Good Eats: North SD Edition

Elaine Courtney: Outstanding service, delectable French cuisine and a wonderful ambience, this place is a must-go (at least once). Try their $40 prix fixe menu (I believe it's seasonal) as an affordable dinner option!

Elaine Courtney: Comfort food for the soul. The calamari starter is juicy chunks of squid in a light batter with some umami sauce... ♥ed it! I find myself particularly partial to their shrimp and beef pho too.

Elaine Courtney: Great view of the crashing waves, my girls and I went one night early fall and saw an amazing light show from the bioluminescent dinoflagellates! Excellent service, large portions, awesome w/ friends!

Elaine Courtney: Expect funky anime music with your food anyday, you'll also get sparklers, fellow patrons singing and chefs in party hats on your birthday! Korean-owned and they sure know how to make sushi fun!

Elaine Courtney: GORGEOUS for afternoon tea, w/ the sun streaming in & a piano playing somewhere loud enough for patrons to hear but soft enough not to interrupt conversation. The scones are DIVINE! Parking validated.

Elaine Courtney: Freshly made oven-fired pizzas & slippery, scrumptious pasta. The line is long on a weekend but absolutely worth it. Go after a day on the San Clemente beach & enjoy the beautiful sunset while eating.

Elaine Courtney: Great quality fish, friendly Japanese chefs, this place left me hungry for more... Definitely ask the chef for what's fresh for the day, his recommendations (not always on the menu) were stellar.

Elaine Courtney: Great place for a 1st date or a lovely night out w/ your beloved. Dress code: casual chic. Our server called me "mademoiselle" the entire night; how very sweet. Definitely order the Chocolate Coulant!

Elaine Courtney: Come here for the extensive selection of refreshing Sake! According to my tasters, the udon is also delectable (handmade noodles!). Personally, miso black cod & the sweet potato w/ ume mayo are faves.

Elaine Courtney: Pho Ga to me has to be served w/ dark meat chicken, & this is one place in NC that does exactly that! Portions are a tad small, but very well-priced. Add extra noodles for $1 and it's STILL worth it.

Elaine Courtney: Don't bother with the other rolls, just get the Sushi Burrito... That's the only reason why I go to Miyabi!

Elaine Courtney: Laid-back vibe, simple fusion classics & good prices make this a great go-to sushi joint. Chefs remember patrons & occasionally slip a freebie or two to you. Miso soup might be a tad too salty though.

Elaine Courtney: Chic gay-bar vibes and good sushi till 12 mn! The atmosphere is hot for sure. Definitely get the Chuck Norris Roll.

Elaine Courtney: A little expensive for pho but it makes up for being so close to where I live. One of the best places for Pho Tom, I find the soup rich and the tail-on shrimps big and juicy. To go works best for me!

Elaine Courtney: Excellent service. Great breakfast food. I am addicted to the OJ here, and maybe because it's freshly squeezed? I drink half a carafe by myself when I'm trying to watch the juice consumption...

Elaine Courtney: Juiciness in every bite. Definitely get the burgers with caramelized onions and the Elevation sauce!

Elaine Courtney: Authentic Viet experience from walking in to eating. Biggest selling point: the price. I'd come back again if I'm in the area.