 31, 2024
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Couple's Night

The Butcher's Cut
Valid: Apr 19, 2024 - ongoing

Experience culinary bliss at Couples Night at The Butcher's Cut! For $75 per couple, revel in shared moments over Lobster Bisque for 2. Indulge in the Trio Special featuring a 6oz New York, Lobster...

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Punch Bowl Social San Diego
Valid: Aug 22, 2024 - ongoing

Terms and Conditions: Offer is valid 8/20/2024 – 8/17/2025. Receive a fixed discount value of $15 USD off full-priced Shareables in one single transaction. To redeem, show your conference...

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Couple's Night

The Butcher's Cut
Valid: Apr 19, 2024 - ongoing

Ignite romance at Couples Night at The Butcher's Cut! At $65 per couple, relish shared moments with deep-fried calamari, followed by a sumptuous Kobe Beef Carbonara for two. Conclude your evening with...

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