Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

35 restaurants available nearby

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1. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4.6

Exceptional(6667)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 63 times today

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

2. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3023)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 99 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

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3. Marina Kitchen - San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina

4.3

Awesome(415)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Marina Kitchen is a dynamic, chic and comfortable San Diego dining venue where people go to relax, socialize and take in the sights and sounds of a rhythmic and vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy panoramic views of the San Diego coastline from our bay restaurant.

4. Monello

4.6

Exceptional(2627)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 54 times today

As Bencotto's brother located next door,Monello lives up to its sibling's reputation as Best Italian restaurant in San Diego.From the 800 LB of fresh pasta handcrafted every week, Monello displays up to 27 different recipes of pasta. Mediterranean style seafood is served along with gourmet pizza.Monello delivers Pasta & Risotto tossed in the Parmigiano cheese wheel tableside.Unique Italian-style brunch is served on weekends.Voted Best Happy Hour 2016, Monello's Milanese Aperitivo offers small plates on the house with drinks every night.UNABLE TO FIND A TABLE? CHECK OUT OUR BROTHER RESTAURANT BENCOTTO NEXT DOOR

5. Bronze Bird

4.5

Awesome(149)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Bronze Bird Food Wine & Spirits is a casual San Diego imbibery for the craft connoisseur, located in The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy tasty takes on So Cal comfort fare with an impressive variety of shareable creations offered alongside entrée-driven dishes.

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6. Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club

4.2

Awesome(17)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Barrio Logan

Booked 7 times today

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

7. Edgewater Grill

4.3

Awesome(1349)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Edgewater Grill is located in Seaport Village, on downtown San Diego's Bay. We have one of the finest waterfront views in San Diego! Spanning the length of the restaurant are outdoor patios where guests can enjoy an unobstructed view of the Coronado Bridge and Island.

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8. Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(52)

Price: Expensive

• American • Point Loma

Booked 8 times today

Nearly 70 years after its arrival onto the San Diego boutique hotel landscape, Point Loma’s iconic mid-century modern Pearl Hotel has unveiled the latest chapter in its storied history with an ambitiously reimagined restaurant and bar: Ponyboy. The inspiration behind Ponyboy extends beyond its décor and menu. Named after the protagonist of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, the restaurant conveys the spirit of individuality and rebellion in a time when hope and resilience were pivotal to navigating the challenges of a changing world. Guests will sense the nod to cultural iconography as they step into a space that feels familiar and refreshingly new. The ambiance is designed to harken back to a bygone era when traditional American comfort foods and elaborate dinner parties were both fashionable and fun. We look forward to seeing you soon, drink in hand, soaking in the sun pool-side. Stay gold, San Diego.

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9. Louisiana Purchase SD

4.6

Exceptional(685)

Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • North Park

Booked 56 times today

Conveniently set on Louisiana Street in North Park, our design of this intimate cocktail restaurant was inspired by the charm &; character of New Orleans, with creative touches of personal effects giving guests the feeling of warmth, community & fun Architect Jeff Svitak helped create a modern interpretation of a classic French Quarter restaurant, introducing elements of wood, marble &; rich velvet. Our lush patio seating flows seamlessly into our indoor dining space, a nod to the courtyards found across the beautiful southern city.Our rotating food menu will be dedicated to only the best seasonal ingredients, featuring big &; bold flavors from the region. Executive Chef Quinnton Austin recently relocated to San Diego from New Orleans, bringing with him an exciting wealth of knowledge &; experience in the culinary melting pot that defines southern cuisineAlligator Cheesecake, Andouille Fried Red Beans & Rice w/Chipotle Mousse, &

10. One Door North

4.5

Awesome(504)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Park

Booked 15 times today

At One Door North we host a New American Bar and Eatery that pays homage to the outdoors with the spirit of adventure, serving only fresh farm to table cuisine. Come enjoy the adventure with us, we look forward to serving you.

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SergioVIP
Mexico City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Best Christmas experience level. We did not what to expect, however everyone were so nice, they let us to order almost at the closing period time as we did not have hungry. We were last table at the end and they were very kind waiting us to finish our wine bottle. Food was delicious, cheese wheel and bolognesa spaghetti was so tasty, portions were good, definitely I will come back
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MonelloPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Shiela
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Awesome experience as always. We love this place. The food, service and ambiance were excellent. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this place👍
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Tom Hams LighthousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.6
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CathyVIP
San Diego •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Did “dinner & show” with 4 grandkids & my daughters for an outing to see The Nutcracker. Valet parking made our somewhat tight schedule on a Friday night easier. Kids loved the Brussels sprouts & charcuterie plate. Daughter finessed Shirley Temples for the kids, bartender was unsure, probably not a huge call for them. This was repeat for us, did the matinee with lunch last year. Good food, drinks, great service!
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Bronze BirdPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
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4.5
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Jim
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
We were so pleased that Madison has brought back their delicious jambalaya! Having grown up in New Orleans, I can say that Madison‘s jambalaya is some of the best around! Also loved the live jazz, friendly staff, and good vibe of the place!
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MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
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4.5
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Margaret
New York City •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Excellent food. Quiet Thursday evening, so not sure what the weekend might be like. Overall enjoyable experience.
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Marina Kitchen - San Diego Marriott Marquis & MarinaPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Downtown
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4.3

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. Tom Hams Lighthouse

2. Madison

3. Marina Kitchen - San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina

4. Monello

5. Bronze Bird

6. Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club

7. Edgewater Grill

8. Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel

9. Louisiana Purchase SD

10. One Door North

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