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Best Contemporary French American Restaurants in San Diego

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4.8
Exceptional(9666)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 68 times today
The food, service, beautiful city view setting were tremendous. One of the best meals I have ever had. So glad we dined with Mr A. I especially appreciated the numerous gluten free opens. A gem.
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4.6
Exceptional(2356)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Coronado
Booked 76 times today
My Wife and I have dined at Little Frenchie many times. It’s one of our favorite must do restaurant when visiting Coronado Island. Food and service Outstanding.
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4.7
Exceptional(8147)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Little Italy
Booked 108 times today
Celebrated our anniversary here and they made it very personal and special. Great food and great service.
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4.8
Exceptional(2894)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • North Park
Booked 32 times today
Awesome food! We ordered the mussels, escargot, Pear salad, steak fritte, scallop w/ risotto, jidori chicken and pork chops. Every dish was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection! So delicious! This was our 2nd visit and everything was just as delish as our first visit! We will definitely be back!
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4.5
Awesome(432)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 13 times today
The lamb was elevated! Cooked to perfection and the reduction sauce was amazing. 10/10
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4.3
Awesome(132)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 29 times today
Welcoming, friendly, respectful staff. Superb service, food, and presentation. Highly recommend this tea experience.
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4.7
Exceptional(64)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Encinitas
Booked 50 times today
Excellent service! Amazing romantic patio! Excellent flavors & creative combinations. Loved it!
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4.5
Awesome(12)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Coronado
Booked 4 times today
We were there to celebrate a birthday Everything was great food was delicious. We had chocolate cake only thing we missed was ice cream. The ice cream had run out Next time we”ll make sure to have chocolate cake with ice cream.

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  • DeborahGold
    San Diego •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My husband and I always have the most amazing food and service. We were there to celebrate my father who passed away six years ago.  Its always special coming here, one of our favorite spots to dine at. 
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    Mister A's$$$$• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Rob
    California Central Coast •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My Wife and I have dined at Little Frenchie many times. It’s one of our favorite must do restaurant when visiting Coronado Island. Food and service Outstanding.
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    Little Frenchie$$$$• French• Coronado
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    4.6
  • CynthiaGold
    Hawaii •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Awesome food! We ordered the mussels, escargot, Pear salad, steak fritte, scallop w/ risotto, jidori chicken and pork chops. Every dish was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection! So delicious! This was our 2nd visit and everything was just as delish as our first visit! We will definitely be back!
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    The Smoking Goat Restaurant$$$$• French American• North Park
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    4.8
  • RonGold
    San Diego •53 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We were there to celebrate a birthday Everything was great food was delicious. We had chocolate cake only thing we missed was ice cream. The ice cream had run out Next time we”ll make sure to have chocolate cake with ice cream.
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    Clayton's bakery & bistro$$$$• Café• Coronado
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    4.5
  • Hillary
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 27, 2026
    Fabulous experience, some of the best, most thoughtful service we’ve gotten. Our server Jake was outstanding, made great suggestions and had a knack for knowing just when to stop by. The dry-aged ribeye was phenomenal, the mushrooms were delicious, the cocktails were on point, and the seasonal macaron was a perfect last bite. The atmosphere is classic without being pretentious, and we appreciated the great music at a volume that allowed us to easily converse without hearing the people around us. We sat in the dining room but took in the gorgeous view from the second floor open air space after dinner. 10/10, would recommend, ask for Jake!
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    Born & Raised$$$$• Steakhouse• Little Italy
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    4.7
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