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1. C-Level
4.7
Exceptional(4973)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 112 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.
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2. Coasterra
4.6
Exceptional(7629)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 129 times today
Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.
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3. Island Prime
4.6
Exceptional(8412)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 57 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.
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4. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(4274)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 151 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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5. Juniper & Ivy
4.7
Exceptional(8089)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 78 times today
Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.
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6. Herb & Wood
4.7
Exceptional(6514)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 93 times today
A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.
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7. Animae
4.7
Exceptional(3282)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 85 times today
ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.
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8. Kettner Exchange
4.7
Exceptional(1383)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Little Italy
Booked 46 times today
Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.
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9. Brigantine at Portside Pier
4.7
Exceptional(4270)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 84 times today
The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service. Today, we’re known far and wide for our San Diego-style surf and turf. From our award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our perpetually best-selling marinated grilled swordfish. Always prepared to exceed expectations, and served with a smile. You can stop in at any neighborhood Brigantine and get a taste of the local flavor, from regionally inspired specials, to custom cocktails and home town craft beers. At the Brigantine we make first timers feel like regulars, and consider regulars part of the family. So come by often, and share our taste for life.
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10. Ironside Fish & Oyster
4.5
Awesome(4584)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 77 times today
Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. Groups of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.

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  • JohnVIP
    San Diego •116 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    I recommend a dinner reservation 30 minutes before sunset so you can see San Diego by sun and by the city lights after sunset.
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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    4.6
  • Aimee
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our server Jessie was amazing. Attentive, kind and rrally made the overall experience a memorable one! Thank you, Jessie!
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    C-LevelPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.7
  • jacob
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was fun, creative and delicious. From the small plates and appetizers, continuing to the large plates and daily features it was easy to build a meal that seamlessly flowed together. We went with a seafood theme on our choices. Starting with the oysters, and then their take on the very en vogue jalapeño and tuna in ponzu sauce dish (which was fantastic) and finishing with the spaghetti Nero with scallops and red crab (a daily feature) that was light (for a pasta dish, which is impressive), crisp and beyond flavorful! Also, a must have is the house made sourdough loaf, if it’s available. So crisp and crunchy on the outside (the way bread should be) but spongy and moist and perfectly balanced contrast in texture on the inside. Pro Tip, save some of the bread to dip into ANY sauce your entree comes with, you won’t regret it. Kevin was our server for the evening and made the night that much better. He was professional, knowledgeable, made solid recommendations and was easy to relate to. He Built a conversation and rapport with us. A skill that has been truly lost in modern restaurants, where the food art and reputation of the establishment is assumed to be all you need to enjoy your time there. He made us feel welcome and was a nice addition to the evening. Juniper and Ivy is a must try, we will be back!
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • Marya
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    It was our first time at Seneca! Loved the ambiance. All the little details were amazing! The cocktail I had was very tasty and presentation was spectacular. I was a little surprised at how small the pour was for the glass of red wine I ordered, especially since they were a little pricey. Other than that, everything was so just top notch!
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.7
  • Vanessa
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We were promptly sat for our reservation. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Our server was attentive and the food was delicious.
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    Island PrimePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.6

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