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San Diego Neighborhood Experts

There's So Much Happening Here...

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Thomas J. Nelson

Welcome, my friends, to San Diego Neighborhood Experts, your one-stop shop for all things local! Here, we bring you exclusive interviews with our beloved neighborhood businesses, the latest happenings in San Diego, fresh events to look out for, and of course, juicy tidbits about the ever-exciting real estate market. Stay classy, San Diego!

My mission is to inspire growth and cultivate financial freedom by delivering exceptional real estate services. As a perpetual learner and explorer, I serve others with energy and focus, using pragmatic communication and a global perspective to create deep connections and make a meaningful impact. A treasure hunter at heart, I embrace every opportunity to motivate and empower those I serve and achieve success in all our ventures.

San Diego Neighborhood Experts Podcast

Open Table

San Diego’s Top 10 Most-Booked Restaurants

December 21, 20252 min read

🏆 San Diego’s Top 10 Most-Booked Restaurants
(According to Open Table and the Diners Who Actually Showed Up)


Cesarina

1. Cesarina
Address: 4161 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
Cuisine: Italian

Popular Dish: Tiramisini

Javier's



2. Javier’s - La Jolla (UTC Mall)

Address: 4300 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122

Cuisine: Mexican

Popular Dish: Enchiladas Suizas



Seneca


3.Seneca

Address: 901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101
Cuisine: Italian

Popular Dish: Margherita 🍕 Pizza

4. Leila

Address: 4373 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Popular Dish: Mezze Selection

5. Fogo de Chão

Address: 668 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Cuisine: Brazilian 🥩 Steakhouse

Popular Dish: Picanha


Benihana of Tokyo


6. Benihana - Mission Valley
Address: 1646 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108Cuisine: Japanese Teppanyaki
Popular Dish: Hibachi Fried Rice

7. Starlite
Address: 3175 India St, San Diego, CA 92101Cuisine: Steakhouse

Popular Dish: Prime 🥩 Steak

8. insideOUT
Address: 1642 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103Cuisine: Californian

Popular Dish: Seasonal Small Plates


The Henry Coronado


9. The Henry - CoronadoAddress: 1010 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118Cuisine: American

Popular Dish: Molten Butter Cake

10. QuixoteAddress: 4373 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104Cuisine: Mexican
Popular Dish: Chili Garlic Shrimp Tacos 🌮


Lifestyle → Trust → Conversations...
Food is often how people experience a neighborhood first. If you’re curious about living near any of these spots...or want a custom map for your favorite part of
San Diego...I’m happy to help.
~ Thomas J Nelson

“I built this interactive map so you can explore San Diego’s 2025 most-booked restaurants by neighborhood; perfect for locals, newcomers, and ...anyone house-hunting with a serious appetite.” ~ Thomas J . Nelson



📍 Interactive Map (Click & Explore)

An easy, visual way to see where all ten restaurants live -
👉 perfect for planning a night out or a weekend food crawl. 👇

Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPT

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Thomas J. Nelson is a published author, professional keynote speaker and residential REALTOR® in San Diego, CA.

Thomas J. Nelson

Thomas J. Nelson is a published author, professional keynote speaker and residential REALTOR® in San Diego, CA.

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Open Table

San Diego’s Top 10 Most-Booked Restaurants

December 21, 20252 min read

🏆 San Diego’s Top 10 Most-Booked Restaurants
(According to Open Table and the Diners Who Actually Showed Up)


Cesarina

1. Cesarina
Address: 4161 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
Cuisine: Italian

Popular Dish: Tiramisini

Javier's



2. Javier’s - La Jolla (UTC Mall)

Address: 4300 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122

Cuisine: Mexican

Popular Dish: Enchiladas Suizas



Seneca


3.Seneca

Address: 901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101
Cuisine: Italian

Popular Dish: Margherita 🍕 Pizza

4. Leila

Address: 4373 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Popular Dish: Mezze Selection

5. Fogo de Chão

Address: 668 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Cuisine: Brazilian 🥩 Steakhouse

