Best American restaurants in University Heights

Parkhouse Eatery is a casual, elegant neighborhood eatery snugly nestled into the house that once held the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store. The restaurant boasts three seating areas - the outdoor garden patio, the front living room and the cozy hearth room - each with its own casually romantic...See more

Kairoa is the culmination of our passion for food, beer and our original home country of New Zealand. The food is New Zealand comfort food mixed with southern Californian favorites. Nothing beats New Zealand style smoked lamb fries and a crisp pilsner.Our mission is to create delicious beer and...See more

We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic,...See more

STK San Diego artfully blends two concepts into one—the modern steakhouse and a chic lounge. A large central lounge area is furnished with creamy leather banquettes, and is surrounded by an elevated dining room for more formal dining. Theatrical lights illuminate each table, large windows allow...See more

True Food Kitchen in San Diego is currently open with dine-in and carry-out service. As always, we will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our guests by following the guidance of the CDC and local health officials. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this new...See more

We’ve been in restaurants a long time – three generations, to be precise – and we love seafood. With seafood there’s so much to be passionate about – the freshness, the flavor, the variety, and the surprise. To create the ultimate seafood experience, we traveled down the highways and byways. We...See more

Listed as one of OpenTable’s “100 Best Neighborhood Gems in America for 2021”, Parc Bistro is located in the center of beautiful Bankers Hill, just minutes away from everything San Diego has to offer. We have an incredible wine menu, creative craft cocktails, dedicated, attentive, warm, and...See more

Located steps away from Petco Park in the heart of Downtown San Diego, Water Grill is a true seafood destination. Family owned and operated, Water Grill focuses on first-of-the-season seafood and has delivered a superior dining experience for more than 30 years. Their devotion to quality seafood...See more

We are a wine shop inside of a restaurant | Dining and design form the perfect union at San Diego's highly acclaimed CUCINA urbana, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, located in the heart of Bankers Hill since 2009. The restaurant boasts comfort and familiarity, welcoming diners...See more