San Diego Restaurants

Romantic

1. Chez Loma

Neighborhood: Coronado

A perfect spot for a romantic dinner.  The quaint Victorian house venue is a great setting tucked in off Orange Ave in Coronado.  I have dined here twice, both times off the Prix Fixe early dinner...

2. Old Venice

Neighborhood: Liberty Station

Ate at Old Venice for a wedding rehearsal dinner, so can't really comment on the full menu. We found the atmosphere to be very charming and romantic (particularly the outdoor patio area...

3. Buon Giorno

Neighborhood: Chula Vista

cheese/spinach filled w/ a mushroom cream sauce. Too good to even put into words.   3) The atmosphere inside is romantic, elegant, but still understated.  4) They play some low-key jazz in the other room...

4. La Dolce Vita…

Neighborhood: La Jolla

I loved the location and the price isn't too bad.  I think it is very romantic and food not so bad, but I would not go there too often....

5. Marine Room…

Diego County's last vintage restaurants. Having said that, I must report that a high percentage of diners were 20-somethings out on romantic dates or in cheerful, well-dressed groups. Everyone...

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Wine Selection

1. The 3rd Corner

Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

is consistently very good and the wine selection is just amazing. They have something for every budget and you can get expert advice from the competent staff or directly from the friendly owner if you're...

2. Sogno DiVino

Neighborhood: Little Italy

Good for a glass of wine.  The cheese and fruit plate was ok, but for the selection of cheese in their case, was surprisingly bland.  Waitstaff wasn't particularly friendly, they made us feel like we...

3. The Cask Room

Neighborhood: East Village

and de lorean to see if my $50 purchase will be good. I'm just not that type of a girl.  The Cask Room eased my wine selection anxiety by having a handful of wines with great descriptions...

4. Wine Vault & Bistro

Neighborhood: Mission Hills

(canned chicken sausage and beans?! Twice on the same menu?!!!  Hardly haut-cuisine....), and the wine selections became truly awful.  Come here if you buy Yellowtail at the local grocery store, otherwise...

5. The Vine

Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

and an entree to try new things.   The servers are very knowledgeable on the wines and make an effort to suggest some of their favorites which always help in making a selection since the list is pretty vast...

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