The Lion's Share

4.6

995 Reviews

$30 and under

Wild Game

Innovative
Romantic
Great for creative cocktails

In addition to modern American fare, The Lion's Share features exotic meats seldom found in other restaurants. The menu pairs well with an interesting wine list focused around small production wineries.

Last, but not least, they offer hand-crafted cocktails considered amongst the best in the city in an eclectic atmosphere with a friendly staff.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Wild Game, American, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 564-6924
Website
http://www.lionssharesd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ted Smith
Private party facilities
Private Event Space Available for large groups. email info@ lionssharesd.com for more information

Location
629 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Area
Downtown / Gaslamp
Cross Street
G Street
Parking details
Most guests find it easier to park on G street or Pacific Highway.
Public transit
Located next to the Seaport Village Trolley Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

BruschettaUS$5.00
Seasonal offering
Our Deviled EggsUS$9.00
Espelette, caviar, truffle & prosciutto, quail confit
Roasted CarrotsUS$9.00
Almonds, celery leaves, goat cheese
Pear & Marinated Fennel SaladUS$10.00
Arugula, goat cheese, toasted hazelnut, champagne vinaigrette
Roasted Pumpkin & Spinach SaladUS$11.00
Pepitas, ricotta salata, crispy proscuitto, brown butter vinaigrette
French Onion SoupUS$10.00
Gruyere gratinee
House Cut French FriesUS$6.00
Parmesan, mustard aioli
Boar Sausage PoutineUS$11.00
White cheddar, house fries
Meat and Cheese BoardUS$20.00
Pickles, spreads, mustard, toast
Moroccan Chicken LiverUS$8.00
Medjool dates, herb pita
Venison CarpaccioUS$14.00
Pickled mustard seed, radish, watercress, parmesan
Amberjack CrudoUS$12.00
Apple, pickled peppers, radish, olive oil
Sausage BoardUS$16.00
Rabbit, wild boar, elk, pickled farm vegetables, sourdough
Tacos De LenguaUS$12.00
Lamb, queso fresco, calabrian chili & piquillo salsa
Antelope SlidersUS$14.00
Red onion marmalade, smoked gouda, mustard aioli
Rabbit Hand PieUS$12.00
Braised rabbit, duck fat crust, carrot puree
Wild Boar CarbonaraUS$18.00
Boar pancetta, spaghetti, peas, pecorino
Roasted Jidori ChickenUS$22.00
Asparagus, mushrooms duxelle, herb spatzel, cider jus
Line Caught FishUS$22.00
Chef's daily preparation
Grilled Hanger SteakUS$24.00
Barley, broccolini, bone marrow butter, bordelaise sauce
Chicken Fried QuailUS$18.00
Duck fat waffle, maple mustard
Our BurgerUS$14.00
Aged white cheddar, house cut fries
Wild Style BurgerUS$20.00
Boar bacon, fried farm egg, aged white cheddar, truffle fries
Chocolate BrownieUS$6.00
Seasonal sabayon, toasted almonds
Bread PuddingUS$6.00
Seasonal offering
Salted Caramel PuddingUS$6.00
Candied bacon, bourbon whipped cream

Cocktails

Whiskey

Federal Buffalo StampUS$10.00
Bourbon, lemon, ginger root, maple syrup
St. Elizabeth Sexy PartyUS$11.00
Bourbon, cinnamon, all-spice, chocolate bitters
Hip Hops DiggityUS$10.00
Bourbon, aperol, lemon & grapefruit, ipa foam
Boulevard of AshesUS$12.00
Bourbon, sweet vermouth, smoked campari
New York SourUS$10.00
Rye, lemon, red wine float
De La LouisanneUS$12.00
Rye, cognac, benedictine, peyshaud's bitters, dash absinthe

Juniper

Monks Gone WildUS$11.00
Strawberry infused pimm's, green chartreuse, lemon, ginger beer
Cucumber GimletUS$9.00
Gin, pressed lime & cucumber
Son of a BeestingUS$10.00
Gin, lemon, honey-ginger, rose water
London CallingUS$10.00
Gin, fino sherry, lemon, orange bitters
Cyn-CityUS$10.00
Gin, cynar, lemon, egg white
Afternoon DelightUS$11.00
Gin, lillet blanc, fresh lemon, red bell pepper, mint

