Looking to uncover all that Marina has to offer? Get to know this San Diego neighborhood by browsing its most popular local restaurants, from an eatery featuring a game-heavy menu to an upscale surf-and-turf restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Marina, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Puesto At The Headquarters
Topping the list is a cocktail bar/Mexican spot Puesto At The Headquarters. Located at 789 W. Harbor Drive, Suite 155 (between Broadway and Kettner boulevards), it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 3,589 reviews on Yelp.
The eatery features a variety of signature tacos, along with such entrees as ribeye asada, crab tostadas, toasted corn and more.
2. Eddie V's Prime Seafood And Steaks
Next up is Eddie V's Prime Seafood and Steaks, at 789 W. Harbor Drive (between Broadway and Kettner boulevards). Popular entrees include jumbo lump crab cake, lobster bisque and filet mignon. With 4.5 stars out of 1,206 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
3. La Puerta
Cocktail bar/Mexican spot La Puerta is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, at 560 Fourth Ave. (between Island Avenue and Market Street), four stars out of 3,594 reviews. Per its website, the spot specializes in "tacos, tunes and tequila."
4. The Lion's Share
The Lion's Share, a lounge and New American spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 1,190 Yelp reviews. The restaurant specializes in a meat-centric menu that includes such dishes as wild boar bolognese, fried quail knots and elk loin. Head over to 629 Kettner Blvd. to see for yourself.
5. Richard Walker's Pancake House
And then there's Richard Walker's Pancake House, which has earned four stars out of 3,264 reviews on Yelp. This small chain features a variety of baked flapjacks, including apple, cinnamon and pecan. You can find the breakfast and brunch spot at 520 Front St. (between Island Avenue and Market Street).
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