The Best of San Diego 2026: Food & Drink
Fresh openings, inventive pours, and can’t-stop-thinking-about-it dishes—here’s what has defined our food scene this year
San Diego’s New Wine Club Is Built on Trust, Not Algorithms
Word of Mouth skips endless scrolling and lets two longtime industry pros choose what members drink each month
San Diego’s Biggest Summer Seafood Party Is Coming Back
Dockside Night Market returns to Tuna Harbor Dockside Market on August 6 for one night only
First Look: Tierra y Mar
Harrah’s Resort Southern California introduces its brand-new signature restaurant, featuring Mexican cuisine from across the country
Chula Tacos Is Opening a New Ocean Beach Location
The fast-growing taqueria will open its third restaurant on Newport Avenue after a viral social media moment fueled its rapid expansion
5 Must-Try Meals in San Diego Right Now
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month including bites from Stake Chophouse & Bar, Valentina, and Steady State
Award-Winning Ocean Beach Brewery For Sale
What’s next for the 10-year-old award-winning destination? Owner Mike Tajran hopes to hand the reins to a local up-and-comer
Cellar Hand Is Closing as Pali Wine Co. Moves to Hillcrest
The acclaimed restaurant will shutter after two years, while the family’s Little Italy tasting room relocates to the University Avenue space
San Diego’s Tiniest Cookbook Shop Is Hidden Inside a Garage
Patine packs new and used cookbooks, hard-to-find ingredients, and fresh-baked goods into a one-car garage—and a much bigger storefront is coming soon
Ina Garten Inspired This SD Baker to Open His Own Pop-Up
After a childhood obsession with the Barefoot Contessa and years in Michelin-starred kitchens, Juan Lopez is bringing Poppy Bakeshop to Liberty Station
San Diego’s Filipino Food Revolution Continues
Along with other Filipino culinary icons, Ashley del Rosario is making Filipino pastries a category of their own
Review: Alchemy – Choose Thy Poison
The Mexican restaurant continues the Barrio Logan tradition of art in unexpected places
This Popular Ice Cream Pop-Up Is Opening Its First Permanent Shop
After building a loyal following through coffee shop pop-ups, Scoopy Scoopy is putting down roots in Leucadia
An Emo-Themed Bar & Pizza Joint is Rolling Into OB
Drink 182 will pair pop-punk nostalgia with New England-style pizza starting this summer
5 San Diego Food Trends to Know About
From surprise revivals to changing dining habits, these are the shifts redefining the local culinary landscape
Global Fork Food Hall Opens in Little Italy
Offering everything from smashburgers to sundaes, the latest food hall from Tiger Hospitality opens its doors this weekend
Michelin Chooses San Diego for Its Big Show
How the now iconic rating system became the biggest name in the food and how it made its way to our backyard
A Guide to The 2026 Sapporo Omakase Open
The restaurants and people behind the fastest sold-out event in San Diego Magazine’s history
In a City Obsessed With Coffee, One Pop-Up Is Doing Things Differently
One of One combines creative seasonal drinks, ethical sourcing, and Filipino-American roots to stand out in San Diego’s crowded cafe scene
The Japanese Curry Taking Over Petco Park Is Coming to Hillcrest
CoCo Ichibanya’s wildly popular katsu curry has become a ballpark favorite—and now the chain is opening a second San Diego location
The Perfect Shot with SD’s Top Food Photographers
We ask the city’s best food photographers to choose their favorite pics and share their secrets to capturing a drool-worthy pic
How to Build the Ultimate Home Bar in San Diego
Spruce up your home bar setup with product recommendations from local cocktail aficionado and Collins & Coupe owner Gary McIntire
Steady State Roasting Co. Perks Up In San Marcos
After eight years and numerous awards, the cafe and roastery expands its operations in North County
Carlsbad’s Newest Restaurant Is All About One Perfect Dish
The team behind Harumama and Blue Ocean will open Little Kiki Katsu & More on June 15, serving premium cutlets, Japanese sandos, and curated sake pairings
Spanish Wine, Tapas, Paella & More Coming to UTC
Telefèric Barcelona will open its first San Diego location early this summer
Where is Coral Strong Now?
Talking farm to table, fraud-to-table, and the feasibility of the movement with the beloved restaurateur who saw it all
