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Island Prime

$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Meet San Diego’s only waterfront steakhouse: Island Prime’s unique location propped up on wooden stilts above San Diego Bay is reason enough to splurge here. And so is the premium surf-and-turf menu by award-winning chef Deborah Scott, featuring signatures like a filet trio with blue cheese, wild mushrooms, and Alaskan king crab.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-6802
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room for up to 65 guests, with waterfront views.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Celebration packages

    Feb 25, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
    Celebrate everyday! Personalize your special experience for every occasion.

Private dining

What 8,481 people are saying

Island Prime reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Prime offers a "visually stunning" dining experience with "spectacular views" of San Diego's skyline. Patrons rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," particularly the steaks and popovers. Ideal for special occasions, the ambiance is "perfect" for a memorable meal. A must-visit for both locals and visitors.

8,482 Reviews
  1. eric VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Spent $700.00 for three of us. Tomahawk was no where near 40 oz. 18oz of meat at the most. Understanding the bone weight. Meat was cold when served. Received a bad glass of wine, smelled and tasted like vinegar.The twice baked potato was good., Cesar aalad was horrible. Other sides were ok. For the money it was not worth it.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We thought the peace and the views were amazing, service as well, however food left a lot to be desired, we ordered asparagus, the mac and cheese, 38 day dry aged new york and filet mignon, as well as a couple cocktails, and a caprese salad, drinks were okay, we usually don’t drink alcohol so we didn’t like them much but that’s probably more because we just don’t like alcohol that much. The steaks were okay, I ordered mine medium rare and it was cooked perfectly, but lacked seasoning and for a dry age a lot of flavor as well honestly, the filet mignon tasted almost just like charcoal, it was only good in the very middle where it was less burnt, my wife ordered hers medium well. The caprese salad was okay, you can’t mess up a caprese salad that much but it was also bland, it needed some olive oil, more salt, balsamic and basil. For the sides, the asparagus were good and seasoned perfectly, and the Mac and cheese was good too, overall, I gave it a three star, the service was great; they had our table ready almost immediately, the waiter came over to our table multiple times to check on us, the place is beautiful, and the views were great, we got a table next to the window. However like I mentioned before, food was just not there.

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  3. James VIP

    Atlanta21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Great location. Highly recommend.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous views! Delicious food! Great service! We’ll be back!

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  5. Marcie

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the Halibut. It came out uncooked. They took it off my bill but I'd say, this place all about the view and the location, the food is average at best. If you cannot get a window seat, it's not really worth it.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable experience. Food was served promptly. No risj. Good advice from waiter

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  7. Amber

    Sacramento1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Was a little disappointed about where we were seated when we made these reservations ahead of time and were there to celebrate.

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  8. Thomas

    San Diego37 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Average food. Steak was ok, nothing memorable Good service, nice views Not impressed

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  9. Mark

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent at Island Prime!! Still, and I guess always will be pricey. If you want a great dining experience and don't mind the premium prices, this is a happening place!

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  10. LynnD

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood, great service and a spectacular view of downtown San Diego. I had grilled swordfish and my husband had the halibut dish, both excellent. I will definitely return to this restaurant next time I am in town. 

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FAQs

Island Prime is rated 4.7 stars by 8481 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Island Prime

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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