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A photo of Mister A's restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(8623)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 26 times today
Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)
A photo of Cesarina restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(5456)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 98 times today
Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.
A photo of Great Maple San Diego restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4370)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hillcrest
Booked 55 times today
We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!
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3.9
Excellent(165)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 4 times today
Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.
A photo of The Prado at Balboa Park restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7850)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 38 times today
Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.
A photo of Benihana - San Diego, CA restaurant
4.1
Excellent(7317)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Mission Valley
Booked 120 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
A photo of Puesto Mission Valley restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1982)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Mission Valley
Booked 5 times today
Puesto is family-owned and operated by first generation Mexican American brothers Eric, Alan and Alex Adler, alongside their cousins Isidoro and Moy Lombrozo and founding chef and partner Luisteen Gonzalez. With eight locations in California, Puesto provides an innovative and contemporary approach to authentic Mexican cuisine. Sourcing its ingredients locally and regionally, the restaurant has earned national acclaim for its Mexico City-inspired tacos made with non-GMO organic, heirloom Masienda blue corn stone-ground tortillas, crispy melted cheese and scratch salsas.
A photo of Gravity Heights Mission Valley restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(192)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 13 times today
We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Situated in Mission Valley, our 9,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden, and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.
A photo of North Italia - Fashion Valley restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2622)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mission Valley
Booked 5 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
A photo of La Gran Terraza - University of San Diego restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1122)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Mission Valley
Booked 4 times today
The Grand Dining Room is open for lunch Monday - Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm.La Gran Terraza is a California bistro featuring farm-to-table lunch and dinner. The Grand Dining Room and terrace have fantastic views of Tecolote Canyon and Mission Bay. OTooles offers small bites, nightly happy hour, a cozy fireplace, local craft beers and an excellent wine list.Visit our website for a calendar of special events.

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  • Terryvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a lovely Thanksgiving lunch today. Beautiful outdoor table, excellent food, and one of the best servers we’ve ever had anywhere. We go to the Prado every Thanksgiving and Christmas and today was perfect!
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    The Prado at Balboa ParkPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
    4.6
  • Billvip
    San Diego •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It’s always on point, great food, drinks and the staff are amazing.
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    Great Maple San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Hillcrest
    4.8
  • Nelson
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Visited for our 10 year anniversary and had a wonderful time. Our server was very knowledgeable of wine, food, and they added to the overall fine dinning experience. I would highly reccomened Mr. A's and we'll definitely be going back.
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    Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
    4.9
  • Yelenavip
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Cesarina absolutely blew me away this time! it was such an upgrade from my last visit! From the moment we walked in, everything felt elevated, from the ambiance to the exceptional service. Travis, our server, went above and beyond to make the evening special. His friendly demeanor, expert recommendations, and genuine attentiveness added so much to the experience. The pasta was out of this world, fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. And don’t even get me started on the tiramisu! Every bite was pure bliss and a testament to the care and passion this restaurant puts into its craft. This visit truly changed the game for me. Cesarina isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience, and with service like Travis provided, it’s one I’ll definitely be back for! Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine with a modern, welcoming touch.
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    CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
    4.9
  • Keith
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    We cut a narrow path through the menu. She had a spicy margarita, I had the Oh Behave (a horchata/rum concoction that was most yummy). We split the queso fundido, and seriously, we could have stopped there, as we're apparently in our eat-like-a-bird era. But no, we plowed ahead, gorging on lobster tacos and enchiladas del mar--all of it was awesome and we each got down like three bites. These are not huge portions (nor are they small)--it is us, of woefully tiny stomachs. Oh well, go, go hungry. You'll be satisfied.
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    El SueñoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    3.9
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