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C-Level, San Diego, CA
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C-Level

$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Sweeping water views and creative seafood, like everything-crusted ahi and a lobster and fontina BLT, set this bayside charmer apart. Not to mention a shaded patio, complete with heaters and a fireplace, which might be the prettiest outdoor dining space on Harbor Island.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.

Experiences

  • C-Level modified menu experience

    24 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025
    C-Level is remodeling its kitchen for its 20th Anniversary. We are offering a limited menu with many of our classics still available such as the Sesame Crusted Brie, Ahi Tuna Stack, Lobster BLT, and Fish & Chips just to name a few. Please call the restaurant to speak to one of our representatives if you have any questions. Inside dining will be closed during this time but we are offering patio seating.
  • Celebration Packages

    25 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
    Celebrate everyday! Personalize your experience for all special occasions.
  • Mother's Day by the Bay

    US$99.95 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Celebrate Mothers Day by the bay on our beautiful outdoor patio. Enjoy a three-course pre-set menu at C-Level, served from 11am to 8pm on May 11th. Our menu highlights include lobster bisque, center cut filet mignon, herb crusted halibut, lobster, jidori chicken piccata and belgian chocolate mousse cake for dessert. Cost for adults $99.95, $24.95 for children under 12.

What 5,128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C-Level offers a spectacular dining experience with "amazing views" of San Diego Bay and a "lively atmosphere." The food consistently receives praise for dishes like the Lobster BLT and seafood pasta. Guests appreciate the attentive service, with mentions of staff "going above and beyond." Despite occasional critiques on specific dishes, the overall experience is described as exceptional, making it a favorite for special occasions.

5,128 Reviews
  1. Mary VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was pleasant and very personable. She smiled all the time.

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  2. Pat

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Laid back but great service and finest food! Jesse is fantastic and I had a great birthday celebration!

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  3. Kathleen

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have always had a meal here before a flight back home. Especially because I know it will leave a lasting, delightful memory. And today did not disappoint. Beautiful views, great food, outstanding service. Wonderful food for the $$. Really nothing more we could ask for. Always a delight! Thank you!

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  4. Richard

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ease of parking….was seated early for lunch when we arrived. Probably the best table at the outside window. Food was fabulous…I had the seared Ahi Tuna….perfectly cooked substantial portion.

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  5. christin

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They have a 3oz filet and fries for kids for $12 which made the birthday celebration for my daughter even more perfect. The lobster bisque always perfect with the grilled bread to accompany it.

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  6. Joe VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined at C-level a few dozen times, and our visit in mid-March was the best since pre-covid. The mussels appetizer was outstanding: plentiful, with a rich broth. My wife'f BLT (bacon, lobster and tomatoe), was delicious and generous (fries substituted for bisque no charge), and my seafood pasta had plenty of seafood, and also a nice portion. The place was very busy so service could have been better, but the staff hustled and one always has a nice view to enjoy, so no complaints. The only disappointment was my glass of French Chablis...priced at $ 20 so expectations are high. It was thin, without chalk or body...fairly priced closer to $ 12 IMHO. A good Chablis would be a nice complement to the menu, but drop this one.

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  7. Kyle

    Phoenix11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place, one of my favorites. We were a little concerned about sitting on the patio, but even with the cooler, chilly evening weather, the patio was warm and cozy. The overhead heaters and glass rails allowed us to sit right next to the water so we could enjoy literally the very best view of the San Diego skyline and harbor. The food and service was exceptional as always, don’t miss the Lobster Fontina BLT! It’s also a great value and their prices haven’t shot up like so many other places. Really great experience!!!

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  8. Syane

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love C-Level! Great food, great service, great views! The wind picked up today so it was a little chilly even with the heaters but we sure to dress warm! We had a lovely early dinner!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The people sitting next to us were too loud and not mindful about others around them.

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  10. Steve

    Sacramento3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! We had the coconut shrimp & chicken potstickers. The main course was amazing! We enjoyed the Poke Bowl, the Macadamia Nut crusted Mahi-Mahi, & the Lobster Mac & cheese. The service was outstanding. The views of the San Diego bay were spectacular!

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FAQs

C-Level offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 298-6802.

C-Level is rated 4.7 stars by 5128 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for C-Level

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
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