The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 17, 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.

Oxford Social Club Presents Wiz Khalifa

Halloween weekend is about to get crazy. We welcome platinum-selling and grammy-nominated-artist Wiz Khalifa to kick off Halloween weekend with us. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3c7j4_nvWC/ See you there!

A Twisted Fantasy Halloween Party

This Twisted Fantasy Halloween Party can only be found on the hottest venue, featuring the city’s dopest DJs, Mister Hek x DJ Cutlos Supreme!! Don’t...

San Diego Speakeasy Halloween Cruise

Board the Haunted Admiral Hornblower Yacht for a monster mash aboard one of San Diego’s finest vessels. Expect good music, chill-spooky vibes, and incredible sights...

Lafayette Hotel Presents: Nightmare Before Halloween

Prepare yourself for a night of fantasy and eccentric horror as we transform The Lafayette Hotel into a Tim Burton-inspired Wonderland. Performances by Shane Hall...

SDMA+ San Diego Shakespeare Society: Spooky ArtStops

Get in the Halloween spirit with a night of bone-chilling performances by The San Diego Shakespeare Society! Tour the Museum’s spookiest works of art while...

Stone Nights Of The Gargoyle At Stone Brewing Tap Room

Gargoyles – guardians of the night, protectors against the evils of mediocre beer. Join us for a spooky celebration of the season, complete with sweet...

The 18th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5k By Father Joe’s Villages

We hope you’ll join us at Balboa Park for the 18th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5k! The annual Thanksgiving Day 5k raises critical funds for Father...

Flow With Keith York

It’s no secret that our modern-day world is full of distractions: Glowing screens. Notifications. 24-hour news cycles. At times, it can feel exhausting to try...

Carruth Cellars Urban Winery Annual Reserve Wine Sale

Carruth Cellars Annual Reserve Wine Sale Is Back For Its 9th Year

Carruth Cellars, San Diego’s largest urban winery, will be having their Annual Reserve Wine Sale while supplies last! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3401ToHS3Y/ This is a rare opportunity to...

Yelloween All Ghouls Gala With Verve Clicquot

Join Del Frisco‘s San Diego and Veuve Clicquot for a Yelloween All Ghouls Gala. Eat, drink and be scary on Del Frisco’s boo-tiful outdoor patio...

Bali Hai Restaurant Celebrates Solid Gold 65th Anniversary

Calling all Bali Hai friends, family, and fruity cocktail lovers in general – join us to celebrate Bali Hai’s 65th Anniversary! https://www.instagram.com/p/B22m-7-nD1Z/ Each of the...

Let's Create An Island Tradition Together At The Coronado Pumpkin Patch

Bring Home The Perfect Pumpkin At The Coronado Pumpkin Patch

The Coronado Flower Lady and Ferry Landing are proud to present the Coronado Pumpkin Patch! Join the fun for pumpkins, Halloween activities, tasty treats, games...

Corvette Diner’s Monster Mash Party

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at Corvette Diner‘s Monster Mash Party! This Halloween bash is a family-friendly event that will feature spooky tunes from...

Dia De Los Muertos Fiesta At Moniker Cocktail Co.

At this pop-up party at Moniker General, the trendy retail-bar concept in Liberty Station honors Dia De Los Muertos- Day of the Dead! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uiMGvnyAP/ The...

The San Diego Rescue Mission Holds Sleepless Service Day

The San Diego Rescue Mission will hold its Sleepless Service Day partnering with the Downtown Fellowship to make a hands-on difference in our community, including...

Non-Profit Restaurant Tacos Libertad Hits $100K Donation Milestone

The Cohn Restaurant Group’s non-profit taco shop, Tacos Libertad, has officially donated over $100,000 to charity since opening their doors in 2017. How cool is...

Halloween Punch And Party Details At Punch Bowl Social

Halloween Punch And Party At Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social will host a “Zombie Disney” themed Halloween party, complete with specialty Halloween punch, live DJ and costume contest. If you’ve always wondered...

Union Kitchen & Tap Hits The Open Road With New Food Truck

Union Kitchen & Tap and the OMG Hospitality Group are known for their modern-American fare and coastal flair reminiscent of the San Diego area, and...

Salk Institute Invites You To The 7th Science & Music Series

The Salk Institute invites you to attend the seventh season of the Salk Science & Music Series. The series consists of four remarkable Sunday afternoons...

Announcing Carlsbad’s New WR Kitchen & Bar

WR Kitchen & Bar is proud to announce the upcoming opening of a Carlsbad location, adding to its first outpost in Laguna Niguel. The new...

Bazaar Del Mundo’s “Día De Los Muertos” Brings Tradition And Family Friendly Activities To Old Town

Old Town’s Bazaar del Mundo and Casa Guadalajara are teaming up, Friday through Sunday, November 1-3 to celebrate Día de los Muertos – or “Day...

Sundays Are For Sunday SupperBankers Hill Bar + Restaurant

Sundays Are For Sunday Supper At Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant

There is now one more reason to love Sundays on top of family time – BANKERS HILL BAR + Restaurant’s newly launched Sunday Supper series!...

Happy Hour HOwLoween At The Local Pacific Beach

Join us for Happy Hour HOWLoween at The Local Pacific Beach! Bring your pup for a Dog Costume Contest sponsored by your favorites: Tito’s &...

Join Jsix And The Local Pacific Beach For Spooktacular Halloween Festivities

Join Jsix For A Halloween Rooftop Beer Festival

Join Jsix on the roof of Upper East Bar for an all-you-can-drink Halloween beer festival. Bring your boo-tiful costume and enjoy plenty of brews and...