Best Restaurants with a Fireplace in Kearny Mesa

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Banker's HillCarmel ValleyCoronadoDowntownHarbor IslandKearny Mesa

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29 restaurants available nearby

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1. Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego

4.4

Awesome(2613)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Kearny Mesa

Booked 22 times today

Reminiscent of a classic Chicago-style steakhouse, The Butcher Shop features only the finest quality mid-Reminiscent of a classic Chicago-style steakhouse, the ambiance is sexy, warm and intimate, with rich dark wood paneling, comfortable leather booths, gleaming brass and beautifully etched-glass panels.Indulge in the exquisite flavors of USDA Choice & Prime Midwestern steaks and chops, including our signature Prime Rib, slow-roasted to perfection to preserve its tender juiciness. All our steaks are expertly grilled over oak wood, imparting a delightful charred exterior and a hint of smoky richness. In addition to our stellar steaks, we offer a diverse selection that includes salmon, chicken, lamb, and pasta dishes, ensuring there's something to delight every palate.

2. ARLO San Diego

4.3

Awesome(794)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 15 times today

ARLO is an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, crafted from fresh local ingredients. Serving breakfast, weekend DJ brunch, and dinner, ARLO offers a fun and quirky environment. Highlights include a sweeping outdoor patio, swaying palm trees, and a giant outdoor fireplace. The experience is rounded out by an inventive cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and local craft beers on tap. Recently, ARLO won Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Big Groups in the San Diego Magazine Best of 2024 awards. Free parking is available.

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3. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

4.6

Exceptional(1959)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 23 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in san Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located at San Diego's Fashion Valley, a Simon Mall. Entrance from Friars Road at Avenida De Las Tiendas, use surface lot near Bloomingdale's. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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4. La Gran Terraza - University of San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(1143)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Mission Valley

Booked 7 times today

The Grand Dining Room is open for lunch Monday - Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm.La Gran Terraza is a California bistro featuring farm-to-table lunch and dinner. The Grand Dining Room and terrace have fantastic views of Tecolote Canyon and Mission Bay. OTooles offers small bites, nightly happy hour, a cozy fireplace, local craft beers and an excellent wine list.Visit our website for a calendar of special events.

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5. Covewood - Mission Bay Resort

4.3

Awesome(556)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mission Bay

Booked 10 times today

California Coastal CuisinePacific breezes and fire features create an intimate indoor/outdoor atmosphere for indulging in the local bounty at Covewood. Fresh seafood and wood-grilled vegetables are paired with local wines and food-friendly cocktails while tactile elements of leather and linen convey an understated luxury, translating our barefoot-chic ethos into an exceptional dining experience.

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6. Ballast Point Miramar

4.6

Exceptional(1194)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • La Jolla

Booked 8 times today

Get ready to spend the day with us! A must-see in San Diego, our restaurant is an impressive sight, featuring a sprawling indoor/outdoor dining area, a patio complete with a fire pit, patio games, and a merchandise area. We look forward to welcoming you! Make a reservation in our full-service dining room or enjoy our self-service patio. Our tasting room bar area offers open seating, so drop by and join us for our full menu available throughout the restaurant.

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7. Kairoa Brewing Company

4.5

Awesome(103)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • University Heights

Kairoa is the culmination of our passion for food, beer and our original home country of New Zealand. The food is New Zealand comfort food mixed with southern Californian favorites. Nothing beats our New Zealand style smoked lamb fries and a crisp pilsner.Our mission is to create delicious beer and food that makes people feel at home in our modern farmhouse designed space, a nod to our family past. Enjoy our rooftop bar with friends while enjoying the sunset over the San Diego urban scenery.

8. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6595)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 107 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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9. Eddie V's - La Jolla

4.9

Exceptional(5758)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 76 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic creative cocktails and enjoy signature appetizers.

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10. Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.7

Exceptional(4352)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 84 times today

The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service. Today, we’re known far and wide for our San Diego-style surf and turf. From our award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our perpetually best-selling marinated grilled swordfish. Always prepared to exceed expectations, and served with a smile. You can stop in at any neighborhood Brigantine and get a taste of the local flavor, from regionally inspired specials, to custom cocktails and home town craft beers. At the Brigantine we make first timers feel like regulars, and consider regulars part of the family. So come by often, and share our taste for life.

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Renee
Indiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely time with good friends. The quality of food is superb, the ambience is soothing and inviting. Every time I go to dine, I leave happy, full, and content.
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True Food Kitchen - San Diego FVPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service, the food was absolutely delicious, but it was quite loud. I was looking forward to a nice and quiet dinner but it was loud. At times I had to lean closer just to hear what my husband was saying. But it was a 6pm reservation so maybe I picked the wrong time.
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Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Steak• Kearny Mesa
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4.4
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Sue
Tucson •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Excellent food and excellent service at Covewood. We will come here again
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Covewood - Mission Bay ResortPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Mission Bay
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4.3
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BrianVIP
San Diego •39 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
La Gran Terraza always does a GREAT job when they have buffets for special events. We have been to Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day and others and they have always been excellent. This was the first time we have gone for Mardi Gras and it was really tasty New Orleans cuisine.
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La Gran Terraza - University of San DiegoPrice: Moderate• Californian• Mission Valley
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4.7
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KellyVIP
Las Vegas •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Food was great - service was excellent . Very friendly staff from the hostess to the bartender and our waitress. Great experience
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ARLO San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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4.3

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