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Best food near me in National City, CA

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1. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(3981)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 125 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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2. The Henry - Coronado
4.8
Exceptional(2322)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Coronado
Booked 96 times today
Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.
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3. Callie Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(102)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 69 times today
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.
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4. Animae
4.8
Exceptional(3080)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 65 times today
ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.
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5. MOTHERSHIP
4.8
Exceptional(261)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 54 times today
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.

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  • Georgiana
    San Diego •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Our waitress Sophie was excellent kind and efficient! Food was good.
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    The Henry - CoronadoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Coronado
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    4.8
  • RobertoC
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Animae was by far the best experience I have had at a restaurant of this category. In the past I had made special request for a table while celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, etc at other establishment and have always been ignored. Animae was not the case, they knew it was my wedding anniversary and seated us at one of the best booths in the restaurant with a great view of the rest of the restaurant and Embarcadero. The service was beyond excellent, they pay very close attention to every detail, the servers are the best and gave us the perfect pairing recommendation for food and drink. The food is spectacular, perfect presentation, portions and the taste is out of this world. Please do not leave Animae without trying the crispy pig ear. Thank you Animae for making our anniversary dinner perfect, we will definitely be returning.
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    AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Chan
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I always say it’s the little things that go a long way. Seneca has been recommended to me by several of my friends and finally for our daughter’s birthday we decided to make reservations here; I am so happy we did. From the small note for the 16th birthday on the menu to everyone that greeted us, the lovely hostess to the server and wait staff our daughter felt so special for her 16th birthday. Thank you so much for making her 16th birthday a core memory and extra special.
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Candice
    Washington, D.C. Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    From the time I walked in until the time I walked out, I felt welcomed and well taken care of. The servers, the assistants, the hostesses … everyone made you feel special. Everyone’s recommendations were spot on. I cannot wait to return in my next trip. The food was delicious. I ordered things I wouldn’t usually order and was very pleased.
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    Callie RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Rashea
    Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    It was a truly epic experience. I probably should've reserved a table instead of the bar, but I didn't know how the bar was laid out. All the bartenders made great recommendations and pairings for cocktails. My biggest complaint was the music was a bit loud. I liked it, but the person I came with didn't and it was hard to hear her. She also didn't like any of the drinks she had, but I don't know what you can do about that besides maybe have a supplemental "classic cocktails" menu. Also weird sidenote that I know would be a pain to change, but I wish they used smaller glasses. I feel like so much ice is going to waste just to make the glasses look full. I had the Warbird, Star Rider, and Polaris (also a sip of Wormhole). Star Rider and Wormhole were my favorites but I liked all four. I also had the noodle and that curry sauce with the pineapple was so darn good. I didn't even realize it was a vegan restaurant. Wish it came with a spoon to finish off the curry.
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    MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
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    4.8

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