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Why Locals LOVE This Breakfast Spot’s Unexpected Pancakes and Creative Comfort Food in San Diego, CA

Breakfast Republic in Scripps Ranch gives the morning meal a personality upgrade, trading breakfast autopilot for Oreo pancakes, shrimp and grits, and bacon with a decidedly prehistoric name. Located in the Trader Joe’s shopping center on Hibert Street, this San Diego spot pairs familiar breakfast favorites with enough playful twists...

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Little Italy's Tabac Plus Dishes Up Ottoman Palace Cooking, No Alcohol Required

At Tabac Plus in Little Italy, chef Mehmet Sarı draws on two strands of Turkish cooking: dishes associated with Ottoman palace kitchens and food made in Anatolian homes. He began cooking in Istanbul in 1998 and has worked with Turkish cuisine throughout his career. Sarı started his restaurant career...

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The Best New Restaurants in and Around San Diego, November 2026

Often, readers and friends of Eater have one burning question: "Where should I eat right now?" The heatmap exists to answer that question — offering a prismatic view of what is new and notable in San Diego. While the restaurant and bar industry has faced tremendous challenges, San Diego's restaurants continue to persevere, with new and exciting openings springing up all the time. The restaurants featured on this list are typically less than six months old and give a sense of what's hot and happening around town. For restaurants that have established themselves as one of the city's best, check out Eater San Diego's Essential 38.

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Former FLUXX Nightclub Rebrands as The Quin

The former FLUXX Nightclub at 500 Fourth Avenue in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter has been rebranded as The Quin, a private event venue that combines nightclub production capabilities with customized event services. The venue has completed renovations and is planning a grand opening celebration for mid-November. Owner Chad Cline...

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Philadelphia Sandwich Co. Builds on Nearly Five Decades of Tradition

When the Shlemon family took over Philadelphia Sandwich Co. a few years ago, it was about more than acquiring another restaurant. It was an opportunity to carry on a legacy of the longtime San Diego sandwich shop, built over nearly five decades at 6904 Miramar Road. The business was opened...

San Diego, CA · 10d

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California Dining: New Eateries in LA, SD and SF

* The Aries Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge will open Nov. 11 on the top floor of the 11-story Hotel La Jolla on San Diego’s north side. The project is spearheaded by veteran restaurateur Alessandro Minutella and co-managing partner Giancarlo Guttilla, who together also run Zama and AKA in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Aries’ interiors were designed by Cassandra Builer of Huntress Decor and draw inspiration from the glamour of European seaside destinations such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, project backers said in a news release. The space has operated under several names over hotel’s 50-plus year history; it was most recently Sea & Sky, a seafood restaurant that opened in 2024. The hotel is a member of Hilton’s Curio Collection.

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Charlie Royal Opens Point Loma Coffee Shop, Eyes Potential San Diego Locations

Charlie Royal has opened its first brick-and-mortar coffee shop at Eppig Brewing’s Waterfront Biergarten in Point Loma, marking a new step for the San Diego-born business as it explores additional locations through a partnership with Finest City Beverages. The shop is located at 2817 Dickens St. Grant Tondro, Charlie...

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Coronado-Connected Restaurant Mogul Sam Fox Exits $350 Million Empire Behind San Diego's The Henry, Blanco, North Italia And Culinary Dropout

One of America's most influential restaurateurs has stepped away from the restaurant empire that made him a fortune, leaving behind a collection of familiar San Diego dining destinations and a legacy spanning nearly three decades. His departure comes just weeks after another restaurant chain he helped create filed for bankruptcy and shuttered a prominent San Diego location, although his next hospitality venture could eventually bring him right back to the region where he has already established a substantial presence.

