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Fort Oak
$$$$•Contemporary American•4.8(713)An ode to fire and sea, Fort Oak delivers the bold, wood-fired flavors that define Chef Brad Wise’s signature style. Centered around a live-fire hearth, the restaurant offers elevated yet approachable dishes alongside a refined seafood and raw bar. Smoke is the through line - simple, high-quality ingredients are transformed by flame into plates full of depth and character.
Dry-aged ribeyes, duck, and whole branzino showcase the hearth’s intensity, while freshly shucked oysters and seafood towers bring a raw, briny counterpoint. And while the meats and seafood command attention, the vegetables have earned a reputation of their own - charred, caramelized, and layered with surprising complexity. Some say they steal the show - but that’s up to you to decide.Cardellino
$$$$•Contemporary Italian•4.8(323)Cardellino Italian Chophouse is a story steeped in fire, char, steak—and red sauce, parmesan, and truffles. A blend of Midwest chophouse and Italian trattoria, the restaurant reflects Chef Brad Wise’s culinary ethos and TRUST Restaurant Group’s signature style. Live-fire cooking anchors the menu, melding a Tuscan stone hearth with an all-American Big Green Egg.
Drawing inspiration from northern Italy - Umbria, Piedmont - Cardellino offers housemade pastas and traditional antipasti, but the spotlight is on the meat. The signature Bistecca Fiorentina, a 38 oz charcoal-grilled steak, arrives sliced and reassembled on a custom mahogany board. Pork Osso Bucco and Salt-Baked Branzino round out the chophouse-style offerings. Pastas are bold, sides are built for sharing, and the experience is best with Barolo. For a deeper dive, the Tuscan Experience invites guests to enjoy a four-course, chef-curated journey inspired by what Brad’s loving in the moment.
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- JJulieChicago / Illinois •44 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFirst time and the food and service were fabulous. Would highly recommendMore infoJack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant$$$$• Italian• Old Town•4.8
- CChrisGreater Boston •3 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 31, 2026Everything was awesome. Our server was exceptional. Seems when l switched our reservation day our reservation for their speakeasy ((Ocult447) got cancelled and they were so nice accommodating us. Food was different and delicious Highly recommend this placeMore infoTahona Bar$$$$• Mexican• Old Town•4.8
- JJoseSan Diego •29 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 29, 2026The food and drinks were delicious i would definitely come back!More infoEl Agave$$$$• Mexican• Old Town•4.5
- AAmySouth Carolina •12 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 11, 2026The food was delicious and our service was great!More infoMiguel's Cocina - Old Town$$$$• Mexican• Old Town•4.4
- DDr. KellyGoldChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Oct 6, 2026Our waiter was awesome and so was the food and wine!!More infoTrattoria Don Pietro$$$$• Italian• Old Town•4.3
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Nestled around San Diego's Old Town and downtown, the upscale residential area of Mission Hills offers quality fine dining. Neighborhood chefs source their fresh ingredients from the abundant local farmers markets, offering true farm-to-table cuisine. Small plates and appetizers reflect regional vegetables, meats and cheeses, from a walnut pesto brie to roasted beet salad. Elegant dishes at the handful of gourmet venues include wild boar sausage risotto, free-range duck and chicken, lamb meatballs and an apricot quinoa salmon salad. Local pizzerias as well as an array of Mexican and Asian restaurants, offering sushi to noodles, can also be found in the area.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Mission Hills is Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar (opens in a new tab)
The best vegan restaurants in Mission Hills are Starlite (opens in a new tab), Fort Oak (opens in a new tab) and Farmer's Bottega Restaurant (opens in a new tab)
The best vegetarian restaurants in Mission Hills are Starlite (opens in a new tab), Farmer's Bottega Restaurant (opens in a new tab) and Cardellino (opens in a new tab)
The restaurants with the best service in Mission Hills are Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar (opens in a new tab), The Red Door (opens in a new tab) and Fort Oak (opens in a new tab)
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Mission Hills are Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar (opens in a new tab), Starlite (opens in a new tab) and The Red Door (opens in a new tab)
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