San Diego’s
next great table.

Liberty Station·Mexican

El Punto

El Punto is targeting October 2026 at Liberty Station; the operator currently advertises a fall opening. The full-service Mexican restaurant is planned at 2885 Perry Road, Suite 102.

Barrio Logan·Sandwiches

Santo Poco

Santo Poco is targeting an October 2026 launch above Fish Guts in Barrio Logan. The announced address is 2222 Logan Avenue.

Barrio Logan·Mexican

Concrete Cowboy

Concrete Cowboy is planned for November 2026 in Barrio Logan. The restaurant will occupy the former Lia’s Lumpia property at 2219 Logan Avenue.

Mission Hills·Café & wine bar

Serafino Fine Market

Serafino Fine Market is announcing a fall 2026 opening in Mission Hills. The planned all-day café, market and wine bar is at 301 W Washington Street.

La Jolla·Mediterranean

Icaria

Icaria now advertises an early-winter 2026 opening in La Jolla. The concept draws on the Eastern Mediterranean, with seafood and seasonal California ingredients.

Downtown·Café & wine bar

Moniker General

Moniker General is targeting a late-2026 opening downtown at 1011 Union Street. The approximately 1,830-square-foot location will occupy the ground floor of the WEST tower.

Marina District·Café & wine bar

Pear Plum

Pear Plum plans to open in January 2027 as an all-day café and wine destination. The address is 101 Island Avenue near Children’s Park and the New Children’s Museum.

Downtown·Greek·$$$

Serpent & Stone

Serpent & Stone held its grand opening on September 4, 2026. The Greek-inspired restaurant and speakeasy is tucked behind Salvatore’s Cucina and Lounge.

University City·Chinese

Chef Fei

Chef Fei began its soft opening on August 28, 2026 at Westfield UTC. The company announced September 5 as its formal grand-opening date.

Downtown·Japanese

Zuma

Zuma opened its first California restaurant on August 10, 2026. The restaurant is inside downtown San Diego’s Guild Hotel at 500 W Broadway.

Little Italy·Italian·$$$

Maranello

Maranello opened on July 22, 2026 in San Diego’s Little Italy. It occupies the former Brisa space at 2101 Kettner Boulevard.

Carmel Valley·Contemporary Californian·$$$$

Addison

William Bradley’s destination for California tasting menus at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar.

5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego, CA 92130

La Jolla·Californian·$$$$

Lucien

A tasting-menu dining room blending California ingredients with French and Japanese influences.

7863 Girard Ave., Suite 308, La Jolla, CA 92037

University Heights·Japanese & sushi·$$$$

Soichi

Chef Soichi Kadoya’s intimate sushi counter, with omakase and à la carte selections.

2121 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116

Barrio Logan·Italian & Milanese·$$

Ciccia Osteria

Handmade pasta and a shaded courtyard in a converted Barrio Logan home.

2233 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113

East Village·Mexican·$

LOLA 55

Tacos on house-made tortillas, seasonal fillings, and a full bar in East Village.

1290 F St., San Diego, CA 92101

East Village·Thai & Lao·$

Sovereign

Northeastern Thai and Lao flavors, including duck curry noodles and purple sticky rice.

1460 J St., San Diego, CA 92101