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4.9
Exceptional(5572)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 202 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.
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4.6
Exceptional(7620)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 118 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(4962)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 113 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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4.7
Exceptional(8078)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 109 times today
Juniper & Ivy is a go-to place for special occasions. With its unique, creative, and delicious menu, it's a perfect spot for birthdays, anniversaries, and any other celebrations. The reviews are glowing with praises for the outstanding service, wonderful ambiance, and unforgettable dining experience. One reviewer even mentioned a special menu for their anniversary and a champagne toast. With its top-notch service, locally sourced food, and award-winning wine list, Juniper & Ivy makes any celebration truly memorable.
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4.6
Exceptional(6504)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 111 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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4.6
Exceptional(6682)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 37 times today
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.
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4.6
Exceptional(8408)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 61 times today
Island Prime is a go-to spot for special occasions, as it provides a unique and exceptional dining experience. The stunning views of San Diego Bay and Coronado, along with its excellent food and service, make it an ideal place for birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and other special events. Many reviewers noted the exceptional attention to detail and the staff's superb customer service. Whether you're looking for a fine dining experience or an intimate setting to make a special day even more memorable, Island Prime is highly recommended.
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4.6
Exceptional(4328)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 91 times today
Barbusa is a lively, modern Sicilian restaurant in Little Italy, San Diego. Known for its authentic Italian dishes, craft cocktails, and stone-fired pizza, it's a favorite for celebrating special occasions. Reviews highlight the 'authentic, delicious' food, 'fast service', and 'great atmosphere'. Whether it's for business, family, or a romantic evening, Barbusa delivers an 'exquisite dining experience' with 'outstanding service' and a 'fun atmosphere'.
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4.7
Exceptional(2456)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Point Loma
Booked 17 times today
Family-owned and operated, Randy Smerik and his team are dedicated to providing an amazing dining experience for you. Our authentic Italian cuisine features a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients. including fresh pasta made each morning and organic produce, wild fish, and hormone free meat.
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4.6
Exceptional(976)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Little Italy
Booked 58 times today
Cloak + Petal is a unique, intimate spot perfect for special occasions. With its Tokyo subway-inspired decor and an ambiance that's both hip and cozy, it's a place where you can enjoy authentic Japanese sushi, appetizers, small plates, and drinks. The rave reviews speak of the excellent food, great service, and lovely ambiance, making it a perfect spot for celebrations, date nights, and birthday parties.
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  • MariaVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •103 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious appetizers and easy to share. Vegetables never tasted as good - love the trumpet mushrooms and baba and carrots! Hamachi appetizer was very exciting also. Service is quick and super efficient, although sometimes a bit too efficient as the server seems to want to run away as quick as possible
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    Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
    4.6
  • Ana
    Las Vegas •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food was fenomenal! I am Mexican and cook some of these dishes, so, I'm picky. The flautas were better than mine and the sauce!!! It's expensive, but if you go during happy hour, it's an amazing value.
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
    4.6
  • Cecilia
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Shannon, our server, was both accommodating and a good server. Most of us ordered the happy hour food appetizers. Mussels, calamari, chicken potstickers yum! The food was brought out promptly and was warm and tasty. The servings were adequately portioned. I had one drink and a couple of the appetizers and was totally sated. The setting is idyllic. We sat outside which was shaded and comfortable. GREAT SAN DIEGO SPOT.
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    C-LevelPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
    4.7
  • MeryVIP
    San Diego •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a wonderful dining experience at Cesarina! Our server Emerald was attentive and suggested amazing plates. We will definitely come back for the pasta and the service 🌟.
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    CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
    4.9
  • Anne
    Houston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Pork belly inihaw and oyster sisig were on point, wonder if they have a Filipino chef 🤩. Service was impeccable. Our dessert Yodel was one of the best if not THE best. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
    4.7
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