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Island Prime, San Diego, CA
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Island Prime

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$50 and over
Steakhouse
880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
19:00
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Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Meet San Diego’s only waterfront steakhouse: Island Prime’s unique location propped up on wooden stilts above San Diego Bay is reason enough to splurge here. And so is the premium surf-and-turf menu by award-winning chef Deborah Scott, featuring signatures like a filet trio with blue cheese, wild mushrooms, and Alaskan king crab.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room for up to 65 guests, with waterfront views.
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • 4th of July Celebration by the Bay

    US$94.95 per person

    4 Jul 2025 only
    Join us for the 4th of July celebration at Island Prime. Enjoy a three-course pre set menu at $94.95 per person with a firework show on bay. Served from 7pm to 9pm. Reservations for this special experience will not be reserved online, please contact the restaurant directly to book a reservation. Ou menu highlights lobster bisque, bone-in ribeye, lobster, atlantic seared scallop, smoked paprika & fennel blackened local catch, chicken "under a brick" and a flowerless chocolate for dessert. Thank you for celebrating with us!
    4th of July Celebration by the Bay photo
  • Celebration packages

    25 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
    Celebrate everyday! Personalize your special experience for every occasion.

What 8,546 people are saying

Island Prime reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Prime offers a "beautiful waterfront ambiance" with stunning views of downtown San Diego and the bay. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," including standout items like the tomahawk steak and crab cakes. Perfect for special occasions, this "upscale dining experience" is complemented by attentive staff and memorable dishes.
8,546 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a nice treat to dine here. Courtney was very kind and courteous!

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  2. Terrain

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our host, Andrew, provided an exceptional experience. He made us feel at ease in San Diego and also shared his residence in Brooklyn, which was our original location. We appreciated the ambiance and the outstanding views. It was a memorable time at Island Prime. Thank you to all of the staff who made our experience phenomenal!!

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  3. Herber

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great experience dining here! From the moment we arrived, everything just clicked—our reservation was honored right on time, and we were seated without any delay. The view was absolutely spectacular, which really set the tone for a relaxing and memorable evening. What truly elevated our night, though, was Courtney. She was a fantastic waitress—genuinely attentive without ever being overbearing. She checked in just the right amount, always seemed to be one step ahead of what we needed, and knew the menu inside and out. Her professionalism and warmth made us feel really taken care of. And the food… just incredible. Every dish we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can tell there’s real care behind what comes out of the kitchen. All around, it was a wonderful experience—great food, great service, and a view that’s hard to beat. We’ll definitely be coming back.

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  4. Corina VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience and delicious food, our go to place for out of town guests

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  5. Judi-Anne

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Island Prime! We celebrated our son's 19th birthday here and it was awesome. We have been celebrating here for years and it is amazing food and impeccable service every time. We can't wait to return.

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  6. Molly

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I wasn’t too terribly pleased with our view, but completely understandable with a busy Friday night. Food was phenomenal and service was good. Great drinks as well.

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  7. Donald

    Charleston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great way to spend our 40th wedding anniversary. Everyone was very attentive, professional, and conscientious of our every need. The food was prepared exquisitely and we appreciated all of the effort that was put towards a great evening for my lovely bride and myself. We cannot thank you enough for what a great job you did. thank you again for all that you did. 

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  8. Arturo

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food , also great view!It was au 25 anniversary great place to celebrate.

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  9. Paul

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and good spacing between starters and main. Watching the boats in the bay added to the overall experience. Will go again.

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  10. Gerald

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We requested and got a window seat. The waiter was busy but did his best to provide good service. Food was excellent but maybe a tad below top-notch. Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Island Prime, and we definitely recommend it.

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2 people
19:00
animated flamesBooked 62 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Island Prime

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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