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1. Alexander's on 30th
4.8
Exceptional(3154)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Park
Booked 56 times today
Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!
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2. MOTHERSHIP
4.7
Exceptional(408)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 56 times today
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.
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3. insideOUT
4.8
Exceptional(2452)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 66 times today
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.
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4. Huntress
4.6
Exceptional(863)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 29 times today
Huntress is the most adventurous and energetic modern steakhouse in downtown San Diego, offering the finest cuts of meat, one of the largest collections of Japanese whisky brands in California, and a contemporary, lively atmosphere where music elevates every dish.
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5. Nobu San Diego
4.6
Exceptional(3798)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 84 times today
Nobu San Diego is a fantastic choice for a date night. The reviews are filled with praise for the upscale ambiance, exceptional service, and exquisite food. As one reviewer put it, 'Great ambiance for date night!' The unique blend of Japanese cuisine and excellent cocktails add to the experience. It's a perfect place to make your date night memorable.
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6. Craft Bar Kamon
4.9
Exceptional(209)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 37 times today
"Taisho Roman craft cocktail bar in the heart of East Village San Diego that reflects the period in Japan when traditionalism and modernism first converged. We are committed to offer the unique and best craft cocktails! **To make a reservation for a party of 6 or more, please contact us through email at info@barkamon.com Please refrain from booking multiple tables as we most likely won't be able to accommodate to seat together.**Please be aware that table or bar seating selection is just a request and it is not a confirmation. We will try our best to accommodate but due to limited seating availability, you may be seated to a different section from what you have requested at the reservation.
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7. Lumi
4.6
Exceptional(720)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 40 times today
Featuring world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experience serving innovative Japanese fare and sushi accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere.
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8. Books + Records
4.7
Exceptional(435)
Price: Expensive
• American • Banker's Hill
Booked 34 times today
Global inspired American cuisine, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch in an upbeat atmosphere, with live music.Chef Ryan Stickel is serving up San Diego's freshest food takes in an art deco meets mid-century mod warehouse space. With a tenured run on both Eater's Heat Map and list of San Diego's Hottest Cocktail Bars, the food and drinks are both guaranteed to delight your senses.
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9. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego
4.7
Exceptional(1009)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 29 times today
Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.
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10. Buona Forchetta
4.7
Exceptional(895)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Park
Booked 94 times today
Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.
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  • Cathy
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always a great place for dinner. Love the food, ambience and service. Lovely waitress, Rachel served us last night. Mussels as always are outstanding!! Brought a friend who had not been there and she'll definitely be coming back. Keep it up Alexanders :)
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    Alexander's on 30thPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Park
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    4.8
  • RonaldVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food, service and experience. It is pricey but so good! I’ll keep going to Nobu SD! It was slightly noisy but it does not change my very positive experience! The food was amazing. My son loved it and it was his first time sushi experience. I have set the bar too high! It is a must go to for sushi place with so many other great dishes!
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    Nobu San DiegoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Downtown
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    4.6
  • TracyVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    One of the best meals we’ve had start to finish!!! Everything was creative and amazing!! The combination of flavors and textures was superb! Portions are perfect too!! Highly highly recommend!!
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    HuntressPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
    •
    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    insideOUT was such a cool and fun experience! I would love to stay in the “oasis” part of the restaurant next time instead of at a standard table, but regardless the ambience was wonderful and the food was even better! So cute and lively for a fun brunch vibe and service was also amazing.
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    insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
    •
    4.8
  • Shanimcc
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 5, 2025
    Amazing service, great atmosphere, and delicious food and drinks.
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    MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
    •
    4.7

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