What assistants recommend in San Diego
ChatGPT and Gemini were asked 22 questions the way people ask them, with web search on, and told to link each place's own site. Below is every question, with the places named, who named them, and the direct link where the place has one.
100
places named across the 22 questions
6,258
businesses in this index
2,580
with a website of their own
97%
of the places named came with their own site
Every other business in the index was never named. The questions are a sample of what people ask, and the places named change from one round to the next.
Asked on 2026-10-18. Where the answers send people · The San Diego index · Markdown.
I'm feeling like chicken tonight. Where can I order from?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Street Chicken & Beer | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | crossstreetcnb.com |
| The Crack Shack | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | crackshack.com |
| Alis Chicken & Waffles | Gemini with its own site | alischickenandwaffles.com |
| Fried Chicken House not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | friedchickenhousesd.com |
I want to book a table for two tonight somewhere romantic.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Born & Raised | Gemini with its own site | bornandraisedsteak.com |
| George’s at the Cove | ChatGPT with its own site | georgesatthecove.com |
| Mister As | Gemini with its own site | asrestaurant.com |
| Osteria Romantica | ChatGPT with its own site | osteriaromantica.com |
| Salvatore’s Cucina & Lounge | ChatGPT with its own site | salvatoressandiego.com |
| The Marine Room | Gemini with its own site | marineroom.com |
Best pizza delivered to where I'm staying, right now.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Buona Forchetta | ChatGPT with its own site | buonaforchettasd.com |
| Gaslamp Pizza | Gemini with its own site | gaslamppizza.com |
| Landini’s Pizzeria | Gemini with its own site | landinis-pizzeria.square.site |
| Mr. Moto Pizza | ChatGPT with its own site | mrmotopizza.com |
| Prince St. Pizza not in the index | Gemini with its own site | princestreetpizza.com |
A good vegan or vegetarian lunch near the centre, today.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Civico 1845 | Gemini by name | civico1845.com · book direct · order direct |
| Donna Jean | Gemini with its own site | donnajeanrestaurant.com |
| Pokez | ChatGPT with its own site | pokezmexicanrestaurant.com |
| Pokéz Mexican Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | pokezsd.com |
| Royal India | ChatGPT with its own site | royalindia.com |
| Thotsakan Thai | ChatGPT with its own site | thotsakanthaicuisine.com |
I want sushi delivered this evening.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Harney Sushi | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | harneysushi.com |
| Kappa Sushi | Gemini with its own site | kappa-sd.com |
| OTOTO Sushi Co | Gemini with its own site | ototosushico.com |
| Su Su Sushi | ChatGPT with its own site | sususushibar.com |
A traditional local restaurant that tourists don't know. Book me a table for Saturday.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Market Taverna | ChatGPT with its own site | athensmarkettaverna.com · book direct |
| Bud’s Louisiana Cafe | ChatGPT with its own site | budscafe.com |
| Jack & Giulio’s Italian Restaurant | ChatGPT with its own site | jackandgiulios.com |
| Lornas Italian Kitchen | Gemini with its own site | lornasitaliankitchen.com |
| Ponces Mexican Restaurant | Gemini with its own site | poncesrestaurant.com |
| San Diego Chicken Pie Shop | Gemini with its own site | sandiegochickenpieshop.com |
Brunch on Sunday for four. Where can I reserve?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ham’s Lighthouse | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | tomhamslighthouse.com |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | ChatGPT with its own site | balihairestaurant.com |
| Georges at the Cove | Gemini with its own site | georgesatthecove.com |
| Great Maple | Gemini with its own site | thegreatmaple.com |
| NINE-TEN | ChatGPT with its own site | nine-ten.com |
Seafood dinner with a view, table for four this week.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Island Prime | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | islandprime.com |
| The Marine Room | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | marineroom.com |
| Georges at the Cove | Gemini with its own site | georgesatthecove.com |
| Top of the Market | ChatGPT with its own site | thefishmarket.com |
A cheap lunch menu near the centre.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Lola 55 | ChatGPT with its own site | lola55.com |
| Luckys Lunch Counter | Gemini with its own site | luckyslunchcounter.com |
| Plaza Deli not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | plazadeli.org |
| Pokéz Mexican Restaurant not in the index | Gemini with its own site | pokez.com |
| The Taco Stand | Gemini with its own site | letstaco.com |
Birthday dinner for eight on Friday. I want to book online.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Animae | Gemini with its own site | animaesd.com |
| Born & Raised | Gemini with its own site | bornandraisedsteak.com |
| Herb & Wood | Gemini with its own site | herbandwood.com |
| Kettner Exchange | ChatGPT with its own site | kettnerexchange.com |
| Lionfish | ChatGPT with its own site | lionfishsd.com · book direct |
| Salvatore’s Cucina & Lounge | ChatGPT with its own site | salvatoressandiego.com |
Best burger in town, and I want to order online.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes Burger | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | hayesburger.com |
| Swagyu Burgers not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | swagyuburgers.com |
| The Balboa Bar and Grill | Gemini with its own site | thebalboabarandgrill.com |
| The Food Box | ChatGPT with its own site | tfbburgers.com |
| The Friendly | Gemini by name | no link given |
