- The Friendly, Born and Raised, Balboa Bar, Viewpoint, Mishmash, Currant, Bleu Boheme
- By Mary Beth Abate
- Craft House, Gourmet Sandwiches, Salud, Ty's, Bunz, Hamilton's. Chinatown Bar and Grill
- By Ian Anderson
- Anny's, Up the Hill Grill, Common Theory, Tradewinds, Thai Burger, San Diego Poke Co.
- By Ian Anderson
- Burgers, Bait, and Beer, Carnitas, Galley at the Marina, Waterfront, Bali Hai, Tom Ham's
- By Ernie Grimm
- Werewolf, Longhorn, Night and Day, Nessy, Cafe 505, Cali O, Nicky Rottens
- By Ed Bedford
- Verandina, Meze Greek Fusion, Rabbit Hole, Royale, Coaster Saloon, Terra American, Charles + Dinorah
- By Patrick Henderson