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insideOUT, San Diego, CA

insideOUT

4.8
4.8
2342 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 77 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.

Our current Holiday Oasis Experience will be ending this Sunday, January 5th! 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–23:45 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 888-8623
  • Website
    http://insideoutsd.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Private party facilities
    insideOUT® features unique indoor and outdoor semi-private event spaces, as well as a full venue buyout option. It all starts with an idea! Let our Private Events Manager, Christine Kerns, elevate it for you. Please contact christine@insideoutsd.com for more details and walk-throughs.

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What 2,342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
InsideOUT offers a vibrant dining experience with "gorgeous" décor that captivates guests. Known for its festive ambiance, especially during themed events, "the food is delicious" and service attentive. While the menu could expand, patrons appreciate the "stellar service" and "amazing atmosphere," making it a standout spot for celebrations and photo opportunities.

2,342 Reviews

  1. Callie Kuklok

    VIP

    San Diego

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Christmas cocktails were delicious and beautifully presented. The winter wonderland decor was amazing including real snowfall at times paired with the classic Christmas carol “let it snow” The brunch menu was delicious! Overall this was an amazing experience

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  2. Ryan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place will definitely come back! Beautiful

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  3. joanne

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was mediocre, drinks were amazing, ambience is everything.

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  4. Judith

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess first tried to seat us at what I consider a “coffee table” to eat. We gave her a big fat NO! I don’t pay good money to go out to eat off something I have to hunch over for. Menu options were limited. Need better selection of appetizers that can be shared and a few more entree selections. We were lucky enough to be under an umbrella when it snowed, but if I had been eating my dinner and foam was coming down in my food I wouldn’t have been thrilled. Waiter was great.

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  5. Edward

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You’re paying for the ambience. The paella was nasty, thankfully our server took it off of the bill & gave us a free dessert. I would still come back and try the brunch menu. Overall this isn’t a place I would be coming back to on a regular basis.

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  6. Aleena

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe and the decorations were really amazing. The cocktails were good! The waiters were amazing. However the food was not good. I got the vegetarian dish and it lacked any flavor. I would go back for the cocktails and the ambience.

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  7. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! It’s a total vibe and the staff are so friendly and quick!

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  8. Karen

    VIP

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went at 4pm just as they opened and sat at an upper attrium table. It was an awesome experience. The decor has to put a smile on anyone's face. The food was outrageously fabulous. The service was impeccable.

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  9. Carmen

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    IT SNOWED it was so much fun and such a cool experience! Yummy food too!

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  10. BENYAPA

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good experience and service highly recommend

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insideOUT is rated 4.8 stars by 2342 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 77 times today

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Google Map for insideOUT

1642 University Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Centre Street
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–23:45 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    https://accesshillcrest.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://insideoutsd.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 888-8623
  • Private party facilities
    insideOUT® features unique indoor and outdoor semi-private event spaces, as well as a full venue buyout option. It all starts with an idea! Let our Private Events Manager, Christine Kerns, elevate it for you. Please contact christine@insideoutsd.com for more details and walk-throughs.

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