Agave

No EsposaUS$10.00
Tequila, lemon, strawberry & habanero shrubs
El DiabloUS$9.00
Tequila, lime, ginger, creme de cassis, soda water
Hunter ThompsonUS$10.00
Mezcal, pineapple-infused rum, agave & raspberry syrup, lime, barrel aged bitters
The Oaxacan DeadUS$11.00
(Wah-halk-an) dead mezcal, cinnamon, aperol, cynar, lemon, absinthe spritz
Smokin' HerbsUS$11.00
Chili-infused mezcal, yellow chartreuse, tequila, agave, lime
PepperdineUS$11.00
Tequila, mezcal, lemon, sugarcane, peppercorn tincture

Cane

BrajitoUS$9.00
Rum, brancamenta, pressed lime, soda water
Boukman DaiquiriUS$9.00
Rum, cognac, cinammon, lime
Stop WiningUS$11.00
Rum, lillet blanc, benedictine, lemon
Rum Forrest RumUS$12.00
Black tea infused rum, benedictine, sweet vermouth, orange bitters
Papa HemingwayUS$10.00
Rum, maraschino, lime, grapefruit, orange bitters
The Greenhouse Effect
Rum, grapefruit, lime, cardamom, soda water

Grape & Grain

Green Mar-Tea-NiUS$9.00
Green tea-infused vodka, lemon, honey, bitters
What Dreams Are Made ofUS$10.00
Clementine vodka, lemon, grenadine, cointreau, passion fruit
Rosa SparksUS$9.00
Cocchi rosa, grapefruit & lemon, champagne
AirmailUS$9.00
Aged rum, lime, honey, champagne
Bad AppleUS$9.00
Apple brandy, cinammon, lemon, champagne
French 75US$9.00
Gin, pressed lemon, champagne

The Rest

Homegrown CocktailUS$11.00
A monthly featured original cocktail recipe by a local bartender highlighting community and benefiting charity. Inquire within.
Dealer's Choice
If you do not see anything you like, indulge your curiosity and let us know what you crave. We'll do the rest of the work

Draft

Blanche De Bruxelles Belgian WhiteUS$6.00
Allagash WhiteUS$7.00
Hangar 24 Helles LagerUS$6.00
Duvel SingleUS$7.00
El Segundo Blue House Pale AleUS$6.00
Bear Republic Red Rocket AleUS$6.00
Ninkasi Total Domination IpaUS$8.00
Societe Apprentice IpaUS$7.00
Lattitude 33 Vanilla PorterUS$6.00
Rotating Tap HandleUS$6.00

Bottles & Cans

Amstel LightUS$5.00
Weihenstephaner PilsnerUS$5.00
Carta BlancaUS$5.00
St. Bernardus Abt 12US$8.00
Duchesse De BourgogneUS$8.00

Wine

Sparkling

La FornarinaUS$8.00
Prosecco / veneto, italy
Jacquart 'Brut Mosaique'US$90.00
Champagne / champagne, france / nv

Whites & Rose

LorenzaUS$10.00
Rose / california / 2013
WhitehavenUS$10.00
Sauvignon blanc / marlborough, new zealand / 2011
Elk CoveUS$9.00
Pinot gris / willamette valley, oregon / 2012
TestarossaUS$11.00
Chardonnay / monterey, california / 2011
Cakebread ChardonnayUS$98.00
Chardonnay / napa valley, california / 2012

Reds

Les Richards 'Plan De Dieu'US$9.00
Cotes du rhone / rhone, france / 2012
Andrew Rich 'Prelude'US$13.00
Pinot noir / willamette valley, oregon / 2012
Gran FamiliaUS$10.00
Tempranillo / rioja, spain / 2011
Kiona VineyardsUS$11.00
Cabernet sauvignon / washington state / 2011
CosentinoUS$9.00
Cabernet franc / lodi, california / 2012
Owen Roe 'Ex Umbris'US$58.00
Syrah / columbia valley, washington / 2011
Sexual ChocolateUS$48.00
Zinfandel, syrah / central coast, california / 2010
Ladera, Howell MountainUS$105.00
Cabernet sauvignon / napa valley, california / 2008
Trentadue, La StoriaUS$49.00
Petite syrah / alexander valley, california / 2010
EberleUS$66.00
Cabernet sauvignon / paso robles, california / 2011
Frog's Leap WineryUS$84.00
Cabernet sauvignon / napa valley, ca / 2011
Domaine Belle 'Les Pierrelles'US$52.00
Syrah / crozes-hermitage, france / 2011
Conterno Fantino 'Bricco Bastia'US$52.00
Dolcetto d'alba / piedmont, italy / 2011
Orin Swift 'The Prisoner'US$86.00
Red blend / napa valley, california / 2012

