Best Dining in Pacific Beach

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Best fish tacos in Pacific Beach

Fish Tacos

Oscars Mexican Seafood

746 Emerald Street, 858-412-4009

Fresh fish tacos are the specialty. The entire menu of Mexican cuisine is delicious. Head toward the beach, walk one block south to Emerald.

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Best breakfast in Pacific Beach

Breakfast

Kono's

704 Garnet Avenue, 858-483-1669

Delicious and fresh, large portions, incredible value and unbelievable location. There will be a line. Head to the beach, walk south 4 blocks to the pier.

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Best burrito in Pacific Beach

Best Burritos

Taco Surf

4516 Mission Blvd, 858-272-3877

Local Mexican institution + surfboard museum. California Burrito, Carnitas Burrito, Breakfast Burritos, you can't go wrong. Around the corner to the left.

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Pizza

Pizza

Mr. Moto

4653 Mission Blvd, 858-490-0501

New this year, New-York-style thin crust pizza. Available by the slice or for delivery to the house. Head toward the beach, turn left on Mission. 1 block.

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Best ice cream in Pacific Beach

Sweets & Dessert

Baked Bear

4516 Mission Blvd, 858-886-7433

Custom made-to-order ice cream sandwiches. Freshly baked cookies, brownies, waffles, with your choice of ice cream. Cross Mission Blvd and head south 3 blocks.

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Best chicken wings in Pacific Beach

Chicken Wings

Dirty Birds

4656 Mission Blvd, 858-274-2473

The chicken wings at Dirty Birds are something special. Over 30 varieties. Try one of the dry rubs. Cross Mission Blvd and head south 1/2 block.

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Best burger in Pacific Beach

Hamburger

Bare Back Grill

4640 Mission Blvd, 858-274-7117

New Zealand-style burgers with grass-fed beef and a wide variety of cheeses. Head left and cross Mission Blvd, head south 1 block.

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Best seafood restaurant in Pacific Beach

Seafood

The Fishery

5040 Cass Street, 858-272-9985

A great selection of very fresh seafood. Also there is a retail fish market on the premises. Head 2 blocks east and 1/2 mile north.

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Best Thai takeout in Pacific Beach

Thai (Takeout)

Thai Village

4618 Mission Blvd, 858-270-4991

Not much atmosphere but delicious and convenient for takeout/delivery. Try the Avocado Curry! Toward beach, left on Mission Blvd and head south 1 1/2 blocks.

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Best Italian food in Pacific Beach

Italian

Enoteca Adriano

4864 Cass Street, 858-490-0085

Cute, authentic Italian food with many wines from Italy. Try the daily buratta special and for dessert the Pope's Pillow. East 3 block and north between Law and Beryl.

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Best ocean view in Pacific Beach

Ocean View

JRDN (Tower 23)

723 Felspar Street, 858-270-5736

Amazing sunset views and people-watching, steaks and California cuisine. Great breakfasts too. Head to the beach and head two blocks south.

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More to try in Pacific Beach

Breakfast

— World Famous, Fig Tree Cafe

Mexican

— La Perla, authentic tacos and burritos

Pizza

— Hoboken Pizza for a slice, Ambrogio15 True Italian style

Grilled Cheese

— Grater gourmet grilled cheese shop

Sushi

— The famous Sushi Ota (reservations required)

Seafood

— Pacific Beach Fish Shop Fresh fish tacos, salads and sandwiches

Spanish/Tapas

— Costa Brava Modern Spanish tapas and sangria

Hamburgers

— Rocky's Pub Try what many call San Diego's best cheeseburger

Ice Cream

— Mr Frostie The real deal, authentic soft serve since 1949

Coffee

— Kono's coffee stand on the boardwalk for convenience; Bird Rock Coffee for quality.

Nearest Grocery Stores

Stock up and cook at home!

  • Ralph's - 4315 Mission Blvd (0.4 miles) Map
  • Sprouts - 1260 Garnet Ave (0.7 miles) - Map
  • Gelson's - 730 Turquoise St (0.8 miles) - Map
  • Trader Joe's - 1640 Garnet Ave (1.1 miles) - Map
  • Vons - 1702 Garnet Ave (1.2 miles)- Map
  • Costco - 4605 Morena Blvd (4.6 miles) - Map