San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (June 6-12) 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 June 6 - June 12, 2025.

Vulture Vegan Fine Dining Restaurant Ready To Take Flight In San Diego's University Heights

Vulture, a new fine-dining vegan restaurant and cocktail bar, is set to open in San Diego’s University Heights neighborhood on June 16. The latest project from restaurateur Kory Stetina in partnership with Arsalun Tafazoli - the same group behind the popular Kindred and Mothership concepts - Vulture is located on Park Boulevard behind the recently-opened plant-based micro-diner, Dreamboat.

What’s Going On With Downtown San Diego’s Historic Spreckels Theatre?

What's going on with downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels Theatre - and why has its curtain stayed closed for over five years without explanation?

Fish House Vera Cruz Closes After 47 Years In San Diego's North County

After nearly half a century of serving mesquite-grilled seafood to generations of loyal patrons, The Fish House Vera Cruz has officially closed its doors in San Marcos. The Butler family, who founded the beloved North County restaurant in 1979, announced the closure this week with a heartfelt message thanking their employees, customers, and community for 47 years of support.

Review: ‘The Book of Mormon’ Delivers Outrageous Laughs and Unexpected Heart at the San Diego Civic Theatre

Few shows dare to go where The Book of Mormon does - and even fewer get away with it so brilliantly. Playing now through June 15 at the San Diego Civic Theatre, this Tony-winning musical from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone (with co-writer Robert Lopez of Frozen and Avenue Q fame) remains a wildly offensive, gut-bustingly funny, and surprisingly optimistic piece of theater that absolutely must be seen to be believed.

San Diego's DaygoTV Disappears From Instagram As Meta Faces Mounting Criticism For Unchecked Content Moderation Power

One of San Diego's most prominent and culturally influential Instagram accounts has suddenly vanished from the platform. DaygoTV, a popular page known for spotlighting local news, music, current events, and the city's growing hip-hop scene, was deactivated by Instagram without warning or explanation - leaving over 300,000 followers and its operators in the dark.

Mission Bayfest Returns To San Diego's Coast With Massive Music Lineup For 2025 | Slightly Stoopid, Sublime, 311, Steel Pulse, Rebelution And More Set To Headline

Mission Bayfest, one of Southern California’s premier beachfront music festivals, is returning to San Diego for its 2025 edition with its biggest lineup yet. Set against the scenic backdrop of Mariner’s Point Park in Mission Bay, the multi-day event will take place October 17-19, bringing together over 30 acts across two stages.

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Opens Newest Location In San Diego's Hillcrest

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters has officially opened its newest outpost in the heart of Hillcrest, marking another milestone in the steady expansion of one of San Diego's most beloved homegrown coffee brands.

Mexico-Based Wings Army Bar & Restaurant Opening First California Location In San Diego’s Ocean Beach

Wings Army, the acclaimed Mexican restaurant chain known for its award-winning sauces and military-themed branding, is nearly ready to unveil its first California location in San Diego’s Ocean Beach. 

From Sidewalk Sensation To Brick-and-Mortar: Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food To Open San Diego Restaurant

What started as a humble front-yard pop-up in City Heights and evolved into a beloved food truck is now becoming a full-fledged restaurant. Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food, the family-run operation known for its mouthwatering fried chicken and Asian-influenced comfort dishes, is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar location in San Diego’s Rolando neighborhood.

SeaWorld San Diego Celebrates Birth Of Two Dolphin Calves

SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating the birth of two healthy bottlenose dolphin calves marking a significant milestone for the park’s marine life program.

Massive San Diego Protest Planned To Coincide With Trump’s Birthday Amid Soaring National Unrest

A protest billed as a "national day of action and mass mobilization" is set to take place in downtown San Diego on Saturday, June 14, as part of a sweeping national movement opposing what organizers describe as rising authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. 

A Case Of Misguided Outrage Squared: San Diego Restaurant Owner's Moment Behind The Wheel Sparks Internet Fury

A viral video capturing a fleeting moment of frustration behind the wheel has sparked a wave of mob mentality-fueled online backlash against the chef and owner of a San Diego restaurant - raising the question: is this simply one instance of misplaced anger fueling another?

Eat Crispy Burger Opens Fifth San Diego County Location In Oceanside

Eat Crispy Burger, the fast-growing family-run smash burger sensation, has just opened its fifth San Diego County location - this time in the North County city of Oceanside.