San Diego Restaurants Opening For Dine-In Service

Yes, things will be a little different for the foreseeable future, but our amazing restaurants are making a comeback, offering dine-in service with safety top of mind.

Hopefully, this list will be outdated the second we publish it because so many restaurants are re-opened and safely doing business again soon!

In the meantime, here are San Diego restaurants opening for dine-in service as they are being reported to us:

Solana Beach’s Ranch 45 began welcoming patrons back for dine-in service on May 21st. The butcher and restaurant opened it’s patio for sit-down service, while the indoor dining room will remain open in a market capacity, supplying locals with fresh meat and seafood, as well as grocery essentials, craft beer and wine, and local artisan provisions.

In addition to the patio seating, Ranch 45’s private dining room, which can accommodate groups up to 10 people, is also now available for reservations. In order to safely welcome guests back to the restaurant, Ranch 45 has implemented countless safety measures, including a maximum of 3 guests inside the indoor market at a time, large groups being required to arrive and leave together, and all food being served in to-go containers.

In addition to the new dine-in options, Ranch 45 will continue to offer takeout and delivery. Ranch 45 is open for both dine-in and takeout from 8:00am to 4:00pm Sunday through Thursday, and 8:00am to 8:30pm Friday and Saturday.

Farm-to-neighborhood eatery, Rusticucina, located on Park Boulevard in Hillcrest, is now welcoming dine-in customers from 4:00pm-8:30pm. Beginning Monday, May 25th, the restaurant’s hours are 12:00pm-9:30pm Monday through Saturday, and Sundays from 9:00am-3:00pm, with brunch beginning at 9:00am, and dinner service starting at 3:00pm.

The restaurant have both indoor and outdoor patio seating at limited capacity available for dine-in, and will be continuing to offer takeout and delivery. Executive chef Marco Provino’s menu features crafted rustic cuisine, pizzas, flatbreads and in-house pasta and desserts, along with cocktails, beer and wine. Excited to reintroduce themselves to the community, the eatery has implemented countless safety measures in compliance with CDC guidelines.

Located in the heart of Hillcrest, Ortega’s is open for dine-in services. The Mexican bistro features brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour options, with signature menu items including Shrimp Enchiladas, Puerto Nuevo Lobster, and a medley of Hand Crafted Margaritas. Ortega’s has served authentic Puerto Nuevo cuisine for over 15 years, and has recently undergone a remodeling for guests to enjoy.

Ortega’s is now open daily:
Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Little Italy Hotspot Barbusa will be offering takeout starting Tuesday, May 26th, before ramping up for reopening on Monday, June 1st. Takeout will be offered daily from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, with a limited menu of Barbusa’s favorites, including Lollipop Chops, Barbusa’s famous Garlic Bread, their California Pizza, Carbonara, and Bolognese Al Forno, available for takeout and curbside pickup.

A selection of to-go cocktails in individual, 16oz, and 32oz sizes, as well as beer and wine will also be available for takeout. Then, on June 1, Barbusa will welcome guests back into the restaurant for a dine-in dinner service. Available from 4:00pm to close, Barbusa’s dine in service will include their full menu. Once dine-in service resumes, the full dinner menu will also be available for takeout and curbside pickup. Due to limited capacity to observe social distancing, reservations are highly recommended.

City Tacos has officially reopened its doors for dine-in services. All six locations will be open daily, from 12:00pm – 8:00pm. Guests can reunite with signature taco selections such as the Pescado or the Mexicali, plus a few new menu items including the Tlacoyo, which features blue corn masa filled with fresh herbs, mashed potatoes, and choice of protein.

Madison on Park – Opened May 27th

Local neighborhood lounge and eatery, Madison on Park, opened for dine-in service starting on Wednesday, May 27th. Dine-in is reservation only with both indoor and outdoor seating at limited capacity. The restaurant has implemented countless safety measures in compliance with CDC guidelines including keeping all tables 6ft apart, taking temperatures at the door, face masks required upon entry, no groups larger than 5 people, and sanitized waterproof menus. Make reservations here.

Two of Diane Powers’ iconic Mexican restaurants are reopening for dine-in on May 27 – Casa de Pico in La Mesa’s Grossmont Center and Casa de Bandini in The Forum Carlsbad.

Farmer’s Bottega in Mission Hills has reopened its doors for full onsite dining, including the option to enjoy their farm-to-fork menu out on their charming outdoor patio. Brunch is offered daily from 8:00AM to 2:00PM, followed by dinner available from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. The menu includes all Farmer’s Bottega favorites including a plethora of French toast options as well as their crave-worthy Italian creations. |

Both restaurants will open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and following all required physical distancing and sanitary guidelines to ensure the health and safety of customers, staff and the community. In-restaurant seating, for example, will be prioritized on both restaurants’ spacious outdoor patios.

