Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Clairemont

39 restaurants available nearby

1. Madison

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 38 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

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2. California English

4.4

Awesome(493)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 13 times today

Located in the Sorrento Valley, California English is the newest culinary creation from celebrity chef, Richard Blais. Blais is creating an all-day menu for California English that’ll interpret classic British dishes through the lens of Southern California ingredients.The idea is a fusion of sorts: the laid-back California lifestyle that makes San Diego so unique, mixed with a cozy pub convivial atmosphere where you can meet friends (or mates) for a pint after work, set up a client lunch with fresh oysters on the menu or have a cozy family dinner over a Sunday roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients that make for fresh and flavorful dishes. The effortless vibe of casual yet stylish makes for the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the unexpected coming together to make the perfect culinary match.

3. Piatti - La Jolla

4.7

Exceptional(5061)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 59 times today

Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.

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4. Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(2582)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Kearny Mesa

Booked 7 times today

Reminiscent of a classic Chicago-style steakhouse, The Butcher Shop features only the finest quality mid-Reminiscent of a classic Chicago-style steakhouse, the ambiance is sexy, warm and intimate, with rich dark wood paneling, comfortable leather booths, gleaming brass and beautifully etched-glass panels.Indulge in the exquisite flavors of USDA Choice & Prime Midwestern steaks and chops, including our signature Prime Rib, slow-roasted to perfection to preserve its tender juiciness. All our steaks are expertly grilled over oak wood, imparting a delightful charred exterior and a hint of smoky richness. In addition to our stellar steaks, we offer a diverse selection that includes salmon, chicken, lamb, and pasta dishes, ensuring there's something to delight every palate.

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5. Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar

4.4

Awesome(1429)

Price: Moderate

• Prime Rib • Mission Valley

Booked 6 times today

Bully's East is conveniently located in the heart of Mission Valley. As you enter, you feel the warmth of the rich mahogany bar. Locals have been gathering here for four decades to enjoy their favorite beverages and great bar food. It's also the perfect place to view a sporting event. Since its establishment, Bully's East has served more prime rib than any other San Diego restaurant, preparing only USDA Choice, Midwestern, corn-fed, aged beef. It also offers many healthy dining options. Chef Adam Johnson and his culinary staff continually create new dishes, taking advantage of the freshest local produce and seafood to bring diners the best possible culinary experience. Enjoy fine dining in this relaxed environment with over 45 years of experience and tradition. Make sure you save room for Bully's sinful desserts.

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6. Queenstown Bistro - UTC

4.7

Exceptional(187)

Price: Moderate

• New Zealand • University City/Golden Triangle

Booked 8 times today

We are the lil sis of Queenstown Public House located in the Little Italy district of San Diego. Slightly smaller, but with the same basic ingredients.A beautiful, comfortable, unique, fun setting. A friendly, smiling, courteous staff we hope you get to know. Guests enjoying the moment, sharing a laugh, whom we hope we get to know. Freshly made dishes; locally sourced, passionately created, many unique…and all delicious. A beer list changing daily, proudly from our award winning local craft SD brewers, and a wine list chosen with care from select vineyards and varietals. With a kiwi inspired lineage, and the spirit, love and good nature from the land of the Maori, we hope you will join us. And if we are so fortunate, then, we hope you will have a little too much of a good time, have a few too many laughs, stay a while, and return again soon to see us.

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7. Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)

4.0

Excellent(35)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 5 times today

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

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8. Ballast Point Brewing Company

4.6

Exceptional(1190)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • La Jolla

Booked 3 times today

Get ready to spend the day with us! A must-see in San Diego, our restaurant is an impressive sight, featuring a sprawling indoor/outdoor dining area, a patio complete with a fire pit, patio games, and a merchandise area. We look forward to welcoming you! Starting January 1st we will be offering full service dining starting at 5pm Tuesday-Saturday, QR and counter service will be available all day! Our tasting room bar area offers open seating, so drop by and join us for our full menu available throughout the restaurant, and our kitchen closes 1 hour prior to our closing time.

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9. Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach

4.5

Awesome(16)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pacific Beach

Legendary taste meets the party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza in Pacific Beach. Woodstock's offers a fast casual dining experience with counter ordering and delivery to your table.Bring your friends for award-winning pies, sides and suds. Your choices are endlessly customizable; we have options for most dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-intolerant. Try our signature wheat crust and exclusive extra zesty sauce, and watch us load on the freshest, highest-quality toppings. Woodstock's has 18 taps serving some of the most innovative craft beers, along with a selection of bottled beers and wines. We specialize in groups of all sizes, with flexible seating and a pet-friendly heated patio. Join the fun at our weekly Trivia and Pint Nights. We're open from lunch to late night, and we deliver throughout San Diego. We accept reservations for party sizes of 4 or larger.

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10. Kairoa Brewing Company

4.5

Awesome(103)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • University Heights

Kairoa is the culmination of our passion for food, beer and our original home country of New Zealand. The food is New Zealand comfort food mixed with southern Californian favorites. Nothing beats our New Zealand style smoked lamb fries and a crisp pilsner.Our mission is to create delicious beer and food that makes people feel at home in our modern farmhouse designed space, a nod to our family past. Enjoy our rooftop bar with friends while enjoying the sunset over the San Diego urban scenery.

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Renee
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and drink choices, and wonderful staff!
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MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
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4.5
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Bony
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
If you’re a foodie then you will appreciate this place for a date night for flavorful international food with California and British influence’s and caring service. From the beverages I enjoyed the mocktail and happy hour appetizer with the best crispy pork belly bao I’ve had. The entree from the house made pasta in cream sauce and the jerk chicken was done with fresh ingredients and just hit the flavor notes. For desserts we appreciated the date cake with the homemade gelato. There is an outdoor area for kids to play around and outdoor seating. We’ll stop by with our kids next time for their high tea and my husband will consider California English as a spot to bring in business clients. Plenty of parking just as you drive past it to your right side, and try not to accidentally park in the Chick-Fil-A area. Thank you again!
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California EnglishPrice: Expensive• American• Sorrento Mesa
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4.4
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RussVIP
San Diego •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Bully’s was outstanding. The food was great and filling. Our Server Teresa was very attentive and knowledgeable about the food. We would highly recommend Bullys !
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Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports BarPrice: Moderate• Prime Rib• Mission Valley
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4.4
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RickVIP
San Diego •120 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Dry-aged Delmonico was the best steak I've ever had. We raised Angus beef in Indiana and in the 66 years I have walked this earth, there is no finer steak.
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Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Steak• Kearny Mesa
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4.6
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Karl FlemingVIP
San Diego •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Our favorite Italian restaurant for more than 40 years. We like the seafood linguine and veal piccata the best.
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Piatti - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Italian• La Jolla
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4.7

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. Madison

2. California English

3. Piatti - La Jolla

4. Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego

5. Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar

6. Queenstown Bistro - UTC

7. Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)

8. Ballast Point Brewing Company

9. Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach

10. Kairoa Brewing Company

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