The 14 Best New American Restaurants In San Diego
Updated: May 2, 2022
If you Like the sound of a Mexican pizza then it's time to visit the best American-fusion restaurants in San Diego. We analyzed awards, leading publications, and top-ranking sites to find the best New American Restaurants. These top contemporary restaurants in San Diego offer great-tasting menus, unique fusion dishes, and tons of flavor!
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New American, $$, HillcrestNew American, $$San Diego, Hillcrest
The 20 Best Restaurants in San Diego
Trip Savvy, 2019
38 Standout Restaurants in San Diego
Eater, 2021
Herb & Wood
Pizza, $$$, HarborviewPizza, $$$San Diego, Harborview
2021 Best American Restaurants in San Diego Area
Gayot: The Guide to the Good Life
Little Italy Is Where San Diego's Best Food Awaits
USA Today
Kettner Exchange
American, $$$, Little ItalyAmerican, $$$San Diego, Little ItalyLittle Italy Is Where San Diego's Best Food Awaits
USA Today
38 Standout Restaurants in San Diego
Eater, 2021
Terra American Bistro
American, $$, RolandoAmerican, $$San Diego, RolandoWhere to Eat in La Mesa
Eater, 2020
Candor by Giuseppe
New American, La JollaNew AmericanSan Diego, La JollaMister A's
New American, $$$$, Park WestNew American, $$$$San Diego, Park WestBest Restaurants in San Diego
USA Today
The Top 10 Restaurants In San Diego, California
CultureTrip, 2017
True Food Kitchen
American, $$, Mission Valley WestAmerican, $$San Diego, Mission Valley West12 Fabulous Fast-Casual Spots In San Diego
Eater, 2016
Best Restaurants with Gluten-Free Menus in San Diego
USA Today
One Door North
American, $$, North ParkAmerican, $$San Diego, North Park10 New Spots to Try During San Diego Restaurant Week
Eater, 2017
The Smoking Goat
French, $$$, North ParkFrench, $$$San Diego, North ParkVistal Bar + Restaurant
New American, Core-ColumbiaNew AmericanSan Diego, Core-ColumbiaWonderland Ocean Pub
American, $$, Ocean BeachAmerican, $$San Diego, Ocean Beach
San Diego’s 15 Best Waterfront Restaurants
Thrillist, 2015
47 Outdoor Dining Spots to Try in San Diego
San Diego Magazine, 2020
Cerveza Jack's Gaslamp
New American, Gaslamp QuarterNew AmericanSan Diego, Gaslamp QuarterWet Stone Wine Bar & Cafe
New American, $$, Park WestNew American, $$San Diego, Park WestThe Presley
American, Midway DistrictAmericanSan Diego, Midway DistrictHow does it work?
Figuring out the best New American restaurants can take awhile. We analyzed 624 lists and articles from top sources like CultureTrip, Eater and Gayot: The Guide to the Good Life, 10162 San Diego restaurants’ ratings across Google and Yelp, and 823905 reviews – all with some boam magic to make sense of the madness. The spots that made the cut have been featured in CultureTrip - The Top 10 Restaurants In San Diego, California, Eater - 12 Fabulous Fast-Casual Spots In San Diego and Gayot: The Guide to the Good Life - 2021 Best American Restaurants in San Diego Area. Every option we show has been verified as open and offering key services when we recommend it, thanks to our real-time updates. Our site gets no payment from the restaurants we show, so you can trust what you see. Don’t sleep on the restaurants in this list.
Most common questions
Drink pairing tips
Pair nachos with Mojito
For an elevated experience, pair your nachos with Mojito. This combination works particularly well because this cocktail tames the heat of the nachos with the cooling mint of the drink.
Pair Sauvignon Blanc with nachos
If your food palns include Nachos, then you should consider helping it along with some white wine. We find that a Sauvignon Blanc, with its hits of grassy, serves as the best pairing to the dish.
A next-level pairing for Merlot
Experts suggest pairing a beef fajita with a glass of Merlot, a popular red wine.
Interesting facts
A long time ago
Does the name Ignacio Anaya ring a bell? They invented nachos for us all to enjoy in Mexico!
Celebrating New American
Oh, you never heard of the biggest nacho of the world contest that happens in Mexico? It takes place at the International Nacho Festival which is held in Coahuila.
Worth the big bucks
If you have recently won the lottery, or you just happen to have $210 lying around, why not spend it on indulging in the world’s most glamorous, and most expensive, nachos?
Parking info
Parking can be tough around San Diego To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen New American spot.
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