Romantic Dining Restaurants

Forbidden Cove

Address: 7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111
Forbidden Cove
$ Recommended New Editor's Pick Private Room
To make a reservation, please visit our website https://forbiddencovesd.com or call us at (858) 715-3998. Escape to the Forbidden Cove, a hidden Tiki bar located behind a secret wall inside Kilowatt Brewing Kearny Mesa where our exotic Tiki inspired craft cocktails and small batch, onsite brewed craft beers await you! Enjoy the company of your group, along with a kaleidoscope of tropical decor and lighting, exotic and rare craft cocktails, and house made craft beer. We are currently open on Thursdays 5pm to 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays, 5pm - 12am. Our last seating Thursday is 10:00pm and 11:00pm on Friday …

Parioli

Address: 647 S Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Tom Ham's Lighthouse

Address: 2150 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

El Agave

Address: 2304 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110

Candelas

Address: 416 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Candelas
$$$ Special Offer

Sadaf Restaurant

Address: 828 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Solare

Address: 2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Solare
$$$ New Special Offer

OB Warehouse

Address: 4839 Newport Ave, , San Diego, CA 92107

100 Wines kitchen

Address: 1027 University Avenue, Hillcrest, CA 92103
100 Wines kitchen
$ Recommended New Special Offer

Pushkin Russian Restaurant

Address: 750 6th Ave, San Diego , CA 92101
$$
Pushkin Brings some of the best Russian dishes to San Diego.

Fish Pit

Address: 4632 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
$
Poke, Tacos, Sushi and much more! Fresh Innovative Sustainable Delicious and Healthy Seafood.

Costa Brava

Address: 1653 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
$$
Costa Brava Tapas Bar and Restaurant is a must for anyone wanting an authentic tapas experience. The quaint indoor/outdoor space feels far removed from Pacific Beach, with tile floors, arched doorways, and simple décor that evokes the Spanish countryside. The tapas menu is extensive, and peppered with delicacies such as Jamón Serrano, necessities such as Tortilla Española, and a seemingly endless array of specialties including dates wrapped in bacon, stuffed piquillo peppers, and savory croquettes. The entrees are equally tantalizing—the Paella has been voted the best in the city, and the steaks and seafood are bursting with tempting flavors. Alongside …

Roma Mia

Address: 825 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
$$$ New
About Alessandro Massi Mr. Massi, who will serve as the restaurant’s Executive Chef, brings nearly ten years of professional culinary experience to Roma Mia, all gained in his native Italy where he worked in many high-end establishments throughout the course of his career. In 2012, he attended the Italian Chef Academy and began his culinary journey that led him to serve as the Sous Chef at several notable Italian restaurants, including Tazio at the Boscolo Hotel in Rome. In addition to his degree from the Italian Chef Academy, Mr. Massi holds a degree in Business and Management. He is fluent …

Troy's Greek Cuisine

Address: 10450 Friars Rd Suite T, San Diego , CA 92120

Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Address: 875 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar
$$$ Recommended Special Offer
Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar is recorded closed at this location! Everybody likes options, especially when it comes to food. At Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar in downtown La Jolla, Asian fusion prepared with a French flair gives diners plenty of choices. Twenty-four different tapas like Ahi Poke, Mint Curried Lamb, Hamachi Tacos, and vast amounts of soups, salads, entrees, sushi rolls, sashimi, and steaks provide any patron an alternative to the mundane. Executive Chef Stephen Window takes tremendous pride in using local, seasonal, ingredients when creating his menu items. His passion for fresh fare has garnered a “World’s Top …

Royal Thai Cuisine

Address: 737 Pearl Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Royal Thai Cuisine
$$
A dining experience at Royal Thai Cuisine is casual yet refined, in the Thai tradition of gracious hospitality. Popular favorites like Pad Thai noodles and Kang Ped (red curry) are expertly prepared and artfully presented in generous portions. Accompaning the menu are a wine list well-suited to Asian cuisine and a large specialty drink menu including alcohol-free fruit smoothies! Décor is tasteful and tranquil, with fresh sprays of orchid blossoms adorning each table, a monumental water sculpture in the center of the dining room, and a wall of tropical fish. A treat for the senses at a reasonable price!

Kemo Sabe

Address: 3958 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Kemo Sabe
$$ Recommended Editor's Pick Special Offer
Executive Chef and Partner Deborah Scott’s faithful friend is Kemo Sabe Restaurant, in Hillcrest. The Pacific Rim-inspired décor and cuisine reflects an appreciation for unique cultural perspectives, and melds textures, colors, and flavors into artful culinary masterpieces. Diners may not only feast on the exquisite tastes of each dish, but their imaginations will be fueled by the visual intricacies Chef Scott arranges on the plate. The flash-fried Whole Tilapia is simply statuesque, and the desserts are scandalously seductive. Each element on the menu strives to be a faithful friend to the taste buds, and keep you coming back for more.

Croce's

Address: 802 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Croce's
$$$ Special Offer
Croce’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar is full of contrasts that meld and combine for a gratifying result, from the sweet and savory blends throughout the menu to the elegant dining room flanked by the cozy jazz bar. Here, Ingrid Croce’s vision of creating a space to celebrate her late husband Jim Croce’s memory has been fully realized since the restaurant was opened in 1985. She has managed to combine her passions of food and music, while lending her warmth and generous spirit, to offer a sensory experience for patrons focusing on delectable dishes and a harmony of flavor and sound. …

El Bizcocho

Address: 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
El Bizcocho
$$$
Tucked inside the historic Rancho Bernardo Inn, El Bizcocho offers a dining experience that is exquisite, luxurious and refined. The décor is warm and inviting, while remaining stunningly elegant. The wine list is exceptional, with over 1,600 selections to choose from. And the cuisine is classically French, with a seasonal and artful menu put together by talented and ambitious Chef de Cuisine Gavin Kaysen. Dishes such as sous-vide Lamb Loin and Braised Kobe Short Ribs burst with succulence; for the adventurous, a daily, five-course Menu Degustation offers a true explosion of flavors.

Aqua Blu

Address: 734 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Aqua Blu
$$$ Editor's Pick Special Offer
As cool and bright as the food it serves, Aqua Blu offers diners a refreshing taste of local and imported seafood. Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego, conspicuous under a large turquoise awning, Aqua Blu is a welcome oasis in the center of the ordinary. Relying on the experience of Chef Christopher Powell, they are serving up a paramount selection of Pan Asian Inspired dishes such as traditional Roasted Sea Bass, and the more adventurous Squid Ink and Wasabi Ravioli. With such an enthusiastic chef at the helm it is no surprise that the menu features some of …