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4.7
Exceptional(4125)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 77 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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4.8
Exceptional(2971)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mission Hills
Booked 5 times today
The Red Door San Diego is committed to offering our guests sustainable and responsibly sourced farm-to-fork dishes. We proudly serve contemporary Italian and modern European cuisine with the freshest locally grown and handcrafted products available. We also feature delicious and unique ingredients from around the world. Chef/Owner Luciano Cibelli shops daily, personally selecting every item we serve. He bakes fresh breads, rolls, desserts and all of the pasta in house (including a special Gluten Free Bucatini) and he develops his menus in rhythm with the seasonal San Diego harvest. Enjoy nightly special offerings or a house favorite, Beef Wellington. Join us for the highly rated cuisine and return for the charming ambiance and excellent service behind the Red Door.
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4.5
Awesome(7532)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 51 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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4.7
Exceptional(4863)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 77 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.
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4.8
Exceptional(3186)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 68 times today
ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.
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4.6
Exceptional(8314)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 49 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.
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4.7
Exceptional(6430)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 67 times today
A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.
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4.5
Awesome(121)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 18 times today
From the Owners of Barbusa .we bring you "Lala" a captivating blend of modern and classic Italian cuisine, paired with handcrafted cocktails in a cozy, sexy-chic ambiance. Our menu showcases timeless Italian flavors with a contemporary twist, from traditional Stuffed Shells to inventive loaded potato gnocchi. The intimate atmosphere, with dimmed lights and plush furnishings, sets the stage for romantic dinners or vibrant gatherings.Our bar is a haven of mixology artistry, featuring classic Negronis and signature creations like the "Lala Martini." Sustainability is a core value—we source responsibly and implement eco-friendly practices in both the kitchen and the bar. "Lala" isn't just a restaurant; it's a community that appreciates culinary excellence, inviting you to savor the extraordinary in every bite, sip, and moment. Join us for a celebration of Italian cuisine, crafted with contemporary flair, and served in an ambiance that exudes romance.
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4.6
Exceptional(5959)
Price: Expensive
• Polynesian • Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
Booked 32 times today
Exotic Pacific dining on an enchanted tiki island.The Bali Hai Restaurant has been a favorite in San Diego for over fifty years. Our spectacular views of the San Diego bay and the downtown skyline make us the perfect location for any special event. Along with our dining room upstairs, our premise possesses three different and versatile private rooms. The flexibility of multiple private facilities allows us to accommodate any type of party. We host weddings, class reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, memorials, festivals, fundraisers, business meetings, seminars, and corporate events.
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4.1
Excellent(45)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Old Town
Booked 14 times today
Nestled in the most historic neighborhood in California, Old Town San Diego, there is plenty to see and do. We strive to provide an unforgettable experience with top notch cocktails, the freshest fish & ingredients available, and unmatched atmosphere....21+ Speakeasy, If the light is on we're Open!

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  • Jocelyn
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    My friends and I love Seneca, we keep going back to this place every time we hang out. The pizzas and pastas are so yummy!! We’ve tried a few things from the menu and there hasn’t been one we didn’t like. They have a good variety of pizzas, pastas and appetizers. They have good mocktails too, the cucumber is my favorite! And I don’t drink alcohol so I haven’t had any cocktails but from what I’ve heard those are good too! The staff has always been super friendly and welcoming and the view is breathtaking! I highly recommend giving this place a try! 🙂
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.7
  • Eric
    New Mexico •1 review
    4.0
    Dined today
    Pretty, pretty good. A bit overpriced for the quality, but the ambiance is absolutely amazing. The food is good enough to get the job done, but not that great. The ahi tuna appetizer was tasty. The tampiqueña steak was average at best. Served to me cold, which was ironic because it’s on a hot plate. The hot plate was cold as well. Not much flavor. Desert was meh. Our server was awesome. Can’t remember her name, but she was super duper.
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
    4.5
  • Edwin
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food (kare kare, tocino, tuna crispy rice, wagyu rice, cesar salad, ube dessert) and drink (the malarky) was all great. Service (Lelani?) was excellent. And really, i expected it to be all great for the prices they charge. And they really delivered.
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    AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
    4.8
  • Easton
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    What an amazing experience! The food was absolutely incredible, our server Nova was fantastic the whole night and the ambience was awesome. We could not recommend this place any more highly. This is a must go if you are a local in San Diego or just visiting! Beef wellington was delicious, the seabass risotto was possibly the best dish we have ever had.
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    The Red DoorPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mission Hills
    4.8
  • Cindy
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Two friends flew in from out of town & I suggested we try C Level. Neither had been before. It was a sunny gorgeous day & we sat out on the patio. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. We ordered the lobster Mac & cheese, fish & chips & shrimp & crab Louie salad. Everything was fresh & flavorful. They loved our lunch & would highly recommend it.
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    C-LevelPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
    4.7
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