Some Local Restaurants serving Local Food
from San Diego Roots Sustainable Food Project

NORTH

A.R. Valentien Chef Jeff Jackson brings more than 30 years experience to A.R. Valentien, the restaurant at the five-star hotel, The Lodge at Torrey Pines. His cooking is market driven and seasonally influenced, largely because of his use of locally farmed and produced food.
11480 North Torrey Pines Road

Stone Brewing Co. Co-founders Greg Koch and Steve Wagner endeavor to use as much in-season, locally and organically grown produce as possible, not just because they believe in the very simple principles of freshness and sustainability, but also because fresh, local and organic tastes better.
1999 Citracado Parkway

Michele Coulon Dessertier They take pride in creating spectacular wedding cakes and desserts that are both applealing to the eye and tantalizing to the taste. All of their cakes are baked from scratch using only the finest natural ingredients, many of them from local farms.
7556 Fay Ave # D

COASTAL

Ocean Beach People's Food Co-op San Diego's only organic food cooperative has been providing healthy food choices for over 30 years, including locally grown organic produce. The deli upstairs in their beautiful green building serves the freshest organic soups, salads, savory main dishes and plenty of sides, many featuring locally grown ingredients.
4765 Voltaire St

Roots Kind Food in Ocean Beach (not associated with San Diego Roots Sustainable Food Project) is commited to providing beautifully prepared, superb healthful vegetarian food that includes food prepared from local and organic ingredients.
4976 Newport Ave

DOWNTOWN & SURROUNDS

Modus a casually sophisticated Supperclub, MODUS features a sleek, seductive setting, exceptional wines, serious cocktails and organic, modern european cuisine.
2202 4th Ave

JSix Restaurant Chef Christian Graves' menu features Coastal California cuisine, showcasing fresh, innovative, seasonal foods inspired by the freshest of seafood flown in every day and the artisan produce and ingredients of nearby farms.
616 J St

The Linkery is a neighborhood restaurant in North Park featuring farm-specific all-natural meats, highlighting sustainable farming of heritage breeds; fresh produce, often organic, emphasizing independent farms in our region; our own house made fresh sausages and house cured meats like bacon, hams, and other charcuterie; world-class craft beers, including cask-conditioned ale always on handle; and fine wines from craft producers all over the world, including the city of San Diego.
3794 30th St

Sea Rocket Bistro is a new North Park restaurant serving local and sustainable seafood and other local foods, beers, and wines. Their menu changes as the fish come out of the water and as the vegetables are picked, so stop by and see what they're serving. They've got a menu that is updated occasionally on this website.
3382 30th St

Ritual Tavern is yet another North Park creation, serving gourmet, local pub-style food. They have lots of beers on tap (local and imported), and accompany this with local meat, vegetables, and lots of gluten-free options.
4095 30th St

Spread is a vegetarian restaurant serving local produce. They also make and sell gourmet peanut butters. Also located in North Park, this is one of the first restaurants serving local foods. They continue to excel.
2879 University Ave

Sbicca

I went to Sbicca for the first time this evening. Located in the heart of Del Mar, and with a great website touting fresh California-American cuisine, I had expectations. The atmosphere was good: nice decor, friendly and attentive staff. However, I order the menu was very meat heavy (which I totally respect, but don't indulge in). Okay, fine, my choices are limited. I ordered one of several delicious sounding salads, an appetizer, an entree, and a glass of wine.

The bread came, which was tasty (though could have been warmed). The wine was absolutely delicious. However, the salad was a little too simple (could have made it at home), the appetizer was bland (frilled artichoke... no flavor, and the ranch-style dipping sauce was totally overpowering), and the main course was not very imaginative - eggplant, pepper, tomato, on pasta. It was much better after I added a bunch of extra cheese to it.

Now, I can't rate this place on their meat. Maybe their meat is good, maybe it is not. Regardless, everyone (meat eater or not) should be able to enjoy a good meal of fine vegetables. Unfortunately Sbicca can't provide this.

Instead, go for a glass of wine and enjoy the view.

Sbicca
215 15th St
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 481-1001

Sbicca

I went to Sbicca for the first time this evening. Located in the heart of Del Mar, and with a great website touting fresh California-American cuisine, I had expectations. The atmosphere was good: nice decor, friendly and attentive staff. However, I order the menu was very meat heavy (which I totally respect, but don't indulge in). Okay, fine, my choices are limited. I ordered one of several delicious sounding salads, an appetizer, an entree, and a glass of wine.

The bread came, which was tasty (though could have been warmed). The wine was absolutely delicious. However, the salad was a little too simple (could have made it at home), the appetizer was bland (frilled artichoke... no flavor, and the ranch-style dipping sauce was totally overpowering), and the main course was not very imaginative - eggplant, pepper, tomato, on pasta. It was much better after I added a bunch of extra cheese to it.

Now, I can't rate this place on their meat. Maybe their meat is good, maybe it is not. Regardless, everyone (meat eater or not) should be able to enjoy a good meal of fine vegetables. Unfortunately Sbicca can't provide this.

Instead, go for a glass of wine and enjoy the view.

Sbicca
215 15th St
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 481-1001