First thing to remember is San Diego is so large that there are great places all over the city, and I'm always finding a new fun place… But…. Some of my favorites…
Categories are:
Best Pizza
Fillipis is good But Pat and Oscars, or Oggi's are my favorites… several loacations
Best Steak
Tons of favorites…. Humphries(Shelter island) and they also have Jazz concerts.
High End :
Donavans
Mr A's
Georges at the Cove… in La Jolla
Best Barbeque --- Not exactly what San Diego is noted for…
Kansas City Barbeque
Best Sea Food Now your talking San Diego...
Fish Market is great. (Harbor Blvd)
So is Anthony's (and hardly anywhere in SD requires a jacket)
Azul La Jolla
Jake's Del Mar
The Marine Room (La Jolla)
Point Loma Seafood. (fish market Take out)
Humphries again....
Seafood and Sushi
Zenbu * Mesquite * Rimel's
Don't forget Mexican:
There are so many HOLE in the wall Mom and pop take out shops that are GREAT….
Albertos (Carne Asada Burritos)
Or any version of that name, or Robertos, Rolbertos or Aibertos, several knock-offs, but they serve good food....
Then there's Old Town…
Casa De Bandini
Casa Guadalajara Mexican
Old Town Mexican Café
El Fandango
Bazaar del Mundo (although I heard they moved locations.. )
Best Sports Bar Take your pick….
Best Italian
Go to Little Italy Between Airport and Downtown… Several
Anything else that is real good…
The beach!!!!
Gaslamp District (downtown)
La Jolla (Prospect street)