Best Restaurants 2009 - Readers' Picks
Dig in to the results of our annual readers’ poll and see who does it best——from burgers to brunch. Check out our critic’s and editor’s picks, sample the flavors of local wine bars, and learn where to find the best values for your dollar.
BEST OF THE BEST (MONEY NO OBJECT)The Oceanaire Seafood Room |
BEST OF THE BEST (MODERATE)Urban Solace |
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BEST CHEAP EATSIn-N-Out |
BEST NEW RESTAURANTCrescent Heights Kitchen & Lounge |
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BEST CHEFBrian Malarkey (Oceanaire Seafood Room) |
BEST SERVICEGeorges at the Cove (Georges California Modern) |
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BEST DINING WITH A VIEWGeorges at the Cove (Georges California Modern) |
BEST LATE-NIGHT DININGSaska's |
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MOST EXTENSIVE WINE LISTAddison |
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD EATERYKensington Grill |
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BEST DINING WITH KIDSCorvette Diner |
MOST ROMANTICMarine Room |
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MOST DECADENT DESSERTSExtraordinary Desserts |
BEST PIZZABronx Pizza |
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BEST LOCAL BURGER JOINTBurger Lounge |
BEST AMERICANCroce's |
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BEST FRENCHTapenade |
BEST ITALIANArrivederci Ristorante |
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BEST SPANISH/TAPASCafe Sevilla |
BEST INDIANBombay |
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BEST CHINESEP.F. Chang's |
BEST SUSHI BAR/JAPANESESushi Ota |
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BEST THAIRama |
BEST ASIAN FUSIONRoppongi |
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BEST MEXICANOrtega's, a Mexican Bistro |
BEST GREEKCafe Athena |
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BEST VIETNAMESELe Bambou |
BEST VEGETARIANSipz Fusion Cafe |
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BEST BARBECUEPhil's BBQ |
BEST STEAKHOUSEDonovan's Steak & Chop House |
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BEST SEAFOODThe Oceanaire Seafood Room |
BEST BREAKFASTHash House a Go Go |
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BEST SUNDAY BRUNCHHotel del Coronado |
BEST BUSINESS LUNCHDobson's |
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BEST DELID.Z. Akin's |
BEST TAKEOUTSaffron |
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BEST OUTDOOR DININGGeorges at the Cove (Ocean Terrace) |
BEST HOTEL DININGNobu (Hard Rock Hotel) |
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BEST CATERERChileCo Catering |