Bourbon

Angel's EnvyUS$11.00
Basil HaydenUS$10.00
Buffalo TraceUS$9.00
Elijah Craig 12 YrUS$9.00
W. L. Weller SelectionsUS$9.00
Four Roses Single BarrelUS$10.00
Wild Turkey Rare BreedUS$10.00
Evan Williams Single BarrelUS$9.00
Knob CreekUS$10.00
LexingtonUS$9.00
Maker's MarkUS$9.00
Woodford ReserveUS$10.00
Eagle Rare 10 YrUS$9.00
BlantonsUS$11.00
E. H. Taylor Small BatchUS$11.00
E. H. Taylor Single BarrelUS$13.00
Noah's MillUS$13.00
Hudson SelectionsUS$16.00
High West SelectionsUS$12.00
Bulleit SelectionsUS$9.00
Michter's RyeUS$9.00
TempletonUS$9.00
Whistle PigUS$14.00
Wild Turkey 101US$10.00
Masterson'sUS$13.00
Willet 5 YrUS$10.00
MiddletonUS$18.00
PowersUS$9.00
JamesonUS$9.00
TeelingUS$9.00
Stranahan'sUS$10.00

Scotch

Auchentoshan 12 YrUS$12.00
Balvenie 12 Yr DoublewoodUS$12.00
Balvenie 14 Yr Carribean CaskUS$14.00
Balvenie 21 Yr PortwoodUS$20.00
Lagavulin 16US$15.00
Laphroaig 10 YrUS$11.00
Laphroaig 18US$18.00
Macallan 12US$13.00
Macallan 18US$28.00
Highland Park 18US$18.00
Oban 14 YrUS$13.00
Glenfiddich 15 YrUS$13.00
Talisker 10 YrUS$14.00
Hakashu 12 YrUS$12.00
Nikka Coffey GrainUS$10.00
Nikka 12 Yr Pure MaltUS$13.00
Hibiki 12 YrUS$12.00
Yoichi 15 YrUS$18.00

Cane & Agave

Santa Theresa 1796US$9.00
NeissonUS$12.00
El Dorado 15US$11.00
Dos MaderasUS$9.00
Claze Azul ReposadoUS$17.00
Don Julio 1942US$23.00
Casa Noble ResposadoUS$11.00
Casa Noble 2yr AnejoUS$13.00
Dos Armadillos AnejoUS$13.00
Fortaleza SelectionsUS$11.00
Don LorenzoUS$10.00
Tequila CabezaUS$9.00
Illegal Reposado
Del Maguey ChichicappaUS$14.00
El Jolgorio TobalaUS$18.00
Marca NegraUS$14.00
El SilencioUS$13.00

Amaro & Tasty Things

List subject to availability, add $1 for a hand-carved "on the rock"

Cocchi Barolo ChinatoUS$15.00
Amaro NardiniUS$9.00
AvernaUS$9.00
BrancamentaUS$5.00
Fernet BrancaUS$5.00
Jelenik FernetUS$5.00
Amaro NoninoUS$10.00
ChartreuseUS$10.00
Amaro MontenegroUS$8.00
MalortUS$5.00

