San Diego Neighborhood

Old Town

48 venues

Where San Diego started. The state park is tourist central, but venture a block off the main drag for legit Mexican food that locals actually eat.

3 ways to experience this neighborhood

Top Spots in Old Town

The venues that define this neighborhood

Deft Brewing

Breweries · Old Town · $

After Work DestinationCasual Weeknight SpotDate Night WorthyGreat for GroupsEvening HangoutLocals' Favorite

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Deep dive into Old Town's best

Restaurants

26 venues

Bars

4 venues

Breweries

4 venues

Coffee Shops

4 venues

Brunch Spots

3 venues

Ice Cream & Dessert

1 venue

Bakeries

None yet

Beaches

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The short lists

Best of San Diego

Best Restaurants

San Diego Eats: Where the Line Starts Before the Sign Turns On

Best Outdoor Dining

Where the Line Forms Before the Sign Flips On

Best Spots for Group Dinner

Where the Molcajete Is Too Big to Finish and Nobody Cares

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Mike's Red Tacos - Point Loma

Restaurants · Old Town

2.5

Birria SpecialistCrispy ShellFast CasualHigh VolumeHouse Made Salsas

Midway Classic Malt Shop, Restaurants in Old Town

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“Hamburgers, hot dogs & milkshakes served up in a kitschy spot with a checkboard floor & red vinyl booths.”

— BonVivant

Midway Classic Malt Shop

Restaurants · Old Town

2.5

Brunch SpotCasual WeeknightGreat for GroupsFamily-FriendlyLocals' FavoriteNeighborhood Staple

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Gianni Buonomo Vintners

Wine Bars · Old Town

2.5

Casual Wine SpotGroup Wine TastingLocal GemNeighborhood Wine BarSolo Wine TastingWine Tasting Experience

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Mike's Red Tacos - Point Loma

Restaurants · Old Town

2.5

Birria SpecialistCrispy ShellFast CasualHigh VolumeHouse Made Salsas

$

“Hamburgers, hot dogs & milkshakes served up in a kitschy spot with a checkboard floor & red vinyl booths.”

— BonVivant

Midway Classic Malt Shop

Restaurants · Old Town

2.5

Brunch SpotCasual WeeknightGreat for GroupsFamily-FriendlyLocals' FavoriteNeighborhood Staple

$

Gianni Buonomo Vintners

Wine Bars · Old Town

2.5

Casual Wine SpotGroup Wine TastingLocal GemNeighborhood Wine BarSolo Wine TastingWine Tasting Experience

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Buta Japanese Ramen

Old Town

$$ · Japanese · 2.4

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So Good Thai Cuisine

Old Town

$ · Thai · 2.4

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Flor and Seed Coffee Roasters

Old Town

$ · Coffee Shops · 2.4

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Tandoori Guys - Indian Restaurant & Catering

Old Town

$$ · Indian · 2.4

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Paris Sandwiches

Old Town

$ · Vietnamese · 2.4

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Bonehead Burger Co.

Old Town

$ · Restaurants · 2.3

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J&T Thai Street Food

Old Town

“Casual mod-industrial setting for a short menu of familiar Thai curries, noodle dishes & soups.”

$ · Thai · 2.3

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Garden Coffee

Old Town

$ · Coffee Shops · 2.2

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Tandoori House - Indian Restaurant & Catering Services

Old Town

“Casual Indian restaurant serving a menu of tandoori fare, naan, kebabs & curries.”

$ · Indian · 2.2

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Selva Coffee House

Old Town

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Chef JUN - Point Loma

Old Town

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Vietnamese Cuisine

Old Town

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PHO Kitchen

Old Town

“Contemporary, easygoing space featuring Vietnamese grub such as classic pho, stir-fries & more.”

$ · Vietnamese

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Lost Cause Meadery

Old Town

$ · Bars

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Giovanni's Italian Restaurant

Old Town

“Easygoing, family-owned stop for Italian fare such as chicken parmesan served in airy, modern digs.”

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Coronado Brewing Company San Diego Tasting Room

Old Town

“Sleek venue features an array of house-brewed beers on tap, plus special releases & cask offerings.”

$ · Breweries

Best Bars

San Diego Drinks: Where Mezcal Meets the Pacific and Nobody's Pretending

Old Town

Where Locals Eat

Rolling Deep

First Timer's Guide

Top Spots in Old Town

Deft Brewing

Explore by Category

Restaurants

Bars

Breweries

Coffee Shops

Brunch Spots

Ice Cream & Dessert

Bakeries

Beaches

Best of San Diego

Best Restaurants

Best Outdoor Dining

Best Spots for Group Dinner

Mike's Red Tacos - Point Loma

Midway Classic Malt Shop

Gianni Buonomo Vintners

Mike's Red Tacos - Point Loma

Midway Classic Malt Shop

Gianni Buonomo Vintners

Buta Japanese Ramen

So Good Thai Cuisine

Flor and Seed Coffee Roasters

Tandoori Guys - Indian Restaurant & Catering

Paris Sandwiches

Bonehead Burger Co.

J&T Thai Street Food

Garden Coffee

Tandoori House - Indian Restaurant & Catering Services

Selva Coffee House

Chef JUN - Point Loma

Vietnamese Cuisine

PHO Kitchen

Lost Cause Meadery

Giovanni's Italian Restaurant

Coronado Brewing Company San Diego Tasting Room

Best Bars