The sushi spot that has had Angelenos waiting hours for $32 lunch sets just picked San Diego for its first expansion outside LA and New York. Little Italy gets the honors in spring 2026.

The Victorian at Hill Street, a new restaurant in Oceanside's historic Weitzel House, opens with a California-inspired menu highlighting local produce and seafood.

2025 Craft Beer Con set for August 5, at MiraCosta College, hosting educational panels, networking, and beer tastings, organized by San Diego Brewers Guild. Tickets are available for purchase.

Iconic Mexican restaurant Las Cuatro Milpas in San Diego is for sale, with the owners seeking retirement and contending with tax debts. The eatery is known for handmade tortillas and long-standing culinary tradition since 1933.

For The Win burger chain expands from LA to San Diego, bringing its popular smash burgers to Pacific Beach at the former Lucha Libre Taco Shop location.

Joe's Crab Shack on the San Diego waterfront is closing after over 20 years; a Texas-based restaurant, The Rustic, is set to replace it. Declining revenues cited as the closure reason; lease negotiations for the new restaurant are ongoing.

Egg Tuck, a Los Angeles-based breakfast sandwich company, is set to open a new location in San Diego's Little Italy featuring fluffy scrambled eggs on house-made brioche.

Dirty Dough Cookies celebrates its grand opening in Oceanside on June 14, featuring free cookies, dirty sodas, and family activities like face painting and balloon art.

Bosforo, a Turkish restaurant featuring wood-fired kebaps and traditional decor, opens in Normal Heights, San Diego, offering an authentic dining experience with a varied menu and vibrant social scene.

San Diego's Balboa Park will see its former Village Grill site revitalized by local restaurateurs Jeff Motch and Clea Hantman, aiming to create a fast-casual dining spot.

The Hotel del Coronado introduces Veranda, an al fresco dining concept offering a garden-inspired, oceanfront experience, aimed to complement its historic charm and Southern California cuisine.

Carlsbad, California, welcomes Lilo, a 22-seat tasting-menu restaurant by Chef Eric Bost and restaurateur John Resnick, offering a global culinary experience with local influences.

Bock, a European-style beer bar, has opened in San Diego's South Park, succeeding the former Hamilton's Tavern. It offers a variety of beers, wines, ciders, and a menu by Biersal, with an ambience featuring games and regular events.