Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in San Diego, CA

Tony Genco Best prime rib I’ve ever had. Hands down. All the food was fantastic with unique takes on classic comfort food, with elevated ingredients and style. Chef Josh was a delight and came out to the table to explain the inspiration for each dish. 10/10 coming back to try some of the rest that we didn’t get a chance to this time around.

Mariana Vega The picture makes no justice to the food. I love it here!! Been here a couple of times and loved everything I’ve tried. The drinks are pretty good and the chips/totopos are freshly made. The sides are so good!! Is rare to see rajas as a side (besides beans and red rice). They were super nice to my service dogs and brought him treats. 5/5 stars 5/5 paws

Jacqueline Shaprow I’ve eaten here countless times while staying at the Kona Kai in San Diego! The desserts are awesome and breakfast is my favorite here. The eggs Benedict and French toast are great. I also enjoy the ahi tuna appetizer.

James Camacho The atmosphere and the food here make for a great night out. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, the bacon mac and cheese, and the buttuery buns. Everything was delicous! At this time of year this restaurant embraces the Christmas spirit, which I really appreciate. The customer service was great as well. Everyone was friendly and helpful. As is the case for any downtown eating experience, the parking can be tough to find. Park 20-30 minutes before you want to eat because you may have to walk several blocks. Overall, a great experience with some delicious food. Eat up!!!

Yesenia Nunez It was our first time coming to this restaurant, our server Diana was amazing! She kept coming back making sure we were good. Def coming back here! A pianist was playing, lovely atmosphere and everyone was so nice!

Connor McMorrow Fort Oak absolutely crushed it. The drinks? Dangerous in the best way. The lamb kefta and pork chop were the stars of the show - flavor bombs that we’re still thinking about - but let’s be real, everything we ate was ridiculously good. The vibe is dialed, the service is on point, and we left full and very, very happy. Already plotting our return.

Jeanette Castillo Martina was our server on a Sunday night. The place was pretty much empty. He did an amazing job! Very attentive he knew a lot about the menu and he gave great Options.

Identity Tron Enjoyable location, friendly staff, good food. The fish tacos have a little bit of diced jalapeño on them so be aware of that if you dont want some slight heat. The chowder was a bit peppery but I enjoyed that.

Wandering in Paradise Delicious shellfish at Rockin’ Baja Lobster in Old Town! Great, laid back surf vibe with lots of seating and an outdoor, covered, dog friendly patio. We ordered the original Baja bucket for two with the lobster chowder and fried ice cream. Everything tasted amazing, especially the lobster tail. The mai tais were very tasty. A staff member came and offered free photos and post cards. There is $7 valet parking available. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating, and orders came out quickly. Recommend!

Douglas Durkin Every cocktail, appetizer, entree and dessert was a delicious work of art! The menu is unique and the dishes deserving of Michelin stars and the chef a James Beard award. The Mezcal de Granada was creative and refreshing. The flounder was amazing, as were the corn cake and homemade Mexican chocolate ice cream. My family was surprised and thoroughly impressed!

Miriam Andrade The buffet was amazing. Everything but the cauliflower, was my favorite. The rice and tamales was tender. I loved the salmon and pork lion. I visited for Thanksgiving and was not sure what to expect for a Mexican cuisine. There was enough parking and such a large amount of space and seating indoor or out. The price was reasonable not over $90. The valet changed to self parking during 12pm times. I cant wait to try this restaurant again and I have already told everyone to visit. I did not have too much contact with the service since it was buffet style. The Hostess could have given a warmer welcome. But, we have great memories there. The view, flavor, atmosphere and joyful presence was outstanding for the holidays.

Tim Lee I loved everything about our evening at Ironside Fish & Oyster. Its San Diego, what else can you say? Regardless, the ambiance strikes a perfect balance between lively and relaxed (harmonious murmurs as white noise, warm lighting from half-exposed sun rays, and an easygoing coastal vibes) and once the sun started to set, they opened the doors so the cool bay breeze could flow through. Sitting there with that breeze on your face felt like an added bonus to the meal. We shared the "Bigger" platter and it was outstandingly fresh: every aspect of the platter was aesthetic and delicious. They bring you the names of the oysters that are at the bottom, the shrimp are cut in a way that is easy to peel (peeling shrimp for other means you love them!), and dishes on the top layer really takes your tastebuds on a ride. They also provide tortilla chips and colorful puffs as complements to the top layer of the platter (rockfish ceviche, tuna tartare, shrimp aguachile). We also added on the Swordfish Birria tacos just in case, but they really stood out. It was meaty, well-seasoned, and unexpectedly addictive. Each bite played a beautiful note, and the whole dish made for a fun experience. Service was excellent from start to finish: attentive without hovering, knowledgeable about the menu, and great to recommend pairings. They timed everything really well, knowing when to bring out the dishes at their respective time periods, which made the culinary experience even better. A few tips: parking can be a bit of a task in the area, especially at peak times. If you arrive early, youll have a much easier time finding a spot, and its worth leaving a little extra time to walk and explore the neighborhood afterward, especially the bay, with ice cream in hand.

Brian Bennett Went to lunch here with our daughter, her hubby and the two adorable grandkids. The place was not busy and we had a nice, unhurried meal. Celina was our server and she was awesome. She was welcoming and tended to our every need with a great attitude. Food arrived quickly and we felt that each dish/bag was good and my daughter loves the juice in the bag. Everything was as expected and I do recommend this King Crab location.

Adrian Montfort Holy guacamoly. We ended up having an impromptu Sunday lunch and boy were we blown away. Service is top level, ambience and decor is perfect. But the food, omg! Coconut curry mussels and burger to share and we were blown away. Key lime pie for dessert was thicc and decadent. This is an extremely lucky find in Mission Bay and will be our new happy hour from now on.

AnnaMarie Horning Went as two couples for a weekend lunch. We started with the mimosa option and their Award winning World Famous lobster bisque with sherry. Do not skip this. It’s absolutely amazing! Everyone ordered a different menu item and they were all prepared to perfection! Very reasonably priced too! We chose a window seat in the outdoor covered patio area to enjoy people watching, in addition to our fabulous meal.