Late Night

Late night menu served from 11pm - 1am daily

Our BurgerUS$14.00
Grass fed beef, aged white cheddar, house cut fries
Wild Style BurgerUS$20.00
Grass fed beef, boar bacon, fried farm egg, aged white cheddar, truffle fries
Pear & Marinated Fennel SaladUS$10.00
Arugula, goat cheese, toasted hazelnut, champagne vinaigrette
Roasted Pumpkin & Spinach SaladUS$11.00
Pepitas, ricotta salata, crispy proscuitto, brown butter vinaigrette
House Cut French FriesUS$5.00
Parmesan,mustard aioli
Boar Sausage PoutineUS$11.00
White cheddar, house fries
Our Deviled EggsUS$9.00
Espelette, caviar, truffle & prosciutto, quail conf
French Onion SoupUS$10.00
Gruyere gratinee
Venison CarpaccioUS$14.00
Pickled mustard seed, radish, watercress, parmesan
Roasted CarrotsUS$9.00
Almonds, celery leaves, goat cheese
Amberjack CrudoUS$12.00
Apple, pickled peppers, radish, olive oil
Meat & Cheese BoardUS$20.00
Pickles, spreads, mustard, toast
Rabbit Hand PieUS$12.00
Braised rabbit, duck fat crust, carrot puree
Sausage BoardUS$16.00
Rabbit, wild boar, buffalo, pickled farm vegetables, sourdough
Tacos De LenguaUS$12.00
Lamb, queso fresco, piquillo & calabrian chili salsa
Antelope SlidersUS$14.00
Red onion marmalade, smoked gouda, mustard aioli
Bread PuddingUS$6.00
Seasonal preparation
Chocolate BrownieUS$6.00
Seasonal sabayon, toasted almonds
Salted Caramel PuddingUS$6.00
Candied bacon, bourbon whipped cream

Port

Graham's, Tawny / 20 YearUS$11.00
Ramos Pinto, Tawny / 10 YearUS$9.00
Trentadue, Petite Syrah / 2005US$8.00

Cocktails

The Classics

Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime, fresh ginger, soda water
Old Fashioned
Rye, bitters, sugar cube
Paloma
Tequila, lime, grapefruit, soda water
Pimm's Cup
Pimm's, lemon, ginger beer, cucumber
Gold Rush
Bourbon, honey, lemon
Airmail
Aged rum, lime, honey, champagne

Tls Signature

Federal Buffalo Stamp
Bourbon, lemon, ginger root, maple syrup
Cucumber Gimlet
Gin, pressed limes, cucumber
True Blood
Mint-infused pimm's, lime, pressed raspberries
No Esposa
Tequila, lemon, strawberry & habanero shrubs
Brajito
Rum, brancamenta, pressed lime, soda water
Green Mar-Tea-Ni
Green tea-infused vodka, lemon, honey, bitters

Happy Hour

$6 house red or white wine / $2 off draft beers

BruschettaUS$4.00
Seasonal offering
House PopcornUS$4.00
Truffle parmesan
House Cut FriesUS$4.00
Parmesan, mustard aioli
Our Deviled EggsUS$6.00
Espelette, caviar, truffle & prosciutto, quail confit
Rabbit SausageUS$6.00
Pickled farm vegetables, house mustard
Moroccan Chicken LiverUS$6.00
Medjool dates, herb pita
Wbblt SlidersUS$8.00
Wild boar bacon, lettuce, tomato, herb aioli
Wild Boar PoutineUS$8.00
White cheddar, house fries
Pear & Marinated Fennel SaladUS$8.00
Arugula, goat cheese, toasted hazelnut, champagne vinaigrette
Our Burger & Draft BeerUS$10.00
Our burger a la carte, and a red ale. Make wild style for $5