Something to eat after midnight, delivered or open late.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners Diner | Gemini with its own site | lafayettehotelsd.com |
| The Asian Bistro | ChatGPT with its own site | theasianbistro.com |
| Vallarta Express Mexican Eatery | Gemini with its own site | vallartaexpress.com |
| Xinjiang BBQ | ChatGPT with its own site | xinjiangbbq.us |
| Colimas Mexican Food not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |
Dinner with two kids tonight, somewhere relaxed. Book a table for four.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers Table | Gemini with its own site | myfarmerstable.com |
| Old Venice Restaurant | ChatGPT with its own site | oldvenicerestaurant.com |
| Peohe’s | ChatGPT with its own site | peohes.com |
| Romanella Cucina Romana | ChatGPT with its own site | romanellasd.com |
| The Prado at Balboa Park | Gemini with its own site | pradobalboa.com |
I'm coeliac. A restaurant with real gluten-free options for dinner, book it.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Bivouac Ciderworks not in the index | Gemini with its own site | bivouaccider.com |
| El Tianguis not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | bestrolledtacos.com |
| Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood | Gemini with its own site | greystonesteakhouse.com |
| Greystone Steakhouse not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | greystonesteakhouse.com |
| Sweetfin | ChatGPT with its own site | sweetfin.com |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | Gemini with its own site | tavolanostrapizzeria.com · book direct · order direct |
Lunch on a terrace in the sun tomorrow. Where can I reserve?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Coasterra | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | coasterra.com |
| Ocean Terrace at George’s at the Cove | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | georgesatthecove.com |
| Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar | Gemini with its own site | brigantine.com |
| The Rooftop by STK not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | hyatt.com |
A dinner for a group of twelve next Thursday. Who takes big tables online?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| CUCINA urbana | Gemini with its own site | urbankitchengroup.com |
| Herb & Wood | Gemini with its own site | herbandwood.com |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | ChatGPT with its own site | kairoa.com |
| Nonna not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | nonnasd.com |
| The Amalfi Llama | Gemini with its own site | amalfillama.com |
A special tasting menu for our anniversary next month. Book us in.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Addison by William Bradley | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | addisondelmar.com |
| Jeune et Jolie not in the index | Gemini with its own site | jeune-jolie.com |
| Lucien | Gemini with its own site | luciensd.com |
| Nobu San Diego | ChatGPT with its own site | noburestaurants.com |
| The Hidden Gazebo Eatery not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | hiddengazebo.com |
A quiet place for a business lunch on Tuesday, book for three at noon.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Grill | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | grantgrill.com |
| Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop | Gemini with its own site | thecowboystar.com |
| The Grill at Torrey Pines | Gemini with its own site | lodgetorreypines.com |
Good breakfast near the centre tomorrow from 8. Can I book?
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Gaslamp Breakfast Company | ChatGPT with its own site | breakfast-company.com |
| Morning Glory | Gemini with its own site | morningglorybreakfast.com |
| Opening & Booking | Gemini with its own site | breakfastrepublic.com |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House not in the index | Gemini with its own site | richardwalkers.com |
| Spill the Beans not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | spillthebeanssd.com |
| Breakfast Republic | Gemini by name | no link given |
Something healthy like bowls or salads delivered to my office at lunch.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetgreen | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | sweetgreen.com · order direct |
| The Greenspot Salad Company not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | greenspotsalad.com |
| Seed + Sprout | ChatGPT with its own site | seedandsproutsd.com |
| Tender Greens | Gemini with its own site | tendergreens.com |
A wine bar with small plates tonight. Reserve two seats.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| WetStone Wine Bar | ChatGPT with its own site Gemini with its own site | wetstonewinebar.com |
| Finca North Park | ChatGPT with its own site | fincanorthpark.com |
| RoVino | ChatGPT with its own site | rovinosd.com |
| The Rose Wine Bar | Gemini with its own site | therosewinebar.com |
| Vin de Syrah not in the index | Gemini with its own site | syrahwineparlor.com |
Somewhere good that's actually open on Monday evening, book a table.
| Place | Named by | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | Gemini with its own site | lovebencotto.com |
| Born & Raised | Gemini with its own site | bornandraisedsteak.com |
| Cesarina | ChatGPT with its own site | cesarinarestaurant.com |
| Fort Oak | ChatGPT with its own site | fortoaksd.com |
| Juniper & Ivy | Gemini with its own site | juniperandivy.com |
| Lionfish | ChatGPT with its own site | lionfishsd.com · book direct |
How this is read
Each assistant was asked each question once, with web search on, for up to three places and the link to each one's own website. Names are read from the answer and matched against the index. Any link between one name and the next belongs to that place. "With its own site" means the assistant linked the place's own website. "Through a marketplace" or "a directory" means it linked a listing instead, and "by name" means it gave no link. The direct links come from the Direct Index's own scan of the place's site. The assistant didn't supply them.