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San Diego, CA
Best Brunch (Restaurants)
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Le Fontainebleau |
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1055 2nd Ave The Westgate Hotel, San Diego 92101 • 619-238-1818 |
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DOWNTOWN. Le Fontainebleau may be the most elegant restaurant on the west coast, with Baccarat crystal chandeliers, plush carpets and brocade chairs. The modern French menu is equally polished. Foie gras with pear chutney, escargots in parsley butter, sole meuniere, chateaubriand, and Chilean sea bass with carrot mousseline regularly draw raves. Dramatic tableside preparations of several dishes heightens the glamour – for dessert, splurge on the Crepes Suzette for two. |
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User Rating: 4.5 / 10
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Cavaillon |
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14701 Via Bettona, San Diego 92127 • 858-433-0483 |
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RANCHO SANTA FE. Earthy colors, a sunny atmosphere, and chef Philippe Verpiands stellar Provenal cooking makes Cavaillon a destination worth discovering. The menu is short but sweet, highlighting dishes such as classic escargot with parsley-garlic butter, cassoulet, braised veal with bone marrow, and mushroom-asparagus risotto. An unusual dish that's gotten a lot of press combines scallops with puy lentils, caramelized onions and Granny Smith apple – it's a great example of what a chef can accomplish with mixed textures and contrasting flavors. The wine list is commendable and includes several half bottles. |
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Chuey's |
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1901 Main St, San Diego 92113 • 619-234-6937 |
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EAST DOWNTOWN. Something of a local institution, Chuey’s has been in business for over 50 years. It may have changed locations a few times, but the same family still owns the restaurant and continues to be involved and on-site every day. It has a wide local following, people who love the warm, casual ambience, quick, friendly service and reliable, inexpensive Mexican-American eats. True, most folks opt for chile verde, chilaquiles or carnitas, but the burgers aren’t half bad. Ideal for lunch. The place takes on a nightclub atmosphere in the evenings. |
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Crab Catcher |
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1298 Prospect St, La Jolla 92037 • 858-454-9587 |
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LA JOLLA. This incredible seafood restaurant offers beautiful views of La Jolla Cove amid a relaxed setting of wicker chairs and Impressionist paintings. Besides impeccable seafood that's seasoned and cooked to perfection, you can enjoy a wine and oyster bar. The best place to dine is on the outside terrace, complete with wrought iron tables in a garden setting. Validated underground parking is available. Reservations suggested. |
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El Bizcocho |
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17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr Rancho Bernardo Inn, Rancho Bernardo 92128 • 858-675-8550 |
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ESCONDIDO / RANCHO BERNARDO. Ensconced at the upscale Rancho Bernardo Inn, the multiple award winning El Bizcocho provides a luxurious setting in which to enjoy refined French cooking. Traditional and contemporary dishes share space on the menu, which has featured creations such as
scallops with caper-bell pepper relish, onion puree and bacon jus, crab-stuffed skate wing, and lamb two ways (leg cannelloni and loin sous vide). If you're feeling adventurous, opt for the seafood or vegetable tasting menu, or the even more fabulous Chef's Collection Menu. Impressive 1600-label wine cellar.
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Grant Grill |
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326 Broadway US Grant Hotel, San Diego 92101 • 619-232-3121 |
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DOWNTOWN. Elegant, clubby, retro decor creates a fine old-school ambience here, but the food is decidedly modern. For dinner, you might enjoy roasted ono with crab-stuffed squash blossoms, bay scallops on gouda-English pea risotto, Arctic char with baby artichokes, grilled venison with Romesco sauce, or maple-lavender glazed pork chops. An inventory of more than 1200 California wines is sure to entice, and weekend brunch is a winner. For a more casual meal, the bar is ideal. |
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Hash House a Go Go |
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3628 5th Ave, San Diego 92103 • 619-298-4646 |
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HILLCREST / BALBOA PARK. Modern diner Hash House A Go Go specializes in BIG food, so bring your appetite. Savor a scramble with chuck roast, chipotle charred tomato, asparagus and mozzarella. Or a plate of hash with meatloaf, salmon, or corned beef. Or flapjacks - the traditional buttermilk variety, or something different like blackberry-granola or butterscotch-almond. Nursing a hangover? Order the "O'Hare of the Dog," a 24-oz Budweiser and a side of bacon. Lunch and dinner choices are just as mammoth – try a one-pound burger stuffed with mashed potatoes and bacon, or go for the stellar sage fried chicken. |
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Humphrey's by the Bay |
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2241 Shelter Island Dr Humphrey's By the Bay / Humphreys Half Moon Inn, San Diego 92106 • 619-523-1010 |
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POINT LOMA. An established and well-regarded hotel restaurant with lovely water views, Humphrey's by the Bay focuses on fresh American cuisine. There are plenty of seafood options such as seared lemongrass-crusted swordfish and risotto with shrimp and scallops, along with tender steaks and prime rib. Breakfast is prepared with flair here, and the Sunday brunch is fantastic, complete with carving and pasta stations, made to order omelettes, a seafood table, create your own waffles, salad and cheese displays, and an amazing selection of desserts, including chocolate dipped strawberries. |
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J Six |
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616 J St Hotel Solamar, San Diego 92101 • 619-531-8744 |
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GASLAMP QUARTER. The Hotel Solamar’s trendy restaurant (actually adjacent to the hotel) focuses on California coastal cuisine – lots of seafood, super fresh, usually organic local produce – created with a “slow food” approach. Sample the trio of smoked fish, a raw seafood platter, squash risotto with fried squash blossoms, seared scallops with wild mushroom ravioli, red wine braised beef short ribs. |
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Jordan (JRDN) |
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723 Felspar St Tower 23 Hotel, San Diego 92109 • 858-270-5736 |
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PACIFIC BEACH. Part of what makes the unabashedly trendy Tower 23 Hotel so stylish is this incredible restaurant. Jordan (also known as JRDN) is a sleek, contemporary space sporting a unique light wall, unsurpassed ocean views and fabulous people watching potential. The food and rinks live up to the hype created by the atmosphere. Super fresh vegetables from local farms, organic meats, just-caught fish, all prepared with a light touch to let the true flavors shine through. Stylish cocktails and a well-thought-out wine list complete the picture. |
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