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4.5
Awesome(3050)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • University Heights
Booked 74 times today
With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ
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4.8
Exceptional(2385)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 56 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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4.9
Exceptional(8740)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 63 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)
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4.7
Exceptional(8102)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 90 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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4.7
Exceptional(6526)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 90 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(7642)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 112 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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4.9
Exceptional(4802)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 38 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.
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4.7
Exceptional(4982)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 105 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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4.0
Excellent(7469)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Mission Valley
Booked 133 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.
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4.8
Exceptional(293)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 95 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.
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  • Ankita
    Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Great selection of food, cocktails and wine. We had a lovely waitress who gave us wonderful suggestions. Catered well even to vegetarians! Thanks for the good time!
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    Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
    4.9
  • Melinda
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    The drinks were absolutely delicious, and they didn't skimp on the alcohol. I had the salmon with a side of red potatoes. While the salmon was SLIGHTLY fishy, it wasn't distracting. The potatoes were the highlight of the meal, believe it or not. My girlfriend the paella (it had a different name but I don't remember what it was). Lots of delicious seafood in there, and the portion was enough to share. Our servers were an absolute delight. They chit chatted with us, never made us feel rushed, and felt like friends by the time we left. HIGHLY recommend.
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    insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
    4.8
  • MarcVIP
    Portland / Oregon •31 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Extraordinary, as always. Service flawless, food delightful
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
    4.7
  • Richard
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food. I never order swordfish at a restaurant because it is never up to par. Prior to our dining experience, I read several reviews that stated the swordfish was one of the best they ever had. With that said, I went out on a limb and ordered it! So glad I did, the best swordfish I ever tasted.. was to die for! All selections were exceptional!
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    Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
    4.7
  • Vanessa
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Went there for my birthday brunch with my girlfriends & wow the food was amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious! Service was excellent...especially Asia who made our experience fun & took great care of us. Will definitely go there again & recommend to others.
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    MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
    4.5
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