It is no secret that San Diego is home to some of the world’s most amazing restaurants and talented chefs. Whether it is Ethnic, American, Fusion or our very own California Cuisine you crave, there is something for everyone during San Diego Restaurant Week! If you’ve ever dreamed of dining al fresco at the beach one evening, chilling at the latest new urban bistro downtown the next, followed by the hottest hipster location in the Heights, or a North County romantic eatery and finishing it all off by indulging in one of this city’s most fabulous five-star restaurants – now here is your chance! From Sunday, January 17 to Friday, January 22, 2010 you can peruse over 170 of San Diego’s most exciting and exceptional restaurants for a three-course prix fixe menu for just $20, $30 or $40 per person depending on the restaurant.

All of San Diego’s unique and wonderful neighborhoods are offering up some of their most famous house specialties and menu classics. Visit the Gaslamp Quarter and Downtown for an exciting urban dining experience, Hillcrest and Kensington for its hip charm and of course our breathtaking beach communities, all to sample the culinary talents of San Diego’s world renowned chefs. Below is a partial list of participating locations and their individual price points, with new ones added daily:

With so many choices and price points, San Diego Restaurant Week offers diners and food enthusiasts the opportunity to explore all of San Diego on a veritable treasure hunt for discovering new favorites, while of course taking time to revisit all those favorite haunts and with the prix fixe menus, you might even find something new at your regular stomping ground. The set price points make it easy to afford to eat out every night of the event, leaving your taste buds satisfied and you wallet in tact. And if that’s not enough, you can even purchase gift cards for the event to give to anyone that you might have missed over the holidays or just to show your favorite food aficionado that you care.

San Diego Restaurant Week is as simple to participate in as calling to make reservations at any of the participating locations, no tickets or special passes are required, just simply dine out during the week of Sunday, Jan. 17 through Friday, Jan. 22. Last year, more than 100,000 people took advantage of the event and we expect even more in 2010, so reservations are strongly recommended to make sure you are able to sample your favorite flavors! Mark your calendars and join us in finding out why San Diego is quickly becoming one of the nations most sought after culinary destinations! For more information and a complete list of participating locations please visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com or call 619-233-5008.

Pizza Fusion

Café Japengo