Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Coronado Cays

"in the bar and loungeSpecials:  Bar food menu 25% | $5 select glasses of wine | $2 off beers.Ocean View: NoWhy Go: Excellent food in an elegant space well-located in the Grande Colonial Hotel on Prospect that also has a half-priced bottle of wine night on Wednesdays and a seasonal menu (love the half-baked chocolate cake and short ribs)Neighborhood: Village of La JollaAddress: 910 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037"

"This award-winning fine dining restaurant in the Grande Colonial Hotel has a menu dependent on the seasons, as ingredients are locally-sourced. That makes every visit an exciting one. In my mind, you can never go wrong with risotto, a standby on the menu featuring ingredients of the season."

"910 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037(858) 964-5400Make Your Reservations Here$$ | Seasonal Cuisine. In the Grande Colonial Hotel, there is a Michelin reviewed restaurant named Nine-Ten. They interestingly don’t have a set style of cuisine."

"Where: 2550 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 You'll indulge on sophisticated cuisine and panoramic views of downtown and San Diego Bay from the 12th floor patio of the iconic Mister A's. Located next to Balboa Park, the restaurant is one of San Diego's cherished and formal culinary landmarks and is the perfect setting for a special occasion or date."

"Earlier, we mentioned The Nolen was honored as the second-best urban view in San Diego. It was second to the one and only, Mister A’s. Mister A’s has a famous lineage dating back to 1965, when the renowned entrepreneur and restaurant owner, John Alessio, or Mr. A, decided to open this rooftop restaurant and bar."

"Happy hour was great, $2.50 for a slice of pizza the size of your head, the worker up front was really relaxed and the pizza there was great, a perfect spot..."

"While it may not sound exciting, your tastebuds will pop when you spoon up Tofu House’s soondubu jjigae: silky, unpressed tofu in a spicy broth studded with pork, seafood, beef, and vegetables, served bubbling in a hot stone bowl. Crack open one or two of the raw eggs that come on the side and drop it in to cook gently in the hot soup."

"What is it: Spirited, eye-candy space bustles with cocktails and bold, wood-fired dishes. Why go: A former rubber band factory, this cavernous space bounced back as a striking open-air dining room with vaulted ceiling, flickering gas lamps and enough potted plants to fill a greenhouse. Seasonal dishes are informed by wood-fired oven such as clams with rich adobo sauce and gnocchi with oxtail, roasted garlic and Parm."

"Compared to San Francisco’s most Instagrammed restaurant list, San Diego’s is light on the fine dining. Herb & Wood is one exception, and daddy like."

"Since 1994, Asti Ristorante offers an Italian fine dining experience in the heart of the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter . Asti is rated by Zagat Survey 2009. Professional service, elegant interiors, excting outdoor patio and outstanding Italian cuisine, garant"

"Ponce's Mexican Restaurant in the Kensington neighborhood is owned and operated by the Meza family for over 40 years. It's loved for fantastic Mexican food but also for overall community spirit as the restaurant supports local organizations and prides itself on being a good to employees. It's tough to isolate just a few items because the entire menu is good, but try the chicken enchiladas, carnitas, green salsa, and flan."

"Whether it's the 28 ice cream scoops in the King Kong Sundae topped with brownie, strawberries, peanut butter cups, unicorn pops, and sparklers or the Tie Dye Milkshake, you're sure to have an insta-worthy shot with these desserts. Come for the colorful sliders, stay for the sweet treats. Insider's Tip: Go for the combo!"

"One of the most colorful places in San Diego, the Sugar Factory is also one of the most fun restaurants in San Diego. This is a place for those diners with a sweet tooth."

"Established in 2004 by a mother-and-daughter duo, Sugar Sweet Farm offers families one of the best fun things to do in San Diego, California."

"A post shared by Coava Coffee Roasters (@coavacoffee) on Jan 7, 2020 at 9:05am PST. With the majority of their locations in Portland where Coava Coffee started in 2010, this coffee house sure has made an impression on San Diego. While cafes are currently only open for takeout orders, you won’t want to miss their nitro iced coffee or their signature honey and vanilla lattes, which are created with syrups made in-house."

"Coava Coffee is the name for “unroasted” or “green” coffee and was started by barista owner Matt Higgins in his garage in 2008. The veteran barista and roaster bootstrapped the company by repairing motorcycles with the goal to prepare coffee for professional baristas and every day drinkers. Dedicated to sustainable sourcing practices, they have become one of the premiere roasters in the country."

"North ParkThis May, the former owner of Roast Coach Coffee Bar opened Holsem Coffee, one of the newest spots in town to get your caffeine fix. This place is all about quality, sparing no expense to source the highest-grade beans from all over the globe. This small-batch roaster offers seven roasts daily like Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, and its own Holsem Blend."

"Holsem Coffee is a great place for those who are looking to snap a few photos for their social network accounts while enjoying their morning drink. Not only is this place well designed with loads of natural light, but it also has some spectacular brews, creations as they call it. For example, how about a cup with spiced honey and cream?"

"Another place for coffee in San Diego you have to see is Holsem Coffee. Holsem Coffee is a great place to visit if you want to have coffee of high quality. This coffee shop is all about evolved coffee."

"There is an extra fee to enter the Japanese Friendship Garden, which is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. There’s an upper and lower strolling path where you can see koi pond, landscaped gardens and a Zen garden viewing deck. It’s a very tranquil space."

"Feel the beauty of the waterfalls and greenery as you stroll the pathways of the Japanese Friendship Garden. Skip right past the entrance fee the third Tuesday of every month. As well, explore the Japanese rock garden and take in the current indoor display."

"The Garden originated as a teahouse during the 1915–16 Panama-California Exposition and now lies on two acres near the Spreckels Organ Pavilion."

"Located in Balboa Park, this place deserves its own spot on my list of Instagrammable places in San Diego!. Cacti are super photo-worthy, and that San Diego sunshine will give you the perfect lighting for an epic photo. (PS. Check out this post on how to pose for Instagram photos!)"

"The lath building was built for the 1915-1916 Exposition and now houses over 2100 tropical plants and palms (I recommend it if you like orchids). It is open every day except for Thursdays and one of the most photographed spots in San Diego. You can picnic on the grassy areas in front of it, too."

"The Botanical Building houses more than 2,000 tropical plants. Capturing the wood structure with the lily pond in front is one of the most photographed sections of Balboa Park."

"There are 17 museums in Balboa Park and while they are not all art museums, a few rise above the rest. The sleek building that houses the Timken Museum of Art serves as an excellent foundation for a visit. The collection features masterworks by Rembrandt, perhaps the most well-known portraitist in Western art history, and Jacques-Louis David, the individual who was the most influential on 19th century academic art."

"Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban green space featuring natural vegetation zones, planted gardens and walking paths. It is one of the oldest public recreational areas in the country. The park’s Spreckels Organ Pavilion is the site of free weekly concerts."

"Not only does Timken Museum house American, French and Russian works of art, but it’s one of the most important Mid-Century buildings in San Diego. Find it in the Plaza de Panama. (Location: Balboa Park)"