Elliot’s San Diego Recommendations
Food Scene
Huge portions, plan to either split dishes or expect leftovers. Breakfast is especially good. Mid-century inspired decor
144 locals recommend
Great Maple
1451 Washington StHuge portions, plan to either split dishes or expect leftovers. Breakfast is especially good. Mid-century inspired decor
Great big sandwiches with high quality ingredients, they roast their own meats. Salads are great too.
39 locals recommend
Big Front Door
4075 Park BlvdGreat big sandwiches with high quality ingredients, they roast their own meats. Salads are great too.
Madison
4622 Park BlvdBeautiful stylish decor, great for dinner, inventive cocktails.
a charming neighborhood gem, mostly outdoor seating, small but solid food menu with vegan and gluten free options
36 locals recommend
Mystic Mocha
2105 Mission Avea charming neighborhood gem, mostly outdoor seating, small but solid food menu with vegan and gluten free options
Drinks & Nightlife
Great rock and roll dive bar with a jukebox. Big selection of draft beers.
72 locals recommend
Grinds & Vine Coffee Bar
2419 El Cajon BlvdGreat rock and roll dive bar with a jukebox. Big selection of draft beers.
Madison
4622 Park BlvdWonderful classy bar with lots of aesthetic design appeal.
Essentials
Great selection of natural products, has a good deli. No liquor sold here, wine only.
209 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrGreat selection of natural products, has a good deli. No liquor sold here, wine only.
Best place for wine and liquor. Great option for frozen and ready made food.
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveBest place for wine and liquor. Great option for frozen and ready made food.
Parks & Nature
Full of museums and open park space. Absolutely beautiful to stroll around in and explore.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Full of museums and open park space. Absolutely beautiful to stroll around in and explore.
Shopping
San Diego's favorite destination for cute gifts. Have a large selection of plants for making terrariums.
158 locals recommend
Pigment
3801 30th StSan Diego's favorite destination for cute gifts. Have a large selection of plants for making terrariums.
Neighborhoods
One of the most walkable and food-oriented neighborhoods in San Diego. Great Farmer's Market on Saturday 8AM-2PM. Be sure to check out the following restaurants: Barbusa (italian), Bencotto (italian), Bird Rock Coffee Roasters (fantastic coffee), Cafe Gratitude (vegan with good vibes), The Crack Shack (outdoor fried chicken joint), Herb + Eatery (shop and cafe), Ironside Fish + Oyster (seafood in yesteryear setting), Morning Glory (breakfast with Instagram-worthy decor), Kettner Exchange (super hip bar), Nolita Hall (lots of natural light, great salads and pizza), Queenstown Pubic House (converted old house with new zealand cuisine), Salt + Straw (epic ice cream), Underbelly (solid ramen), Vino Carta (natural wine shop).
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
One of the most walkable and food-oriented neighborhoods in San Diego. Great Farmer's Market on Saturday 8AM-2PM. Be sure to check out the following restaurants: Barbusa (italian), Bencotto (italian), Bird Rock Coffee Roasters (fantastic coffee), Cafe Gratitude (vegan with good vibes), The Crack Shack (outdoor fried chicken joint), Herb + Eatery (shop and cafe), Ironside Fish + Oyster (seafood in yesteryear setting), Morning Glory (breakfast with Instagram-worthy decor), Kettner Exchange (super hip bar), Nolita Hall (lots of natural light, great salads and pizza), Queenstown Pubic House (converted old house with new zealand cuisine), Salt + Straw (epic ice cream), Underbelly (solid ramen), Vino Carta (natural wine shop).