Pacific beach oceanarium restaurant5/1/2023 ![]() ![]() Founded by Milan-turned-San Diego residents Giacomo Pizzigoni, Andrea Burrone, and Luca Salvi, this Italian restaurant serves some of the best and most creative pizza I’ve had in a while. Opened in 2016, Ambrogio15 has done so well that it’s since expanded to two more locations in San Diego County. I recommend coming before sunset and requesting a patio table. ![]() Pro Tip: JRDN is a popular spot in PB, especially on weekends, so be sure to make reservations. I appreciated the friendly, but unrushed service that allowed us to savor our meal and the setting. We lingered over our dinner, as did many other guests. It’s a dish we’ve enjoyed elsewhere, but found this version - grilled and served with sweet chili ponzu - to be the best we’ve ever had. So the chef added grilled collars as an entree. I learned from our waiter that hamachi was originally ordered for use in the sushi, but the collars were going to waste. In case you’re not in the mood for fish, there’s a special section of the menu titled “Not Fish.” I opted for the grilled hamachi collar and Jason selected the lamb lollipops. JRDN specializes in sushi, fish, and seafood, all simply and deliciously prepared. Our oysters from British Columbia along with ahi tuna nachos were the perfect complement to the experience. We ordered cocktails and appetizers and enjoyed watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. At 6 o’clock, the indoor seating was mostly open while both the patio and bar were full of casually dressed, relaxed-looking people celebrating the start of the weekend. The minute we entered on a Friday evening, we heard the buzz of conversation competing with background music and clinking glasses. Located in Tower23 Hotel, JRDN combines the best parts of Pacific Beach: a lively bar scene, oceanfront dining, and fresh seafood. Tower23 Hotel (Photo Credit: Hospitality) 1. This trip was hosted in part by Tower23 Hotel, but all opinions are my own. Here are six restaurants I recommend in PB in no particular order. We dined on excellent seafood, unique pizzas, Spanish tapas, and breakfast burritos. We had the chance to spend a weekend in Pacific Beach (or PB as locals call it) and dedicated ourselves to eating. There are plenty of great restaurants now along with the bars and nightclubs still frequented by students. When I lived here, the restaurant choices were limited while the selection of dive bars was impressive. I spent my senior year of college living in Pacific Beach, so I’m always eager to return to this funky neighborhood of San Diego. ![]()
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