San Diego has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every San Diego restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 16 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.

1. Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill

American, Seafood · $$ · 4.7★ (4,728 Google reviews)

Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 4,728 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 6, Episode 2 — “Their Own Way” (April 13, 2009)
Address: 3667 India St, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: +1 619-497-0914
Website: bluewaterseafoodsandiego.com
See the full Bluewater Seafood Market & Grill listing →

2. El Indio

Mexican · $ · 4.4★ (3,756 Google reviews)

Known for Mexican plates, El Indio still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 3,756 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 2, Episode 9 — “Family Owned” (November 23, 2007)
Address: 3695 India St, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: +1 619-299-0333
Website: elindiosandiego.com
See the full El Indio listing →

3. Studio Diner

American, Breakfast · $$ · 4.4★ (3,102 Google reviews)

The American classics at Studio Diner clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 3,102 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 2, Episode 10 — “Open 24/7” (January 7, 2008)
• Season 26, Episode  — “All Stacked Up” (March 10, 2017)
Address: 4701 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: +1 858-715-6400
Website: studiodinersandiego.com
See the full Studio Diner listing →

4. Pizzeria Luigi

Italian, Pizza · $ · 4.6★ (2,607 Google reviews)

Pizzeria Luigi is one of the area’s go-to spots for Italian comfort food, with a strong 4.6 stars from 2,607 reviews.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 5, Episode 2 — “Real Deal Italian” (November 17, 2008)
• Season 32, Episode 4 — “Takeout: Tastier at Home” (May 8, 2020)
Address: 1137 25th St, San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: +1 619-233-3309
Website: www.pizzerialuigi.com
See the full Pizzeria Luigi listing →

5. Tioli’s Crazee Burger

Burger, Sandwich · $$ · 4.6★ (2,216 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for burgers, Tioli’s Crazee Burger keeps a 4.6-star rating across 2,216 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 11 — “Grabbin' a Sandwich” (October 13, 2008)
Address: 3993 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: +1 619-282-6044
Website: crazeeburger.com
See the full Tioli’s Crazee Burger listing →

6. Hob Nob Hill

Breakfast · $$ · 4.4★ (2,207 Google reviews)

Hob Nob Hill earned its spot on the show for a knockout breakfast that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 2,207 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 5, Episode 8 — “Just Like Yesterday” (January 26, 2009)
Address: 2271 First Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: +1 619-239-8176
Website: hobnobhill.com
See the full Hob Nob Hill listing →

7. Kindred

Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.6★ (2,125 Google reviews)

Known for veg-forward cooking, Kindred still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 2,125 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 6 — “Not-Your-Everyday, All Day” (November 11, 2022)
Address: 1503 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: +1 619-546-9653
Website: www.barkindred.com
See the full Kindred listing →

8. Alforon

Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (1,875 Google reviews)

The Mediterranean dishes at Alforon clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 1,875 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 7 — “International Infusion” (July 17, 2019)
Address: 5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: +1 619-269-9904
Website: www.alforon.com
See the full Alforon listing →

9. Tahini

Mediterranean, Vegan/Vegetarian · $ · 4.7★ (1,593 Google reviews)

Tahini is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mediterranean dishes, with a strong 4.7 stars from 1,593 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 3 — “Sausage, Shawarma and Scaloppini” (June 1, 2019)
Address: 9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite H, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: +1 858-779-3272
Website: order.tahinistreetfood.com/order/tahini-clairemontdiningOptiontakeout
See the full Tahini listing →

10. Crest Café

Breakfast · $$ · 4.4★ (1,536 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for a knockout breakfast, Crest Café keeps a 4.4-star rating across 1,536 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 1 — “Neighborhood Knockouts” (August 26, 2013)
Address: 425 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: +1 619-295-2510
Website: crestcafe.com
See the full Crest Café listing →

11. Blue Water Seafood

Seafood · $$ · 4.6★ (1,428 Google reviews)

Blue Water Seafood earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 1,428 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 26, Episode  — “All Stacked Up” (March 10, 2017)
Address: 5083 Santa Monica Ave Suite 2B, San Diego, CA 92107
Phone: +1 619-255-8497
Website: sdbluewater.com
See the full Blue Water Seafood listing →

12. Chuy’s Taco Shop

Mexican, Hawaiian · $ · 4.5★ (1,294 Google reviews)

Known for Mexican plates, Chuy’s Taco Shop still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,294 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 4 — “British, Hawaiian, and Mexican” (June 7, 2019)
Address: 6663 El Cajon Blvd G, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: +1 619-469-7777
Website: chuystacoshop.shop
See the full Chuy’s Taco Shop listing →

13. Grand Ole BBQ

BBQ · $$ · 4.6★ (1,201 Google reviews)

The low-and-slow barbecue at Grand Ole BBQ clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 1,201 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 2 — “A World of Barbecue” (May 24, 2019)
Address: 3302 32nd St, San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: +1 619-720-2211
Website: grandolebbq.com
See the full Grand Ole BBQ listing →

14. Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe

Breakfast, Dessert · $$ · 4.4★ (1,060 Google reviews)

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe is one of the area’s go-to spots for a knockout breakfast, with a strong 4.4 stars from 1,060 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 9 — “West Coast Wonders” (January 6, 2023)
Address: 12640 Sabre Springs Pkwy # 107, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone: +1 858-486-8863
Website: nutmegsd.com
See the full Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe listing →

15. Jo’s Diner

Breakfast · $$ · 4.6★ (572 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for a knockout breakfast, Jo’s Diner keeps a 4.6-star rating across 572 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 8 — “Beef Bonanza” (July 25, 2019)
Address: 807 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: +1 619-323-2035
Website: josdinermissionhills.com
See the full Jo’s Diner listing →

16. Sovereign Thai

Asian · $$ · 4.4★ (485 Google reviews)

Sovereign Thai earned its spot on the show for bold Asian flavors that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 485 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 8 — “Thai, Pie and Fries” (December 16, 2022)
Address: 1460 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: +1 619-310-5837
Website: www.sovereignsandiego.com
See the full Sovereign Thai listing →

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