Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in San Diego

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Updated 05 May 2025

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Miguel's Cocina - 4S Ranch

4.8

4.8 (31)

$30 and under

Mexican

Chula Vista / Bonita

About the restaurant

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Top review

Susan

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely evening to sit on the patio at Miguel’s. All 7 of us enjoyed our meals and ambiance. Service, quality, and value excellent. Great spot for a family meetup.

Tavern

4.7

4.7 (781)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Coronado

About the restaurant

Open for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations for Lunch are not accepted, however we do accept walk-ins!

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Vanessa

Dined on 30 Mar 2025

The food was great. We had fish and chips. The portions were generous. The French martini was delicious. Service was great too!

La Doña

4.7

4.7 (17)

$30 and under

Mexican

Point Loma

About the restaurant

Located just steps from the Pacific Ocean, La Doña brings vibrant Mexican flavors to the coast with fresh ingredients and a modern twist to Ocean Beach. From house-made classics to bold takes on traditional favorites, every bite is crafted with care and authenticity. Pair your meal with hand-crafted cocktails, a carefully curated selection of San Diego’s finest craft beers, or a refreshing classic Mexican cerveza. Whether you’re gathering for family dinner, toasting with friends, or simply savoring the moment, La Doña is where great food, good vibes, and unforgettable memories come together.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 11 May 2025

Went there for mothers day with a reservation and everyone enjoyed it. The food was good and drinks were strong! Reasonably priced as well. Great first visit.

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4.6

4.6 (351)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

'California coastal' sophisticated and comtemporary design with views of the courtyard and marina set the tone for a delightful dining experience. Join the family for a relaxing meal on our outdoor patio while planning another exciting day of activities in America's Finest City. The spacious setting of our indoor tables allows you to easily convene with colleagues or entertain a client while enjoying Seaview's Grand Breakfast Buffet.

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Maurio

Dined on 29 Mar 2025

Very good food and good service, definitely worth it

JRDN Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (2177)

$31 to $50

Californian

Pacific Beach

About the restaurant

Soak up ocean views and the energetic vibe of Pacific Beach while dining on menu inspired by San Diego's unique culinary influences. The dishes blend California cuisine, with its focus on seasonal ingredients, with Japanese and Baja flavors in surprising ways. Serving steak, sushi and seafood, JRDN's menu artfully balances elevated classics and premium signature dishes.

Footsteps from the Pacific Ocean and Crystal Pier, JRDN serves daily brunch and dinner in our ocean view dining room and sun-kissed outdoor patio. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the crowd, hip yet comfortable - all enjoying the view of the ocean while sipping hand-crafted signature cocktails and exploring one of San Diego's most creative wine lists.

Complimentary Valet - 2 Hours

Top review

Gianna

Dined on 11 May 2025

Waiter was absolutely lovely, came for mother's day was my first time there will 100% be going back. Sushi was amazing!

Miguel's Cocina - Carlsbad

4.6

4.6 (52)

$30 and under

Mexican

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

Miguel's Cocina is a Mexican restaurant and cantina. One of the primary tenets of this eatery is authenticity. If it can't be ordered south of the border, it's not on Miguel's menu. The restaurant itself opened in 1982 with a few classic recipes and has been consistently growing and expanding ever since. The kitchen staff at Miguel's cocina make almost everything in the restaurant by hand from scratch, including tortillas, salsas and colorful corn chips.Popular starters, or antijidos as the are known on the menu, include the ahi tuna ceviche, carinta flautas and crispy fried calamari with a house jalapaño white sauce. Entrées are straightforward traditional dishes made with premium ingredients. Diners will find dishes like pork belly quesadillas, steak burritos and even gorditas made with griddled masa and filled with chorizos, potatoes, cilantro, onion, cotija cheese, cabbage and lime crema.

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MarilynVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We had great service but were disappointed in the food. Two of us ordered the chicken tostada grande. There was very little chicken on it but piled high with lettuce!! It was more like a lettuce salad than a tostada. Very disappointing. The margarita was awful too. Way too much ice and very lemony with no taste whatsoever of tequila. We eat here a lot and this is the first time we had bad meals.

Miguel's Cocina - Point Loma

4.6

4.6 (11)

$30 and under

Mexican

Point Loma

About the restaurant

Miguel's cocina offers a wide variety of Baja style Mexican food and weekly specials created by our chef Julian, we feature home-made tortillas, freshly grilled meats and seafood and classic dishes with fresh salsas, savory sauces and our signature Jalapeno cream sauce. Lunch and Dinner is served daily and we offer Saturday & Sunday Brunch from opening until 2:00 p.m. Happy Hours are Monday 3pm-Close & Tuesday-Friday & Sunday 3-6pm and Taco Tuesday.

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Maria

Dined on 18 Mar 2025

Our service was great and the location was wonderful with good parking. It's rather average for Mexican food but if you need a solid choice and a fun location I would recommend.

Park 101

4.6

4.6 (54)

$31 to $50

American

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

Park 101 is Carlsbad's unique answer to community dining, lounging and sipping in style in the heart of the Village. We've made sure that there's something for everyone at our 8000 sq. ft. multi-level, plaza-style complex. We are kid friendly and dog friendly, and are considered a significant focal point within one of the best communities that flank the Pacific.

We also cater and host private events at Park 101!

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Kirsten

Dined on 11 May 2025

This is a great location to watch a game or have a beer with friends. The location near the beach is ideal as well and the outdoor venue provides plenty of sunshine. Our service was great, but they were short-handed on Mother's Day, but it was still fun!

P.F. Chang's - Chula Vista

4.5

4.5 (236)

$30 and under

Chinese

Chula Vista / Bonita

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

Top review

RobertVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The go to place for high quality Chinese food, good wine, and excellent service.

Karina’s Cantina

4.2

4.2 (48)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

Simply entering a Karina’s establishment can be a sensory overload. Images, color, music, exquisite aromas and warm hospitality are surrounded by traditional Mexican figures, art and culture. Specially commissioned portraits of Frida Khalo and many of the superstars of classic Mexican cinema grace the walls of Karina’s. The sounds of Mexico with our engaging Mariachi, especially when singing of lost love, are a portrait of Mexico that our Mexican and American clientele alike delight in. Karina’s was founded on the idea of offering traditional Mexican style family cuisine made with the passion of the founding family to make everyone feel like familia.

For three generations, each member of the Contreras Curiel Family has passionately and diligently worked year round for over three decades to offer a personalized services that make each guest feel at home.

Wherever a Karina’s establishment is found, there will always be a piece of Mexico

Top review

john

Dined on 6 May 2025

Aurora provided outstanding service! She’s worth requesting and we’ll seek her out when we return! #cincodemayo

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