Best Restaurants for Groups in Downtown

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1. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4753)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

2. Lumi

4.6

Exceptional(686)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Featuring world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experience serving innovative Japanese fare and sushi accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere.

3. STK- San Diego

4.3

Awesome(3336)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 59 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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4. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(961)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.

5. Asti Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(1754)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 10 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!

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6. Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(1733)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Lionfish, located in the Pendry San Diego, is a modern, cutting edge sushi and seafood restaurant located on 5th Avenue that features fresh-catch cuisine and seasonal ingredients, all prepared with innovative twists by homegrown San Diego chef JoJo Ruiz.

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7. The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

4.6

Exceptional(2579)

Price: Very Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

Welcome to The Melting Pot San Diego Gaslamp. Located on 5th Ave & E St in the historic Gaslamp Plaza Suites, the San Diego - Gaslamp Melting Pot Restaurant brings a truly unique, romantic and interactive four-course fondue dining experience to San Diego's vibrant downtown dining scene!

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8. Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(79)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

Mimoza Restaurant brings the taste of Mediterranean lifestyle to Southern California, particularly with its authentic food, warm welcome, and festive ambiance. We welcome you to join us at our home, Mimoza, to experience the Mediterranean-style home cooking that defines us.Park at Horton Plaza for a $12 flat fee, when you dine at Mimoza

9. Saltwater

4.3

Awesome(590)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

The best seafood in all of San Diego is officially in the Gaslamp District! Surround yourself in a stunning and vibrant aura while you and your friends indulge in the best seafood, oysters and caviar that Southern California has to offer! Our deal is simple. You pick the fish from our ice display, specify the weight and how you’d like it cooked, and let our world-class chefs do the rest!Using this method we can guarantee the highest quality of freshness and can make sure that you receive exactly what you want! We know that we will provide unparalleled freshness, and taste that cannot be beaten! Stop by today and transform your understanding of excellent seafood!

10. Operacaffe

4.7

Exceptional(1355)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

At Operacaffe we are passionate about our culinary business and our customers. The reputation for excellent cuisine, top-notch service, the quality and freshness of ingredients are the reasons we are so proud of our brand new restaurant!

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Mike
San Diego •13 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The food was fantastic. All their steaks are great but try the bone in wagyu rib eye. Best steak ever. And we have eaten at most downtown steak places. Matt’s drinks were perfect. As usual. The service by Luis was great, but a special thanks to Ruby for taking such great care of us.
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Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.9
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Meagan
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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
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4.6
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Ben
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Thank you for taking care of it table Raphael, amazing service. Scott you are the best manager and so personable with everyone, thank you for speaking with our table and making sure our service was great. Also, amazing DJ, DJ Mike 🙌
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STK- San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.3
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jimVIP
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
nice food and nice ambience. good menu choices and variety. gluten free was easy. would go back again for sure loved the buttermilk pancakes and the steel cut oatmeal with blueberries, granola and brown sugar
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Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.7
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LizVIP
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
Amazing sushi in a really cool rooftop location. The fish was super fresh and flavorful. The mystery box was an outstanding combination of sashimi and sauces. The service was excellent.
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LumiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Downtown
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4.6

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99 restaurants available nearby

1. Cowboy Star

2. Lumi

3. STK- San Diego

4. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

5. Asti Ristorante

6. Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

7. The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

8. Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant

9. Saltwater

10. Operacaffe

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