Home to UCSD and the Westfield UTC mall, this is San Diego's most diverse food district. Korean BBQ, Din Tai Fung, ramen shops, and boba joints share space with fast-casual chains — all anchored by the open-air shopping center that draws from across North County.
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$Ice Cream & Dessert · University City
$$Ice Cream & Dessert · University City
$$Ice Cream & Dessert · University City
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“Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.”
$$ · Burgers · 2.5
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$$ · Venue · 2.4
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$$ · Korean · 2.4
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$ · Venue · 2.4
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$$ · Brunch Spots · 2.4
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“Classic Chicago hot dogs & burgers with outdoor seating, yellow walls, happy hour & craft beers.”
$ · Burgers · 2.4
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$$ · Chinese · 2.4
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$ · Japanese · 2.4
University City
$$ · Chinese · 2.4
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$ · Vegan · 2.4
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$ · Restaurants · 2.4
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$ · Vietnamese · 2.4
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$ · Japanese · 2.4
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“Compact, informal kitchen with outdoor seats dishing up gluten-free chicken tenders, wings & fries.”
$$ · Korean · 2.4
University City
“Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.”
$$ · Brunch Spots · 2.4
University City
“Posh lounge atop the Hyatt Regency featuring a full bar, humidor & a patio with TVs & fire pits.”
$ · Venue · 2.3