Animae is a steakhouse fine-dining restaurant in San Diego.
Editorially verified May 19, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Experience the atmosphere of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter on our 2.5-hour guided walking tour. You’ll have a chance to sample lots of tasty ethnic cuisine, alo...
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Enjoy a leisurely walking tour through San Diego's Little Italy to some of the tastiest restaurants and shops in the area. Explore piazzas, learn about local history, ...
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Savor award-winning wines and a full vineyard meal on a guided tour. Explore scenic vineyards, enjoy local flavors, and discover San Diego’s wine heritage.
Address: 969 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
Juniper and Ivy in San Diego is Top Chef alumnus Richard Blais's Little Italy modernist Californian room since 2014, a 1920s sawtooth warehouse with Anthony.
OrderThe In-N-Haute, Blais's elevated take on In-N-Out, on the snack menu; the seasonal market tasting menu.
Book3 weeks ahead
TipSnack menu at the bar is the cheapest way into the kitchen; book Wednesdays for the tasting-menu option.
Addison in San Diego is William Bradley's three-Michelin-star tasting room at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, the only three-star kitchen in Southern California.
OrderFull tasting menu, paired wine flight, optional caviar service.
Book6 weeks ahead
TipJacket preferred; book six weeks ahead. Pair with an overnight at Grand Del Mar to extend the night.
Soichi Sushi in San Diego is the one-Michelin-star University Heights omakase counter under Soichi Kadoya, serving Tokyo-style nigiri with local Pacific fish.
OrderThe full omakase; the local yellowtail and sea urchin courses if they're on the day's count.
Book3 weeks ahead
TipCounter seating only; book on Tock three weeks ahead for the 6pm or 8:30pm seatings.
Jeune et Jolie in Carlsbad is Eric Bost's one-Michelin-star French bistro on State Street since 2018, the nouvelle-French dining room flooded in shades.
OrderThe four-course prix fixe with the wine pairing; the seasonal canele dessert if it's on the menu.
Book2 weeks ahead
TipA la carte at the bar runs many of the same dishes for walk-ins; the prix fixe is the deepest experience.
A.R. Valentien in La Jolla is the farm-to-table dining room at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, a Michelin-Guide-listed Californian kitchen with its own herb.
OrderWednesday Garden Dinner four-course chef's menu; the wine pairing with North County producers.
Book2 weeks ahead
TipBook the patio at golden hour for the Pacific-and-fairway view; Wednesday's Garden Dinner is the deepest value.
The Marine Room in La Jolla is Bernard Guillas's coastal fine-dining room at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club since 1994, with waves breaking.
OrderThe crab cake; book king-tide-table seating for the surf-on-the-window dinner.
Book4 weeks ahead
TipCheck the king-tide calendar at marineroom.com; book a window six weeks ahead for the most dramatic nights.
