5 to Try: Farm to Table Restaurants

by Erin Chambers - 9,287 Reviews - 164 Lists

Updated: July 23, 2009

Even though in San Diego we all live within close proximity to some of the nations top organic produce growers and farms, who has the time to trek out to the farm stands and dairy pastures to get the best of the best ingredients? Luckily, several local restaurants are jumping on the farm-to-table movement and doing just that: Buying produce, meat and dairy direct from local growers and putting it on their menus with no preservatives, freezing or rehydrating. The result? Menus full of simple flavors, local ingredients and sustainable deliciousness. Now if only we could get carbon credits for eating out ...

5 to Try: Farm to Table San Diego Restaurants

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended A R Valentien
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    11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 (map)

    Regional farm-to-table cuisine, rich wood decor and an elegant terrace mark the restaurant inside the Lodge at Torrey Pines.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Ritual Tavern
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    4095 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Wash down a gourmet shepherd's pie with dark German lager in this gothic North Park gastropub.

  3. 3 Stone Brewing Co
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    1999 W Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029 (map)

    Journey through the 55,000-square foot brewery to learn how that Stone IPA gets its deep golden color, then sample some the restaurant's farm-fresh dishes, all made with local Stone ales.

  4. 4 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Linkery
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    3794 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Slow food mecca anchors North Park's local dining scene, with an ever-changing lineup of sustainably produced beef, produce and boutique wine and beer.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Market Restaurant and Bar
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    3702 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014 (map)

    Carl Schroeder overhauled both the menu and dining room to reflect California style and local, fresh ingredients.