Neighborhood Guide: Hillcrest
By Erin Chambers, City Editor
From bars to boutiques, discover all the secrets of this funky, artsy, creative uptown community.
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Dish (at Universal)
1220 University Avenue, San Diego, CA
Restaurant arm of the stylish Hillcrest nightclub Universal, serving farm-to-table cuisine. -
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington St, San Diego, CA
Get in line for Bronx-style pies and plenty of New York attitude at this Hillcrest pizza joint--a casual roadside favorite. -
Chilango's
142 University Ave Ste, San Diego, CA
Former Chilango's Mexican Grill is back after the sushi teriyaki spot run by the same family in the same location failed. -
Kitima
406 University Ave Ste B, San Diego, CA
Bold meat and vegetarian dishes at Hillcrest's upscale, neighborhood Thai eatery. -
La Vache & Co
420 Robinson Ave Ste A, San Diego, CA
Welcoming French eatery unveils elegant dishes in close quarters in the heart of Hillcrest. -
Bite
1417 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Confidential chef and Cafe W founder Chris Walsh offers upscale French/Italian small plates in a hip, Hillcrest dining room. -
Cafe on Park
3831 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
Friendly neighborhood eatery serves up creative egg dishes and sandwiches to a young clientle. -
Arrivederci Italian Restaurant
3845 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA
Family-style Italian spot serves up homemade pastas to nightly crowds on Hillcrest's hottest corner. -
Asian Bistro
414 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Former Golden Dragon gets a facelift and an updated, Asian-fusion menu in Hillcrest that's open late. -
Tapas Picasso Spanish Restaurante
3923 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Small, spicy plates of Spanish cuisine offered in an intimate Hillcrest cafe since 1992.
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Wine Lover
3968 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA
Intimate hillcrest wine bar serves intelligent international list, with light nibbles on the side. -
Cafe Bleu
530 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Intimate hillcrest wine bar balances strak red walls with a soothing blue lights, small plates menu and extensive by-the-glass wine list. -
Universal Hillcrest
1202 University Ave, San Diego, CA
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Alibi
1403 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Dive bar turned hipster hangout offers cheap drinks, pool tables and a down-to-earth vibe. -
Baja Betty's
1421 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Whether Sunday brunch or happy hour fiesta, this old-school San Diego haunt is always packed.
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Hillcrest Farmer's Market
Lincoln St at Cleveland, San Diego, CA
Hillcrest's artful community spirit shines in the unique, open air market on Sunday mornings. -
Hatworks
433 E St, San Diego, CA
Cowboy hats, designer caps and whimsical costume accessories are stacked ten rows high. -
Blue Stocking Books
3917 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA
Hillcrest independent bookseller with used and new books, journals and gifts is also a popular meeting spot for book clubs and poets. -
Vivian Rose
3696 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA
Vibrant vintage boutique in Banker's Hill is funkier than your great aunt's hope chest, but just as classic. -
Neighbourhood
4496 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
Local designer threads meet vintage frocks and accessories on Park Blvd, plus DJ-spun tunes and original artwork.
