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- AAnthonySan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat server pearl, also manger came out to see if everything good it always feels nice being treaded wellMore infoLumiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.6
- RRene1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoLoved our 2nd year anniversary here. Took my girlfriend out for Valentine’s Day , first time at the restaurant not knowing what to expect. Was greeted warmly and walked to our seats within 3 minutes of arrival. I asked the front desk if they could do a cute decoration on our desert for our anniversary and they did! Expect to spend around 300-400$ if attending for valentines. Have never spent this much on food but it was definitely worth the experience! (Loved the oysters wish there would’ve been 3/4 instead of just2)More infoProvisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.6
- DDeAndreLos Angeles •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFogo de Chao brought an amazing experience for me and my loved one this Valentine’s Day! It was amazing and I appreciate the fast, adequate service that they provided. Quick tip: Always make a reservation as you may never know the volume and crowd in the restaurant, it’ll help you out a ton! Different types of food with a beautiful vibe. They definitely treated us well and we would definitely go back again!More infoFogo de Chao - San DiegoPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.1
- JJeffSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoI took my wife for Valentines dinner to Saint James, and it was our first time at the restaurant. It is located in a historic building that we learned was built in 1912 and was at the time the tallest building in San Diego. The service was excellent, the servers and bussers were very attentive, friendly, and always checking to ensure we had what we needed. The food was delicious and very flavorful. I would recommend Saint James French Diner to anyone it was a really great experience!More infoSaint James French DinerPrice: Expensive• French / American• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.6
- HHannahSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoMy boyfriend and I came for an early Valentine’s Day dinner and we got a sangria and Old fashioneds which were great!!The food was AMAZING. The Parker house rolls, the mussels, the steaks 🤌🏼 The only negative thing I have to say is that because we had a later reservation (10:00) we felt pretty rushed to order our food, thus feeling rushed to leave. It didn’t negatively affect our experience too much because the food was so bomb but definitely expected a higher level of service (minus the bussers and food runners who were friendly and great).More infoCowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.8
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The Gaslamp Quarter near San Diego’s historic downtown has some of the best nightlife in the city. The district is a great place to shop during the day, and it plays host to several of San Diego's largest festivals each year. Along with large nightclubs, this district hosts some of the city's best restaurants and features an array of dining options. New American cuisine based on foods grown in California is offered in many restaurants in this 16-block area. The neighborhood's Victorian architecture also houses establishments serving everything from fresh seafood and steakhouse fare to excellent sushi, Italian dishes, and Mexican favorites. In addition to an array food options, diners in the Gaslamp Quarter can enjoy some of the most expansive wine lists in California.
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Dog-friendly restaurants in Downtown / Gaslamp include The Prado at Balboa Park, Puesto at the Headquarters and Dobson's Bar & Restaurant
Child-friendly restaurants in Downtown / Gaslamp include C-Level, The Prado at Balboa Park and Tom Hams Lighthouse
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