A little more than two hours south of Los Angeles is a culinary hub that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Along with its perfect weather, San Diego has a spectacular dining scene where the chefs swank their creativity while uplifting their local communities using fresh ingredients from farmers in the region.
San Diego’s restaurants take people on a culinary journey around the world. Chefs have created Spanish restaurants, restaurants with influences from the Mediterranean, places with the best Japanese wagyu steaks in the world, and Tijuana-style street tacos.
Get your appetites ready. Here are the ten best restaurants to try while visiting San Diego.
ANIMAE
Inside the stunning ANIMAE is a restaurant where the food is just as delightful as the aesthetic. The world-class steakhouse restaurant is located in the Marina District of San Diego. As the brainchild of celebrity chef and restaurateur Brian Malarkey, ANIMAE is a unique take on a West Coast Steakhouse with Asian culinary influences.