Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Lemon Grove

39 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Gabriela

4.7

Exceptional(745)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Mesa

Booked 25 times today

Chef Gabriela Lopez brings her elevated Mexican cuisine to Downtown La Mesa. Using her grandmother's recipes from Guadalajara crossed with her cosmopolitan upbringing in Tijuana, Chef Gabriela's menu features authentic hand-crafted dishes and imaginative takes on classic dishes. All of Baja California is represented along with influences from other regions in Mexico.The spacious outdoor garden, cozy loft, and private dining areas are the perfect places to enjoy tequila and mezcal based cocktails, family celebrations, or brunch with friends.

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2. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

4.5

Awesome(386)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • La Mesa

Booked 18 times today

Here at Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill we are committed to providing our customers with an excellent dining experience. Each dish on our menu is prepared using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill is unique with its classic Japanese design, fused with a modern bistro look combined with earth tones and lighting to create a visual atmosphere one can't forget!

3. Callie Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(211)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 64 times today

Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

4. Mister A's

4.8

Exceptional(8650)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 49 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)

5. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8028)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 83 times today

Juniper & Ivy is a top choice for birthday celebrations. The reviews mention 'amazing service' and 'fantastic food' for birthdays, making it a perfect place to celebrate special occasions. The restaurant also offers personalized menus for special occasions, adding to the overall memorable experience.

6. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4744)

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.

7. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(4895)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 72 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.

8. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1347)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 49 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.

9. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(7555)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 75 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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10. Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.7

Exceptional(4206)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 68 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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Roberta
San Diego •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The music on the patio was pleasant, but WAY TOO LOUD to have conversation. I had looked up the menu online before going for the first time and was disappointed that the menu I viewed was not available at "brunch". My group went for lunch. Jason, our waiter, was pleasant and accommodating to our requests. The decor is nice and intentional. The patio ambience was very pleasant.
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Casa GabrielaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa
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4.7
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Michael
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
You can't go wrong -- fantastic views, great food, outstanding service. Checks all the boxes. A top restauraunt, one of the best in San Diego, that makes for a memorable occasion. One note that may be helpful: we went for Jazz brunch on a Saturday, and despite the band playing in the bar, the volume was just right and we could easily hear each other speak.
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Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
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4.8
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Tami
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We celebrated our birthdays with the Mediterranean Feast. I had the wine pairings. The wine list is one of the best in town. The food was spectacular, the service was friendly but professional. I couldn't recommend Callie more highly.
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Callie RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.8
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Aakashvip
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Variety of food that satisfies every person. We had a group of 8 - and we had all the small plates and some good steaks.
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Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
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4.6
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Melvip
San Diego •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I was pleasantly surprised by this sushi place. I had no expectations and I loved the hamachi jalapeño bites, the genmaicha tea, my friend had the mount something roll and it was good!! We liked everything- we also had a miso soup and the pork gyozas
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Banbu Sushi Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Mesa
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4.5

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Gabriela

2. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

3. Callie Restaurant

4. Mister A's

5. Juniper & Ivy

6. Cowboy Star

7. C-Level

8. Kettner Exchange

9. Coasterra

10. Brigantine at Portside Pier

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