Best Restaurants 2022

They’re back, baby! The past couple years have been an endurance contest through pivots, mandates, closures, and more, but the restaurants and chefs that make up the diverse San Diego dining scene have returned to (mostly) business as usual, with illuminated open signs, full menus, indoor dining, and even seized opportunities to make bold debuts. And the public was ready — as anyone wanting some of the most coveted reservations can attest. With a wide web that blankets the county, our readers and editors cast their votes for the best places to dine in more than 40 categories covering a multitude of cuisines and destinations for different occasions (even if the “occasion” is just the desire for a perfect margarita). Check out this year’s winners to see how your own list measures up. And if you’re seeking your next favorite table, we can bet it’s on this list.

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