The WESTGATE HOTEL unveiled its newest culinary concept, BONNE VIE BRASSERIE & BAR. Led by Executive Chef Fabrice Hardel, Bonne Vie features a vibrant menu that blends fresh California coastal ingredients with authentic recipes from the coast of Northern France.
ZUMA, the high-end Japanese restaurant with more than 20 locations around the globe, is opening its first California location in downtown San Diego at THE GUILD HOTEL in summer 2026. The restaurant will have more than 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor seating, and is known for its wagyu dishes, sushi and robata grill offerings, and its late-night lounge experience.
ADDISON BY WILLIAM BRADLEY, the only restaurant in the San Diego region to be awarded three stars from Michelin, recently underwent a renovation in time for its 20th anniversary— the first time major changes were made to the restaurant’ s design since opening in 2006. The dining room and private dining spaces were refreshed with new décor, including custom Murano glass fixtures and metallic murals, and the bar was transformed into a new elegant Champagne lounge.
New to the University City neighborhood, FLEURETTE is the second act for acclaimed chef Travis Swikard, whose first restaurant, Callie, was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Fleurette’ s menu highlights Swikard’ s spin on the cuisine of Southern France with an emphasis on using local produce and seafood. Located near La Jolla, Westfield UTC and San Diego’ s biotech cluster, the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor private dining accommodations.
CLOAK & PETAL, a Japanese-inspired restaurant in Little Italy, earned MICHELIN recognition in December 2025 in the“ Good for: Groups” category. The restaurant will also open its own coffee shop this summer, Black Mizu Café, which will serve as a private dining space for Cloak & Petal during non-café hours.
DORA RISTORANTE, a new Italian restaurant from acclaimed chef Accursio Lota, opened at the LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE bringing theatregoers an exciting pre-show dining experience. The restaurant also offers group dining and reception options that can accommodate up to 180 guests.
SHERATON SAN DIEGO RESORT debuted SHORELIGHT, a new restaurant in the recently renovated Bay Tower, offering panoramic views of San Diego Bay. Shorelight is designed to provide a serene dining experience and tranquil retreat for both hotel guests and locals, perfect for a sunset dinner, casual lunch, or weekend brunch by the bay.
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