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A photo of Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(946)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 38 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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4.4
Awesome(1737)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 16 times today
Osteria Panevino is the oldest restaurant in all of the Gaslamp Quarter that features the best Italian cuisine that San Diego has to offer, winning the gold awards for best family restaurant in San Diego, and best Italian Cuisine in San Diego that will surely have your taste buds blown away. Our world renowned chef, Vincenzo Lo Verso, has spent over 25 years perfecting his Sicilian recipes, following age-old family traditions that have withstood the test of time. Stop by and surround yourself in a rustic, Tuscan ambience as chef Vincenzo takes you on a culinary adventure of a lifetime.
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3.9
Excellent(961)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 14 times today
Butchers cut is a contemporary grill and premiere steakhouse that offers an unmatched selection of beef, fish, and pasta. As the premier steakhouse of San Diego located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, we offer an ambiance with a rustic and vintage vibe that takes you back to a simple and classic era. Our newly installed glass meat locker on the restaurant floor is a spectacle everyone must experience in person, where patrons can handpick the piece that catches their eye. We promise to be the freshest, most desired dining destination in the Gaslamp District.
A photo of Asti Ristorante restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1738)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 16 times today
Since 1994, Asti has been serving locals and visitors authentic Italian cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Whether you dine on our lively patio, or choose to sit inside and enjoy the beautiful artwork and brick walls, you're sure to have an unforgettable dining experience.Each dish on our menu, from our selection of antipasti, handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and quality steaks, is inspired by the delicious flavors of Northern Italy. While some restaurants offer small plates, Asti continues to serve up delicious abundance, all freshly and individually prepared to order. With an extensive vintage wine selection and knowledgeable staff, we deliver a true Italian dining experience that will leave your palate asking for more!
A photo of Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood restaurant
4.1
Excellent(2283)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 22 times today
The quest for San Diego's premier steakhouse and wine selection ends at Greystone! Acclaimed by esteemed publications as the Best Steakhouse in San Diego and California (SD Entertainer & Best Things California), earning the Best Fine Dining Award (Gaslamp Quarter), and touted for its Best Wine List (Wine Spectator), Greystone has solidified its reputation for excellence. Our dedicated team crafts extraordinary culinary experiences daily, spotlighting premium Miyazaki Prefecture Wagyu Beef alongside Chef Christopher Osborn’s innovative creations, and an award-winning wine list. Savor an unforgettable evening as your taste buds embark on a flavor-filled adventure at Greystone.
A photo of Operacaffe restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1342)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 11 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!
A photo of Tapas & Beers restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(486)
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!
A photo of Puesto at the Headquarters restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3490)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 48 times today
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.
A photo of Kettner Exchange restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1325)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Little Italy
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.
A photo of Herb & Wood restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6425)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 78 times today
A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

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  • Carmen
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Lovely brunch , I ordered the chop salad .. perfection . Will definitely return for other dishes.
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    Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.7
  • mykaela
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    staff was so caring and on it, we weren’t even there for 30 minutes before we got our main course and the whole restaurant was packed. they made sure to do something for the birthday we were celebrating and made sure to sit us out in a good location! 10/10 would recommend. food was absolutely INCREDIBLE
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    Butcher’s Cut SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Downtown / Gaslamp
    3.9
  • Jennifer
    Philadelphia County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 13 Nov 2024
    Food was awesome, big selection and everyone loved their meal which included salads, pasta dishes (Pappardelle alla Vodka so yum) and filet. We sat inside as it was cool out but it was noisy; two large parties made it almost impossible to hear my table mates so maybe outside is a better option? Other than that it was superb!
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    Asti RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.6
  • edward
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Nov 2024
    One of us has mobility issues and need to use a scooter. We eat early to avoid crowds. The staff was incredibly nice about getting the scooter off of the street and parked out of the way. On top of that, the food was really good. Service was also outstanding even after the good impression with the scooter. It really helps that it was before the evening rush, but you would be surprised how often the service is poor just before the dinner rush. 
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    Osteria PanevinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.4
  • Karinvip
    San Diego •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Oct 2024
    Absolutely exquisite dinner at Greystone! Do not miss this gem when in the Gaslamp Quarter. The food and services is top notch and it's local unlike a lot of the other steakhouses in the area. My Filet was perfectly cooked. the oysters super fresh and delicious and the Wagu Appetizer super good. We also had the gnocchi and scallops, both excellent. Will definitely be back soon!
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    Greystone Prime Steakhouse & SeafoodPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.1
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