Craving New American food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end New American restaurants around San Diego, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Juniper & Ivy
Topping the list is Juniper & Ivy. Located at 2228 Kettner Blvd. (between Ivy and Juniper streets) in Harborview, the bar and New American spot, which offers tapas and more, is the most popular high-end New American restaurant in San Diego, boasting four stars out of 2,406 reviews on Yelp.
Juniper & Ivy rotates its menus often to showcase its seasonal dishes — look for entrees like the white seabass ceviche and roasted duck, as well as desserts like the yodel, a coconut cake topped with macadamia nut brittle, freeze-dried pineapple and frozen lime cream.
2. Mister A's
Next up is Park West's Mister A's, situated at 2550 Fifth Ave., Floor 12 (between Laurel and Maple streets). With four stars out of 2,026 reviews on Yelp, the cocktail bar, New American and breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
The restaurant boasts views of the San Diego Bay. On the menu, look for hand-cut prime beef tartare and seafood fricassée.
3. Whisknladle
The La Jolla's Whisknladle, located at 1044 Wall St. (between Herschel and Girard avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy bar, New American and breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 1,806 reviews.
The eatery serves up brunch items like avocado toast and fish tacos, alongside evening entrees like the Mexican white shrimp and cheddar grits. An array of cocktails are also on offer.
4. George's at the Cove
George's at the Cove, a venue and event space and New American spot in the La Jolla, is another high-traffic, pricey go-to, with four stars out of 1,565 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1250 Prospect St. (between Ivanhoe Avenue and Roslyn Lane) to see for yourself.
Stop by for menu items like pea ravioli, grilled octopus, beef tenderloin and more. When it comes to libations, the restaurant serves up wine, beer and cocktails like the English milk punch with light and dark rums, agave spirits, bitter spirits, tropical fruits and black tea milk clarification.
5. Herb & Wood
And then there's Herb & Wood, a Harborview favorite with four stars out of 967 reviews. Stop by 2210 Kettner Blvd. (between Ivy and Juniper streets) to hit up the New American spot, which offers seafood and pizza, next time you're looking to splurge.
Herb & Wood offers a brunch and dinner menu, with items like bananas foster French toast and oxtail gnocchi. There's also a variety of wood-fired pizzas, cocktails and sweets on the menu.
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