The 10 Best Shrimp Restaurants In San Diego
Updated: May 2, 2022
When we need Louisiana shrimp we drop in on these San Diego restaurants that serve the best crustaceans in town. We found the shrimp spots featured here by analyzing the best reviews sites and food publications in San Diego. With everything from Asian har gow to Cajun shrimp bisque, there is something for every shrimp lover at these top spots.
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Oscars Mexican Seafood
Mexican, $, Pacific BeachMexican, $San Diego, Pacific Beach
Best Seafood in San Diego
USA Today
Where to Eat Mariscos in San Diego
Eater, 2020
Supernatural Sea to Sandwich
Food Stand, $$, MiramarFood Stand, $$San Diego, MiramarWhere to Eat Seafood in San Diego
Eater, 2020
11 Lobster Dishes You Must Try in San Diego
Zagat, 2014
Mitch's Seafood
Peruvian, $$, Roseville - Fleet RidgePeruvian, $$San Diego, Roseville - Fleet RidgeWhere to Eat Seafood in San Diego
Eater, 2020
San Diego’s 15 Best Waterfront Restaurants
Thrillist, 2015
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich
American, $$, North ParkAmerican, $$San Diego, North ParkWhere to Eat Seafood in San Diego
Eater, 2020
Where To Get Your Fish & Chip Fix In San Diego
Eater, 2016
Supannee House of Thai & Catering
Asian, $$, Roseville - Fleet RidgeAsian, $$San Diego, Roseville - Fleet RidgeWhere to Eat in Point Loma
Eater, 2019
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
Peruvian, $$, Pacific BeachPeruvian, $$San Diego, Pacific BeachBest Seafood in San Diego
USA Today
Where to Get $1 Oysters at Happy Hour in San Diego
Eater, 2015
Karina's Ceviches & More
Mexican, $, MidtownMexican, $San Diego, MidtownWhere to Eat Mariscos in San Diego
Eater, 2020
The Taco Stand
Food Stand, $, La JollaFood Stand, $San Diego, La Jolla17 Most Anticipated San Diego Fall Restaurant Openings
Zagat, 2017
The 20 Best San Diego Restaurants
Female Foodie, 2020
Mike's Taco Club
Mexican, $, Ocean BeachMexican, $San Diego, Ocean BeachWhere to Get Takeout Right Now in Ocean Beach
Eater, 2020
Bud's Louisiana Cafe
Creole, $$, Kearny MesaCreole, $$San Diego, Kearny MesaBest Restaurants in Kearny Mesa
Zagat, 2016
How was this list created?
Choosing the right spot for Shrimp can be tough, especially if you’re exploring new restaurants. We looked at Yelp and Google’s ratings for 10162 spots across San Diego, analyzed 823905 restaurant reviews, and sifted through 624 lists and articles from the likes of USA Today, Eater and Zagat – applying our boam magic to sift through results. We cross-referenced with top lists, like USA Today - Best Seafood in San Diego, Eater - Where to Eat Seafood in San Diego and Zagat - 11 Lobster Dishes You Must Try in San Diego. We automatically update restaurants’ availability and services, so you can find a great meal as the industry adapts to COVID-19. Restaurants can’t pay to show up on this list, so you can trust what you see and enjoy the city’s hidden gems. The restaurants featured above represent the best of the best in San Diego Shrimp.
Most common questions
Factoids about Shrimp
A new shrimp record
At the St. Elmo shrimp-eating competition, Joey Chestnut ate the most shrimp in modern history, finishing exactly 12 pounds of it.
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