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A photo of Asti Ristorante restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1776)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 9 times today
Since 1994, Asti has been serving locals and visitors authentic Italian cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Whether you dine on our lively patio, or choose to sit inside and enjoy the beautiful artwork and brick walls, you're sure to have an unforgettable dining experience.Each dish on our menu, from our selection of antipasti, handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and quality steaks, is inspired by the delicious flavors of Northern Italy. While some restaurants offer small plates, Asti continues to serve up delicious abundance, all freshly and individually prepared to order. With an extensive vintage wine selection and knowledgeable staff, we deliver a true Italian dining experience that will leave your palate asking for more!
A photo of Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood restaurant
4.0
Excellent(2332)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 13 times today
For over 2 decades, Greystone Steakhouse has set the standard for fine dining in San Diego. Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, Greystone delivers an unparalleled culinary experience that combines exceptional cuisine, an award-winning wine list. Recognized as one of the Best Restaurants in San Diego, Greystone is the perfect destination for steak, seafood, pasta, wine, and whiskey lovers alike.Best Steakhouse in San Diego and California by SD Entertainer and Best Things CaliforniaBest Fine Dining Award in the Gaslamp QuarterBest Wine List by Wine SpectatorThese prestigious awards affirm Greystone’s commitment to excellence, cementing its position as the premier dining destination in San Diego.Our menu showcases premium USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and exclusive Wagyu beef sourced from the Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan. A Wine Lover’s ParadiseGreystone’s award-winning wine list is another cornerstone of its appeal. Curated with care, the selection features over 3,000 bottles
A photo of Tapas & Beers restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(514)
Price: Moderate
• French • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 2 times today
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 & familybut 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!
A photo of Puesto at the Headquarters restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3532)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 72 times today
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.
A photo of Kettner Exchange restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1407)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Little Italy
Booked 73 times today
Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.
A photo of The Henry - Coronado restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2563)
Price: Moderate
• American • Coronado
Booked 114 times today
Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.
A photo of Herb & Wood restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6557)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 73 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.
A photo of Mister A's restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(8773)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 55 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)
A photo of Coasterra restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7662)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 130 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.
A photo of The Prado at Balboa Park restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7979)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 88 times today
Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.

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  • Andrew
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Took my wife here for Valentine’s Day pre set menu. Was delicious. She got the wine pairing and Andrew our waiter was so knowledgeable about all the different wines with every course. I got an Old fashion and was so yummy. Just a great date night and loved the atmosphere and Andrew was an incredible waiter. Will definitely be back!
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    Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
    4.7
  • Jerry
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    As always, the lunch at Asti was wonderful! It was Valentine's Day & most choose to dine in the evening, so we had the patio to ourselves. Our server, Anthony, was attentive and personable. The Pasta was cooked to perfection and the salad was fresh & very tasty! All in all, a very nice experience for a beautiful San diego afternoon!
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    Asti RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.6
  • DeniseVIP
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    If you want to enjoy an amazing offering of homemade recipes served by the passionate and friendly owners, then this is your place. The BEST uniquely paired and the best ingredients you can actually taste (like the butter and cream in their recipes). We ate each of the recommended items for soup, salad, entree, dessert & drink. We were NOT disappointed. I can't say enough on how delicious the food was and how you felt like family! We will be back every time we have Balboa Theater tickets. It is worth the traffic heading south on the 5 at rush hour to enjoy Tapas & Beer!
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    Tapas & BeersPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.9
  • JohnVIP
    San Diego •115 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Feb 2025
    This was our first visit and we had a great date night dinner. We started with some caviar which was nicely presented. After that we had a lobster pasta and a bone-in filet mignon. Everything was delicious. We enjoyed a nice bottle of wine with our meal. The service was beyond excellent and we were truly welcomed. We cannot wait to return. We highly recommend Greystone for pleasure or business meals, special occasion or just an ordinary night out.
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    Greystone Prime Steakhouse & SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Steak• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4
  • VanessaVIP
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Jan 2025
    Filet mignon tacos are amazing! Passion fruit agua and Horchata are a must!!
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    Puesto at the HeadquartersPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.6
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