Best Organic Food Restaurants in San Diego

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Banker's HillBonsallCardiff By The SeaCarlsbadCarmel ValleyChula Vista / Bonita

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1. Cowboy Star

4.8

Exceptional(4905)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 46 times today

Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

2. AKA San Diego

4.2

Awesome(113)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Located in the bustling heart of Gaslamp, San Diego, AKA is more than just a restaurant. It’s a destination where exceptional food, craft cocktails, and an energetic nightlife converge. With a menu curated by renowned Chef Takuya Kudo, AKA offers a captivating fusion of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai culinary traditions, all crafted with fresh ingredients and innovative techniques. The venue features a vibrant atmosphere complemented by artisanal craft cocktails from mixologist Gerardo Bedolla and striking design by Cassandra Builer. AKA welcomes guests to indulge in its exquisite dishes while enjoying electrifying entertainment. Committed to transforming the dining and nightlife scene in San Diego, AKA offers a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone looking to savor gourmet cuisine, sip on craft cocktails, and dance the night away.

3. Vin de Syrah

4.4

Awesome(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Inspired by the eclectic lounges of New York’s “meatpacking district” and the warm brasseries of turn of the century Paris, Vin de Syrah is complemented by amazing cheeses, desserts, and a friendly wine list. This subterranean yet organic space pays respect to the old but embraces the new world with a contemporary style all its own.

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4. Queenstown Public House

4.5

Awesome(594)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Organic • Little Italy

Booked 13 times today

We are a New Zealand inspired whimsical restaurant set in a craftsman house that dates back to 1905. We are one block off the main drag in Little Italy. Sink your teeth into one of our organic beef or lamb burgers. We also have many salads and dinner entrees to try. Portions are generous, and prices are reasonable. For parties of 8 or more please visit our website!

5. Tapas & Beers

4.9

Exceptional(528)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Located in Downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels building, Tapas & Beers is a French and Spanish Restaurant.We offer a large selection of Tapas plates to share between friends & familybut also normal size dishes if you don't want to share !Our beers on tap selection highlights breweries from San Diego County and our wine selection from all around the world will make any wine lover happy too !Everything you will eat at Tapas & Beers will be made from scratch to order with fresh and mostly organic ingredients ! Discover why our place isso highly rated !Cheers!

6. Island Prime

4.7

Exceptional(8512)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 64 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

A photo of Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego restaurant

7. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(1032)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.

8. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(5207)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 142 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

A photo of Puesto at the Headquarters restaurant

9. Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6

Exceptional(3554)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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10. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2703)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • North Park

Booked 17 times today

The Smoking Goat is an award-winning California-French bistro located in the heart of North Park, San Diego. We have received the Gold Medallion for the best French Bistro in San Diego three years running. Inspired by his European Farm-to-Table up-bringing and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Executive Chef and Owner Fred Piehl, marries classic French cuisine with the bounty of San Diego in a way that is rustic, yet refined, imaginative, yet unpretentious. The dinners served feature in-season local, sustainable and organic ingredients and provide guests with a unique culinary experience, reminiscent of the European countryside. Boasting a carefully selected wine and beer list and chef and bartender attention to select spirits to create craft house cocktails, The Smoking Goat assures there is always the correct pairing available.

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andrea
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Mark and Eduardo made my birthday dinner so special! Best service ever
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Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.8
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KimVIP
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely place - I wanted Thai or sushi and got both! Meanwhile hubby wanted a steak, and we both won!!
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AKA San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Downtown
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4.2
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MakennaVIP
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was absolutely amazing 10/10, and the actual restaurant is very cool but we felt rushed during our time there. Our waiter wanted to take our food order before we even got our drinks and then the food came out in less than 10 minutes. Before our drinks were done the bill was brought out and when paying, the waiter selected the tip for me and then just pointed the machine at me and told me to sign…
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Queenstown Public HousePrice: Moderate• Organic• Little Italy
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4.5
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MatthewVIP
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Almost never leave reviews on here but really incredible experience here. Owners are such interesting people and the food was amazing. Highly recommend the lamb chops, as goos as any I've had at a restaurant.
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Tapas & BeersPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.9
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Suzi
Phoenix / Arizona •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 2, 2024
It was a great way to celebrate my birthday! Definitely a hidden gem…and really mean the word hidden! Great wine and small bites food. Could use an update to the menu online as it didn’t quite match the in venue menu…
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Vin de SyrahPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Downtown
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4.4

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