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Recently opened restaurants in the San Diego area

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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 1,005 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average American dines out about five times per month, up from three times in 2023. That translates to about $191 a month on restaurant meals for the average American, up 15% from 2023.

As for what types of restaurants Americans tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) 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!

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The Craft Taco

- Rating: 4.6/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1788 El Prado San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Sea Ridge Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 9655 Granite Ridge Drive Ste 130 San Diego, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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Gata

- Rating: 4.9/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1122 Wall St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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Akhis Authentic Shawarma & Kebab

- Rating: 4.6/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 747 Turquoise St. Ste 200 San Diego, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Kebab, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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Mali's Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 9265 Sky Park Court Ste 105 San Diego, California
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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The Crack Shack - Pacific Beach

- Rating: 4.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 4525 Mission Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Chicken Shop, New American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Bock South Park

- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1521 30th St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Beer Bar, Wine Bars, German
- Read more on Yelp

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Decore

- Rating: 4.9/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 721 9th Ave. Ste 1 San Diego, California
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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The Playground

- Rating: 4.8/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 4150 Mission Blvd. Ste 107 San Diego, California
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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Wildflour

- Rating: 3.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 2690 Historic Decatur Ste 103 San Diego, California
- Categories: Delis, Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Buca di Beppo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 440 J St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Boil Daddy

- Rating: 4.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 2558 Laning Road Ste 102 San Diego, California
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Good Measure

- Rating: 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 3519 30th St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Champs Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 4229 Convoy St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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Best Pizza And Brew

- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4437 Genesee Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Nomade

- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 3027 Adams Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tapas/Small Plates, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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ME SEN Thai Noodle Shop

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 7330 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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Chin's Szechwan - Point Loma

- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3373 Rosecrans St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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Chef JUN

- Rating: 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 3309 Rosecrans St. Ste B San Diego, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Romanissimo Cucina Italiana

- Rating: 4.6/5 (118 reviews)
- Address: 565 Fifth Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Urban Plates

- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 1620 Camino De La Reina Bldg East San Diego, California
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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Origen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 3831 Park Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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Piedra Santa

- Rating: 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 555 West Ash St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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Frenchy's Hideout

- Rating: 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 142 West University Ave. Ste C San Diego, California
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp

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