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1. Animae
4.8
Exceptional(3183)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 78 times today
ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.
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2. Stake Chophouse & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1667)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Coronado
Booked 12 times today
Stake Chophouse & Bar is a foodie's paradise with its wide variety of steaks, seafood, and salads. It's a modern take on the classic chophouse with high-quality ingredients and a chef-driven menu. The reviews rave about the food quality and culinary competence, often comparing it to other top restaurants. The staff is consistently praised for their attentive and professional service, and the unique dining experience.
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3. Cowboy Star
4.9
Exceptional(4725)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 36 times today
Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.
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4. Nobu San Diego
4.5
Awesome(3729)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 39 times today
Nobu San Diego is a foodie hotspot known for its award-winning 'New Style' Japanese cuisine. As per reviews, the food is consistently and exceptionally delicious, with each dish being a work of art, beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The ambience is described as sophisticated yet lively, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. It's not just about the food, the service is equally praised, making it a fantastic dining experience.
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5. Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse - San Diego
4.5
Awesome(2327)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 25 times today
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse embodies the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse, serving USDA Prime Beef, fresh seafood and premium wines from our award-winning wine selection in a breathtaking atmosphere.
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6. Nonna
4.7
Exceptional(943)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 14 times today
Many restaurants in Little Italy have become destinations, among them the Busalacchi family's Nonna. The rustic décor features a relaxed country-style feel throughout the restaurant, including the delightful patio. The wonderfully welcoming atmosphere celebrates yet another delicious Sicilian food lineup, including pizzas and all that you would expect from an authentic Italian menu. The terrific entrées show the Sicilian influence, and fill the restaurant with great aromas.We would love to hear your feedback on your experience.
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7. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego
4.7
Exceptional(949)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 20 times today
Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.
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8. Dobson's Bar & Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1428)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 9 times today
Dobson's Bar & Restaurant is a foodie hotspot in San Diego. Known for its Californian cuisine with a twist of Italian, French, Spanish, and Asian, it's been a local tradition for 37 years. It's a favorite of both locals and Zagat, praised for its 'delicious, innovative food' and 'excellent ambience'. The 'world famous' Mussel Bisque is a must-try, and the service is described as 'excellent', 'friendly', and 'graceful'.
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9. The Desmond
4.5
Awesome(149)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Gaslamp
We're California born and bred. Best in the world? Yeah. We’ve got that. These are year-round farms. Lifelong fishermen. Orchards that thrive well beyond the fall. Our ingredients here in Southern California are the very best, and we treat them with the respect that they deserve. Join us for an experience that showcases the best of the bounty, with flavors that are truly memorable.
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10. Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego
4.6
Exceptional(1724)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 20 times today
Lionfish, located in the Pendry San Diego, is a modern, cutting edge sushi and seafood restaurant located on 5th Avenue that features fresh-catch cuisine and seasonal ingredients, all prepared with innovative twists by homegrown San Diego chef JoJo Ruiz.
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  • Barryvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great service and seating around the chef counter was a bonus. You can see all the cooking action right in front of you. The wagyu carpaccio was the highlight of the night. It just melts in your mouth. The organic pear salad was also great for sharing. However the aged duck breast and the dry-aged bone in ribeye had some tendons and chewy parts that is unable to swallow.
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    Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp
    •
    4.9
  • Anne
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We went to celebrate my 45th birthday and it was wonderful! The food was excellent, our waitress explained everything and provided wonderful pro tips and at the end they brought out a birthday treat!
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    Nobu San DiegoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Downtown / Gaslamp
    •
    4.5
  • Emily
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing food and staff. It was so cool to see elevated Filipino food, and it was my girlfriend’s first time trying A5 Wagyu, she said “it was the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth”. Will be back in 6 months for my birthday!
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    AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown / Gaslamp
    •
    4.8
  • Stephanie
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food and service was amazing as always! Chelsea was amazing at keeping us happy and making sure we were satisfied with the recent menu changes. Never had a meal I didn’t enjoy here.
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
    •
    4.5
  • Patriciavip
    San Diego •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 19 Nov 2024
    We love the Stake Chophouse Restaurant. We choose it to celebrate our 30 year anniversary and we were hapoy we did. They received us with a Happy Anniversary Card on our table, they gave us a glass of champagne for a toast. Vanessa was a fantastic server as we remember her being in previous ocasions. The food was excellent the Chef went the extra mile for us. We had the perfect ambiance! THANK YOU! To all the servers, chef, cooks and manager for making our anniversary very special.
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    Stake Chophouse & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Coronado
    •
    4.7

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