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San DiegoNeighborhoodsOld Town

Old Town

San Diego Neighborhood

Old Town

47 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

Midway Classic Malt Shop, Restaurants in Old Town

Midway Classic Malt Shop

Restaurants · Old Town · $

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

Brunch SpotCasual WeeknightGreat for GroupsFamily FriendlyLocals' FavoriteNeighborhood Staple

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Deep dive into Old Town's best

Restaurants

25 venues

Bars

4 venues

Breweries

4 venues

Coffee Shops

4 venues

Brunch Spots

3 venues

Ice Cream & Dessert

1 venue

Bakeries

None yet

Beaches

None yet

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

Gianni Buonomo Vintners, Wine Bars in Old Town

Gianni Buonomo Vintners

Wine Bars · Old Town

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

Deft Brewing, Breweries in Old Town

Deft Brewing

Breweries · Old Town

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

Paris Sandwiches, Vietnamese in Old Town

Paris Sandwiches

Vietnamese · Old Town

Light Breakfast/BrunchCasual Weeknight SpotNeighborhood StaplePost-Beach CasualSolo-Friendly Counter

Gianni Buonomo Vintners, Wine Bars in Old Town

Gianni Buonomo Vintners

Wine Bars · Old Town

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

Deft Brewing, Breweries in Old Town

Deft Brewing

Breweries · Old Town

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

Paris Sandwiches, Vietnamese in Old Town

Paris Sandwiches

Vietnamese · Old Town

Light Breakfast/BrunchCasual Weeknight SpotNeighborhood StaplePost-Beach CasualSolo-Friendly Counter

Tandoori Guys - Indian Restaurant & Catering, Indian in Old Town

Tandoori Guys - Indian Restaurant & Catering

Old Town

$$ · Indian · 2.4

Buta Japanese Ramen, Japanese in Old Town

Buta Japanese Ramen

Old Town

$$ · Japanese · 2.4

So Good Thai Cuisine, Thai in Old Town

So Good Thai Cuisine

Old Town

$ · Thai · 2.4

Flor and Seed Coffee Roasters, Coffee Shops in Old Town

Flor and Seed Coffee Roasters

Old Town

$ · Coffee Shops · 2.4

Garden Coffee, Coffee Shops in Old Town

Garden Coffee

Old Town

$ · Coffee Shops · 2.4

J&T Thai Street Food, Thai in Old Town

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

Bonehead Burger Co., Restaurants in Old Town

Bonehead Burger Co.

Old Town

$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Tandoori House - Indian Restaurant & Catering Services, Indian in Old Town

Tandoori House - Indian Restaurant & Catering Services

Old Town

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

$ · Indian · 2.2

Lost Cause Meadery, Bars in Old Town

Lost Cause Meadery

Old Town

$ · Bars

Sardina's Italian Restaurant and Bar, Restaurants in Old Town

Sardina's Italian Restaurant and Bar

Old Town

“Long-running casual eatery offering dishes from Southern Italy, such as pasta, pizza & veal entrees.”

$$ · Restaurants

Chin's Szechwan - Point Loma, Chinese in Old Town

Chin's Szechwan - Point Loma

Old Town

“Longtime Chinese restaurant & bar serving a lengthy menu of Sichuan & Mandarin fare.”

$ · Chinese

Kanda Thai Cuisine, Restaurants in Old Town

Kanda Thai Cuisine

Old Town

“Easygoing Thai eatery offering familiar spring rolls, curry & noodle dishes in unfussy environs.”

$$ · Restaurants

Vietnamese Cuisine, Vietnamese in Old Town

Vietnamese Cuisine

Old Town

$ · Vietnamese

The Phở Shop, Restaurants in Old Town

The Phở Shop

Old Town

“Vietnamese soups, salads & sandwiches (plus beer & wine) highlight the menu of this modern cafe.”

$ · Restaurants

Kiiro Sushi Izakaya, Restaurants in Old Town

Kiiro Sushi Izakaya

Old Town

$ · Restaurants

Selva Coffee House, Coffee Shops in Old Town

Selva Coffee House

Old Town

$ · Coffee Shops

Best Bars

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