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1 month ago | 
sandiego.eater.com | Rebecca Roland |Eater San Diego
Corbis via Getty Images San Diego’s dining scene is constantly evolving with new restaurants, bars, bakeries, and more, opening across the region. Here is a running list of new and notable spots that opened recently, or are coming soon. For San Diego’s best restaurants, check out the Eater 38. Did we miss something? Drop us a line. Hillcrest— Frenchy’s, a new wine-focused bistro, is now open in Hillcrest.
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1 month ago | 
sandiego.eater.com | Rebecca Roland |Eater San Diego
Fish with You A new restaurant from Beijing has landed in the Convoy District. Fish With You, a China-based chain with over 2,000 locations, is now open in San Diego. The fast-casual restaurant specializes in suan cai yu, a sauerkraut and white fish stew that’s cooked with Sichuan peppercorns, resulting in a sour and spicy flavor. Fish With You, which replaces Shentan BBQ, and has .
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1 month ago | 
sandiego.eater.com | Kelly Bone |Eater San Diego
House infusions, fresh-pressed juices, and aromatic bitters have taken center stage in the growing field of mocktails as the interest in alcohol-free drinks is on the rise. Local bars and restaurants have taken notice and many now offer much more than Shirley Temples. Zero-proof spirits have also found their way behind the bar, opening new possibilities for bartenders and ensuring that abstainers, as well as those who are just cutting back on their liquor intake, can still enjoy a night out.
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2 months ago | 
sandiego.eater.com | Rebecca Roland |Eater San Diego
Kelly Bone San Diego’s dining scene is constantly evolving with new restaurants, bars, bakeries, and more, opening across the region. Here is a running list of new and notable spots that opened recently, or are coming soon. Did we miss something? Drop us a line. Gaslamp— Roman-inspired restaurant Romanissimo is now open in the Gaslamp District, serving a menu of pasta, pizza, and more.
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Feb 12, 2025 | 
sandiego.eater.com | Kelly Bone |Candice Woo |Eater San Diego
San Diego enters 2025 with exciting news: the city celebrates a semifinalist for Best New Bar in the James Beard Awards, further establishing its reputation as a cocktail destination. This winter, bars are embracing bold seasonal flavors like pomegranate, passion fruit, and smoky mezcal alongside warming classics. Whether it’s a clarified punch or a cozy bourbon cocktail, there’s no shortage of creative options to help locals and visitors stay warm—or pretend it’s summer—all season long.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
sandiego.eater.com | Mona Holmes |Eater San Diego
Ambrogio by Acquerello Below is a list of significant restaurant closures in San Diego over from December 2024 to January 2025. Did we miss something? Drop us a line. For a list of recent openings in the region, click here. Fig Tree Cafe, Ambrogio by Acquerello, and moreDecember 2024 to January 2025Fig Tree Cafe — Rise & Shine Hospitality Group closed its Mission Valley location on December 15, 1014, but the Pacific Beach and Liberty Station outlets remain open.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
sandiego.eater.com | Rebecca Roland |Eater San Diego
Lille Allen San Diego’s dining scene is constantly evolving with new restaurants, bars, bakeries, and more, opening across the region. Here is a running list of new and notable spots that opened recently, or are coming soon. Did we miss something? Drop us a line. North Park — Flora brings a new brunch and dinner spot to the North Park neighborhood. During the daytime, the restaurant serves breakfast carbonara, shakshuka, green chilaquiles, French toast, and a caprese sandwich.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
sandiego.eater.com | Nicole Adlman |Eater San Diego
Illustration by Nat Belkov The results are in for San Diego: the Southern California region received three semifinalist nods for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards, which are considered one of the most prestigious honors to receive in the restaurant and beverage industry. Among the nominees is the sleek Mexican cocktail bar Roma Norte, located in Downtown, which was recognized in the Best New Bar category.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
sandiego.eater.com | Candice Woo |Helen Hwang |Eater San Diego
This standout group of 38 restaurants reflects the best of San Diego’s diverse dining culture — covering cities across the county while spanning a range of price points, cuisines, approaches, and neighborhoods. With every update, Eater San Diego adds a few restaurants that have become newly eligible or stepped up their game. As such, a few restaurants are retired from the map each quarter — not necessarily forever — to make room. For hot new restaurants, check out our monthly Eater heatmap.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
sandiego.eater.com | Kelly Bone |Eater San Diego
Kelly Bone San Diego’s plant-based dining scene is getting refreshed as Evolution Fast Food and Donna Jean, two beloved vegan eateries, prepare to move into a shared space at 2611 El Cajon Boulevard in North Park. This collaboration brings stability and fresh opportunities for both establishments, which will maintain their unique identities while sharing the benefits of a modernized venue.
