James Beard Recognition

James Beard Recognition

7 spots in San Diego with James Beard recognition. None have won yet.

San Diego
July 15, 2026
Addison tops the list with a James Beard Semifinalist nod, plus Michelin Three Stars and a 50 Best ranking that overshadow it. Animae is the lone Finalist, running Filipino food downtown. The rest are semifinalists stretching back to 2012 — Juniper and Ivy, MARKET, Meze Greek Fusion, Roma Norte. Recognition isn't our rating; two of these only rate Worth Trying on our scale.