60 Best Comfort Food Restaurants in University City/Golden Triangle

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1. Nick's Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(1956)

$$$$

• American • Del Mar

Booked 86 times today

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

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2. Queenstown Bistro - UTC

4.4

Awesome(218)

$$$$

• New Zealand • University City/Golden Triangle

Booked 11 times today

Love the beet salad! Perfect place for a casual lunch.

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3. Culinary Dropout - Del Mar

4.6

Exceptional(397)

$$$$

• American • Carmel Valley

Booked 59 times today

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

4. Fortunate Son

4.7

Exceptional(591)

$$$$

• Chinese • North Park

Booked 44 times today

My husband and I made a reservation for our 10 year anniversary. Fortunate Son did not disappoint. The ambiance is so cool and special. The beers were delicious and different than the normal SD menus. The food was so delicious, it was hard to put the chopsticks down. We ordered shrimp fried rice, beef lo mein, and orange chicken. All of the plates were incredible, but I have to highlight the shrimp fried rice. It was so garlicky and delicious, but best of all, was how the shrimp was cooked. It had a crisp to it without being overcooked. Totally recommend Fortunate Son for a spectacular meal and experience.

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5. Queenstown Village

4.7

Exceptional(476)

$$$$

• New Zealand • La Jolla

Booked 19 times today

The food is always perfect and the service is the same. I love their lamb burger. There’s nothing else like it. Well definitely be back again.

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6. Louisiana Purchase SD

4.3

Awesome(1054)

$$$$

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • North Park

Booked 37 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!

7. The Pony Room

4.8

Exceptional(1991)

$$$$

• American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 76 times today

The atmosphere, food and service are always wonderful.

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8. Gravity Heights Sorrento Valley

4.7

Exceptional(1373)

$$$$

• American • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 21 times today

Always a positive, delicious experience at Gravity Heights! Service is warm. People remember us and treat us so kindly. Food and beer are bomb. Place is casual, contemporary, and very comfortable indoor/outdoor experience perfect for families. Thank you for the excellent service and experience!

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9. Rustic Root - Gaslamp

4.2

Awesome(1689)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Food and service were AMAZING!! Our waitress was super sweet and friendly. Presentation was immaculate. Definitely not a place I can afford to go too often, but it’s worth the splurge once in a while. Can’t wait to go back.

10. Herb & Sea

4.6

Exceptional(3577)

$$$$

• Seafood • Encinitas

Booked 85 times today

Excellent good! Mussels toast, ceviche and Lobster linguine for the win !

Best Comfort Food Restaurants in University City/Golden Triangle

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60 restaurants available nearby

1. Nick's Del Mar

2. Queenstown Bistro - UTC

3. Culinary Dropout - Del Mar

4. Fortunate Son

5. Queenstown Village

6. Louisiana Purchase SD

7. The Pony Room

8. Gravity Heights Sorrento Valley

9. Rustic Root - Gaslamp

10. Herb & Sea

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