Walking in Point Loma (or, definitely NOT "Walking in L.A.")

UrbanSpoon lists the top Point Loma restaurants as:

1. Phil's BBQ
2. Point Loma Seafoods
3. Con Pane Rustic Foods
4. Pomodoro
5. Tender Greens
6. Old Venice Restaurant
7. Miguel's Cocina
8. Venetian
9. Island Prime
10. Point Break Cafe

Several of these restaurants are within walking distance of our San Diego home (you know, the Slice of Heaven).  We have been to these restaurants MANY times, and even though we now live in one of the "Dining Capitals" of the US (or, "Foodie Heaven" if you prefer), we still miss these old favorites.

Old Venice Restaurant's Romantic Patio

Old Venice Restaurant

Old Venice is a top pick, and is located only about 8 blocks away!  We loved the tranquil, romantic setting and the great food, including mussels fra diavolo, magic mushrooms, shrimp chipotle risotto, Greek Goddess pizza, and the yummy walnut gorgonzola salad...we miss the all!  When you go, whether it's a sunny day or a warm evening, try dining on the patio.  In the words of Drew Barrymore, it's MAGICAL!

Miguel's Cocina

Miguel's is California Comfort Food - yummy Cali-Mex at it's best.  The Jalapeno White Sauce (JWS) is impossible to describe...but suffice it to say that we could drink it straight!  After a pleasant 6 block walk, we are always ready for a perfectly chilled Negro Modelo or Bohemia (maybe two...), along with some fabulous chips, salsa, infamous JWS, and a couple of combination plates (tamales, chile relleno, chicken tostada...mmm).  Miguel's is a fun, casual place.  We have eaten here more than any restaurant in San Diego.

Con Pane Rustic Breads

OK, they recently moved to Liberty Station and are no longer 6 blocks from the house, but I can forgive them because of all the warm and tasty memories.  One of my favorite guilty pleasures is the "almost grilled cheese" sandwich.  The rosemary olive oil round is so good I usually ate it toasted and naked.  Even the extremely simple ciabatta is perfect.  Go there, try anything and be prepared to enter bread-lover's heaven.

Point Loma Seafoods

Smoked fish sandwich.  Crab sandwich.  Ceviche.  Old-fashioned seafood shack kind of atmosphere. Only 4 blocks from the front door.  A perfect way to spend lunchtime on a sunny Sunday.  

Another perfect day at Point Loma Seafoods