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New restaurants · 216 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

CoronadoC

Changing handsConfirmed

La Corriente

1100 Orange Ave, Coronado Historical Museum · Coronado, CA 92118

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Nov 7 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

Building permit · Oct 30 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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Downtown · GaslampPS

Changing handsFiled

Pendry San Diego

550 J St · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 28 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Rancho BernardoPlanned for Nov 3

Just registeredFiled

Baskin-Robbins

12202 Meadow Grass Ct · San Diego, CA 92128

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Business registration · Aug 26 · Plans to open Nov 3, 2026

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EncinitasAR

Changing handsFiled

Athena Restaurant Group

530-534 N Coast Highway 101 · Encinitas, CA 92024

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 25 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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EscondidoPA

Changing handsFiled

Plot Armor

317 E Grand Ave, Ste C · Escondido, CA 92025

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 24 · Applied for liquor license · beer & wine bar · new owner

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College AreaTT

Changing handsFiled

Til Two Club

4746 El Cajon Blvd · San Diego, CA 92115

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 20 · Applied for liquor license · bar / nightclub · new owner

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San DiegoD

Changing handsFiled

Dubu

7398 Clairemont Mesa Blvd · San Diego, CA 92111

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 20 · Liquor license issued · restaurant, beer & wine

Liquor license · Apr 7 · Liquor license not renewed · restaurant, beer & wine (open since 2025)

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Downtown · GaslampPD

Changing handsFiled

El Pastor Del Rica

565 5TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 20 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Downtown · GaslampHZ

Changing handsFiled

Hotel Z

521 Sixth Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 20 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Downtown · GaslampSN

Changing handsFiled

Shorty's Neighborhood Sport House

550 Cedar St, Ste 103 & 104 · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 19 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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HillcrestMC

Changing handsFiled

Mattarello Cooking Lab

1295 University Ave, Ste A · San Diego, CA 92103

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 19 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Carmel ValleyLL

Changing handsFiled

Lobster Lab

12841 El Camino Real, Ste 200 · San Diego, CA 92130

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 13 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Chula VistaMI

Changing handsFiled

Made In Chinaloa

1199 3RD Ave · Chula Vista, CA 91911

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 13 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Point LomaM

Changing handsFiled

The Mixer

2750 Dewey Rd, #193 · San Diego, CA 92106

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 11 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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ClairemontGC

Liquor license filedFiled

Gao's Crab & Kabob

5541-5543 Clairemont Mesa Blvd · San Diego, CA 92117

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Aug 10 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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Downtown · GaslampSH

Changing handsFiled

The Shout House

655 4TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 10 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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San DiegoI

Liquor license filedFiled

Isaki

5575 Balboa Ave, Ste 350 · San Diego, CA 92111

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Aug 6 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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La JollaMM

Liquor license filedFiled

Mavi Mediterranean Restaurant

7534-7536 Fay Ave · La Jolla, CA 92037

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jul 29 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

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Downtown · GaslampAH

Changing handsFiled

Ac Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

743 5TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 27 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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La JollaS

Changing handsFiled

Shio

2259 Avenida De La Playa · La Jolla, CA 92037

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 22 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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OceansideFS

Liquor license filedFiled

Fisherman's Society

1850 Rancho Del Oro Rd, Ste 165B · Oceanside, CA 92056

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jul 20 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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HillcrestF

Changing handsFiled

Filo

2706 5TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92103

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 17 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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EscondidoDG

Changing handsFiled

Dominic's Gourmet Restaurant

113 E Grand Ave · Escondido, CA 92025

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 17 · Liquor license issued · restaurant, beer & wine

Liquor license · Jan 8 · Liquor license surrendered · restaurant, full bar (open since 2021)

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El CajonKB

Liquor license filedFiled

Krispy Boyz

415 Fletcher Pkwy, Spc Y11 Ste 737 · El Cajon, CA 92020

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jul 15 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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EncinitasSA

Changing handsFiled

The Stand, American Classics Redefined

267 N El Camino Real, Ste A & B · Encinitas, CA 92024

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 7 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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VistaMC

Liquor license filedFiled

Mac & Chick

777 Shadowridge Dr · Vista, CA 92083

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jun 30 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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Downtown · GaslampMH

Liquor license filedFiled

The Margot Hotel

502 10TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jun 24 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

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HillcrestC

Liquor license filedFiled

Cubh

2550 5TH Ave, Ste 120 · San Diego, CA 92103

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jun 23 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

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San DiegoTG

Liquor license filedFiled

Troy's Greek Food

6333 Mission Gorge Rd · San Diego, CA 92120

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jun 19 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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Mission ValleySS

