Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Bay Park

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

East CountyNorth San DiegoSan Diego

Areas

Banker's HillBarrio LoganCoronadoDel MarDowntown / GaslampHillcrest

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

99 restaurants available nearby

1. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2452)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 52 times today

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.

2. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6594)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 103 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 Benihana - San Diego, CA restaurant

3. Benihana - San Diego, CA

3.8

Excellent(7579)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Mission Valley

Booked 105 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

4. Nolita Hall

4.3

Awesome(814)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 55 times today

Nolita was inspired by the famous neighborhood in New York City – coined as such for being “North of Little Italy”. Upon opening in 2018, Nolita Hall was awarded an Orchid Award for the stunning interior design provided by Tecture Design and Fabrication.Nolita Hall provides Little Italy with a much needed communal space to enjoy a first class dining and craft cocktail experience, without missing the big games. Our kitchen boasts a Fiori woodfire oven, contributing to most of our Italian inspired menu. Our beverage program provides approachable cocktails with uncompromising integrity of ingredient procurement.

A photo of North Italia - Fashion Valley restaurant

5. North Italia - Fashion Valley

4.7

Exceptional(2710)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mission Valley

Booked 45 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

6. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(5097)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 101 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

7. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3096)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 74 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

8. The Grass Skirt

4.7

Exceptional(744)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Pacific Beach

Booked 30 times today

From beverage director Eric Johnson love of tiki cocktails, to corporate executive chef Brian Redzikowski’s mastery of southeast asian cuisine, the grass skirt combines the fun, lighthearted, escapist nature of tiki culture, with the creativity and unsurpassed food and beverage quality guests have come to expect from SDCM restaurants.

9. Books + Records

4.7

Exceptional(435)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Banker's Hill

Booked 27 times today

Global inspired American cuisine, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch in an upbeat atmosphere, with live music.Chef Ryan Stickel is serving up San Diego's freshest food takes in an art deco meets mid-century mod warehouse space. With a tenured run on both Eater's Heat Map and list of San Diego's Hottest Cocktail Bars, the food and drinks are both guaranteed to delight your senses.

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10. Cocina 35 Liberty Station

4.6

Exceptional(79)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

Booked 45 times today

Our team is dedicated to bring to you the essence of Mexico, the flavors, aromas, culture, service and textures that were given to us, growing up cooking right next to our grandparents in Mexico.We are the only restaurant in San Diego that specialized in Chilaquiles the Most traditional Mexican Breakfast.

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G
GibsonVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing meal, start to finish. Each course was perfectly executed.
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Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
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4.7
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Houston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food and experience. The staff was very professional and the food was delicious.
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Benihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley
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3.8
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
insideOUT was such a cool and fun experience! I would love to stay in the “oasis” part of the restaurant next time instead of at a standard table, but regardless the ambience was wonderful and the food was even better! So cute and lively for a fun brunch vibe and service was also amazing.
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insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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4.8
K
Kael
1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Best food, we loved this place. Will be back soon.
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Nolita HallPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Little Italy
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4.3
L
Lorraine
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Scallops main course and arancini ( appetizer) were amazing!!!!!
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North Italia - Fashion ValleyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mission Valley
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4.7

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