Brendan’s North Park Favorites
Food scene
One of the best Italian spots in San Diego and it is a half a block form the house! The garlic bread is free and so good! And the back patio is lit up with white lights and has the perfect ambiance for a date night! The Lobster Ravioli is a favorite. Ask for server Chris, he's one of my best friends!
101 locals recommend
Alexander's
3391 30th StOne of the best Italian spots in San Diego and it is a half a block form the house! The garlic bread is free and so good! And the back patio is lit up with white lights and has the perfect ambiance for a date night! The Lobster Ravioli is a favorite. Ask for server Chris, he's one of my best friends!
One of the best known Ramen spots in San Diego. And it is a block walk from the house! Expect a long line; you'll order at the counter and then they'll bring your ramen out. Lots of good local beers on tap and fire pits on the tables.
164 locals recommend
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StOne of the best known Ramen spots in San Diego. And it is a block walk from the house! Expect a long line; you'll order at the counter and then they'll bring your ramen out. Lots of good local beers on tap and fire pits on the tables.
Some of the best tacos in San Diego and it is a block walk from the house! Try the carne asada or the al pastor! The tortillas are made fresh in front of your eyes!
132 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StSome of the best tacos in San Diego and it is a block walk from the house! Try the carne asada or the al pastor! The tortillas are made fresh in front of your eyes!
Great California French food. Sometimes I'll even stop in for just a desert! San Diego Magazine had to say, "The Smoking Goat has become one of the city’s most adored restaurants—the kind of dark, warm, familial, creative joint that serves as the anchor of development for a block, a neighborhood, a whole part of town."
114 locals recommend
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StGreat California French food. Sometimes I'll even stop in for just a desert! San Diego Magazine had to say, "The Smoking Goat has become one of the city’s most adored restaurants—the kind of dark, warm, familial, creative joint that serves as the anchor of development for a block, a neighborhood, a whole part of town."
Newest Italian spot in the neighborhood. All the pasta is made fresh in house and is phenomenal! Try the Fritelli Cacio e Pepe to start - it's an Italian style donut with a pecorino foam and pipli black paper - yum!!
12 locals recommend
Cori Pastificio Trattoria
2977 Upas StNewest Italian spot in the neighborhood. All the pasta is made fresh in house and is phenomenal! Try the Fritelli Cacio e Pepe to start - it's an Italian style donut with a pecorino foam and pipli black paper - yum!!
This is where my partner and I went on our first date, so it is one of my favorites. I like to sit at the inside bar as the atmosphere is unbeatable! New Zealand spot that features mostly burgers and comfort food like chicken pot pie. The craft cocktails are out of this world and change seasonally!
44 locals recommend
Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th StThis is where my partner and I went on our first date, so it is one of my favorites. I like to sit at the inside bar as the atmosphere is unbeatable! New Zealand spot that features mostly burgers and comfort food like chicken pot pie. The craft cocktails are out of this world and change seasonally!
Breweries
One of the many breweries in North Park, but this one is a block walk from the house and it has lots of seating and an eclectic vibe on the inside. Beers range from IPAs to sours, and they may even have a seltzer on tap if your lucky!
106 locals recommend
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas StOne of the many breweries in North Park, but this one is a block walk from the house and it has lots of seating and an eclectic vibe on the inside. Beers range from IPAs to sours, and they may even have a seltzer on tap if your lucky!
Such a fun atmosphere and it is tucked away in the neighborhood so you'll get a very very local vibe!
129 locals recommend
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StSuch a fun atmosphere and it is tucked away in the neighborhood so you'll get a very very local vibe!
Sightseeing
About 3 blocks walking from the house. This park is the North East corner of Balboa Park. On a warm weekend the park will be full of friends working out, playing lawn sports, or relaxing for a nice picnic. You can also see the downtown skyline and the Coronado bridge from the park, which is really amazing!
33 locals recommend
Bird Park
Pershing DriveAbout 3 blocks walking from the house. This park is the North East corner of Balboa Park. On a warm weekend the park will be full of friends working out, playing lawn sports, or relaxing for a nice picnic. You can also see the downtown skyline and the Coronado bridge from the park, which is really amazing!