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A photo of Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(969)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 30 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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4.6
Exceptional(239)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 19 times today
This American diner meets elegant French bistro is open Monday–Friday for Breakfast and Lunch, every day for Dinner and Happy Hour, and on the weekends for Brunch. With a full bar and an approachable menu, locals and travelers can indulge in a variety of French-inspired classics, from shared mussels to ratatouille and burgers.
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4.9
Exceptional(4763)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 43 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.
A photo of Fogo de Chao - San Diego restaurant
4.2
Awesome(3840)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 82 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
A photo of Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1738)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 9 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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  • IsaiVIP
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Nam was absolutely fantastic the team is very professional and the restaurant is ran very smooth. Will definitely be back
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    Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.7
  • Keiko
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food was excellent , I felt chef’s pride Waiter Creyton B gave us an excellent service We really enjoyed the time Thank you guys
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    Saint James French DinerPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.6
  • StephenVIP
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The great news: service was excellent, food spot on. We had bread (must have), beets, and a charcuterie plate to start, which was plenty for four of us. All was excellent, but the charcuterie was the standout: perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and even came with notes so you knew what you were eating. For dinner, we had filet mignon, wagyu skirts, and a ribeye. All were superb and cooked exactly to specification. Desserts and drinks were also very good. The less fabulous: We asked for a quiet corner since it is a busy and crowded spot, and while we were in a corner of the private room in the back, so was a loud party of 6 or 8. We asked if they could do something, but nothing was done. Parking: Even at 5:30 on a Sunday, it was not easy to find a spot close by.. If there'd been valet, we'd have definitely used it. All in all, we'd do it again for a special occasion. The manager did listen to our noise issue, and acknowledged it impacted our experience tonight, so I don't expect it to happen again
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    Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.9
  • Yolanda
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had tried STK will in Orlando and had to visit in California. Our drive was a little over an hour, but well worth it. Our steak was perfect. The asparagus and mashed potatoes were good side to share for 3.
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    STK- San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.4
  • BrookeVIP
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Dec 2024
    We had the pleasure of dining here on Christmas Eve. It was a beautiful 4-course menu including an amuse Bouche, a choice between two salads, four entrees and two desserts. The service was absolutely on point! Great attention to detail and the server assistants were fabulous too. The food runner was lovely and explained each course. The food was absolutely delicious. By far our best meal in San Diego. Thank you all!
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    Grant GrillPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.7

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