Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant Association is celebrating its 41st year hosting the Gold Medallion Awards Dinner! Each year, this premier industry event brings together an audience of San Diego’s most prominent restaurateurs to celebrate culinary excellence.

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41st Annual
Gold Medallion Winners

BEST AMERICAN CASUAL

Burger Lounge

Best American Modern

Mister A’s

Best American Traditional

Firehouse Restaurant & Lounge

Best Asian

Kingfisher Bar and Eatery

Best Bakery / Café

Olive Baking Co.

Best BBQ

Del’s Hideout

Best Bistro / Wine Bar

Vin De Syrah

Best Breakfast / Brunch

Olive Cafe

Best Brewery Restaurant

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Best Californian

George’s At The Cove

Best Casino Restaurant

Barona Oaks Steakhouse | Barona Casino

Best Caterer

Terra Catering

Best Diner

Corvette Diner

Best Fast Casual

Urban Plates

Best French Cuisine

Bleu Boheme

Best Greek Cuisine

Café Athena

Best Hotel Casual

The Grill at Torrey Pines

Best Hotel Fine Dining

Addison

Best Hotel Fine Dining

NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar

Best International

ARTIFACT at Mingei

Best Italian Modern

Cucina Urbana

Best Italian Traditional

Catania

Best Mexican Casual

Lolita’s Mexican Food

Best Mexican Dinner House

Casa Guadalajara

Best Nightclub

Belly Up Tavern

Best Pacific Rim Cuisine

Bali Hai

Best Pub Tavern

Waterfront Bar & Grill

Best Seafood Casual

The Fish Market

Best Seafood Fine Dining

The Fishery

Best Sports Bar

Eastbound

Best Steakhouse Casual

Bully’s East Prime Bistro Sports Bar