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Baleen
1404 Vacation Rd, Paradise Point Resort & Spa, San Diego, CA 92109 · 858-490-6363
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MISSION BAY. Among the best outdoor dining in Southern California, this resort restaurant’s patio overlooks picturesque Mission Bay, a view that almost makes the food secondary. Fortunately, the food stands up quite well to scrutiny. Seafood with Asian/Californian flair is the focus – citrus marinated swordfish, soy glazed salmon, California-style cioppino, wood-roasted sea bass or scallops – all paired with sides such as truffled parmesan fries, coconut sticky rice, and avocado-grapefruit chimichurri. The “Chef’s Tour of Local Fish and Shellfish” menu is fabulous. Inside, the designers relaxed the elegant décor with an unexpected motif: monkeys.
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Blue Coral
8990 University Center Ln, The Aventine Center, San Diego, CA 92122 · 858-453-2583
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LA JOLLA. Blue Coral, from the creators of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, excels on every front. The interior design is gorgeous, from mosaic walls to cobalt blue glassware – it’s all exceptionally pleasant to the eye and mind. The seasonal, seafood-centered menu might feature vodka-cured peppered salmon, yellowfin tuna with wasabi buerre blanc, Chilean sea bass with blood orange-butter sauce, or grilled mahi mahi with lemon caper aioli. Even dessert is superlative, and there are 60 wines by the glass, more than 70 vodkas (several infused in-house with fresh fruits and herbs), vodka flights, and unique cocktails.
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GASLAMP QUARTER. Modeled after a San Francisco supper club, this upscale dining room offers steaks and seafood. Fresh ingredients, quality recipes, talented chefs and delightful presentation combine for the ideal dining experience. Try signature items like their griddle jumbo lump crab cakes and dill-crusted salmon. Comfortable banquettes, a well-stocked bar and astute service make this a Gaslamp Quarter must-try.
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Café Pacifica
2414 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110 · 619-291-6666
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OLD TOWN. Set in a bougainvillea-covered adobe building, Pacifica is home to some of the best seafood in town. Within an airy, spacious interior, guests marvel at innovative, perfectly seasoned entrees like seared ahi tuna with ginger butter, grilled salmon with a choice of sauce and seasonal vegetables, and even griddled mustard catfish. A few steak and chicken dishes also satisfy carnivores, and you'll find a nice selection of wines by the bottle or the glass.
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GASLAMP QUARTER. Definitely one of San Diego's standout restaurants, this steak and seafood house draws rave reviews from regulars and visitors alike. Unwind with a cocktail amidst gleaming hardwoods and mosaics that lend a 1940s era feel, and be treated like part of the upper crust of society by courteous staff all while awaiting something exceptional from the kitchen. Something like their signature roasted beet salad with toasted goat cheese, an iced seafood platter, the bone-in ribeye steak, teriyaki glazed mahi mahi, garlic meatloaf, or grilled swordfish.
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GASLAMP QUARTER. Stylish, upscale Osetra is centered around a three story tower housing an award-winning wine collection. An oyster bar, caviar bar and ice bar are focal points on the ground floor, with an elegant dining room upstairs. Order a few rounds of tapas, such as baby lamb chops, a 3 oz filet mignon, mini crab cakes, and lobster mashed potatoes. Or stick to the regular menu, a seasonally-changing roster of dishes like house-made lobster and crab ravioli in asparagus-saffron cream sauce, seared scallops over squid ink risotto, seared sea bass with a citrus tomato emulsion, and steaks.
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Pacifica Del Mar
1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar Plaza, Del Mar, CA 92014 · 858-792-0476
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DEL MAR. Fabulous ocean views, a lively bar scene, an award-winning wine list, and a well conceived menu have catapulted Pacifica Del Mar to the top of the metro San Diego restaurant heap. The menu is varied, emphasizing seafood dishes such as arborio rice crusted halibut, salt and pepper prawns with udon noodles and black bean-garlic sauce, and broiled lobster. The house-cured ribeye is fantastic, too. Wednesday’s half-price martini night is well attended – it’s the perfect time to try out one of their creative cocktails, like the Kiwi-Tini, Pomerita or Blueberrry Mojito.
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POINT LOMA. Locals have favored this fish and chips place for years, and it's one of San Diego's best places for al fresco dining. You'll also consider it a good place to purchase reasonably priced fresh seafood, party platters, and sushi (there's also a sushi deli should you want a few rolls while you're there). If you're an angler and catch something yourself, Point Loma Seafoods will fillet and smoke it for you.
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DOWNTOWN. This landmark enterprise is a city mainstay that offers the area's largest selection of premium seafood. The daily fresh-catch board boasts as many as 16 choices, often making decisions difficult. The relaxed space features maple tables and panoramic Bay views, and reasonable prices only bolster the place's stellar reputation. Upstairs, Top of the Market offers fine dining.
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DOWNTOWN. Located upstairs from the more casual Fish Market, this refined venue offers views and cuisine that are nothing short of spectacular. An incredibly broad offering of seafood might include Norwegian salmon, Alaskan halibut, New Zealand mussels, or Chilean sea bass, all flown in daily. The romantic setting features crisp linens, flickering candelight, refined service, and exhibition-style cooking. Pasta and steaks are also served.
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