20 Best Soul Food Restaurants In Rancho San Diego

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1. Louisiana Purchase SD

4.3

Awesome(1054)

$$$$

• Soul food • North Park

Booked 19 times today

Fantastic! We decided to spend part of our 45th wedding anniversary at Louisiana purchase… Service was spectacular! Food was spectacular! Even the chef came out and checked on us… It was wonderful! You will not go wrong by having lunch or dinner at the Louisiana purchase!

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2. Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(2020)

$$$$

• Soul food • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Dined here for the first time and Michael was our server. He was absolutely incredible! He knew every single detail of the entire menu and made our experience absolutely perfect. The Hunnya roll and bang bang shrimp were so delicious. We will 100% be back.

3. KINDRED

4.5

Awesome(464)

$$$$

• Soul food • South Park

Booked 34 times today

Love Kindred . Everything about it and I’m not even vegan . The food and are impeccable and friendly service in the best neighborhood in SD .

4. Books + Records

4.6

Exceptional(667)

$$$$

• Soul food • Banker's Hill

Booked 60 times today

This was our second time dining at Books & Records. The first time was on a busier week night and with the close tables and live music it had a liveliness to it but not super conducive for quiet conversation. This time we visited on a Sunday evening and it was quiet and we had great table conversation. Both times our food was excellent (we love the brussel sprouts and the chicken bao buns). This time we also got the tuna crudo and it was delicious. Service is attentive and our server was kind.

5. Witherby

4.8

Exceptional(114)

$$$$

• Soul food • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

This is an absolutely charming restaurant in a historic building from the 1800’s. The ambiance is refined yet warm and welcoming. Beautiful interior design elements. Creative cocktail menu and curated CA-focused wine list. Wonderful menu, organic and locally-sourced, in-house pastry chef. Salmon was delicious, the bread pudding was the best I’ve ever encountered. The attentive wait staff and mixologist were a joy to engage with.

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6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa

4.5

Awesome(155)

$$$$

• Soul food • La Mesa

Booked 14 times today

Great selection of entrees sometimes making it difficult to choose. After ordering, food came in great time. The wait staff was professional, friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning.

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7. The Henry - Coronado

4.8

Exceptional(3740)

$$$$

• Soul food • Coronado

Booked 139 times today

Great door and service. Looking forward to going back!

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8. Culinary Dropout - Del Mar

4.6

Exceptional(397)

$$$$

• Soul food • Carmel Valley

Booked 40 times today

Always GREAT service, good food choices, fun place to be.

9. Three Three Seven

4.8

Exceptional(55)

$$$$

• Soul food • Downtown

Three Three Seven is my favorite dining experience, not only in San Diego, but possibly of all time. The thought and concern that chef Jay and his team take to curate an incredible meal is truly unforgettable. Every dish is somehow both fresh and new but nostalgic at the same time. I’ve been twice so far and will continue to be a dedicated guest forever!

10. ARLO San Diego

4.5

Awesome(1007)

$$$$

• Soul food • Mission Valley

Booked 12 times today

Excellent bar and food menu and very good service. The cocktails were great. Pork belly, salads, scallops, and branzino all excellent. Our waiter, Michael, was phenomenal.

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Louisiana Purchase SD

2. Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

3. KINDRED

4. Books + Records

5. Witherby

6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa

7. The Henry - Coronado

8. Culinary Dropout - Del Mar

9. Three Three Seven

10. ARLO San Diego

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