East County Enters Its Steakhouse Era
The Heritage Steakhouse will feature a sixth-floor dining room, classic tableside touches, and a menu built around premium cuts
Isola Pizza Bar Opening In Encinitas
The Neapolitan pizza spot will bring its nonna-inspired wood-burned pies to the beachside town this April
A North Park Icon Gets New Life This December
Chop Suey Lounge & Ginger Roots will reimagine The Peking Cafe as a lounge and chef’s table experience
An Affordable Steakhouse Experience Lands in Liberty Station
Grandson Steaks is now open in the former Wildflour space
Coast Thai-Way Brings Lao-Thai Dishes To Leucadia This Summer
A new Southeast Asian eatery mixes traditional recipes with Southern California flair, featuring pad thai, curries, and Thai beef noodle soup
Where to Get Mother’s Day Brunch 2026 in San Diego
Enjoy the holiday with the city’s best restaurants offering seasonal brunch buffets, prix-fixe menus, and à la carte specials
The Locals’ Guide to San Diego Coffee
From 19th-century imports to the modern craft scene, the city’s coffee culture has grown from a decentralized effort to a thriving collective of indie artisans
9 Must-Try Meals from San Diego Restaurants Right Now
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month including bites from Katsuya Ko, Oh My Dough, and Deckman’s North
New Blood Arrives at San Diego’s OG Farm-to-Table Shrine
The Lodge at Torrey Pines pulls in a team from Michelin kitchens
Restaurant Review: Tobey’s 19th Hole Cafe
For nearly 100 years, the restaurant has been the city’s not-so-secret spot at the Balboa Park Clubhouse
Harland Brewing Takes A Big Swing In Mission Bay
Harland Clubhouse opens at the Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center this spring
Labora Cafe Brings Ceremonial-Grade Matcha to North Park
The specialty coffee shop will open this fall next to The Observatory with the same minimalist-modern aesthetic as the Convoy location
Turkish Flavors Take Center Stage at New Gaslamp Spot Truva
After nearly two years of delays, the renovated ground-floor restaurant at The Sofia Hotel prepares to reopen
This Secret Lemon Grove Spot Serves a Taste of Egypt
The Hidden Gazebo Eatery, a mother-daughter MEHKO restaurant, serves traditional Middle Eastern favorites in a backyard oasis
Koakai Brewing Poised to Bring Japanese Influence to Local Beer Scene
Award-winning brewer and North County native Mike Aubuchon’s long-awaited brewery set to open this April
Oceanside’s Kettle On Coast Reimagines the Coffee Shop Model
Chef David Lay’s menu for Kettle On Coast is a unique and ambitious concept for the former Petite Madeline space
Iconic Dudley’s Bakery Gets a Fresh (French) Future
New owners Michel Malécot and Michael Brewer promise to maintain the 63-year-old bakery legacy while making a few improvements
Restaurant Review: Fleurette by Travis Swikard
SDM’s Chef of the Year opens his big French idea and ultimate dream restaurant in La Jolla
Vanguard Culture Celebrates 10 Years With An Immersive Dinner Series
An Artist @ The Table’s immersive dinner series unites creativity through art and food March 20-22 at Chapel in Liberty Station
North County Bier Garden Brings Its Encinitas Roots To Oceanside
Bier Garden Encinitas debuts its second spot just steps from the pier
Incoming: Copper Kings Burgers Heads Home To Oceanside
Plus, new sushi opening in Point Loma, a local chef gets Italy’s highest award, and more San Diego food news
Where to Get Easter Brunch 2026 in San Diego
From oceanside views and resort restaurants to neighborhood favorites and chef-driven kitchens, these are the best spots to celebrate this year
Burekas Box’s Middle Eastern Pastries Go Green in a First for SD
The city’s only battery-operated commercial food truck brings Israeli pastry traditions to SoCal
Omakase Inu Combines Japanese Technique With Latin Flavors
Chef Daniel Salas brings 14 years of experience back to his old neighborhood for a permanent pop-up at Key & Cleaver
A New Taquería Puts the Spotlight on Sonoran Cuisine
The fast-casual shop focuses on the region’s two specialties: grilled meat and thin flour tortillas
Common Table Taking Over Coin-Op’s Kitchen
Using its original name 86’d, the menu will feature Asian-fusion dishes like katsu sandos and Taiwanese popcorn chicken