Each restaurant will also offer unique, limited menus featuring some of their most popular dishes for dine-in and takeout. Favorites include Tequila Lime Shrimp, Carne Asada Tampiqueña, and of course, margaritas!

Casa de Pico

5500 Grossmont Center Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
619-463-3267
Open for dine-in or takeout, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Delivery available via DoorDash, GrubHub and The Office Express

Casa de Bandini

1901 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009
760-634-3443
Open for dine-in or takeout, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Delivery available via DoorDash, Postmates and The Office Express

Monello and Bencotto – Open May 29th

Little Italy’s Monello and Bencotto have announced that both locations will reopen daily for dine-in on Friday, May 29.

Monello and Bencotto will reopen for lunch, dinner and happy hour. Lunch is available Monday through Friday, starting at noon at both restaurants. Brunch will be available at both locations Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Aperitivo will be available at both Bencotto and Monello daily from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aperitivo will be temporarily available throughout the restaurant’s dining areas as bar seating will be temporarily unavailable.

Monello’s famous cheese wheel pasta will not be served tableside, but will be prepared behind large plexiglass so that it is still viewable by guests!

Take-out and delivery will be available online only – phone orders will not be available. Reservations are highly recommended.

Puesto – Opens May29th

Locally-owned Mexican Artisan Kitchen, Puesto, began welcoming guests back into their San Diego and Orange County dining rooms last week, and will have all of their SoCal eateries open for dine-in beginning on May 29th. In order to safely begin reopening, Puesto implemented countless precautionary measures, including temperature checks for both staff and guests, physical distancing, cashless payment, single use menus, and a mask policy.

In addition to these changes, Puesto had increased cleanliness and sanitation practices and taken advantage of their open-air spaces to position tables near windows, doors, or the patio. While the dining-room looks different now, Puesto’s hope is that their commitment to health and safety will allow guests feel safe and comfortable as they return to dine-in. To complement dine-in offerings, Puesto will continue to offer its full food menu for takeout, as well as selection of to-go cocktails.

has officially reopened its doors for dine-in services. The beachside eatery is offering full food and drink menus for dine-in guests. Reservations are strongly encouraged, and masks are required but may be removed while dining.
Hours are Monday – Friday 10 AM – 10 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM – 10 PM

Pho Ca Dao Vietnamese Kitchen will begin welcoming dine-in customers on June 1st, open for lunch and dinner Monday through Sunday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, while continuing to keep a strong emphasis on takeout and their recently launched catering business. The restaurant, which pivoted to a takeout and delivery format following stay at home orders, was scheduled to have its grand opening in late March.

San Diego County’s seven other Pho Ca Dao locations, which are all owned and operated by the Huynh Family, will also reopen their locations for dine-in. Mira Mesa, Poway and Rancho Bernardo will reopen on June 1 with additional outdoor patio seating, while Santee, East County and Chula Vista will open shortly thereafter.

Crack Shack – Opens June 1st

Your shack is all shook up. Whether you’re ready to fly the coop or continuing to quarantine, The Crack Shack is introducing all new contact-free ways to get your chicken & eggs. If you’re feeling coop’ed up, the restaurant is safely opening select doors on June 1st – Little Italy, Encinitas and Costa Mesa only, for now. Other locations are on standby.

If you’re not quite ready to put real pants on quite yet, that’s cool, too. The coops just got a facelift with all new systems & processes for you to safely order and retrieve your favorite cluck.

Curbside Ordering
Pull up to one of our designated curbside pick-up zones and scan a QR code to order straight from your car.

Curbside Pick-Up
Order in advance online and give us call when you arrive, or use curbside ordering. When your food is ready, we’ll safely bring it out to you!

Chicken & Eggs, Delivered
Find them on UberEats, Postmates & Doordash and opt for contact-less delivery.

Clique Hospitality is excited to announce the reopening of their premier dining destination, Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine at Pendry San Diego, with James Beard Smart Catch Leader Chef Jose “JoJo” Ruiz reopening its doors for service on Tuesday, June 2. Lionfish will be open for dine-in, offering happy hour and dinner menus with take-out for curbside pick-up and delivery with the same selections as their dine-in menu.

Fort Oak in Mission Hills is reopening on Wednesday, June 3rd. Dinner will be served from 5:00PM to 9:00PM. Closed on Tuesdays. Reservations are required for each restaurant and guests are encouraged to review the health and safety protocols and menus on each restaurant’s website in advance of their visit.

Stay healthy, San Diego!