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.
Saucy Boys
- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 1400 Garnet Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
Honey Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 5544 La Jolla Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
Tutuli
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 10425 Tierrasanta Blvd. Ste 3107 San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Lucca Italian Sandwich Shop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 B St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
Ellie's Wood Fired Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 4852 Voltaire St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Boker Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 8935 Towne Center Drive San Diego, California
- Categories: Italian, Mediterranean, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
Haole Shack
- Rating: 4.8/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 707 Grand Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Hawaiian, Shaved Ice, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 7611 Fay Ave. Located inside THE LOT San Diego, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Starvin' Marvin's
- Rating: 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 690 Wrelton Drive San Diego, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
AKA
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 611 Fifth Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Todo Pa' La Cruda
- Rating: 4.2/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 2196 Logan Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Egglet
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 7728 Regents Road Ste 501 San Diego, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Banks The Butcher BBQ
- Rating: 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 4210 Rolando Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Short Stop Mediterranean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 319 Tenth Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Do-It-Yourself Food
- Read more on Yelp
Houston TX Hot Chicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 238 Fifth Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Sandwiches, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
Poke Chop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 6109 Mission Gorge Road San Diego, California
- Categories: Seafood, Poke, Hawaiian
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Fortuna Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 4207 Park Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Tijuanazo Taqueria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 406 West University Ave. Unit B San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Yakitori Tsuta
- Rating: 4.7/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3860 Convoy St. Ste 100 San Diego, California
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
Eat Crispy Burger
- Rating: 4.4/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 4898 Convoy St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
The Curry Club
- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7309 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Japanese Curry
- Read more on Yelp
Ponyboy
- Rating: 4.7/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1410 Rosecrans St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Lounges, Comfort Food, American
- Read more on Yelp
Tako
- Rating: 4.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 2836 Juan St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Sushi Bars, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
31ThirtyOne by Deckman's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 3131 University Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: New American, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
Wilma's Carousel Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 2401 Kettner Blvd. Ste B San Diego, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American, Cocktail Bars
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Torque Coffee
- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3459 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Slowly Restaurant & Lounge
- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1520 Garnet Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lounges, Cocktail Bars
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Mama G's Kitchen & Sauce
- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 407 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, California
- Categories: Peruvian, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp
La Clochette
- Rating: 4.4/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7995 Civita Blvd. Ste 11 San Diego, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Paik's Noodle - San Diego
- Rating: 4.4/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4428 Convoy St. Unit 1 San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean, Chinese, Noodles
- 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.