26 Best Restaurants in San Diego, from Taco Shops to Hotel Lounges | Condé Nast Traveler

"The Alila Marea Resort made a splash when it opened this past spring, perched atop a cliff with sweeping views of the ocean, and Vaga is its signature restaurant. There’s no bad seat in the house at this restaurant, and the views and cocktails will have you wanting to return. (We recommend coming early before your dinner reservation to grab a drink and relax on the patio lounge.) The menu changes seasonally, but the grilled octopus and 26-ounce Tomahawk steak are mainstays, and diners have been talking about the wood-fired Baja seabass with charred cabbage." - Marie Tutko, Archana Ram