San Diego Lunch Restaurants

With so many lunch spots on offer in San Diego, knowing what you want to eat when the clock nears noon is not always an easy decision to make. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a long leisurely repast with friends, a more formal business pow-wow or simply looking to grab a quick bite before heading back to the office, we’ve rounded up 15 essential cafes, restaurants and neighborhood eateries to visit for your midday meal.

1 Artisan Bento

Japanese-inspired and customizable bentō boxes make a perfect health-focused fast casual lunch option. Popular choice miso salmon ($11.50) comes with miso and mirin-cured salmon, two onigiri rice balls, small salad, and miso soup with an optional extra side of lotus root or seaweed glazed with sesame seeds. Other protein options include chicken skewers, ginger pork, sashimi, and mushroom tofu.

2505 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

(616) 231-0700

2 Supernatural Sea To Sandwich

SuperNatural's menu of seven "sea-to-sandwich" signatures - ranging from the garlic-shrimp Siren to the bacon and scallop-stuffed Neptune, plus "sinister" subs like Korean steak iteration Chimera – make it one of the fastest and tastiest lunch stops in Miramar. Sides include togarashi shrimp chips and a creamy scallop bacon chowder.

7094 Miramar Rd #105
San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 831-7835

3 ¡SALUD!

Art, food and culture collide at this Barrio Logan hotspot, where "new traditional" hand-pressed tortilla tacos cost each $2.50 and come stuffed with everything from carne asada to carnitas, birria, fried fish and sautéed veggies. Count on sides like frijoles del olla, Mexican street corn, plus beers, aguas and mixed drinks like the hooch horchata.

2196 Logan Ave
San Diego, CA 92113

(619) 255-3856

4 Homestyle Hawaiian

Tuck into well-priced hearty Hawaiian dishes at this popular homegrown mini-chain, which also boasts locations in Chula Vista and the Sports Arena. Plate lunches start at $7 and include steamed rice and macaroni salad; don't miss the slow-roasted Kalua pig, lava chicken and spam masubi.