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1. MOTHERSHIP
4.7
Exceptional(384)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 46 times today
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.
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2. Botanica
4.6
Exceptional(46)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • North Park
Booked 12 times today
Botanica is a craft cocktail bar offering an exquisite selection of unique cocktails inspired by classic paintings. Our sexy and inviting space is perfect for enjoying artfully crafted drinks paired with delectable small bites. Step into our lounge and experience a fusion of artistic elegance and sophisticated flavors.
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3. Alexander's on 30th
4.8
Exceptional(3131)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Park
Booked 109 times today
Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!
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4. The Smoking Goat Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2679)
Price: Moderate
• French American • North Park
Booked 28 times today
The Smoking Goat is an award-winning California-French bistro located in the heart of North Park, San Diego. We have received the Gold Medallion for the best French Bistro in San Diego three years running. Inspired by his European Farm-to-Table up-bringing and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Executive Chef and Owner Fred Piehl, marries classic French cuisine with the bounty of San Diego in a way that is rustic, yet refined, imaginative, yet unpretentious. The dinners served feature in-season local, sustainable and organic ingredients and provide guests with a unique culinary experience, reminiscent of the European countryside. Boasting a carefully selected wine and beer list and chef and bartender attention to select spirits to create craft house cocktails, The Smoking Goat assures there is always the correct pairing available.
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5. Aromi Italian Cuisine
4.5
Awesome(262)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Mesa
Booked 16 times today
Aromi Italian Cuisine is a popular spot for birthday celebrations. One review mentions celebrating their birthday here with great food and attentive staff. Another review states that they took their sister to dinner for her birthday and loved the Aromi Bruschette and Burrata e Prosciutto appetizers. The restaurant's warm and inviting atmosphere, combined with its delicious Italian dishes, makes it a perfect place for birthday celebrations.
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6. Bleu Boheme
4.7
Exceptional(3600)
Price: Expensive
• French • Kensington
Booked 3 times today
Bleu Boheme is a favorite spot for birthday celebrations. Reviewers rave about the 'excellent service and ambiance' and the 'delicious food'. The staff even goes the extra mile with birthday cards and chocolate mousse. The ambiance is described as 'romantic' and 'great for any occasion'. So, if you're looking for a restaurant to celebrate a special day, this is the place to be!
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7. Giardino Neighborhood Cucina
4.6
Exceptional(1093)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lemon Grove
Booked 8 times today
Located in the middle of Lemon Grove’s charming downtown area, Giardino is a welcoming and casual Italian inspired cucina where the neighborhood gathers for fresh and flavorful classic dishes found throughout Italy.Giardino offers an Italian-inspired menu of seasonally-driven dishes that use timeless Italian techniques and fresh ingredients. Guests will find items such as fresh seafood, pastas, pizzas and salads, as well as a variety of elements made in-house.
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8. One Door North
4.4
Awesome(526)
Price: Moderate
• American • North Park
Booked 18 times today
At One Door North we host a New American Bar and Eatery that pays homage to the outdoors with the spirit of adventure, serving only fresh farm to table cuisine. Come enjoy the adventure with us, we look forward to serving you.
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9. El Torito - La Mesa
4.3
Awesome(462)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Mesa
Booked 17 times today
The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.
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10. LIPS - San Diego
4.9
Exceptional(94)
Price: Expensive
• American • North Park
Booked 20 times today
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 DOOR
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  • LupitaVIP
    San Diego •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Service was excellent, drinks were absolutely delicious and food was great. The place is kinda of small but very chic.
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    BotanicaPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• North Park
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    4.6
  • Sara
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Cocktails were phenomenal! I loved that the n/a cocktail tasted as good as a real one! Food was very good. Concept was really fun. Service was great, very fast, thoughtful and totally accommodating of our toddler! Great valenitne's day dinner for all three of us! I probably would have rated the food higher if it weren't for the fact that everything we've eaten in San Diego is amazing!!
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    MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
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    4.7
  • Cristina
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Let me start off by staying that the pasta is absolutely amazing! I had the PISTACHIOSA and it was delicious. I’ve been to this restaurant multiple times, and every time the food is incredible. I highly recommend this restaurant for the food. 
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    Aromi Italian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Italian• La Mesa
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    4.5
  • Eden
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It was an absolutely amazing experience. Went with a few of my friends as a girls night out and the service was friendly and efficient! Every staff was engaging with their customers and always making sure we were okay or needed anything. Amazing atmosphere with a great vibe (: will definitely go again and highly recommend this place
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    Alexander's on 30thPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Park
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    4.8
  • KarenVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Smoking Goat restaurant does not disappoint. They are extremely accommodating when it comes to special requests and reservation changes. French onion soup and grilled octopus were delicious!
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    The Smoking Goat RestaurantPrice: Moderate• French American• North Park
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    4.7

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