The ocean view from SEA180 tavern in Imperial Beach. Courtesy Cohn Restaurant Group
The ocean view from SEA180 tavern in Imperial Beach. Courtesy Cohn Restaurant Group

Eight San Diego restaurants made OpenTable‘s list of the 100 most scenic restaurants in the United States in 2016.

The list, revealed on Wednesday, was based on more than 5 million restaurant reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 20,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The eight San Diego restaurants on the list are:

California led among states with 24 of the most scenic restaurants, and San Diego accounted for a third of them.

The state of Washington had 10 restaurants, and Florida seven. Michigan, Nevada and New York each had four on the list

“Whether they’re perched atop a city skyscraper or nestled on a mountainside, this year’s winning restaurants provide awe-inspiring views that showcase all the beauty of their surroundings for locals and travelers seeking a front-row seat to a city’s natural or man-made splendors,” said Caroline Potter, OpenTable chief dining officer.

“A dining experience at any of these honorees is the most delicious way to get a true sense of place when vacationing or exploring your own hometown,” she added.

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.