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The King's List
San Diego
The finest tables in San Diego, adjudicated by King's Score.
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# A.R. Valentien
San Diego's most distinguished dining establishments showcase refined culinary approaches across Modern American and Italian cuisines. A.R. Valentien leads this elite tier at the highest price point, joined by contenders like Bertrand at Mister A's, which similarly represents Modern American excellence at the $$$$level.
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A.R. Valentien
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Bertrand at Mister A's
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3
George's at the Cove
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Catania
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
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Kettner Exchange
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Mister A's
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8
Animae
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Bracero Cocina
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Common Theory
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Kindred
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Kingfisher
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The Crack Shack
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Born & Raised
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BoujieMana
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Eddie V's
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Lilo
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Mabel's Gone Fishing
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OB Noodle House, San Diego
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C-Level
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Callie
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Cori Pastificio Trattoria
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LOLA 55
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Lucien
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Ranch 45
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How the order is decided
Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.