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Callie Restaurant, San Diego, CA
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Callie Restaurant

$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 78 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Lively
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

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Executive chef: Chef Travis Swikard

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

    2024

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

    2023

From the OpenTable editors: Chef and San Diego native Travis Swikard is an alum of iconic restaurants like DANIEL, and that pedigree shines at this sophisticated Mediterranean spot named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America in 2022. Feast on plates like lemon saffron linguine or harissa-grilled lamb chops, or go all-in on a five-course family-style tasting menu. Either way, a meal in the inviting space decked with blue tiles and lush greenery feels like a lively dinner party on every visit.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-9696
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located in the building, but because of the one way streets downtown, the entrance is on 11th Avenue between J St and Island Ave, on the right. The parking garage has a sign '1155 Parking' over top and is through LAZ. For security purposes, the gate will be down when you pull up, you will press the kiosk for a ticket. Once you've parked, take the elevators in the center up to the lobby and be sure to get your ticket validated by a host. Validation is good up to three hours.

Experiences

  • Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8

    US$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8 For the ultimate dining experience, choose The Mediterranean Feast, a 5-course, family-style menu priced at $75 per guest. This menu, curated by Chef Travis Swikard, provides a full culinary journey from spreads to dessert. While the Feast is required for parties of 7 or 8, it is also available to all guests without advance notice. When booking, please let us know of any dietary restrictions so we can accommodate them. To secure your reservation, a credit card is needed, but no charge will apply unless you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice or do not show up. In those cases, a $10 per guest fee will be charged to the credit card on file.
  • Christmas Eve at Callie

    US$99.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Enjoy Christmas Eve at Callie! We will be featuring a 5 course family style feast for $99 per person. Please note that only the Christmas Eve Feast will be offered on this day, a la carte dining will not be available. Please inquire about any dietary restrictions. No-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance may be subject to a charge of $10 per person. Tax, 20% service charge, and 4% surcharge will be added to all checks.
    Christmas Eve at Callie photo
  • New Year's Eve 1st Seating

    US$165.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us at Callie before your countdown festivities with a 5-course family-style menu at $165 per person. Please note that only the New Year's Eve menu will be offered on this day, a la carte dining will not be available. Please inquire about any dietary restrictions. An optional curated wine pairing will be available at $95 per person. No-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance may be subject to a charge of $10 per person. Please note that the dining room will close at 8:30pm to prepare for the next seating at 9:00pm. Tax, 20% service charge, and 4% surcharge will be added to all checks.
    New Year's Eve 1st Seating photo

What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Callie Restaurant in San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with a Mediterranean flair. Guests rave about its "phenomenal" food, including standout dishes like the lamb rack and duck breast. The service is "outstanding," and the atmosphere is vibrant, though occasionally noisy. Ideal for special occasions, Callie's menu boasts "creative, unique flavors" and a well-curated wine list.

204 Reviews
  1. Wayne

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting, good food at “great food” prices. Carrots, dolmas, halibut, and rice pudding were outstanding, though.

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  2. felipe

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent every time! Service, incredible food! Gracias

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  3. Carly

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, wonderful service and beautiful restaurant. Really enjoyed the “Mediterranean Feast” and left feeling very full and we couldn’t decide which was our favourite dish.

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  4. rafat

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The pita bread was fresh. The vegetables were presented well honoring its freshness. The Aleppo chicken was very juicy and flavorful. The tahini chocolate cookie was delicious.

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  5. Margot

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Callie is excellent in every way. The food, the service, the ambience. It is a great restaurant. We particularly enjoyed the babaganoush and the lamb chops on this visit.

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  6. Arlene

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Callie is unlike any other restaurant in San Diego. The food is delicious, different and exciting. I always order the Tasting Menu and am thrilled with the quality and variety of perfectly prepared courses. 5 Stars!!

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  7. CLAUDE

    New York City

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent experience, however it is a bit pricey and this should be addressed.

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  8. Cecilie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious meal! Servings were lol. Even as a place for sharing, it was not enough food for the price. We all left really hungry but overall thought the food and wine selection was delicious! Waitress was lovely. Hostess was really rude.

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  9. Ken

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience! The food the wine the service were all exceptional. Can’t wait to return for another amazing meal!

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  10. Polina

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very average. Halibut was very very dry. Hamachi , which is so hard to destroy, to spicy and salty. Bill for 2 with wine was over $300, which is a bit to much for this quality.

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FAQs

Callie Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 78 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Callie Restaurant

1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7230

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located in the building, but because of the one way streets downtown, the entrance is on 11th Avenue between J St and Island Ave, on the right. The parking garage has a sign '1155 Parking' over top and is through LAZ. For security purposes, the gate will be down when you pull up, you will press the kiosk for a ticket. Once you've parked, take the elevators in the center up to the lobby and be sure to get your ticket validated by a host. Validation is good up to three hours.
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