What 995 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

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995 Reviews

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GregL
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A great restaurant if you are looking for ambiance, character, meat. I’m not a big fan of restaurant specific cocktails they are generally overpriced and the results ate ok. Personally for them i’d go throwback to African safari and simplify…great gin martini, great bourbon and soda, etc. Their wines are excellent.
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FeliciaM
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 20 June 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is awesome! First, the service was excellent from the minute I walked in. Immediately was sat, had my menu for a few moments and my drink order was taken. The ambiance is so cool. Great and fun vibe. Felt like we were in a hunter's lodge on LSD. The food was delicious and completely different. Cannot wait to come back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 June 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very good. Unique food. Great apps, and cocktails. Red meat and pork only, but even chicken and fish eaters cant deny how good it was
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Small menu and very small restaurant. It was good for a quick bite to eat.
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KatjaS
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 June 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Food was delicious! Unique atmosphere. Husband and I went for our anniversary and to try something new. We had a great time and really enjoyed the experience. The staff were amazing. Would highly recommend if you want to try something different!
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YouEnjoyMyself
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails and food were excellent. Our server was wonderful. Would definitely come back again.
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SharonB
Phoenix
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, as always! We went for my husband’s birthday as it is his favorite restaurant. He got venison chops and rich, hearty French onion soup and declared it excellent. I’m a vegetarian and thus I am a challenge for the staff, but they accommodated my requests and didn’t brown my bread in beef fat and I had a lovely time.
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FoodieGal
San Francisco
111 reviews
vip
5.0
111 reviews
Dined on 26 May 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE The Lion's Share! Everything about it is great...food, cocktails, service, ambiance. We have loved this little neighborhood gem and are sad we are moving away from it. We will come back when we come back to San Diego but have some very happy memories there. David is the best!
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sandiego1
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 22 May 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad we stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant! Awesome food, meticulously prepared with exciting combination of ingredients. Very attentive and nice staff. It’s a downtown hip restaurant so expect crowds, noise, and high energy.
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Sam2014
Indiana
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Swrvice was incredibly slow. The service staff was friendly but it took a long time before table visits. In seating it was 10-15 mins before staff came over. Food was very good. Serving portions were huge.
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The Lion's Share is rated 4.6 stars by 995 OpenTable diners.

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629 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
G Street
Area
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Wild Game, American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Most guests find it easier to park on G street or Pacific Highway.
Public transit
Located next to the Seaport Village Trolley Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Ted Smith
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lionssharesd.com/
Phone number
(619) 564-6924
Private party facilities
Private Event Space Available for large groups. email info@ lionssharesd.com for more information

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Chef Selections

BruschettaUS$5.00

Our Deviled EggsUS$9.00

Roasted CarrotsUS$9.00

Pear & Marinated Fennel SaladUS$10.00

Roasted Pumpkin & Spinach SaladUS$11.00

French Onion SoupUS$10.00

House Cut French FriesUS$6.00

Boar Sausage PoutineUS$11.00

Meat and Cheese BoardUS$20.00

Moroccan Chicken LiverUS$8.00

Venison CarpaccioUS$14.00

Amberjack CrudoUS$12.00

Sausage BoardUS$16.00

Tacos De LenguaUS$12.00

Antelope SlidersUS$14.00

Rabbit Hand PieUS$12.00

Wild Boar CarbonaraUS$18.00

Roasted Jidori ChickenUS$22.00

Line Caught FishUS$22.00

Grilled Hanger SteakUS$24.00

Chicken Fried QuailUS$18.00

Our BurgerUS$14.00

Wild Style BurgerUS$20.00

Chocolate BrownieUS$6.00

Bread PuddingUS$6.00

Salted Caramel PuddingUS$6.00

Cocktails

Whiskey

Federal Buffalo StampUS$10.00

St. Elizabeth Sexy PartyUS$11.00

Hip Hops DiggityUS$10.00

Boulevard of AshesUS$12.00

New York SourUS$10.00

De La LouisanneUS$12.00

Juniper

Monks Gone WildUS$11.00

Cucumber GimletUS$9.00

Son of a BeestingUS$10.00

London CallingUS$10.00

Cyn-CityUS$10.00

Afternoon DelightUS$11.00

Agave

No EsposaUS$10.00

El DiabloUS$9.00

Hunter ThompsonUS$10.00

The Oaxacan DeadUS$11.00

Smokin' HerbsUS$11.00

PepperdineUS$11.00

Cane

BrajitoUS$9.00

Boukman DaiquiriUS$9.00

Stop WiningUS$11.00

Rum Forrest RumUS$12.00

Papa HemingwayUS$10.00

The Greenhouse Effect

Grape & Grain

Green Mar-Tea-NiUS$9.00

What Dreams Are Made ofUS$10.00

Rosa SparksUS$9.00

AirmailUS$9.00

Bad AppleUS$9.00

French 75US$9.00

The Rest

Homegrown CocktailUS$11.00

Dealer's Choice

Draft

Blanche De Bruxelles Belgian WhiteUS$6.00

Allagash WhiteUS$7.00

Hangar 24 Helles LagerUS$6.00

Duvel SingleUS$7.00

El Segundo Blue House Pale AleUS$6.00

Bear Republic Red Rocket AleUS$6.00

Ninkasi Total Domination IpaUS$8.00

Societe Apprentice IpaUS$7.00