Changing handsFiled

Sheraton San Diego Mission Valley

1433 Camino Del Rio S · San Diego, CA 92108

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jun 18 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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VistaB

Liquor license filedFiled

The Boochyard

1430 Vantage Ct Ste 101 · Vista, CA 92081

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jun 17 · Applied for liquor license · craft brewery · new license

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LakesideLS

Liquor license filedFiled

Lakeside Social

12245 Woodside Ave · Lakeside, CA 92040

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jun 11 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · application

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La JollaCD

Liquor license filedFiled

Casa Del Lobo

2246 Avenida De La Playa · La Jolla, CA 92037

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jun 10 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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Borrego SpringsAD

Liquor license filedFiled

De Anza Desert Country Club

509 Catarina Dr · Borrego Springs, CA 92004

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jun 9 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

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Barrio LoganMA

Changing handsFiled

Mason Ale Works

2181 Logan Ave · San Diego, CA 92113

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jun 9 · Applied for liquor license · craft brewery · new owner

Liquor license · Nov 4 · Liquor license cancelled · craft brewery (open since 2020)

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North ParkBE

Liquor license filedFiled

Birrieria Enriquez

2041 University Ave · San Diego, CA 92104

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jun 5 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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HillcrestJV

Liquor license filedFiled

Jon & Vinnys

333 Spruce St · San Diego, CA 92103

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Jun 4 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

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Mira MesaFC

Changing handsFiled

Finest City Beverage

9990 Alesmith Ct · San Diego, CA 92126

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jun 2 · Applied for liquor license · craft brewery · new owner

Liquor license · May 20 · Applied for liquor license · craft brewery · new license

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Downtown · GaslampGB

Changing handsFiled

Gaslamp's Back Street Grill

570 K St · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jun 2 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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La JollaZ

Liquor license filedFiled

Zoya

1000 Prospect St · La Jolla, CA 92037

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · May 28 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new license

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HillcrestR

Liquor license filedFiled

La Rotonde

3968 Fifth Ave · San Diego, CA 92103

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · May 27 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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Downtown · GaslampM

Changing handsFiled

Mondays

805 16TH St · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · May 21 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Chula VistaK

Changing handsFiled

Kalaveras

340 3RD Ave · Chula Vista, CA 91910

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · May 20 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Chula VistaPC

Changing handsFiled

La Pesca Cevicheria Baja

217 3RD Ave · Chula Vista, CA 91910

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · May 18 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Spring ValleyS

Changing handsFiled

Steele 94

12891 Campo Rd · Spring Valley, CA 91978

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · May 18 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Downtown · GaslampDR

Liquor license filedFiled

Diamond Room

323 7TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · May 12 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

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CarlsbadCB

Changing handsFiled

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

5835 Owens Ave · Carlsbad, CA 92008

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · May 8 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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La MesaPM

Liquor license filedFiled

Pinsarella Market

8131 La Mesa Blvd · La Mesa, CA 91942

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · May 4 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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Downtown · GaslampMG

Changing handsFiled

Morning Glory

550 W Date St, Ste C · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · May 1 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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SanteeL

Liquor license filedFiled

Lutapaj

10960 Wheatlands Ave, Ste 101 · Santee, CA 92071

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Apr 30 · Applied for liquor license · craft brewery · new license

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Ocean BeachD

Liquor license filedFiled

Daybreak

2296 Bacon St · San Diego, CA 92107

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Apr 27 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new license

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National CityMB

Changing handsFiled

Manila Bistro

933 S Harbison Ave · National City, CA 91950

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Apr 27 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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CoronadoCC

Changing handsFiled

Coronado Creative House

1300 Orange Ave · Coronado, CA 92118

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Apr 20 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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OceansidePG

Liquor license filedFiled

Pitch Golf

1722 S Coast Hwy, Ste B-1 · Oceanside, CA 92054

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Apr 17 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

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OceansideCB

Changing handsFiled

Courtyard by Marriott Oceanside

3501 Seagate Way · Oceanside, CA 92056

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Apr 15 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Downtown · GaslampTI

Liquor license filedFiled

This Is Not A Club

526 Market St · San Diego, CA 92101

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Apr 9 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

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Spring ValleyG

Changing handsFiled

Guanatos 2

9142 Campo Rd · Spring Valley, CA 91977

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Apr 8 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Chula VistaBS

Changing handsFiled

Barbeer Shop

4360 Main St, Ste 215 · Chula Vista, CA 91911

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Apr 7 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Normal HeightsG

Changing handsFiled

Gabara

2736 Adams Ave · San Diego, CA 92116

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Apr 3 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Downtown · GaslampB

Liquor license filedFiled

Basic

100 Park Plaza, Ste 181 · San Diego, CA 92101

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Mar 30 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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