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A photo of Asti Ristorante restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1754)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Since 1994, Asti has been serving locals and visitors authentic Italian cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Whether you dine on our lively patio, or choose to sit inside and enjoy the beautiful artwork and brick walls, you're sure to have an unforgettable dining experience.Each dish on our menu, from our selection of antipasti, handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and quality steaks, is inspired by the delicious flavors of Northern Italy. While some restaurants offer small plates, Asti continues to serve up delicious abundance, all freshly and individually prepared to order. With an extensive vintage wine selection and knowledgeable staff, we deliver a true Italian dining experience that will leave your palate asking for more!
A photo of Tapas & Beers restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(490)
Price: Moderate
• French • Downtown
Booked 3 times today
Located in Downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels building, Tapas & Beers is a French and Spanish Restaurant.We offer a large selection of Tapas plates to share between friends & familybut also normal size dishes if you don't want to share !Our beers on tap selection highlights breweries from San Diego County and our wine selection from all around the world will make any wine lover happy too !Everything you will eat at Tapas & Beers will be made from scratch to order with fresh and mostly organic ingredients ! Discover why our place isso highly rated !Cheers!
A photo of Puesto at the Headquarters restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3503)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 56 times today
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.
A photo of Kettner Exchange restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1357)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Little Italy
Booked 80 times today
Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.
A photo of Herb & Wood restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6463)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 72 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.
A photo of Mister A's restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(8667)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 38 times today
Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)
A photo of Coasterra restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7563)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 97 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.
A photo of Barbusa restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4305)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 80 times today
Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!
A photo of The Prado at Balboa Park restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7902)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 56 times today
Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.
A photo of CUCINA urbana restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(7102)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Banker's Hill
Booked 39 times today
We are a wine shop inside of a restaurant | Dining and design form the perfect union at San Diego's highly acclaimed CUCINA urbana, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, located in the heart of Bankers Hill since 2009. The restaurant boasts comfort and familiarity, welcoming diners to a country farmhouse with the added whimsy of a contemporary art installation.CUCINA urbana is the originator of the CUCINA retail wine program where each dedicated shop allows guests to hand select wines at a retail price, either to enjoy with their meal for a minimal corkage fee or for purchase to-go. The wine list is comprised of many familiar labels as well as rare and small-batch gems, with an emphasis on Italian varietals.

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  • PattiVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •13 reviews
    4.0
    Dined today
    The food and service were excellent! The chicken flautas are a must order. However, I do feel like they are incredibly overpriced for the amount of food you receive. Unfortunate, because I feel we won’t be back because of this.
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    Puesto at the HeadquartersPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown
    4.6
  • Meagan
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Milena was phenomenal as were all of the servers who attended us. Our family loves a meal here when we spend christmas in San Diego and this one was fantastic
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    Asti RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
    4.6
  • Cedric
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The duck meatballs wasn’t the best , the tomatoes sauce that came with it was just too much and was salty. The shrimp was fabulous, the desert wasn’t too enjoyable, but overall, it was a classy environment with people dressing nice on a Saturday and would definitely go again to try other dishes and for the experience
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    Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
    4.7
  • Kenneth
    Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food and service was outstanding. The must have dishes are the pork belly and venison tare tare appetizers, the oxtail gnocchi and Secreto entrees, and the date cake for dessert. The H&W Negron was also a stand out.
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    Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
    4.7
  • Barbara
    Miami - Dade •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This place is a total Vibe. Classy and Cool. The food was so delicious. Every plate that came out was more amazing than the next. We had some tapas , Pan con Tomate (bread and tomato) came with ham on the side as well. We also had Garlic Shrimp, Mussels a Butternut soup. Simply delicious and wonderful quality. To top off this experience, then there’s the beautiful, nice, friendly people that make the Magic Happen there. So happy we found this little gem. 💎
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    Tapas & BeersPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
    4.9
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