Spending time in University City? Get to know this San Diego neighborhood by browsing its most popular businesses, from a luxury jewelry retailer to a restaurant that serves up Second City-style dishes and more.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in University City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. David & Sons Fine Jewelers
Topping the list is jewelry spot David & Sons Fine Jewelers. Located at 4485 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite F4 (between Executive Way and Bus Access Road in the Westfield UTC mall), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 913 reviews on Yelp. Its collections include engagement and wedding rings, as well as fine jewelry.
2. Din Tai Fung
Next up is Taiwanese spot Din Tai Fung, which offers dim sum and noodles, at 4301 La Jolla Village Drive, Bldg P, Unit 2000 (between Executive Way and Bus Access Road). With 4.5 stars out of 2,234 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The menu features such dishes as sweet and sour pork baby back ribs, shrimp fried rice and chicken dumplings.
3. Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House
Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House is another top choice. Yelpers give the chain's local restaurant — its first in California — 4.5 stars out of 1,781 reviews. It's located at 8990 University Center Lane (between Caminito Plaza Center and Lebon Drive). Stop by for miso-glazed seabass, hot and crunchy shrimp or sweet and spicy halibut. Craving a sweet treat? The restaurant also serves up carrot cake, chocolate malt cake and an Alaskan Oreo.
4. Green Acre Campus Pointe
Green Acre Campus Pointe, a New American and breakfast/brunch spot by celebrity chef Brian Malarkey that offers burgers and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 242 Yelp reviews. Head over to 10300 Campus Point Drive to see for yourself. Stop by during happy hour for a variety of cocktails, beers and wines; or dig into small bites like fried pickles, coconut shrimp and carne asada fries.
5. Chicago Fire Grill
Last but not least, check out Chicago Fire Grill, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 694 reviews on Yelp. The three-year-old spot serves salads, sandwiches and Chicago-style burgers at 8935 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 109 (between Excalibur Way). There are also hot dogs and gyros on offer.
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