Restaurants near The Bristol Hotel

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A photo of The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter restaurant

1. The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

4.6

Exceptional(2604)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to The Melting Pot San Diego Gaslamp. Located on 5th Ave & E St in the historic Gaslamp Plaza Suites, the San Diego - Gaslamp Melting Pot Restaurant brings a truly unique, romantic and interactive four-course fondue dining experience to San Diego's vibrant downtown dining scene!

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2. Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1454)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 9 times today

Dobson's Bar and Restaurant is a hidden treasure in the heart of Downtown San Diego/Gaslamp Quarter. For the last 40 years, this has been the hot spot for business lunches and frequented by many local and nationwide celebrities. Paul Dobson, the namesake for Dobson's bar and restaurant, is one of America's few professional Bullfighters. The food is California cuisine with a touch of Italian, French, Spanish and Asian cuisine. One thing that both local San Diegans and Zagat can agree on is that this is one of the top restaurants in San Diego. Due to the limited seating and popularity, reservations are highly recommended. Owner Paul Dobson "works a room better than Sinatra", which explains why this "local tradition" downtown remains, "after all these years", a "high-powered, hobnob spot"; the Cal kitchen "serves up delicious, innovative food, along with old standbys" ("have the mussel bisque and think of heaven").

3. Bandar Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(947)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 4 times today

For dining:Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm to 9:00pmFriday-Satuday: 4:00pm to 9:30pmSunday: 2:00pm to 9:00pmWe are open for Takeout everyday For more information on parties of over 6 people please reach out directly to the restaurant 619-238-0101.A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.Bandar Restaurant serves Mediterranean food with unique Persian spices flown to San Diego and served in original recipes. Chefs Behrooz and Shokooh create simple preparations to showcase them, alongside an exotic variety of oven-roasted eggplant, charbroiled chicken, seafood and flavorful prime steaks. Look for signature classics such as Nadari, Barg and Soltani. Bandar Restaurant is award-winning since 1996. The restaurant has a unique energy, sitting right in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego.

4. Grant Grill

4.6

Exceptional(1656)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 16 times today

A remarkable epicurean experience awaits you at Grant Grill and Lounge. From the iconic, chic setting to our fresh California cuisine and innovative libations, Grant Grill and Lounge carries a tradition of excellence rich in history (since 1951) and history-in-the-making. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus highlight the best ingredients of the season with a fresh approach to classics. From the bar, proprietary beverage creations are offered alongside an impressive menu of wine, beer and cocktails.

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5. Year of the Fortune

4.1

Excellent(27)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 4 times today

Our Year of the Fortune is a vibrant new Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Downtown San Diego. Inspired by the Lunar New Year, this unique dining destination offers an immersive experience where flavor meets festivity.Menu Highlights:Asian Cuisine: Enjoy a diverse menu featuring traditional and modern Chinese dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.Signature Cocktails: Sip on inventive cocktails crafted by renowned mixologists, inspired by the Chinese zodiac signs.Event Hosting: Ideal for private parties, corporate events, and special occasions with tailored services to meet your needs.Ambiance: Step into a world adorned with parasol Chinese umbrellas, sky lanterns, and dragon motifs, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere.

6. Downtown Sushi

4.3

Awesome(80)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Downtown Sushi, nestled in downtown San Diego, just steps from the historic Balboa Theatre. Chef Andy creates a symphony of flavors, with our Omakase Premium Sashimi as the star, featuring the finest fresh, sustainably sourced seafood. Don’t miss our happy hour specials with delicious appetizers and drinks. Signature rolls like the Love Roll, Fire Roll, Downtown Roll, and Tower Roll highlight Chef Andy’s creativity, while the Salmon Flame appetizer bursts with irresistible flavor. For a main course, savor our Ribeye Steak, grilled to perfection with a Japanese twist. We welcome walk-ins and reservations alike. For a truly elevated experience, our VIP space is perfect for exclusive events or intimate celebrations, combining exceptional cuisine with unparalleled service. To make your visit even more convenient, we accept various forms of payment, including credit cards, cash, and Apple Pay.

7. Topside Terrace

4.1

Excellent(392)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 2 times today

A quintessential San Diego open-air terrace, Topside Terrace takes advantage of the San Diego climate while marrying the sites and sounds of downtown. Inspired by coastal living, we specialize in evening fare and weekend brunch serving Baja California and Classic American Fare paired with contemporary cocktails and draft beer.Happy hour every Tuesday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm!Live Music every Friday & Saturday night 6pm-8pm

8. Bronze Bird

4.6

Exceptional(174)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 8 times today

Bronze Bird Food Wine & Spirits is a casual San Diego imbibery for the craft connoisseur, located in The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy tasty takes on So Cal comfort fare with an impressive variety of shareable creations offered alongside entrée-driven dishes.

9. Operacaffe

4.7

Exceptional(1397)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 6 times today

At Operacaffe we are passionate about our culinary business and our customers. The reputation for excellent cuisine, top-notch service, the quality and freshness of ingredients are the reasons we are so proud of our brand new restaurant!

10. Tapas & Beers

4.9

Exceptional(521)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 3 times today

Located in Downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels building, Tapas & Beers is a French and Spanish Restaurant.We offer a large selection of Tapas plates to share between friends & familybut also normal size dishes if you don't want to share !Our beers on tap selection highlights breweries from San Diego County and our wine selection from all around the world will make any wine lover happy too !Everything you will eat at Tapas & Beers will be made from scratch to order with fresh and mostly organic ingredients ! Discover why our place isso highly rated !Cheers!

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Updated on 13/3/2025

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Victoria
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We had a delightful and delicious evening. Service by Creighton was superb as was the busboy. Everything was exceptional and we will definitely be back. Noise was very loud but somehow when dessert arrived, an amazing chocolate soufflé, we forgot about how noisy it was, probably because we stopped talking so we could devour the dessert.
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Saint James French DinerPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.6
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David
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Experiencing history in a contemporary settingm. If the walls could talk...lovely! Treated like US Grant himself.
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Grant GrillPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.6
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EllenVIP
San Diego •157 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Miguel was a great server. Food is good and good value. Charming lunch place.
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Dobson's Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.5
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Nicole
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I was an outstanding experience with delicious food and wonderful service!
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The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterPrice: Very Expensive• Fondue• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta •1 review
4.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Excellent meal with friends. Thank you for your service
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Salvatore's Cucina & LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.3

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