North County
Matsu
Matsu in Oceanside does a 10-course, three-hour-long Japanese tasting menu in a space so intimate that the food gets the spotlight it deserves—literally.
Dija Mara in Oceanside is where to go for really good Indonesian food, a great beer and wine selection, and a super relaxed vibe.
Addison in Carmel Valley serves French-Japanese tasting menus, has a huge wine list, and is San Diego’s fanciest restaurant.
A Fancy Night Out
The Marine Room
The Marine Room is a fancy sustainable seafood restaurant on the water in La Jolla.
Valle is an ocean-front restaurant in Oceanside that puts a Baja California spin on surf and turf.
The Smoking Goat has been around since 2010, and has been North Park’s go-to French spot for years.
Have A Cocktail
Part Time Lover
Home to a tiny record shop, Part Time Lover is a bar and lounge with great drinks in North Park.
Marisi is an Italian spot in La Jolla where you can eat duck ragu and sip on homemade limoncello.
Wolf in the Woods serves small plates with a New Mexican twist in Downtown San Diego.
Fort Oak in Mission Hills is where to go for expertly charred seafood dishes cooked over a Santa Maria-style wood-fired grill.
