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A photo of Pizza Nova - San Marcos restaurant
1. Pizza Nova - San Marcos
4.4
Awesome(16)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • San Marcos
Booked 1 time today
The Pizza Nova, in San Marcos, specializes in crafting gourmet, hand-stretched pizzas. Each pizza is baked in an authentic, wood-burning oven. Locally owned and operated and keeping customers happy for over twenty years, you're sure to find something to love on the menu. Signature pizza creations at Pizza Nova include thin crust onion and sausage pizza, roasted tomato and arugula with prosciutto, Mediterranean vegetarian pizza and much more. You'll also find a delicious selection of other entrées, like slow roasted lamb shank, parmesan panko crusted Alaskan halibut and chicken Marsala with mushrooms. Pizza Nova also offers up fresh made sandwiches and wraps, as well as a kid's menu.
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2. Buona Forchetta - San Marcos
4.4
Awesome(572)
$$$$
• Italian • San Marcos
Booked 11 times today
Buona Forchetta San Marcos is an award-winning Italian Cuisine restaurant in San Marcos, bringing the brand's wood-fired pizza tradition inland to San Diego's North County. The dining room offers a warm, family-friendly take on Italian hospitality, with the same wood-fired technique that has earned the Buona Forchetta brand accolades from Gambero Rosso and San Diego Magazine's Best Pizza. Convenient to North County shopping and a short drive from California State University San Marcos, it's a reliable spot for a relaxed dinner or a celebratory night out near San Marcos.
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3. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
4.5
Awesome(7417)
$$$$
• Beer Garden • Escondido
Booked 68 times today
Join us for a meal or a pint in our Bistro’s dynamic and expansive interior, or venture out to our beautiful open-air patio and one-acre beer garden. As strong advocates for environmental responsibility and high-quality food, we are one of the largest restaurant purchasers of local, small-farm organic produce in San Diego County. With 36 craft and specialty beers on tap, an extensive wine list, and distinctive banquet and wedding accommodations, our Bistro has become one of the premier culinary destinations in San Diego County.
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4. Draft Republic - San Marcos
4.5
Awesome(6)
$$$$
• American • San Marcos
Booked 3 times today
With bowling, an arcade, a full swing golf simulator, and more--Draft Republic is the most fun you can have in one place!
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5. Vintana Wine & Dine
4.5
Awesome(8810)
$$$$
• American • Escondido
Booked 24 times today
Located on the Penthouse Level of the The Centre at Lexus Escondido, Vintana offers a modern take on California Cuisine and picturesque views of the town and countryside.
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6. The Old Spaghetti Factory - San Marcos
4.6
Exceptional(31)
$$$$
• Italian • San Marcos
Booked 6 times today
Dining at The Old Spaghetti Factory is an experience. For decades, they have invested meticulous attention to their unique designs and authentic vintage décor. Every location is adorned with antique lighting, intricate stained glass displays, large colorful booths, and an old-fashioned trolley car for guests to dine in. It’s the perfect atmosphere for a family celebration, a large group event, or a special dinner date.A family business since 1969, their founding philosophy — “a memorable dining experience doesn’t have to cost a lot of money” — is perhaps more relevant now than ever. Every entree is a "complete meal," served with hot freshly-baked sourdough bread, soup or salad, and ice cream for dessert at no extra charge.
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7. Brickmans Restaurant & Bar
4.5
Awesome(320)
$$$$
• American • San Marcos
Booked 10 times today
Brickmans epitomizes the essence of a charming golf-side eatery, exuding a laid-back country club ambiance that effortlessly cultivates a sense of camaraderie and relaxation. Serving as a beloved community hub, it seamlessly transitions from the ideal 19th hole for golf enthusiasts to the cozy familiarity of your best friend's living room or the lively charm of your fun uncle's country club. 
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8. SHOGUN Restaurant San Marcos
4.0
Excellent(32)
$$$$
• Teppanyaki • San Marcos
Booked 5 times today
Shogun Teppan Steak Fine Dining & Sushi is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar and steakhouse. The place has a warm ambience, energetic atmosphere and a friendly environment. The restaurant offers a comfortable outdoor seating arrangement. Shogun Teppan Steak Fine Dining & Sushi also has a full alcohol bar to enhance the food experience. Some of the popular cuisine options at Shogun Teppan Steak Fine Dining & Sushi include shrimp tempura, calamari rings, agedashi tofu, yakitori, sushi appetizer, crispy rice and sashimi appetizers as favorite seafood choices. Rainbow roll, red dragon, king crab dynamite roll and maine lobster roll are the popular sushi bar choices. The restaurant and bar also has a wide variety of wines, cocktails, beers and sake varieties to opt from.
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9. Bellamy's Restaurant
4.2
Awesome(1944)
$$$$
• American • Escondido
Booked 4 times today
Bellamy's restaurant serves healthy, fresh California modern cuisine. All our menu items are prepared on-site daily using top-quality ingredients. We pride ourselves on our farm-to-table dining experience and welcome family and friends alike to come and savor the most robust flavors of every season.
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10. Junmai Sushi Bar & Grill
4.4
Awesome(7)
$$$$
• Sushi • Vista
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  • Martha
    San Diego •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It was our first time here! We frequent the CRG restaurants in SD, and were going to be up in Escondido for the day so we made reservations for lunch. The hostess was very welcoming and accommodating! Issac was our server, he was outstanding! He went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of. We mentioned to him we wanted to enjoy our cocktails first, then order lunch, and he timed it perfectly, checking in with us to see when we were ready for our food. The cocktails, martinis, were amazing! For lunch we ordered the fish & chips and the short rib sandwich. Both were delicious! The restaurant inside is beautiful! We will definitely be back soon!
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    Vintana Wine & Dine$$$$• American• Escondido
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    4.5
  • ToniGold
    San Diego •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Nice restaurant with a variety of food choices and beverages. The food is always prepared well, the atmosphere is very cool with indoor and outdoor tables.
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    Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens$$$$• Beer Garden• Escondido
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    4.5
  • Elena
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 7, 2026
    Great customer service! The bowling lane was made available to us as soon as wee arrived (we were 10 minutes early -we didn’t have to wait! ) There were two employees making sure the 4 of us had bowling shoes. I forgot to bring socks and they provided me with a nice, clean pair. I went back for a different sized bowling shoe and the young lady behind the counter was friendly and quick - very accommodating. We also ordered drinks and split the check - also quick and efficient. We had plenty of comfortable seating. We had fun and really enjoyed the ambience.
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    Draft Republic - San Marcos$$$$• American• San Marcos
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    4.5
  • BarbaraGold
    Los Angeles •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 2, 2026
    It was a very nice experience all the way around.
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    Buona Forchetta - San Marcos$$$$• Italian• San Marcos
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    4.4
  • Peggy
    San Diego •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 7, 2026
    Great happy hour menu! Excellent service! Will be back!
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    Pizza Nova - San Marcos$$$$• Pizzeria• San Marcos
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    4.4

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