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insideOUT, San Diego, CA

insideOUT

4.7
4.7
2419 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–11:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 888-8623
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Private party facilities
    insideOUT® features unique indoor and outdoor semi-private event spaces, as well as a full venue buyout option. It all starts with an idea! Let our Private Events Manager, Christine Kerns, elevate it for you. Please contact christine@insideoutsd.com for more details and walk-throughs.
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Cross street
    Centre Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    https://accesshillcrest.com/
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
insideOUT offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing vibes" and "exceptional service". Visitors rave about its "beautiful decor" and festive themes, especially during holidays. The food and drinks receive high praise for being "delicious" and "well-presented". Ideal for special occasions, it promises a unique and memorable dining experience.

2,420 Reviews
  1. Bethann

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing time. Such fun at inside out. The ambience the staff the good excellent, never a bad time when we come. Thank you for all you do. One request is to bring back the bolognese. So so good. :)

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  2. KaylenA

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great time at InsideOUT. Everything from the food to the service and ambiance was great. Will definitely return.

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  3. Veronika

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The decorations were amazing. Very noisy. The menu is poor, it’s better either to come in the morning for breakfast or later for dinner. We came at 2pm which was obviously too late for breakfast but on the other hand nothing to choose for dinner. We left hungry

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  4. Olivia

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m not sure if our waiter was ignoring us or busy. He never checked up on us without being flagged down by a busier or another waiter, but checked up on the table across from us multiple times. For a restaurant charging almost $100 for 2 entrees with 2 non alcoholic beverages, this is unacceptable. The food was excellent but the energetic music did not match the romantic atmosphere. I’d probably go back one more time to see if the bad service was a fluke

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  5. Alicia

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere at Inside Out is really outstanding. It's really creative and very well done. Our server was excellent and so hospitable. We noticed that many people at and around the bar were eating the burger, but we were in the mood for a more substantial dish. We were not impressed with the food at all and perhaps we should have gone with the burger. The poke app was tasty and served over noodles which was nice. Every one in our party felt like their dishes were overly seasoned - way too salty and some way too spicy. Even the salad was too heavily dressed. It's very "instagramable". If you are into that, I'd recommend going - but perhaps order the burger.

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  6. Joie

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the experience and we were not disappointed. We were outside and needed to keep our jackets on. I wish the heater was closer to our table however the ramp is narrow.

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  7. Chantique

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is beautiful and has such a unique modern look. Very romantic but also busy atmosphere. The food is very good, even the brunch menu which we didn’t expect to be the only option at the time we went. So definitely check when they are serving the brunch or dinner menu. We were not disappointed though, the hot stone filet was delicious and a fun experience, the cocktails very yummy and pretty, and the mediterranean egg dish I had was to die for.

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  8. Rebecca

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit to Inside Out was wonderful! Our server, Marshall, was attentive and had great energy! The food was delicious and the portions were perfect!! The Valentine decorations were absolutely gorgeous! Can’t wait for next visit!

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  9. Nate

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful brunch experience! From the welcoming hostess, to the fun and vibrant service, all the way down to the last detail of decor, InsideOut was fantastic! Your Carlsbad boys will be down again to visit, soon!

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  10. Neusha

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decoration same as always! ❤️🌹 Super nice host, delicious food, and wonderful drinks! Love this place! 😍

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from insideOUT using the Order Online button.

insideOUT is rated 4.7 stars by 2419 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

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Google Map for insideOUT

1642 University Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Centre Street
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–11:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    https://accesshillcrest.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 888-8623
  • Private party facilities
    insideOUT® features unique indoor and outdoor semi-private event spaces, as well as a full venue buyout option. It all starts with an idea! Let our Private Events Manager, Christine Kerns, elevate it for you. Please contact christine@insideoutsd.com for more details and walk-throughs.
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