Brimming with cafes, bistros and five-star dining restaurants, Hillcrest is a connoisseur's delight with over 200 restaurants featuring international delights and American favorites. From fine dining at Arrivederci, insideOUT, and Maestoso to late night classics at Crest Cafe, Saigon on Fifth, and Bronx Pizza - Hillcrest has something for everyone! You can feast on grass-fed beef from Cali "O" Burgers, or sip on craft cocktails from Concept Two-Seven-Eight and Uptown Tavern. Indulge yourself in decadent sweets from Chocolat; whatever you choose, you are sure to have an extraordinary experience!
Featured Restaurants
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina is a full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria bringing a modern touch to family recipes and an ancient style of pizza called, Pinsa.
1040 University Ave ste.B101 - 619.310.5256
tavolanostrapizzeria.com
Arrivederci
A great and truly authentic Italian restaurant with excellent food and friendly and energetic atmosphere.
3845 4th Ave - 619.299.6282
arrivederciristorante.com
insideOUT
A sexy, chic and refined destination for those who want to enjoy fine dining, craft cocktails and relax in an urban oasis.
1642 University Ave, Suite 100 - 619.888.8623
insideoutsd.com
Baja Betty's
Voted best happy hour in Hillcrest Mon-Fri. Over 100 tequilas, mexi-fresh menu & a great time!
1421 University Ave - 619.269.8510
bajabettyssd.com
Deli LLama
Award-winning sandwiches, great soups and salads; friendly staff and fun environment!
3702 5th Ave - 619.295.4666
delillamasd.com
Crest Cafe
Eclectic fun, funky diner serving inspired home-made comfort favorites til midnight.
425 Robinson Ave - 619.688.9283
crestcafe.net
Gossip Grill
Girls home base! Feminie-influenced modern American food/cocktails. We play nice with boys too!
1220 University Ave - 619.260.8023
thegossipgrill.com
Khyber Pass
Celebrating over 30 years in Hillcrest! One of San Diego's premier ethnic restaurants features authentic Afghani Cuisine.
523 University Ave - 619.294.7579
khyberpasssandiego.com
Chiefy Cafe
Chiefy Cafe is the best coffee shop in San Diego for coffee, breakfast, and lunch. We provide vegan coffee and grab & go breakfast as well. With a variety of delicious options you're sure to find something that you'll love!
1080 University Ave - 619.501.8458
chiefycafe.com
Hillcrest Brewing Company
Handcrafted Beer & Stone Oven Pizza w/ Bottles, Growlers & Kegs To-Go! Happy Hour 4pm-6pm.
1458 University Ave - 619.269.4323
hillcrestbrewingcompany.com
Lotus Thai Hillcrest
Authentic Thai cuisine prepared by Thai chefs. Lunch Specials, Delivery, Catering.
3761 6th Ave - 619.299.8272
lotusthaisd.com
Lemonade
A modern marketplace serving a colorful bounty of seasonal California comfort food in a bright cafeteria setting.
3958 5th Ave - 619.293.7900
lemonadela.com
Urban MO's
The best memories in the gayborhood. Great Burgers, incredible cocktails and an amazing experience.
308 University Ave - 619.491.0400
urbanmos.com
The Wine Lover
Charming! Hillcrest's original, intimate wine bar. Light supper. Verdant patio. Retail sales too.
3940 5th Ave - 619.500.3344
thewineloversd.com
Rakitori Japanese Pub & Grill
A fusion of ramen noodles and traditional yakitori that has been grilled over Japanese white coals.
530 University Ave - 619.501.4091
sdrakitorisd.com
Uptown Tavern
A casually hip bar, eatery, and true neighborhood hangout in a comfort & style only found in Hillcrest.
1236 University Ave - 619.241.2710
uptowntavernsd.com
Tacaliente
Ensuring that all their customers leave happy, full and most importantly, gasping for air because of their spicy salsas. They offer everything from burritos, bowl's, tacos, quesadillas, tortas and much more.
1226 University Ave. - 619.915.6490
www.instagram.com/tacalientehillcrest/ & https://tacalientemex.com/
Freshii
Health-minded, counter-serve chain offering tossed-to-order salads plus soups, burritos & more.
1255B University Ave - 858.564.3447
freshii.com
Barrel and Board
Take a trip inside Hillcrest’s chicest hot spot for chef-inspired sharable boards & hand-crafted cocktails. An upscale bar & restaurant specializing in woman-forward & POC wine & spirits for something intimate or something eventful.
1027 University Ave. - 619.902.4646
barrelandboardsd.com
