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Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Hillcrest

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4.6
Exceptional(2251)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Coronado
Booked 76 times today
Serẽa is proud to bring an exquisite sea-to-table dining experience to San Diego in a comfortable yet sophisticated setting.Located just steps from the beach in the legendary Hotel del Coronado, the restaurant's key focus is the bounty of the sea. The menu focuses on sustainable seafood, with a coastal cuisine menu that spotlights the best of the region's oceans, farms and fields, ranging from the California Coast down to the Baja Peninsula.Creative cuisine with a global flair is prepared by San Diego's own Chef Jojo Ruiz, who creates elegant, fresh dishes with just a hint of Mediterranean flair.*Serea & The Hotel Del Coronado are currently undergoing a once in a century transformation, after 100 years, we felt a facelift was in order!We wish you to be aware there will be evolving changes to the way we are able to serve you during this period as Serea and The Hotel Del Coronado are reimagined for generations to come.*
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4.4
Awesome(3655)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 33 times today
Blending classic techniques with adventurous Pacific Rim flavors, culinary pioneer Roy Yamaguchi created an entirely new approach to fine dining. The first Roy's opened in Honolulu in 1988 and we've spread our warm hospitality and passion for innovative and creative cuisine around the world ever since. Indulge in one of our spectacular cocktails or choose a glass from our award-winning wine list while you discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, expertly prepared by our local chefs that made us famous. We invite you to join us at Roy's Downtown San Diego located on the water at the Marriott Hotel and Marina, featuring a dining room overlooking the marina, or patio dining just steps from the water.
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4.4
Awesome(1695)
Price: Expensive
• American • La Jolla
Booked 21 times today
La Valencia Hotel's premier ocean view dining destination, the Mediterranean Room, is a nod to the property's transportive Mediterranean-inspired look and feel. Formerly The Med, the reimagined space celebrates an all new menu inspired by the California coast and seasonally-driven, locally-sourced ingredients. Dine in the reimagined ocean view dining room, the transformed patio under the palms or the ocean view terrace. Enjoy your favorites daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and enjoy brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Reservations highly encouraged. Ocean View Terrace seating IS NOT GUARANTEED and will be given to GUESTS PRESENT for their reservation based on what is AVAILABLE AT THE TIME. Bring your four-legged friend to enjoy our dog menu available on our dog-friendly patio.
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4.5
Awesome(54)
Price: Expensive
• Regional Mexican (Baja Med) • La Jolla
Booked 4 times today
Aldea is a Baja Coastal inspired kitchen & bar located in the heart of La Jolla village. It's menu, crafted with passion and precision, is an inspiration of the vibrant flavors of Baja and SoCal coastline. Aldea, Spanish for "village," is committed to making your visit one you'll be sure to remember. Aldea, where community thrives and memories are made.

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  • karenvip
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Brunch menu was great. Live music. Aaron our server was attentive along with everyone else working here.
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    Mediterranean Room - La Valencia HotelPrice: Expensive• American• La Jolla
    4.4
  • Horacevip
    San Francisco Bay Area •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our waiter was Brett, who was excellent. We wanted to try different flavors so he helped us order several appetizers and a side plus made an excellent wine pairing suggestion. He was attentive but did not hover. Our top pick was the ceviche (halibut)-excellent just the right amount of spice. My second choice was maple roasted Brussels sprouts (sauce was too sweet for my wife but she liked the sprouts). Wife’s second choice was the beet salad-excellent. I really liked the calamari (little too salty). Wife thought it too spicy. Cream Catalan was ho hum.
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    SeréaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Coronado
    4.6
  • Stevevip
    San Diego •61 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It was a very enjoyable experience. The wait staff were knowledgeable and friendly and very efficient. The bartender was excellent with her service and making the drinks. The food was was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meal and raved about the dessert.
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    Roy's San Diego WaterfrontPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
    4.4
  • Martha
    San Diego •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 7 Dec 2024
    The food and service was amazing. I celebrated my birthday with friends. The guava cheesecake was a nice touch to end our night!
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    Aldea La JollaPrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican (Baja Med)• La Jolla
    4.5

Discover best creative cuisine restaurants in Hillcrest

Explore the vibrant culinary landscape of Hillcrest, San Diego, where creative cuisine takes center stage. This neighborhood is a haven for food enthusiasts seeking innovative dining experiences, with a rich array of restaurants specializing in creative culinary concepts. The dining scene here is characterized by its eclectic mix of culinary styles and the chefs' commitment to originality, which ensures every meal is a unique adventure. From expertly crafted fusion dishes that blend diverse culinary traditions to avant-garde presentations that tantalize the senses, Hillcrest's restaurants cater to discerning palates. Each establishment in this area strives to offer not just a meal, but a memorable dining experience that reflects their passion for creativity and excellence. Whether you're a local foodie or a visitor looking to explore San Diego's culinary delights, Hillcrest's commitment to creative cuisine promises an exceptional gastronomic journey. As you explore the options, expect high-quality ingredients, artistic plating, and a flair for unexpected flavors that define the essence of creative cuisine in Hillcrest.

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