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4.7
Exceptional(386)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 49 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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3.9
Excellent(7544)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Mission Valley
Booked 169 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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4.6
Exceptional(230)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Kensington
Booked 34 times today
Trattoria da Sofia is a brand new Italian restaurant located in the charming Kensington neighborhood of San Diego. Trattoria da Sofia features delicious, comforting Italian dishes paired with warm Italian hospitality. By day, the Trattoria is your new favorite coffee shop and cafe.
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4.9
Exceptional(95)
Price: Expensive
• American • North Park
Booked 13 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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4.7
Exceptional(94)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Little Italy
Booked 25 times today
As one of only two carousel bars in the United States, Wilma’s Carousel Bar offers a truly unique experience.We invite you to immerse yourself in this nostalgic retreat with Executive Corporate Chef Brian Redzikowski’s French-Creole inspired dishes and Beverage Director Eric Johnson’s a selection of cocktails including both innovative spins on traditional favorites and imaginative new concoctions.
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4.4
Awesome(642)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 9 times today
Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego near the marina district, Salvatore's inspired by the elegant minimalist details of nature. Salvatores is walking distance from the San Diego convention center and downtown hotel/resort district. The kitchen draws influence from the shores of the Mediterranean and Italy, while creating a visionary express of flavorful and modern California Mediterranean cuisine. Salvatores San Diego embodies a multi-sensory culinary sanctuary for our guests to escape, disconnect and have a great time. EUDAIMONIA' the contended, happy state you feel when you travel.
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3.7
Very Good(324)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 16 times today
Located in San Diego’s vibrant downtown, Zama brings Latin American cuisine with an Asian infusion in a captivating space inspired by the Amazonian jungle. Zama will focus on Latin American cuisine with the addition of Peruvian and Mexican dishes like Carpaccio, Agua Chile and Tartar and a Japanese-inspired sushi bar created by Chef Tayuka Kudo (formerly of Nobu and Lumi) against the extravagant backdrop of the lush jungle-inspired space.
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4.6
Exceptional(827)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 17 times today
From the owner Leonardo Landini "When I decided to open Ristorante Illando, I had a vision in my head...my cozy house back in Firenze, Italy; my family dining table filled with the food I grew up with. Now I can surround you with the warmth of my Italian home and an authentic Italian meal here at Illando. Benvenuti e buon appetito a tutti!!"
A photo of King & Queen Cantina - San Diego restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1199)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Little Italy
Booked 11 times today
King & Queen Cantina in San Diego is a blast! It's known for its unique fusion of Latin and Asian flavors, offering a dining experience unlike any other. Customers rave about the 'energetic setting,' 'fun variety of cocktails,' and 'fantastic food.' They also love the 'great service' and 'vibrant energy' of the place. Whether you're there for Happy Hour, Taco Tuesday or a weekend brunch, it's an exciting spot to hang out with friends.
A photo of Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Fashion Valley restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(569)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Mission Valley
Booked 7 times today
Blanco is more than your typical Mexican restaurant, it‘s an escape from the ordinary, a happy hour hang out, a place to sit back, recharge and party. It’s a vacation in your neighborhood that helps you relax with your favorite people. For food, margaritas, and good times, Blanco is the perfect place to find your bliss.
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  • Jose
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    This place is great. The ambiance and theme are perfectly executed. The drinks are intelligently curated and the food is great. I love that the plants are grown by them and that the music is all original.
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    MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
    4.7
  • TriciaVIP
    San Diego •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a really fun time at Wilma’s Carousel. The hostesses were very friendly and helpful. They made us feel so welcome! We got to sit at the carousel and it was really comfortable. The bar tenders were all very nice and helpful. The drinks were tasty. I tried both NA drinks and enjoyed both. The smashed Big Mac was absolutely delicious. Hubby had steak frites, but the steak was overcooked. It didn’t detract from a lovely evening. We will return and try some appetizers and dessert!
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    Wilma's Carousel BarPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Little Italy
    4.7
  • EdizVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •46 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We enjoyed Sofia very much. Very nicely set, kind service with knowledge and great food. My first assessment is how you are greeted upon arrival. Accommodating! Welcoming! Our waiter knew how to explain options, asked about any allergies.. he was great! We enjoyed the food very much. Started with Arancini - more tomato based rice yummy. Calamari was tender (breading could be lighter) and meatballs on the money! We tried several pastas and chic parm. Cacio a Pepe very delicious - just right amount of black pepper, gently stuffed w ricotta, rigatoni alla vodka very tasty - be aware it is spicy and pistachio pesto and spaghetti was excellent - finally chicken parm - I know it is not a traditional Italian dish but thin and nicely prepared. All in all - very good experience. Will be back!
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    Trattoria Da SofiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Kensington
    4.6
  • Isabella
    Coastal North Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    LIPS is my fave drag venue of all time. I take friends and family here when they visit me from out of town. LIPS is high production, fantastic drag. It is a little pricey but you are paying for a real performance that is above and beyond the average drag show. I love the atmosphere the queens provide. It is such a welcoming and fun space. Come with an open mind and enjoy the best drag show of your life! The food is also really good.
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    LIPS - San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• North Park
    4.9
  • ClaudiaVIP
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Waitress Erin and Chef Jesse are a dynamic duo who made our dinner experience at Benihana the best we’ve ever had! Erin was so attentive to us all, even on one of the busiest days of the year, Valentine's Day. Chef Jesse was a great entertainer, and his food was delicious! This was the first time my kiddo had no leftovers. We had the best time ever, and the food was terrific! Thank you, Erin and Jesse; you guys are the best!
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    Benihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley
    3.9
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