40 Best Southern American Restaurants In Serra Mesa

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1. Louisiana Purchase SD

4.3

Awesome(1054)

$$$$

• Southern • North Park

Booked 17 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!

2. Nick's Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(1956)

$$$$

• Southern • Del Mar

Booked 77 times today

As always, an excellent experience. Fabulous food, ambiance, amazing service!!! Our server, Ashley, was very attentive. Highly recommend.

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3. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Mission Valley

4.5

Awesome(188)

$$$$

• Southern • Mission Valley

Booked 53 times today

Food was excellent! Got their black and blue flatbread appetizer for lunch. WOW! Try it! Partner always gets grilled cheese and tomato soup. Can’t beat that either. Great place for any meal. Anthony, our server, is the best! Thanks Anthony!’

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4. South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(1172)

$$$$

• Southern • Del Mar

Booked 60 times today

The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable.

5. CUCINA urbana

4.7

Exceptional(7303)

$$$$

• Southern • Banker's Hill

Booked 45 times today

Great experience! The server was very attentive. The grilled octopus and the Tiramisu were incredible. The pasta was delicious.

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6. Bud's Louisiana Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(69)

$$$$

• Southern • Kearny Mesa

Booked 15 times today

Excellent food & service. There are many very good choices on the menu. This time, I had the catfish special, and it was wonderful. Ben, the waiter, was great,

7. Between Us

4.6

Exceptional(23)

$$$$

• Southern • North Park

Booked 14 times today

The food and presentation was consistent and absolutely delicious. Service staff seemed very rushed - bumped into my table or me at least four times. I had to lean over in my seat to avoid getting bumped by the waitress whenever she walked by. Would return to try other food items on the menu nonetheless.

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8. Birdseye Rooftop Bar and Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(40)

$$$$

• Southern • La Jolla

Booked 28 times today

Everyone was so fun and welcoming had such a great time celebrating my birthday

9. Brockton Villa

4.5

Awesome(2972)

$$$$

• Southern • La Jolla

Booked 20 times today

Brockton Villa has a wonderful ambiance, and I think we were fortunate to have one of the best seats in the house. The setting was beautiful and made the experience especially enjoyable. The service was excellent—attentive, friendly, and professional. While the food was just okay and didn't quite match the overall experience, the lovely atmosphere and exceptional service made our visit worthwhile.

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10. Covewood - Mission Bay Resort

4.3

Awesome(646)

$$$$

• Southern • Mission Bay

Booked 6 times today

My wife and I celebrated our 30th anniversary we loved the outdoor dining, food was great drinks kind small but good service was definitely great didn't need to request any help they were right on top of everything. Thank you for a great evening!

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. Louisiana Purchase SD

2. Nick's Del Mar

3. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Mission Valley

4. South of Nick's - Del Mar

5. CUCINA urbana

6. Bud's Louisiana Cafe

7. Between Us

8. Birdseye Rooftop Bar and Restaurant

9. Brockton Villa

10. Covewood - Mission Bay Resort

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