San Diego, CA · 6d

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City Tacos Founder Opens Seafood-Heavy El Punto at Liberty Station's Cursed Address

El Punto, a new family- and dog-friendly Mexican restaurant from the founder of San Diego's City Tacos chain, is set to open Monday at Liberty Station, taking over an 8,800-square-foot indoor-outdoor space at 2885 Perry Road, Suite 102. The address has cycled through several previous tenants, and the new owners are betting their seafood-heavy menu and family-friendly amenities can finally make it stick.

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5 of the Most Expensive Restaurants in California for Fine Dining

California is known for its diverse food scene, but some restaurants take fine dining to another … 5 of the Most Expensive Restaurants in California for Fine Dining Read more

Los Angeles, CA · 6d

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Supreme Dumplings Expanding to San Diego With Planned One Paseo Location

Supreme Dumplings is expanding into San Diego with a planned restaurant at One Paseo in Carmel Valley, bringing its Taiwanese soup dumpling concept to another Southern California market. The company confirmed the San Diego expansion to What Now San Diego, although the opening timeline has yet to be disclosed. The...

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Charlie Royal Starts Coffee Service at Point Loma Biergarten

Charlie Royal has brought its coffee service to Eppig Brewing’s Waterfront Biergarten at 2817 Dickens St., offering its Royal Elixirs alongside traditional coffee drinks. The Point Loma shop is the San Diego-born brand’s first brick-and-mortar location, according to WhatNow San Diego. The Peninsula’s urban mix. According to...

San Diego, CA · 3d

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5 San Diego County restaurants named Top 100 by OpenTable

OpenTable, an online restaurant-reservation service, named five San Diego County restaurants Wednesday to its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 list. The honorees are Callie, Cesarina, Cowboy Star and LEILA in San Diego, along with Lilo in Carlsbad. The list was generated from more than 11 million reviews from...

San Diego County, CA · 6d

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Coleta Cocina Targets Early 2027 Opening on Adams Avenue

A new restaurant bringing Mexican breakfast and a community-focused gathering space is preparing to open in San Diego. Coleta Cocina plans to open at 2611 Adams Avenue in early 2027, pending permits. What Now San Diego spoke with owners Norma and Diego Marquez, who confirmed the expected timeline. “We want...

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9 Hidden California Dining Gems Locals Love And Tourists Often Miss

A deli inside a working gas station, at the foot of a Sierra mountain pass, serves fish tacos and ahi sashimi. I can’t stop thinking about that combo. Fuel and a souvenir shop sit on one side. A kitchen turning out salads, burritos, and seared tuna sits on the other. That’s exactly the kind of surprise I wanted for this list.

California · 6d

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Best Pizza San Diego Families Choose Comes From Seaside Pizza Co.

Seaside Pizza Co. is a local pizzeria located on Mission Blvd in Pacific Beach, San Diego. It serves fresh, made-to-order specialty and custom pizzas, slices, appetizers, salads, cookies, and gelato. Customers can enjoy dine-in, takeaway, delivery, late-night orders, and catering for parties. San Diego, CA, USA - November 5, 2026...

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Onigilly Prepares UTC Opening, Sets Sights on San Diego Growth

Onigilly is preparing to open its first San Diego restaurant at Westfield UTC, following its recent soft opening, as the Japanese rice-ball chain works toward a longer-term goal of establishing five locations across the county. Founded by Koji Kanematsu in San Francisco, Onigilly began as a food cart in 2008...

San Diego, CA · 6d

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Din Tai Fung Rival Supreme Dumplings Planning San Diego Debut At Del Mar's One Paseo

San Diego's increasingly competitive soup dumpling scene appears poised to welcome another major player, as rapidly expanding Taiwanese restaurant chain Supreme Dumplings is planning a location at One Paseo in Carmel Valley. The Washington-born concept, frequently compared to the enormously popular Din Tai Fung, specializes in delicate, broth-filled soup dumplings stuffed with everything from traditional pork to Wagyu beef and black truffle, alongside spicy wontons, noodles, fried rice and an extensive selection of Taiwanese-inspired dishes.

San Diego, CA · 7d

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