Get the guinea fowl with polenta—made with fresh local corn milled on site. Or, the semi-smash burger—with seaweed aioli, sweet potato brioche, and the best beef tallow fries in the city. Whatever it is, chances are it's from right over there. A local ingredient grown by a neighbor.
This is Deckman’s North.
In Baja, Drew Deckman cooks like a myth. A bearded desert viking in a cloud of meatsmoke with goggles and tongs over live fire. Now, at Deckman’s North in North Park, he’s doing the same, just with a little less dirt under his fingernails or meatsmoke in his hair.
He trained under the best—Paul Bocuse, Jacques Maximin, and his mentor Madeline Kamman. He was in charge of Restaurant Vitus in Germany when it earned a Michelin star. But he found his calling when he ditched it all and started cooking on a Mexican fishing boat.
This is SDM Guide to San Diego Food + Drink. Favorite dishes, drinks, places, things found across the city by food editor and longtime Food Network judge, @heytroyjohnson . From moms and pops to Michelin stars—the stories of the people who make the food and drink culture hum.
(Note: No one pays us to do SDM Guides. They’re just tiny documentaries about the things we love. Our guide to the best eating and drinking in San Diego.)
A pause in the day, shared with good company.
Our philosophy begins with intention—seasonal ingredients, thoughtful cooking, and care in every detail 🍷
Join us for dinner, we’re open daily from 5:00-9:00pm.
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Sunny San Diego, rooftop views, and a table waiting!
Join us for The Happiest Hour and a Half—enjoy cocktails, mocktails, great food, and open air 🫧
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We believe small choices matter.
From sourcing responsibly to changing our menu with the seasons, every detail is our way of giving something back—one plate at a time.
Book your table via @OpenTable .
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Happy Mother’s Day 🩶
Today we celebrate the love, care, and strength that mothers bring to every table.
Join us for a 5-course family-style brunch from 11am–2:30pm, and we’ll be open for dinner from 5–9pm.
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Join us for dinner and gather around the table! 🥩
Thoughtfully prepared, sustainably sourced dishes meant to be shared. Open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday, 5–9pm.
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Mother’s Day at Deckman’s North, a table set to celebrate her!
Join us for a 5-course family-style brunch experience 🍽️
$95 per person · 11am–2:30pm
Reservations available on @OpenTable .
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Dinner, the way it should be 🍖
Herbed pork loin with Swiss chard and fingerling potatoes—seasonal, simple, and full of flavor. Join us 5–9pm daily!
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North Park Restaurants │ Seasonal Ingredients │ Sustainable Ingredient-Focused │ Baja-Inspired │ San Diego Restaurants 2026
A great meal deserves something just as thoughtful to drink.
From cocktails made with care to mocktails, made with intention and fresh ingredients—just as thoughtful as everything else we serve and chosen to reflect the season, every glass is part of the experience 🍸
Join us and find your perfect pairing.
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Join us for The Great Curious Cocktail Party—an evening of mocktails, creativity, and exploration 🍸
May 13th at Deckman’s North!
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Ease into the evening with sunset views, thoughtful cocktails, and plates meant to be shared.
The Happiest Hour and a Half awaits! From Monday to Saturday at 5:00-6:30pm, join us!
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Dinner, the way it should be🦪
Join us daily from 5:00pm to 9:00pm for seasonal ingredients, balanced flavors, and a space made to slow down.
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North Park Restaurants │ Seasonal Ingredients │ Sustainable Ingredient-Focused │ Baja-Inspired │ San Diego Restaurants 2026
