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4.5
Awesome(1901)
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• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 93 times today
Excellent staff, excellent food, excellent service
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4.7
Exceptional(3120)
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• Middle Eastern • North Park
Booked 126 times today
Everything about it was amazing, food, service, etc!
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4.7
Exceptional(7516)
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• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 68 times today
Incredible food and experience we had. Pichanche steak was amazing
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4.4
Awesome(75)
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• Japanese • Pacific Beach
Booked 5 times today
Best sushi in San Diego! Miso soup is also the best I’ve had.
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4.7
Exceptional(40)
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• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 29 times today
My GF and I have been to Zuma in Las Vegas and wanted to see how it compared to San Diego. It was phenomenal! We had three rolls and some nigiri, every single one of them was fantastic. Great ambience, staff, and food!
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4.5
Awesome(6336)
$$$$
• Italian • Coronado
Booked 63 times today
At the Coronado location, I once again had the rigatoni alla vodka which is amazing! My waiter, Leo is wonderful. He has been my waiter in the past as well. He is always so nice to every customer. He makes the visit so enjoyable.
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4.8
Exceptional(713)
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• Contemporary American • Mission Hills
Booked 31 times today
Not one to leave reviews but I had a great experience at Fort Oak. Went there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Due to booking on the later side we were seated at the chef’s table which was a new experience. Cocktails, food and service were all great! NY strip was cooked to perfection!
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4.8
Exceptional(586)
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• Turkish • Normal Heights
Booked 34 times today
Great food and experience as always. Cameron did a great job serving us! Love this place ❤️
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4.8
Exceptional(1492)
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• Contemporary American • North Park
Booked 49 times today
Be aware, if you are sitting outside, it can be VERY noisy. Was a bit surprised how long it took to be able to order our food, but after that hiccup, smooth sailing. Literally every dish tasted amazing and was a hit. The service was friendly and helpful throughout. Definitely worth a visit.
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4.4
Awesome(260)
$$$$
• Basque • Solana Beach
Booked 19 times today
Great food, great people watching spot if you sit at the high tables.

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  • WilliamGold
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My GF and I have been to Zuma in Las Vegas and wanted to see how it compared to San Diego. It was phenomenal! We had three rolls and some nigiri, every single one of them was fantastic. Great ambience, staff, and food!
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    Zuma San Diego$$$$• Japanese• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Gil
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We were there for our 50th Anniversary. Our daughter recommended this restaurant to us. My wife and I had an outstanding experience at your restaurant. Our server was very attentive and efficient. He made our 50th memorable and exquisite. The food was outstanding with incredible flavor and presentation. Possible one of our most pleasurable dining experiences of our life. Thank you Herb and Wood.
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    Herb & Wood$$$$• Californian• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • WillGold
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Everything about it was amazing, food, service, etc!
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    LEILA$$$$• Middle Eastern• North Park
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    4.7
  • Dr . JayGold
    San Diego •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Excellent staff, excellent food, excellent service
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    Marisi$$$$• Italian• La Jolla
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    4.5
  • Craig
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 30, 2026
    Best sushi in San Diego! Miso soup is also the best I’ve had.
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    Cherryfish$$$$• Japanese• Pacific Beach
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    4.4
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