The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink – Week of May 18, 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.

Miracle Babies Holds 12th Annual Superhero 5K…Virtually

Miracle Babies will be holding its 12th Annual Superhero 5K virtually from August 16th to August 31st. Participants can walk/run/skip to support families with critically...

Waterbar Opens New Rooftop Patio With Ocean Views

Waterbar in Pacific Beach has officially opened their new rooftop patio to accommodate outdoor dining! Already arguably the most scenic dining destination in Pacific Beach,...

Happy Hour At Smokin J's With Plenty Of Outdoor Space

Smokin J’s New Socially Distant Happy Hour: $1 Beers, Spacious Outdoor Seating Options, & More

Enjoy a socially distant (but emotionally present!) happy hour at Smokin J’s in Poway with $1 beers from 4:00-6:00pm, plenty of outdoor space to sit...

Blade 1936 Is Now Available Alfresco In North County

San Diego County’s Second-Ever Internationally-Recognized Neapolitan Pizza, Available Al Fresco In North County

Adapting the new county regulations, Oceanside’s Blade 1936, only the second recipient in San Diego of the elusive and prestigious Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN)...

The You & Yours Friday Cuban Night Take-Out Menu

This Friday, You & Yours brings you a Cuban-inspired takeout menu that features the island’s tropical flavors in dishes such as Ceviche (sea bass +...

Rubio’s Gives Free Chips & Guac On National Avocado Day

Rubio’s Coastal Grill is giving away free, freshly-made chips and guacamole with any order, in celebration of National Avocado Day on Friday, July 31, 2020....

New Update On One Paseo Openings And More!

One Paseo Introduces One Paseo Al Fresco, Bringing Work, Dining, And Fitness Outside

As many people enter the six-month mark of spending a majority of time inside, including working from home, it’s natural to want to change up...

The Grass Is Always Greener With A Bleu Bohème Picnic

In times like these, it’s important for everyone, especially restaurateurs, to make the most of what they’ve got. Lucky for Ken Irvine of Bleu Bohème,...

J & Tony’s Launches Tex Mex Breakfast Club

J & Tony’s Discount Cured Meats and Negroni Warehouse in East Village – CH Projects’ favorite hangout spot – has just launched a new brunch...

Chula Vista Celebrates International Park(ing) Day!

Stroll Third Avenue On Sundays In August

A stretch of Third Avenue Village will be closed to vehicle traffic each Sunday in August, and opened up for outdoor dining options, business exploration...

Charles + Dinorah's 'Dinner And A Movie' Series Makes A Comeback

Dinner And A Movie At Charles + Dinorah

Ahhhh…remember when dinner and a movie out was just a part of your normal routine? Well, Charles + Dinorah is bringing it back! “Dinner and...

National Oyster Day Special Offering At Charles + Dinorah

Making plans for National Oyster Day this August? Head on to Charles + Dinorah at The Pearl Hotel come August 5th. The restaurant will be...

Good Time Design Set To Unveil The Presley On July 29

Mostly Outdoor Restaurant And Bar The Presley Coming To Liberty Station July 29th

Good Time Design, the hospitality group behind some of San Diego’s favorite venues, including Moonshine Beach, Moonshine Flats, and The Blind Burro, is excited to...

American Pizza Mfg. Makes La Jolla Debut

American Pizza Mfg. (APM), a new San Diego-based restaurant concept that elevates the dining-in experience with fresh, handmade pizzas, pastas and more, all made to...

BO-Beau Kitchen + Garden Reopening In La Mesa In August

BO-Beau Kitchen + Garden Reopening In La Mesa This August

BO-Beau Kitchen + Garden in La Mesa is reopening August 1st! The La Mesa restaurant specializes in French cuisine and comfort food, plus cocktails in...

Draft Republic Reopening Soon In Carlsbad

You’ll soon be able to enjoy Draft Republic Carlsbad’s 101 taps and innovative American cuisine again – the Cohn Restaurant Group eatery is reopening on...

The Prado’s ‘Evenings In The Park’ Now Includes Prix Fixe Dining Experience & Live Entertainment

What could be better than a romantic dinner date and stroll through Balboa Park?! Every Friday and Saturday evening, ‘Evenings in the Park’ delivers just...

Island Prime Welcomes Guests Aboard A Floating Pop-Up Restaurant

While Island Prime remains shuttered due to California’s statewide ban on indoor dining, the iconic steakhouse destination has debuted a temporary residency next door on...

City Tacos Launches Reverse Happy Hour Special

San Diego’s beloved taqueria, City Tacos, is offering guests yet another reason to visit. Select locations will offer a new, Reverse Happy Hour every day...

California Taco Club Spices Up Pacific Beach!

Pacific Beach has gained a new taqueria – just when we need tacos most. Situated just a block from the beach, California Taco Club is...

Duck Dive’s Brunch Returns This Weekend!

Duck Dive is relaunching their famed weekend brunch, beginning this Thursday, July 23rd! With an outdoor patio and expanding seating options, there is plenty of...

Pho Ca Dao Vietnamese Kitchen Hosts An Industry Day

Pho Ca Dao Vietnamese Kitchen Hosts Hospitality Industry Day

Pho Ca Dao Vietnamese Kitchen is hosting an ‘Industry Day’ on July 30th to thank the restaurant and hospitality industry for all of their dedication...

Richard Walker’s Pancake House Arrives At Flower Hill Promenade

Brunch-lovers rejoice, Richard Walker’s Pancake House is now open at Flower Hill Mall in Del Mar! The family-owned and operated breakfast house is genuinely ‘local’,...

Ballast Point Beerography And Virtual Beer Tasting

Ballast Point Beerography and Virtual Beer Experience

The Ballast Point Beerography is an interactive journey looking at the last 25 years of the breweries wild ride in the beer industry as told...