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Issue № 147 · rebuilt Thursday, October 29
Best for group dinners with attentive tableside service.
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№ 1: The Empanada Spot · 12 rooms
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№ 1: Haidilao Hotpot San Diego · 12 rooms
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№ 1: Mariscos Mi Gusto Es · 11 rooms
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№ 1: Curry Craft · 10 rooms
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№ 1: Adrian's Surf N' Turf Grill · 12 rooms
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№ 1: Seasurf Fish Co · 12 rooms
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