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1. Mister A's
4.9
Exceptional(8680)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 58 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)
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2. Kettner Exchange
4.7
Exceptional(1362)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Little Italy
Booked 54 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.
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3. Juniper & Ivy
4.6
Exceptional(8043)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 96 times today
Juniper & Ivy is a top choice for birthday celebrations. The reviews mention 'amazing service' and 'fantastic food' for birthdays, making it a perfect place to celebrate special occasions. The restaurant also offers personalized menus for special occasions, adding to the overall memorable experience.
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4. Benihana - San Diego, CA
4.0
Excellent(7385)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Mission Valley
Booked 186 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.
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5. The Prado at Balboa Park
4.6
Exceptional(7911)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 92 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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6. Gravity Heights Mission Valley
4.7
Exceptional(208)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 32 times today
We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Situated in Mission Valley, our 9,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden, and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.
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7. The Grass Skirt
4.7
Exceptional(718)
Price: Expensive
• Polynesian • Pacific Beach
Booked 50 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.
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8. Siamo Napoli
4.7
Exceptional(1322)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Park
Booked 46 times today
Specializing in Napolitano style pizza and pasta. We focus on clean fresh ingredients that thrive in our home land and make simple foods the star. We have a full bar with hand crafted drinks and a range of wines from Napoli and beyond.
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9. Slowly Restaurant & Lounge
4.7
Exceptional(56)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Pacific Beach
Booked 5 times today
At Slowly Restaurant & Lounge, we strive to be a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, fostering connections and creating memories over delicious food and drinks. Whether you’re enjoying a meal with loved ones, unwinding with a refreshing libation, or discovering local flavors, our goal is to ensure every moment spent with us is savored, slowly.We hope you enjoy your experience at Slowly, where the pace is easy, laughter flows freely, and the flavors are fresh.
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10. RustiCucina
4.7
Exceptional(1149)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Hillcrest
Booked 47 times today
Welcome to Rusticucina, where locally sourced ingredients, seasonal dishes and a warm ambiance reign supreme. We are named to reflect the merging of two cultures; American and Sicilian, since our owners are straight out of a small town in Sicily. We invite neighborhood dwellers and visitors to experience our farm-to-neighborhood restaurant unlike any other. Aperitivo, a traditional Italian-style happy hour, leads the way—think sensational small bites, Aperol Spritzes, Negronis and Limoncello. We also offer a full bar and carefully curated craft cocktails, along with an impressive beer and wine list. Our food menu, boasts hearty, rustic cuisine, with pasta made in-house, from scratch, as well palate-pleasing entrees and a slate of pizzas and flat breads. Our tableside service offers a one-of-a-kind, dedicated experience, and their outdoor space is the perfect landing spot for dog lovers and sun worshipers. We even offer a pet menu for furry guests.
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  • KarenVIP
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Christmas night, dining outdoors on the patio, cozy heater next to us, tender prime rib and hot mashed potatoes, a good wine, and just enough attention from our server, Maurice. What's not to love? Cohn family dining in beautiful San Diego! Happy New Year, everyone! (I did ask them to please turn down the volume on the...uh... lively Christmas music so we could visit, and they promptly obliged.)
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    The Prado at Balboa ParkPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.6
  • Dena
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    What a wonderful place to be on Christmas day( Fantastic fixed menu, fantastic drinks and what a very attentive staff from front desk to service. I want to thank Bill, my server for the evening and all the wonderful team members who worked on Christmas day to make someone else s day special. The view from any point of view is breathtaking. The chef and team should take a bow for the menu and the bartender for a wonderful mango Durango cocktail. What a gem of a restaurant, so classy, so chic so special. Keep up the great 5 Star service. I also appreciate the many times the manager and staff checked on a single woman. I felt so special.
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    Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.9
  • DonnaVIP
    Upstate New York •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was one of the best meals we have ever had! The food and presentation was outstanding! Kudos to Chef Kinsella for his unique preparation of classic dishes!
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
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    4.6
  • jim
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The small plates are entirely original, owing more to Asian and other fusion than to Spanish tapas. The cocktails were original and enhanced the meal. Ambience was great
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    Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • Sharon
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My family and I had reservations at 6:30pm the day before Christmas Eve. It was crowded and they were running behind. The hostess (Tiffany) was calm, professional and helpful even though many customers were asking her questions constantly. She was even bussing tables. We had another table of relatives (celebrating my birthday) and she was able to get us near each other. Which she didn't have to do. Once we were seated, our chef Chris was outstanding. He was funny, entertaining and the food was outstanding. Our wait staff was also wonderful but I've forgotten their names. My family and I will definitely return to Benihana's.
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    Benihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley
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