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1. Tom Hams Lighthouse
4.6
Exceptional(6639)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 35 times today
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.
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2. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(4108)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 98 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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3. Coasterra
4.5
Awesome(7527)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 90 times today
Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.
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4. Cesarina
4.9
Exceptional(5443)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 204 times today
Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.
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5. Island Prime
4.6
Exceptional(8308)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 62 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.
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6. C-Level
4.7
Exceptional(4861)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 80 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.
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7. Animae
4.8
Exceptional(3177)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 67 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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8. Juniper & Ivy
4.6
Exceptional(7995)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 54 times today
Juniper & Ivy is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. With its cozy, inviting ambiance and excellent service, it creates a warm and welcoming environment for couples. As one reviewer put it, it's 'very good for romantic dinners' and another noted the 'great ambience and very romantic' setting. The high-quality, innovative food and award-winning wine list also contribute to the romantic atmosphere, making it a popular choice for special occasions.
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9. Ironside Fish & Oyster
4.4
Awesome(4529)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 88 times today
Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.
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10. insideOUT
4.7
Exceptional(2247)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 82 times today
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.We are excited to announce our highly anticipated Holiday Oasis Experience beginning Thursday, November 7th! Visit our website for additional information under "Happenings."Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.
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  • Stephanie
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day 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
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    4.5
  • Marissa
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I got the pasta with vodka sauce, mini lobster and shrimp, It was absolutely delicious!! The ambiance was amazing and our waitress was great! They did take our food on the extra plate without asking first.. but other than that it was amazing!!
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    CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
    •
    4.9
  • Linda
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Superb experience, foodie speaking…food, service, ambiance, all top notch! Thank you Seth!!
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    Island PrimePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp
    •
    4.6
  • Ronvip
    San Diego •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    One of the best bay views available. Food is excellent quality and underpriced for the combination of location and food quality. Ron Mix
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    Tom Hams LighthousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.6
  • Benyamin
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Absolutely loved the experience, my girlfriend had told me about the restaurant. She loves the early 90s so the vibes of the restaurant was amazing for her, I loved the decor as well as the general ambiance. The vodka pasta was so good, I got the 40oz porterhouse. The outside was grilled perfectly as well as the medium on the inside. The drinks were so good from the Cabernet my girlfriend had to the Gin & Tonic I had were both wonderfully made. 10/10, will absolutely be suggesting this place to every couple we know as THE date night spot in San Diego.
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.7

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