restaurants
CitY DeLi quality ingredients and offer a full bar with great
535 University Ave. 619.295.2747 daily specials.
This long-standing Hillcrest eatery prides itself on
food made from scratch. From real mashed pota- MARBLe ROOM
toes, homemade salad dressings, custom-made 535 Fifth Ave. 619.702.5595
extra lean deli meats, to cakes and pastries baked An innovative menu with fresh and adventurous
on-site by staff bakers, the food at City Deli is always selections make this one of the Gaslamp Quarter’s
fresh and delicious! premier destination for small plates cuisine. The
Marble room is a stylish and classy restaurant with
COwBOY StAR a sophisticated ambiance.
640 Tenth Ave. 619.450.5880
A restaurant, bar and butcher shop offering a dining MARtiNiS ABOve fOURtH
experience that combines contemporary American 3940 Fourth Ave., Suite 200 619.400.4500
cuisine with a western flare, all within a laid-back A swanky retro cabaret lounge, in the heart of
and cozy old west style atmosphere. Hillcrest, that serves up some of the best martinis
around from its extensive and innovative list.
DiSH At UNiveRSAL Martinis Above Fourth also offers succulent dinner
1220 University Ave. 619.296.3474 dishe s and t as t y appe tizer s.
Gathering the freshest organic ingredients from all
over San Diego, Dish offers a higher level of multi- OLD MiLL CAfÉ
origin cuisine and vivid scenery. Thursday nights 3949 Ohio St. 619.294.3804
showcase “Dish Unplugged.” Take in the city’s finest A classic American-style diner, the Old Mill Cafe’
local talent, enhanced by the superior acoustics in serves a wide variety of delicious dishes, from
the Garden while savoring each invigorating sip and breakfast to dinner, all in a relaxed and comfortable
every delectable bite. atmosphere.
Bite
RestauRants HAwtHORN’S ORteGA’S
1417 University Ave. 619.299.2483 2895 University Ave. 619.295.1688 141 University Avenue Suite 4. 619.692.4200
BABY BACK JACK’S BBQ This “modern California bistro and wine bar” offers Located on the street-front lobby level of the A gourmet Mexican-style restaurant, Ortega’s: A
1290 University Ave. 619.574.1644 more than just another snack. Prepare for a mouth- restored North Park Theatre, this North Park jem Mexican Bistro serves a wide variety of delicious
Baby Back Jack’s brings to the Hillcrest neighborhood watering ride with an enjoyable variety of “tapas.” offers diners delicious food served in two historically dishes from enchiladas and tacos to Baja California-
a “we aim to please” attitude and slow-cooked racks The modern sake bar and daily champagne happy designed dining rooms, or in the swanky bar area. style lobsters.
of ribs slathered in the house’s proprietary sauce. hour perfectly complement the menu, which has
Other specailties include roasted chicken, pasta been thoughtfully compiled by Chris K. Walsh. And
iNN At tHe PARK
PiZZA fUSiON
salad, baskets of fries, burgers and a chopped pork make sure to leave room for dessert!
3167 Fifth Ave. 619.296.0057
3827 Fifth Ave. 619.278.0057
A restaurant featuring continental cuisine serving
sandwich covered in barbecue sauce.
up some of San Diego’s finest seafoods, steaks,
Gourmet pizza in its purest form - untainted by
BRiAN’S AMeRiCAN eAteRY
pastas and salads in a romantic and relaxed
artificial additives, like preservatives, growth hor-
BAJA BettY’S 1451 Washington St. 619.296.8268 setting. mones, pesticides, nitrates and trans fats. The 75%
1421 University Ave. 619.269.8510 For hefty portions, tasty favorites and a kitschy organic menu features an eclectic variety of gourmet
Unlike its sister burger joint down the street, Baja mid-mod ambiance, Brian’s American Eatery mixes
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sandwiches, salads, desserts, beer and wine.
Betty’s is less about social hour and more about charming ‘60s-inspired décor with a massive menu of 3036 El Cajon Blvd. 619.295.7900
winding down with friends after a long day in the classic dishes like your mother used to prepare. Open This North Park restaurant and nightclub offers
office. Baja Betty’s instantly feels like home. until midnight on Friday and Saturday, finish a night entertainment and fine dining for those looking fieStA CANtiNA
at the bar with a great helping of true comfort food. for something out-of the-ordinary. Cross-dressing 142 University Ave. 619.298.2500
BAMBOO LOUNGe waiters perform nightly, lip-synching to racy hits Having arrived just in time, this casual new kid on the
1475 University Ave. 619.291.8221.
CAfÉ eLeveN
from today’s greatest divas. block offers a California take on south-of-the-border
Much more than just a wine bar, Bamboo Lounge of- 1440 University Ave. 619.260.8023 cuisine—as well as unbeatable ways to cool off
fers many appealing appetizers to accent your wine Gourmet all the way, but without the attitude. Cafe LUCKY BUCK’S with a laid-back tropical ambiance and incred-
and beer as well as a delightful weekend brunch all Eleven has been a Hillcrest favorite since 1985 and 1459 University Ave. 619.297.0660 ible happy hour deals that emphasize “happy!” Cure
within a sophisticated ambiance. features indoor as well as casual patio dining with its Lucky Buck’s is not your typical burger joint. It’s fun those hangovers with a festive brunchtime visit or
own special menu. Very creative entrees along with and energetic with great tasting food. A true San wind down after work with a breezy two-for-one
a full bar make Cafe Eleven a classic. Diego must see and do! They use only the highest cocktail!
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