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1. Cowboy Star
4.9
Exceptional(4723)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 41 times today
Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.
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2. STK- San Diego
4.3
Awesome(3312)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 31 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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3. Saint James French Diner
4.5
Awesome(223)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Downtown
Booked 14 times today
This American diner meets elegant French bistro is open Monday–Friday for Breakfast and Lunch, every day for Dinner and Happy Hour, and on the weekends for Brunch. With a full bar and an approachable menu, locals and travelers can indulge in a variety of French-inspired classics, from shared mussels to ratatouille and burgers.
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4. Fogo de Chao - San Diego
4.0
Excellent(3809)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Downtown
Booked 96 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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5. Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego
4.6
Exceptional(1722)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
Lionfish, located in the Pendry San Diego, is a modern, cutting edge sushi and seafood restaurant located on 5th Avenue that features fresh-catch cuisine and seasonal ingredients, all prepared with innovative twists by homegrown San Diego chef JoJo Ruiz.
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6. The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter
4.6
Exceptional(2573)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fondue • Downtown
Booked 23 times today
Welcome to The Melting Pot San Diego Gaslamp. Located on 5th Ave & E St in the historic Gaslamp Plaza Suites, the San Diego - Gaslamp Melting Pot Restaurant brings a truly unique, romantic and interactive four-course fondue dining experience to San Diego's vibrant downtown dining scene!
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7. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Downtown Gaslamp Quarter
4.6
Exceptional(267)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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8. Zama Restaurant & Bar
4.0
Excellent(281)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Located in San Diego’s vibrant downtown, Zama brings Latin American cuisine with an Asian infusion in a captivating space inspired by the Amazonian jungle. Zama will focus on Latin American cuisine with the addition of Peruvian and Mexican dishes like Carpaccio, Agua Chile and Tartar and a Japanese-inspired sushi bar created by Chef Tayuka Kudo (formerly of Nobu and Lumi) against the extravagant backdrop of the lush jungle-inspired space.
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9. Saltwater
4.3
Awesome(584)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
The best seafood in all of San Diego is officially in the Gaslamp District! Surround yourself in a stunning and vibrant aura while you and your friends indulge in the best seafood, oysters and caviar that Southern California has to offer! Our deal is simple. You pick the fish from our ice display, specify the weight and how you’d like it cooked, and let our world-class chefs do the rest!Using this method we can guarantee the highest quality of freshness and can make sure that you receive exactly what you want! We know that we will provide unparalleled freshness, and taste that cannot be beaten! Stop by today and transform your understanding of excellent seafood!
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10. Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood
4.1
Excellent(2286)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 16 times today
The quest for San Diego's premier steakhouse and wine selection ends at Greystone! Acclaimed by esteemed publications as the Best Steakhouse in San Diego and California (SD Entertainer & Best Things California), earning the Best Fine Dining Award (Gaslamp Quarter), and touted for its Best Wine List (Wine Spectator), Greystone has solidified its reputation for excellence. Our dedicated team crafts extraordinary culinary experiences daily, spotlighting premium Miyazaki Prefecture Wagyu Beef alongside Chef Christopher Osborn’s innovative creations, and an award-winning wine list. Savor an unforgettable evening as your taste buds embark on a flavor-filled adventure at Greystone.

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