Things to Do in University Heights, San Diego

University Heights is a central San Diego neighborhood with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and artist studios, mainly along Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue. Live entertainment is available most nights, and the area retains the original garden boundary wall of rounded stones from Mission Cliff Gardens.

SoichiJapanese
Great MapleAmerican
Mystic MochaCoffee Shop

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Where to eat & drink in University Heights

Soichi
Michelin ★
Japanese· $$$$
Named for Chef Soichi Kadoya, this intimate Japanese restaurant has made a name for itself in University Heights.
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Great Maple
★ 4.6 · 4.5k
American· $20–30
Take the classic 50s diner, add a little swagger and you get Great Maple.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 2 PM
Fri
8 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat
8 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sun
8 AM – 2:30 PM
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Mystic Mocha
★ 4.7 · 500
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Cozy coffeehouse with a funky vibe serving espresso drinks & Mexican breakfast fare.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 2 PM
Sat
7 AM – 3 PM
Sun
7 AM – 3 PM
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Parkhouse Eatery
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
American· $20–30
Cozy eatery serving modern American comfort cuisine inside a converted house with fireplace & patio.
Mon–Thu
8:30 AM – 2 PM
Fri
8:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat
8 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sun
8 AM – 2:30 PM
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Pomegranate
★ 4.6 · 1.9k
Russian· $20–60
Borscht, blini & other Russian fare in a homey, candlelit space with occasional live music.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 9 PM
Fri
5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
4 PM – 10 PM
Sun
4 PM – 9 PM
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Live Wire
★ 4.5 · 374
Pub· $20–30
Old-school rock bar serious about its beers on tap & jukebox tunes has happy hours & occasional DJs.
Every day
5 PM – 2 AM
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Lestat's on Park
★ 4.4 · 1.3k
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Open 24/7, this cafe presents coffee & light eats along with live music & free WiFi.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Good Omen Coffee Co
★ 4.7 · 148
Café & Bakery· $1–10
Every day
6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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