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4.9
Exceptional(5505)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 150 times today
Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.
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4.7
Exceptional(6461)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 70 times today
A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.
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4.6
Exceptional(7562)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 82 times today
Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.
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4.7
Exceptional(54)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Pacific Beach
Booked 10 times today
At Slowly Restaurant & Lounge, we strive to be a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, fostering connections and creating memories over delicious food and drinks. Whether you’re enjoying a meal with loved ones, unwinding with a refreshing libation, or discovering local flavors, our goal is to ensure every moment spent with us is savored, slowly.We hope you enjoy your experience at Slowly, where the pace is easy, laughter flows freely, and the flavors are fresh.
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4.7
Exceptional(4907)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 100 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.
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4.4
Awesome(1150)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Mission Bay
Booked 19 times today
Refreshing craft cocktails, seriously tasty sushi, and California cuisine are just the start of what you’ll savor at Cannonball. Whether you choose to get cozy within our intimate cocktail lounge or out on the rooftop terrace, you’ll be treated to truly spectacular Mission Beach views every bite and sip. Dive into culinary creativity at Cannonball—there’s nothing quite like it!For larger parties, please contact us directly at info@cannonballsd.com
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3.9
Excellent(122)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Mission Bay
Booked 10 times today
Located directly on the Mission Beach boardwalk, Draft Restaurant is serving up 54 beers on tap pairing the surf and sand with a wide variety of craft beers. But the appeal doesn’t stop at the #brewsandviews; Come hungry and experience a fresh take on beachside dining featuring casual, handcrafted fare from Executive Chef Luis Romero.
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4.5
Awesome(1148)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Mission Bay
Booked 16 times today
Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com
A photo of Juniper & Ivy restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(8038)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 69 times today
Juniper & Ivy is the perfect date night spot. With its beautifully decorated ambiance and top-notch, locally sourced food, it sets a romantic vibe. As one reviewer noted, 'Such great service and ambiance. Set a great vibe for a great night.' The innovative, stylish, and delicious dishes, along with an award-winning wine list, make it a go-to for couples celebrating anniversaries or just looking for a special evening out.
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4.6
Exceptional(8356)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 60 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.
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  • MichelleVIP
    Baltimore / Maryland •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    First time at C-level for a date night! We sat outside at table right next to water. The heaters made it comfortable and it was a beautiful view of the harbor! The server was great-perfect suggestions and attentive at the appropriate times. We had the oysters, artichoke fritters, wedge BLT, and filet. Then, the brownie sundae for dessert! It was all delicious! I will go back for the wedge BLT and sundae alone! It was a great dinner and would defintely recommend!
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    C-LevelPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
    4.7
  • Davi
    Coastal North Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I had a phenomenal experience at Juniper and Ivy. I made a reservation for my wife’s birthday and once I got there they had valet service for 15$ which for Downtown SD isn’t bad at all. Upon arriving we waited at a very nice, comfortable lounge area by the bar while our table got ready. Once we were seated the server Andrew gave us greeted us phenomenally, remembered the request I made upon making the reservation and fulfilled it expertly. I had initially checked the restaurant’s menu online to have what I wanted to order planned and my only critique is that there was a good amount of menu items in the website that either weren’t available or had different prices however I still rated them 5 stars because all the issues I had related to the website were smoothly resolved by both the manager and the server which easily removed all potential problems both regarding price and the availability of menu items. The food was just as good as the service and I would highly recommend anyone visiting San Diego or looking for a quality dining experience. The price is on the high side but I refuse to call it expensive because the amount you pay is on par with the experience you receive and I will absolutely be dining there again in the future. In conclusion 10/10 to Juniper and Ivy and a special shoutout to the server Andrew and to Whatever manager was on the floor the night of 20Dec2024.
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
    4.6
  • Brynn
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a wonderful early evening dinner. Our waiter was kind, informative, courteous and timely. The fajitas, mahi tacos, carne asada nachos, and Tres Leches Cake and margaritas were delicious. Parking was plenty and free. The views of the city at night with the Christmas lights was stunning.
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
    4.6
  • BrianVIP
    San Diego •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The only restaurant in San Diego better than Cesarina is Cesarina at Christmas time. The food and service are as good as you can find anywhere but the already beautiful space is taken to the next level with their stunning and spectacular decorations for the holidays. Cesarina is a MUST any time of the year, but especially so at Christmas.
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    CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
    4.9
  • Elizabeth
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    Staff was excellent! Our server Caitlin was a gem, she was so kind and attentive to us. We give her a A+++++ all the way. She made our night!
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    TidalPrice: Very Expensive• American• Mission Bay
    4.5
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