The Zagat says that San Diego has some good restaurants

Including Sushi Ota, which is this very unassuming restaurant located on Mission Bay Drive. When my husband and I first arrived he said something like "Um, it's right next to a 7-11." But doubters beware, there's a reason why they say not to judge a book by its cover.

The WineSellar & Brasserie on Waples Street, off Mira Mesa Boulevard and Sushi Ota on Mission Bay Drive each received a score of 27 for the quality of food, as did Pamplemousse Grille on Via de la Valle in Solana Beach; Arterra, in the San Diego Marriott Del Mar; and A.R. Valentien in the Lodge at Torrey Pines.

Apparently San Diego did not get itself any 30 (highest score) ratings for restaurants, because in San Diego we're more concerned with cheap food and good beach going. Hey, I'd give a 30 to the right taco shop, just wait until 2 in the morning.