Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine Scallop and pork soup dumplings

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 10, 2026

The Craving is ThereSanDiego's weekly guide to what's worth eating and drinking in San Diego right now. Every Tuesday, we surface new restaurant openings, standout happy hours, limited-time menu specials, and upcoming food events across the city - so you know what's happening before everyone else does.
things to do in san diego this weekend
Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend
Check out this week’s Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend and make your plans! Catch Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen at the San Diego...
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa Whiskey & Wine Party
Upcoming
Sip Bourbon By the Bonfire at Estancia La Jolla’s Whiskey & Wine Party
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Savor the Whiskey & Wine Estancia La Jolla experience with delicious food, exceptional drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere this fall.
top concerts in san diego this week
Top Concerts in San Diego This Week
Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! Whether you’re catching Benson Boone’s Wanted Man Tour, the country powerhouse pairing of Luke Bryan...
KPBS San Diego Book Festival at the University of San Diego
Upcoming
Dive Into a Day of Books at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival
  • University of San DIego
The second annual KPBS San Diego Book Festival, presented by the University of San Diego, is back, and it’s shaping up to be a full...
Soft Power exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art
Upcoming
Explore Identity and Power at OMA’s Newest Exhibition
  • Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside Museum of Art is hosting the 2026 San Diego Art Prize exhibition for the first time ever, and this one’s a must-see. Soft Power:...
San Diego Food + Wine Festival's 22nd annual celebration
Upcoming
San Diego Food + Wine Festival Returns for Its 22nd Year
  • Embarcadero Marina Park North
The San Diego Food + Wine Festival is turning 22, and it’s using the occasion to shake things up in a big way. SDFW returns...
Mahjong Moët Provisional Kitchen
Upcoming
Play Mahjong and Sip Moët at Provisional Kitchen at Pendry San Diego
  • Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile
Someone at Pendry San Diego had a very good idea. Provisional Kitchen is running a Mahjong & Moët mini-series – a 90-minute guided session led...
Bayside Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld San Diego
Close Out Summer With Skillet, Saliva, and 60 Craft Beers at SeaWorld
Bayside Brews & BBQ Festival is back! Experience live music and a delicious menu at SeaWorld San Diego this summer.
San Diego Yacht Rock Festival
Upcoming
Spend a Smooth Saturday at the San Diego Yacht Rock Festival
  • Ingram Plaza
Experience the San Diego Yacht Rock Festival, featuring top artists and local food at Liberty Station. Embrace the yacht rock vibes.
san diego secret dinner series
The Best Dinner in San Diego Won’t Tell You Where it is Until the Night Before
The email arrives the day before, and it does not give you much. A time. A neighborhood, maybe. A cross street once you are close....
The Del Mar Wine & Food Festival at Surf Sports Park
The Ultimate Guide to The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival is back, and it’s coming in hot after being named one of America’s best food festivals by Thrillist....
San Diego Spirits Festival
Upcoming
Sip Your Way Through 60+ Spirits Brands Above the La Jolla Coast
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
San Diego Spirits Festival will be held at the newly-renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla.
Oceanside Museum of Art Changing Terrain: Regional Artists Interpret Our Landscape
See Southern California and Baja Through 60 Artists’ Eyes in Oceanside
Experience the Changing Terrain exhibition featuring diverse voices from regional artists discussing the evolution of our landscape.
Comedy After Dark Pendry San Diego
Upcoming
Catch Laura Peek, Dan Donohue, and Dean Delray at Comedy After Dark
  • Pendry San Diego
Camden Hall at Pendry San Diego is pulling off something very fun: a proper comedy night with a lineup that actually delivers. Laura Peek, Dan...
The 17th Annual Taste of Coronado
Upcoming
Taste Your Way Through Coronado for a Good Cause
  • Coronado Ferry Landing
  • Coronado Island
The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club is bringing back the 17th Annual A Taste of Coronado, and this year, it’s about a lot more than just...
Oceanside Shock hockey team
Cheer on the Oceanside Shock at Frontwave Arena This Fall
North County is getting a pro hockey team, and their mascot is a jellyfish. An extremely determined jellyfish. Gripping a hockey stick. Frontwave Arena just...
San Diego Symphony performing Pirates of the Caribbean in Concert
Upcoming
Set Sail for Pirates of the Caribbean Live at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is bringing Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to the big screen while performing Klaus Badelt...
Upcoming
Watch Tchaikovsky’s Greatest Hits Come to Life at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
An audience favorite is back at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and this time it’s going all in on one composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky,...
Toad the Wet Sprocket at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
Upcoming
Spend a Sunday Night With Toad the Wet Sprocket at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
  • Humphreys Concerts by the bay
See Toad the Wet Sprocket at Humphreys as they blend their past with present, delivering heartfelt songs about life's challenges.
Harry Potter Film Concert Series
Upcoming
Head Back to Hogwarts With the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert. Enjoy a cinematic experience like no other.
Upcoming
Experience Filipino Culture Up Close at SamaFest 2026
  • Balboa Park
Samahan Arts is bringing back its 39th Annual Philippine Cultural Arts Festival, and this year it’s going big: a full two days of Filipino food,...
Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean sharing the stage together
Upcoming
Watch Two Country Legends Share the Stage at Petco Park
  • PETCO Park
Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean are bringing their co-headlining Double Down Tour 2026 to Petco Park, and this is the kind of lineup that doesn’t...
Rooftop brunch experience at The Nat
All done
Make Your Museum Day a Brunch Day at The Nat
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
The Nat just leveled up your Sunday plans. Between the galleries and a rooftop brunch with sweeping Balboa Park views, this is quickly becoming the...
JEFF GOLDBLUM & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra The Night Blooms World Tour!
Upcoming
Swing Into a Sunday Night With Jeff Goldblum at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the charm of Jeff Goldblum The Rady Shell. Delve into his 30 years of jazz performance and diverse acting roles.
Upcoming Events
MANIA The ABBA Tribute bringing the magic of ABBA to life at The Magnolia
Sing Along to Every Hit at MANIA: The World’s Number One ABBA Tribute Show
February 10, 2027
7:30 pm
  • The Magnolia
If you’ve ever wanted to relive the magic of ABBA live on stage, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute is as close as it gets. The world’s...
Celebrate Día de los Muertos With Unlimited Tacos at SDMA’s Taco Party
November 1, 2026
12:00 pm
  • San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art is throwing a taco party in its sculpture garden, and honestly, it’s one of the most fun things on...
Bird's Eye View of Mission Bayfest
Mission Bayfest Returns to Mariner’s Point Park With Rebelution, Kolohe Kai & The Offspring
October 16, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Mariners Point
Mission Bayfest is heading back to the waterfront this fall, bringing three days of reggae, rock, and SoCal vibes to Mariner’s Point Park along the...
La Mesa Oktoberfest
Prost! La Mesa’s Oktoberfest is Back for 3 Days of Bier, Brats, and Good Times
October 2, 2026
4:00 pm
  • La Mesa Village
Join the fun at La Mesa Oktoberfest! Enjoy live entertainment, games, and great food in San Diego's biggest German celebration.
Shark Snorkeling Birch Aquarium
Shark Snorkels Return to Birch Aquarium
September 30, 2026
8:00 am
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Get ready for shark snorkels at Birch Aquarium and enjoy a memorable snorkeling adventure with docile Leopard Sharks.