Popular Dish: Picanha


Benihana of Tokyo


6. Benihana - Mission Valley
Address: 1646 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108Cuisine: Japanese Teppanyaki
Popular Dish: Hibachi Fried Rice

7. Starlite
Address: 3175 India St, San Diego, CA 92101Cuisine: Steakhouse

Popular Dish: Prime 🥩 Steak

8. insideOUT
Address: 1642 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103Cuisine: Californian

Popular Dish: Seasonal Small Plates


The Henry Coronado


9. The Henry - CoronadoAddress: 1010 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118Cuisine: American

Popular Dish: Molten Butter Cake

10. QuixoteAddress: 4373 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104Cuisine: Mexican
Popular Dish: Chili Garlic Shrimp Tacos 🌮


Lifestyle → Trust → Conversations...
Food is often how people experience a neighborhood first. If you’re curious about living near any of these spots...or want a custom map for your favorite part of
San Diego...I’m happy to help.
~ Thomas J Nelson

“I built this interactive map so you can explore San Diego’s 2025 most-booked restaurants by neighborhood; perfect for locals, newcomers, and ...anyone house-hunting with a serious appetite.” ~ Thomas J . Nelson



📍 Interactive Map (Click & Explore)

An easy, visual way to see where all ten restaurants live -
👉 perfect for planning a night out or a weekend food crawl. 👇

Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPT

san diego diningrestaurants trendinghappy hourCoronado La JollaPoint Loma\Mission ValleyUTC Mall
blog author image

Thomas J. Nelson

Thomas J. Nelson is a published author, professional keynote speaker and residential REALTOR® in San Diego, CA.

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Open Table

San Diego’s Top 10 Most-Booked Restaurants

December 21, 20252 min read

🏆 San Diego’s Top 10 Most-Booked Restaurants
(According to Open Table and the Diners Who Actually Showed Up)


Cesarina

1. Cesarina
Address: 4161 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
Cuisine: Italian

Popular Dish: Tiramisini

Javier's



2. Javier’s - La Jolla (UTC Mall)

Address: 4300 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122

Cuisine: Mexican

Popular Dish: Enchiladas Suizas



Seneca


3.Seneca

Address: 901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101
Cuisine: Italian

Popular Dish: Margherita 🍕 Pizza

4. Leila

Address: 4373 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Popular Dish: Mezze Selection

5. Fogo de Chão

Address: 668 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Cuisine: Brazilian 🥩 Steakhouse

Popular Dish: Picanha


Benihana of Tokyo


6. Benihana - Mission Valley
Address: 1646 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108Cuisine: Japanese Teppanyaki
Popular Dish: Hibachi Fried Rice

7. Starlite
Address: 3175 India St, San Diego, CA 92101Cuisine: Steakhouse

Popular Dish: Prime 🥩 Steak

8. insideOUT
Address: 1642 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103Cuisine: Californian

Popular Dish: Seasonal Small Plates


The Henry Coronado


9. The Henry - CoronadoAddress: 1010 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118Cuisine: American

Popular Dish: Molten Butter Cake

10. QuixoteAddress: 4373 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104Cuisine: Mexican
Popular Dish: Chili Garlic Shrimp Tacos 🌮


Lifestyle → Trust → Conversations...
Food is often how people experience a neighborhood first. If you’re curious about living near any of these spots...or want a custom map for your favorite part of
San Diego...I’m happy to help.
~ Thomas J Nelson

“I built this interactive map so you can explore San Diego’s 2025 most-booked restaurants by neighborhood; perfect for locals, newcomers, and ...anyone house-hunting with a serious appetite.” ~ Thomas J . Nelson



📍 Interactive Map (Click & Explore)

An easy, visual way to see where all ten restaurants live -
👉 perfect for planning a night out or a weekend food crawl. 👇

Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPT

san diego diningrestaurants trendinghappy hourCoronado La JollaPoint Loma\Mission ValleyUTC Mall
blog author image

Thomas J. Nelson

Thomas J. Nelson is a published author, professional keynote speaker and residential REALTOR® in San Diego, CA.

Back to Blog
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