These 7 San Diego Restaurants Have Fall Menus That Are Worth The Trip

With the leaves changing and cooler nights approaching, it’s clear that the fall season is here!

Well, let’s be honest, we don’t see much of those changes since we’re in San Diego. But we can pretend!

What we do know, is that fall menus are coming out of the best restaurants in town.

Read-on so we can help you choose where to go to experience new menus at old favorites!

1. Whisknladle

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When it comes to finding a true farm-to-table bistro, Whisknladle is one of the best around!

Whisknladle collaborates with local farmers to ensure the freshest  products hit the plate. They have a unique menu that’s ever-changing depending on what’s good at a given time. Each season they create new flavor pairings to showcase comfort food at its finest. Of course there’s always a slight twist to shock your palette.

Stop by and enjoy “seasonal scratch cooking” and one of their fall signature cocktails.

2. Urge Gastropub

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If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a good beer and a plate of food, Urge is your next stop.

Located in Rancho Bernardo, Urge is known for their crazy rotating tap list that rivals the best in SD. What better way to experience great suds than with a seasonal menu?

The combinations of their dishes are just as diverse as their selection of beers. You can never go wrong with a pint and their fall sausage sandwich, especially when it’s weirdly-amazing pumpkin chorizo!

3. EAT at The Pearl

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Tucked away in Point Loma you’ll find The Pearl – a small boutique hotel with its own little story.

Although the rooms are great ( each one has it’s own beta-fish) the true pearl of this hotel is their restaurant and bar, EAT!

EAT is known for their eclectic dishes that use fresh and local ingredients! Their menus rotate seasonally with new four-star dishes that reflect each one. Come enjoy a drink and dive into some delicious food.

Plus, if you’re lucky, your dinner could come with a movie featured on their dive-in theatre screen above the pool.

4. Campfire

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With the fall weather approaching its time to warm up with some incredible eats and cocktails at Campfire Carlsbad.

Campfire offers a hot new menu each season incorporating the use of a wood-fire grill in many of the dishes. The use of the grill separates them from other local eateries and adds a custom touch that ensures they’ll be remembered.

Everything they do brings an elegant, but outdoorsy feel to the restaurant. Heck – they even offer s’mores for dessert!

5. Herringbone

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Herringbone is known for seafood and meat paired with local components. Their commitment to a dynamic menu allows them to use seasonal produce at the peak of freshness. By pairing fresh meat and produce they’re create innovative dishes that contain clean and complex flavors.

Go visit their restaurant in La Jolla to experience it, all while taking in the beauty of nature and architecture of the building.

6. Bellamy’s Restaurant

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Bellamy’s Restaurant is known for creating dishes with flavorful ingredients offered each season.

After going through a major face-lift they revamped their menu and what’s new is incredible. You can see they pride themselves on crafting true farm-to-table cuisine full of flavors.

With a Californian and French-inspired menu, expect irresistible dishes that bring each cuisine together. Bellamy’s delicious fare is not only reflected in their food, but also in the atmosphere, which makes it a feast for all your senses.

7. Searsucker

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When it comes to New American cuisine, Searsucker Del Mar is your place to be. They take their food to a new level by adding their own brand of creativity in every menu item.

By using the freshest local ingredients they’re always switching-up the menu to include dishes with unexpected flavors. No matter what type of dish you’re in the mood for, Searsucker is sure to satisfy!

There you go…now you’ve got a plan for your next seven dinners out on the town!

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