Recently opened restaurants in the San Diego area

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August 7, 2024
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Recently opened restaurants in the San Diego area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,000 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits. They found that the average person dines out about three times per month for a wide range of reasons, from socialization to enjoying the atmosphere, and from celebrating something special to avoiding the labor of cooking (and cleaning up afterward).

As for what types of restaurants they tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (62%), followed by fast food (57%) and fast casual (54%). Contemporary casual (32%) and bar and grills (25%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in San Diego using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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Swagyu Burger

- Rating: 3.8/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 4545 La Jolla Village Drive Ste FC1 San Diego, California
- Categories: Burgers, American, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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Sayulitas Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.3/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 4126 University Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

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Amore Caffe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 3801 Fifth Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Irv's Burgers

- Rating: 3.9/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 4505 Mission Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Burgers, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Art Burgers

- Rating: 4.6/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2707 Boston Ave. Ste K17 San Diego, California
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Yaya's Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1450 Market St. Ste A1 San Diego, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Dragon Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3533 Adams Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Salad, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Capri Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 610 West Ash St. Ste 101 San Diego, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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North Park Beer Company

- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3801 Ingraham St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp

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Fuego Sushi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2548 Congress St. Ste B San Diego, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp

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KZ Mori

- Rating: 4.6/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 7725 Balboa Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean, Food Court
- Read more on Yelp

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Leila

- Rating: 4.1/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 3956 30th St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Kebab, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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The Pad Thai Stand - Pacific Beach

- Rating: 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 1136 Garnet Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Thai, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

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SOT BBQ

- Rating: 4.9/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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Hongyuan Kebab

- Rating: 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4681 Convoy St. Ste East San Diego, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

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Rising Sun Collective

- Rating: 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3914 30th St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Japanese, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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The Burger Joint & Brew

- Rating: 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7094 Miramar Road Unit 122 San Diego, California
- Categories: Halal, Burgers, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Hasta Mañana Cantina

- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 5th Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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The Keep Coffee

- Rating: 3.8/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4913 Convoy St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Prince St Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 4505 Mission Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Ocho Mexican Food & Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1870 4th Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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Zhengxin Chicken Steak

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4609 Convoy St. Ste C San Diego, California
- Categories: Chinese, Chicken Shop, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Basta!

- Rating: 4.4/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 555 West Date St. Suite B San Diego, California
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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Mike's Red Tacos - Point Loma

- Rating: 4.7/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 3365 Rosecrans St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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Hideaway

- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4474 Mission Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Bopomofo Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7951 Othello Ave. Ste 106 San Diego, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Oi Shiba

- Rating: 4.9/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 909 Grand Ave. Ste 1 San Diego, California
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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Dalbam Moon Night

- Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4425 Convoy St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Cellar Hand

- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1440 University Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Freddy's Chophouse

- Rating: 4.9/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 554 Fourth Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: American, Steakhouses, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 82 metros.

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