San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (July 11 - July 17) By County Health Department

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from July 11-17, 2025.

Owner Of The French Gourmet In San Diego's Pacific Beach Pleads For Support Amid Financial Crisis And High-Rise Controversy

The owner of San Diego's The French Gourmet has released a video statement on social media directly addressing the mounting backlash over his property's sale to a high-rise developer and the financial turmoil now threatening the future of his nearly five-decade-old Pacific Beach institution.

Encinitas Favorite East Village Asian Diner Announces Permanent Closure After Over A Decade

East Village Asian Diner, the Encinitas eatery known for its Korean-inspired rice bowls and playful robot-themed decor, is preparing to close its doors for good after more than a decade of service. A sign recently appeared in the restaurant's front window reading: "Thank you Encinitas! Final Day August 31st."

The Henry All Day Bar & Restaurant Ready To Open In Carlsbad With Seasonal Menu & Coastal Design

Cheesecake Factory-owned Fox Restaurant Concepts is preparing to open the second San Diego County location of its popular all-day restaurant and bar, The Henry. The new outpost will debut July 23 at The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad.

Las Cuatro Milpas Property Officially Listed for Sale As Family Prepares to Retire

After more than 90 years of serving handmade tortillas, rolled tacos, and burritos to generations of San Diegans, the family behind Las Cuatro Milpas has officially placed the property housing the iconic restaurant - and the adjacent lot - up for sale. The listing, posted this week, includes two contiguous parcels along Logan Avenue in Barrio Logan and is priced at $1,995,000.

Mastro’s Ocean Club Brings Upscale Steak & Seafood To Downtown San Diego’s Waterfront

The long-anticipated arrival of Mastro's Ocean Club has officially transformed the downtown San Diego dining scene. The luxury steakhouse and seafood concept opened its doors across from the bay on July 11, marking the brand's first San Diego location and tenth in California.

San Diego Police Officer Under Scrutiny After Being Featured In Two Separate Viral Incidents Downtown And Prior In-Custody Death Now Under Federal Lawsuit

San Diego Police Officer Jacob Phipps is under intensifying public scrutiny following two viral incidents in downtown San Diego this past week, raising broader questions about his conduct and the department’s oversight. The scrutiny converges with a federal lawsuit in which he is named as the first defendant in the in-custody death of a man outside Star Bar in the Gaslamp earlier this year.

Mission Bagel To Bring "Real Bagels" To Former The Friendly Space In San Diego's Pacific Beach

A beloved food truck known for tackling San Diego's so-called "bagel crisis," Mission Bagel is getting a permanent home in the space that last housed a branch of The Friendly in Pacific Beach. 

Las Cuatro Milpas Now Faces Forced Sale Over Mounting Tax Debts Of Nearly $200,000

Las Cuatro Milpas, one of San Diego's most iconic and long-standing Mexican restaurants, is once again making headlines - this time for financial trouble that will lead to a forced sale if nearly $200,000 in unpaid taxes are not paid in full. 

Birria Specialist Mike’s Red Tacos Expanding With Third San Diego Location In Mira Mesa

Beloved San Diego birria specialist Mike’s Red Tacos is gearing up to open its third brick-and-mortar location, this time in the busy Scripps Mesa neighborhood of Mira Mesa. The new outpost will take over the former Tofu House space on Mira Mesa Boulevard, further expanding the reach of one of the city's fastest-growing taco concepts.

Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria By Mamma Mia Bringing Authentic New York-Style Pizza To San Diego's La Mesa

The team behind La Mesa’s popular Mamma Mia Market & Sicilian Deli is expanding their footprint - and their menu - with a new concept dedicated to authentic New York-style pizza. Set to open in the adjacent space formerly occupied by Carnitas Uruapan, the new pizzeria will be called Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria by MammaMia and is expected to launch before the end of summer.

North County San Diego's LEGOLAND California to Launch Massive Space-Themed Expansion In 2026

LEGOLAND California Resort is preparing for liftoff with a major new space-themed land set to debut in early 2026, marking one of the park's most ambitious expansions to date. Located in Carlsbad in North San Diego County, the beloved family destination will soon offer guests a cosmic adventure anchored by what park officials say will be the most technologically advanced attraction in LEGOLAND history.

San Diego’s First Alcohol-Free Bar ‘Good News’ To Soft Open In Hillcrest Just In Time For Pride Weekend

San Diego's first dedicated non-alcoholic bar is finally opening its doors. After more than a year in development, Good News will host its soft opening on Park Boulevard in Hillcrest just in time for Pride Weekend. 

Ciccia Osteria Team Opening New Pizza Spot In San Diego’s Barrio Logan

San Diego's acclaimed Ciccia Osteria is expanding its presence in Barrio Logan with a new pizza-focused restaurant just three doors down from the original location.

San Diego’s Sycuan And Viejas Tribes, Qualcomm & Sempra Among Top Donors To Trump's 2025 Inauguration

As federal records shed light on the donors behind President Donald Trump's record-shattering 2025 inauguration, several major players from San Diego County - both tribal and corporate - emerge among the contributors, signaling a deeper regional investment in national politics.