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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,674)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(5,704)Ocean Beach - 3
Steak 48 - Del Mar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,719)Del Mar - 4
LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(845)North Park - 5
Benihana - San Diego, CA
Price: Moderate•Japanese•3.8(7,573)Mission Valley
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STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3,426)Downtown - 2
Mister A's
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.8(8,804)Downtown - 3
insideOUT
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(2,445)Hillcrest - 4
Alexander's on 30th
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(3,149)North Park - 5
Juniper & Ivy
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.6(8,150)Little Italy
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Nobu San Diego
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.6(3,788)Downtown - 2
CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(7,147)Banker's Hill - 3
Cloak + Petal
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.6(1,001)Little Italy - 4
Nolita Hall
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.3(812)Little Italy - 5
Great Maple San Diego
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(4,468)Hillcrest
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LIPS - San Diego
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(110)Lips has been San Diego's ULTIMATE in Drag Dining for 25 years! Dinner, Drinks & fabulous Drag Shows, as well as Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays. Enjoy a great meal & cocktails served up by over-the-top Drag Queens.
DIFFERENT SHOWS WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY. Wed: Bithcy Bingo; Thur: Dining with the Divas; Fri: Glitz & Glam Dinner; Sat: 2 Dragalicious Brunches & 2 Glitz & Glam Dinners; Sun: 2 Gospel Brunches & Sunday Nite Showstoppers. ***Prices- Wed/Thur/Sun Dinner: $35.95(shoe & 3-course dinner, drinks additional); Sat/Sun Brunch: $42.95(Show, meal & bottomless Mimosas/Champagne/Bloody Mary; Fri/Sat Nite: $49.95(show & 3-course dinner,drinks additional)
All shows subject to 7.75%sales tax & 20% suggested gratuity; $12 celebration package for Birthdays/Bachelorette/Anniversary/Promotion/Graduation. 16+ to enter; 21+ to Drink. GOVERNMENT ID REQUIRED-ALL IDS CHECKED AT THE DOORNoble Experiment
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(341)Noble Experiment is a small, intimate cocktail bar located behind a secret door inside of Neighborhood restaurant at 777 G St. San Diego, CA 92101. Reservations for 4 or less are accepted as early as two weeks in advance. Large party reservations can be made through our reservations team at info@nobleexperimentsd.com. Walk-ins are welcome based upon availability.
Himitsu
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.9(1,154)A sushi bar and Japanese bistro. Inspired by the sushi bars in Tokyo. Himitsu introduces Japanese culture, design, and hospitality to San Diego.
Our 8 person sushi bar and 20 person patio is located in a discrete corner of La Jolla, a setting well suited to our name, which translate to "Secret" in Japanese.
Chef Mitsu Aihara presents a menu of traditional sushi and nigiri, along with Japanese style tapas using the high quality products and ingredients.Sushi Ota - San Diego
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.9(600)Thank you for choosing Sushi Ota in Mission Bay, San Diego, we look forward to serving you!
**Please call at 858-880-8878 for Sushi Bar reservation**
Baron Long Bar & Grill
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(537)Baron Long Bar & Grill features a familiar food menu, along with craft beer & cocktails for friends and family to enjoy while dining in a comfortable, energetic, sociable sports bar environment. We’ve put our spin on American bar food classics using the best local ingredients and freshly prepared food that is sure to please sports fans and foodies alike.
Guests can watch the action of their favorite game on our 16 TVs located throughout the restaurant, including (10) 85” screens. Share some appetizers over drinks with your friends or order your favorite burger from our extensive food menu. The beverage menu boasts a seasonal craft cocktail menu, 16 draft beers from our showcase keg room, focusing on notable San Diego breweries, as well as two rotating taps that will pique your interest frequently.Vinarius
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(408)Vinarius is an Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Little Italy San Diego. We offer an extensive wine list with wines coming from different regions of the world; the best meat and cheese board with Italian cured meats and different cheeses to pair with our wines. Our chef Alex makes homemade pasta enriched with our homemade sauces, entrees, pizza, different appetizers to choose from, and desserts that pair well with our port wines and after-dinner drinks. You definitely have to try our daily specials!
Our cozy full bar is also the perfect place to enjoy your drink and food while watching some sports!
Youngblood
Price: Very Expensive•Speakeasy•4.9(1,100)Our team has been busy crafting an exciting new beverage experience, and we can’t wait to share it with you soon! In the meantime, you can still indulge in our signature 90-minute, three-course cocktail experience for $67 plus tax and gratuity.
Starting February 12th, reservations will feature the all-new Youngblood experience: an elevated three-course beverage tasting, with a few delightful surprises, priced at $86 plus tax and gratuity. We’re thrilled to unveil what we’ve been working on!
Come find us.LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(845)A tribute to the Middle East by CH Projects.
Reservations recommended , walk-ins welcome at the bar.
Leila welcomes you.
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Black and Blue Steakhouse and Lounge - Valley View Casino
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,821)Black&Blue is a contemporary American Steakhouse with Las Vegas flair, and a 21 and up dining experience. B&B was recently named San Diego’s “Most Romantic Steakhouse” by the San Diego Union Tribune, and most recently awarded as the Best Steak House Best Seafood by San Diego A-list! At B&B we offer the choicest meats, freshest seafood and most dazzling desserts to delight the mind and body that will transport our guests into a world of indulgence and taste. Unwind with conversation and creative cocktails in our Black&Blue Lounge. Then move into our main room where Chef Nicholas Burgess will impress you with his inventive dishes and innovative takes on classic favorites. The Manager, Chris Scala, will ensure you receive the ultimate in guest service in an atmosphere that’s friendly and fun. To fully enjoy the B&B dining experience, please be prepared to spend an hour and a half with us. Visit us at B&B for a dining experience you’ll never forget.Tapas & Beers
Price: Moderate•French•4.9(521)Located in Downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels building, Tapas & Beers is a French and Spanish Restaurant.
We offer a large selection of Tapas plates to share between friends & family
but also normal size dishes if you don't want to share !
Our beers on tap selection highlights breweries from San Diego County and our wine selection from all around the world will make any wine lover happy too !
Everything you will eat at Tapas & Beers will be made from scratch to order with fresh and mostly organic ingredients !
Discover why our place isso highly rated !
Cheers!
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- SSöl1 review5.0Dined todayWonderful, friendly service. Beautiful restaurant and cozy ambiance. Delicious, quality food. Can't wait to come back!More infoMadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights•4.4
- GGloriaSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAmazing food and great ambiance with convenient parking! Everything we had was fantastic!More infoBoujieManaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Serra Mesa•4.8
- MMiguelSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoVery good place, the food is really outstanding, especially the brussels sprouts. Definitely recommend it!More infoinsideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest•4.8
- BWBenardWSan Diego •3 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoAngel was an amazing chef thank you and our food was perfectMore infoBenihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley•3.8
- WWilliamPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •11 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 26, 2025Great time, food and atmosphere.Always a great experience.More infoJavier's - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Jolla•4.6
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