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1. Zama Restaurant & Bar
4.1
Excellent(283)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 15 times today
Located in San Diego’s vibrant downtown, Zama brings Latin American cuisine with an Asian infusion in a captivating space inspired by the Amazonian jungle. Zama will focus on Latin American cuisine with the addition of Peruvian and Mexican dishes like Carpaccio, Agua Chile and Tartar and a Japanese-inspired sushi bar created by Chef Tayuka Kudo (formerly of Nobu and Lumi) against the extravagant backdrop of the lush jungle-inspired space.
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2. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego
4.7
Exceptional(949)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 20 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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3. Bang on 5th
3.7
Very Good(13)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Formerly known as Bang Bang, Bang on 5th is located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. With an Asian-fusion, sushi-centric food menu featuring fresh-catch cuisine such as flaming sushi boats, sashimi & nigiri, as well as modern touches on traditional asian cuisine. Matched with a tasty drink menu featuring craft cocktails, sake, and Japanese Whiskys. Enjoy our immersive atmosphere as you walk into downtown Tokyo, listening to live music from a DJ while eating under the largest disco ball on the west coast.Whether you’re enjoying a date night, business meeting, or a large group’s celebration; Bang on 5th is an experience like no other.Opentable Diner’s Choice award winner 3 years in a row 2021-2023.
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4. Grant Grill
4.8
Exceptional(1612)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
A remarkable epicurean experience awaits you at Grant Grill and Lounge. From the iconic, chic setting to our fresh California cuisine and innovative libations, Grant Grill and Lounge carries a tradition of excellence rich in history (since 1951) and history-in-the-making. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus highlight the best ingredients of the season with a fresh approach to classics. From the bar, proprietary beverage creations are offered alongside an impressive menu of wine, beer and cocktails.
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5. Mr. Tempo Gaslamp
4.0
Excellent(193)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Mr. Tempo a unique experience brought by the successful restaurateur Jorge Cueva also known as MR. TEMPO! Enjoy a variety of unique and delicious dishes from seafood, sushi, steak, tacos and more. Our specialty is margaritas and cocktails. #maschingon
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6. Vin de Syrah
4.0
Excellent(6)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Inspired by the eclectic lounges of New York’s “meatpacking district” and the warm brasseries of turn of the century Paris, Vin de Syrah is complemented by amazing cheeses, desserts, and a friendly wine list. This subterranean yet organic space pays respect to the old but embraces the new world with a contemporary style all its own.
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7. Karina’s Cantina
4.4
Awesome(40)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Simply entering a Karina’s establishment can be a sensory overload. Images, color, music, exquisite aromas and warm hospitality are surrounded by traditional Mexican figures, art and culture. Specially commissioned portraits of Frida Khalo and many of the superstars of classic Mexican cinema grace the walls of Karina’s. The sounds of Mexico with our engaging Mariachi, especially when singing of lost love, are a portrait of Mexico that our Mexican and American clientele alike delight in. Karina’s was founded on the idea of offering traditional Mexican style family cuisine made with the passion of the founding family to make everyone feel like familia.For three generations, each member of the Contreras Curiel Family has passionately and diligently worked year round for over three decades to offer a personalized services that make each guest feel at home.Wherever a Karina’s establishment is found, there will always be a piece of Mexico
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8. Dobson's Bar & Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1428)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 10 times today
Dobson's Bar and Restaurant is a hidden treasure in the heart of Downtown San Diego/Gaslamp Quarter. For the last 40 years, this has been the hot spot for business lunches and frequented by many local and nationwide celebrities. Paul Dobson, the namesake for Dobson's bar and restaurant, is one of America's few professional Bullfighters. The food is California cuisine with a touch of Italian, French, Spanish and Asian cuisine. One thing that both local San Diegans and Zagat can agree on is that this is one of the top restaurants in San Diego. Due to the limited seating and popularity, reservations are highly recommended. Owner Paul Dobson "works a room better than Sinatra", which explains why this "local tradition" downtown remains, "after all these years", a "high-powered, hobnob spot"; the Cal kitchen "serves up delicious, innovative food, along with old standbys" ("have the mussel bisque and think of heaven").
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9. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - San Diego
4.1
Excellent(749)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 5 times today
House of Blues Restaurant, Bar and Music Venue features gastropub cuisine, craft cocktails, live music and a classic collection of American folk art that combines to create an unforgettable experience!
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10. The US Grant Holiday Celebrations
4.5
Awesome(35)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Join us at our annual Thanksgiving Buffet where you and your family can indulge in traditional Thanksgiving fixings and specialty epicurean dishes created by Executive Chef Mark Kropczynski. Treat yourself to an afternoon complete with live music and a glass of sparkling wine on Thursday November 23rd from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. $135 per adult, $125 per seniors (60+), and $75 per child, ages 4-12 years old. Prices exclude tax & gratuity and reservations are required.

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