Eugene's Guidebook
Food scene
One of my favorite Italian restaurants. Pasta made in house. Nice wine selection. Casual atmosphere. Best to make a reservation most nights.
125 locals recommend
Piacere Mio
1947 Fern StOne of my favorite Italian restaurants. Pasta made in house. Nice wine selection. Casual atmosphere. Best to make a reservation most nights.
Traditional Mexican dishes not found often outside of the home. A must for visitors unfamiliar with, but curious about Mexican cuisine.
10 locals recommend
Super Cocina
3627 University AveTraditional Mexican dishes not found often outside of the home. A must for visitors unfamiliar with, but curious about Mexican cuisine.
If you are looking for authentic Vietnamese food like Phó, this is the part of town you need to visit. The neighborhood has one of the largest populations of Vietnamese people in North America.
Little Saigon San Diego
4419 Euclid AveIf you are looking for authentic Vietnamese food like Phó, this is the part of town you need to visit. The neighborhood has one of the largest populations of Vietnamese people in North America.
Little Italy
Pho Van Restaurant
4233 El Cajon BlvdPopular breakfast spot. Especially on weekends. Craft beer selection. Adjacent to a nursery that has a petting zoo for children.
36 locals recommend
Nate's Garden Grill
3120 Euclid AvePopular breakfast spot. Especially on weekends. Craft beer selection. Adjacent to a nursery that has a petting zoo for children.
San Diego’s oldest Mexican restaurant. Excellent food. Plenty of parking.
9 locals recommend
Chiquitas Mexican Restaurant
4110 Home AveSan Diego’s oldest Mexican restaurant. Excellent food. Plenty of parking.
Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant
4717 University AveCanada Steak Burger
3604 University AveEl Borrego Restaurant and Catering
4280 El Cajon BlvdFireBirds Chicken
4155 University AvePopular new spot known for their Nashville style fried chicken sandwiches.
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdAffordable prices. Excellent Italian cuisine. Fast service. Craft beer.
21 locals recommend
Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen
6011 El Cajon BlvdAffordable prices. Excellent Italian cuisine. Fast service. Craft beer.
Local chef created this tasty South American influenced vegan restaurant. Protein is available as well even though it is vegan forward.
Pachamama
1425 Adams AveLocal chef created this tasty South American influenced vegan restaurant. Protein is available as well even though it is vegan forward.
Bencotto
750 W Fir StThe Mission North Park
2801 University AveBreakfast Republic
2730 University AveGreat Maple
1451 Washington StTrust
3752 Park BlvdCoasterra
880 Harbor Island DrBeautiful views of downtown across the bay.
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar
2218 Cable StHodad's
5010 Newport AvePomegranate
2312 El Cajon BlvdGeorgian/Russian dishes. Relaxed atmosphere.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
668 Sixth AveBorn and Raised
1909 India StAmazing steak and craft cocktails.
Sits directly on the bay on the Embarcadero. Amazing views to accompany amazing food.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
901 Bayfront CtSits directly on the bay on the Embarcadero. Amazing views to accompany amazing food.
¡SALUD! Barrio Logan
2196 Logan AveWant authentic Mexican street food? Check this spot out.
CUCINA sorella
4055 Adams AveKhyber Pass Restaurant
523 University AveThe Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner BlvdCross Street Chicken and Beer
4403 Convoy StCoop's West Texas BBQ
2625 Lemon Grove AveCity Heights Farmers' Market
4325 Wightman StOcean Beach Farmers Market
4900 Newport AveNeighborhoods
Trendy neighborhood in Midtown. Craft breweries. Coffee shops. Multiple food options.
439 locals recommend
North Park
Trendy neighborhood in Midtown. Craft breweries. Coffee shops. Multiple food options.
East Village
Mission Hills
Up and coming area 5 mins from downtown. Immigrant population provides many unique food options. Vietnamese food to Mexican and East African among others. This area has seen many homes being renovated as new residents flock to the area drawn by its affordable prices. Adjacent to North Park, South Park along with easy access to major freeways makes it desirable.
7 locals recommend
City Heights
Up and coming area 5 mins from downtown. Immigrant population provides many unique food options. Vietnamese food to Mexican and East African among others. This area has seen many homes being renovated as new residents flock to the area drawn by its affordable prices. Adjacent to North Park, South Park along with easy access to major freeways makes it desirable.
Many beautiful historic homes. Remodeled craftsman. Walkable neighborhood. Restaurants and bars to explore.
32 locals recommend
Kensington
Many beautiful historic homes. Remodeled craftsman. Walkable neighborhood. Restaurants and bars to explore.
Little Italy
Barrio Logan
Historic Mexican neighborhood
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StHillcrest
3960 Normal StNormal Heights
Many bars and restaurants along Adams Ave.
Sightseeing
Balboa Park
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrEmbarcadero
Point Loma Tide Pools
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrHistoric hotel on Coronado Island. Beautiful beach to watch sunsets and have a cocktail.
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
1500 Orange AvenueHistoric hotel on Coronado Island. Beautiful beach to watch sunsets and have a cocktail.
Gaslamp Quarter
Many restaurants and bars to choose from. 5 min ride from the property.
La Jolla
Idyllwild
Cabrillo National Monument
Taylor Guitars
1980 Gillespie WayCoffeeshop
Local coffee shop and roaster.
Burly and The Bean
3014 Columbine StLocally owned craft coffee outdoor cafe.
The Dojo Cafe
4350 El Cajon BlvdRyan Bros Coffee
1894 Main StLiquor Store
Convenient store near the property.
Poplar Liquor
4232 Poplar StLocal craft beer selection. Wine and liquor. Decent prices.
Market
Target
3030 Grape StreetBar
The Nolen
453 Sixth AveBrooklyn Bar & Grill
4727 University AvePolite Provisions
4696 30th StAmazing cocktails.
The Tower Bar
4757 University AveLocal dive punk bar. Often bands perform.
Til-Two Club
4746 El Cajon BlvdLocal dive bar.