The pasta at Cesarina. | James Tran Date night isn’t just for Valentine’s Day in San Diego If you’re looking for romantic dining vibes, San Diego has plenty of places with atmosphere to spare, from restaurants with dramatic oceanfront views to intimate French bistros. Take your date on a culinary adventure guided by a Michelin-starred chef or set the mood with a specific cuisine: a plant-draped patio with a menu focused on homemade Mexican staples; a futuristic dining room showcasing a playful array of Asian diasporic dishes. There’s never a bad time to make space for date night in the week, and these restaurants cover all the bases, from late-night weekend dinners to happy-hour dates before picking the kids up from after-school activities.