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1. MOTHERSHIP
4.8
Exceptional(309)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 33 times today
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.
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2. Trattoria Da Sofia
4.6
Exceptional(170)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Kensington
Booked 16 times today
Trattoria da Sofia is a brand new Italian restaurant located in the charming Kensington neighborhood of San Diego. Trattoria da Sofia features delicious, comforting Italian dishes paired with warm Italian hospitality. By day, the Trattoria is your new favorite coffee shop and cafe.
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3. The Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
4.6
Exceptional(24)
Price: Expensive
• American • La Mesa
Booked 1 time today
The Riviera Supper Club & Turquoise Room features a unique experience of service where you can choose to grill your steaks yourself at the communal grill and offers numerous cuts of meat. Not interested in doing the grilling? We will grill for you and we also have a great selection of entrees and appetizers that are prepared for you. Extensive craft cocktail list, great beer selection and live music most nights in the turquoise room.
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4. LIPS - San Diego
5.0
Exceptional(39)
Price: Expensive
• American • North Park
Booked 7 times today
Lips has been San Diego's ULTIMATE in Drag Dining for 25 years! Dinner, Drinks & fabulous Drag Shows, as well as Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays. Enjoy a great meal & cocktails served up by over-the-top Drag Queens. DIFFERENT SHOWS WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY. Wed: Bithcy Bingo; Thur: Dining with the Divas; Fri: Glitz & Glam Dinner; Sat: 2 Dragalicious Brunches & 2 Glitz & Glam Dinners; Sun: 2 Gospel Brunches & Sunday Nite Showstoppers. ***Prices- Wed/Thur/Sun Dinner: $35.95(shoe & 3-course dinner, drinks additional); Sat/Sun Brunch: $42.95(Show, meal & bottomless Mimosas/Champagne/Bloody Mary; Fri/Sat Nite: $49.95(show & 3-course dinner,drinks additional) All shows subject to 7.75%sales tax & 20% suggested gratuity; $12 celebration package for Birthdays/Bachelorette/Anniversary/Promotion/Graduation. 16+ to enter; 21+ to Drink. GOVERNMENT ID REQUIRED-ALL IDS CHECKED AT THE DOOR
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5. Filippi's Pizza Grotto Mission Valley
4.5
Awesome(31)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mission Valley
We invite you all to join us at our Italian family restaurant! Whether it's a romantic date for two, a family gathering, or a work event--we want you to enjoy our vintage atmosphere of hanging wine baskets and famous murals that harken back to the restaurants inception in 1950! Come and enjoy our traditional recipes that consist of fresh mixed pizza dough, homemade marinara sauce, homemade meatballs and sausages, and much more!One thing is for certain--you will taste the quality and enjoy our friendly wait staff! Book your reservation today and experience 73 years in the making of incredible pizza and traditional Italian recipes!
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6. Benihana - San Diego, CA
4.1
Excellent(7317)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Mission Valley
Booked 132 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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7. Wilma's Carousel Bar
4.7
Exceptional(52)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Little Italy
Booked 14 times today
As one of only two carousel bars in the United States, Wilma’s Carousel Bar offers a truly unique experience.We invite you to immerse yourself in this nostalgic retreat with Executive Corporate Chef Brian Redzikowski’s French-Creole inspired dishes and Beverage Director Eric Johnson’s a selection of cocktails including both innovative spins on traditional favorites and imaginative new concoctions.
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8. Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge
4.5
Awesome(620)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego near the marina district, Salvatore's inspired by the elegant minimalist details of nature. Salvatores is walking distance from the San Diego convention center and downtown hotel/resort district. The kitchen draws influence from the shores of the Mediterranean and Italy, while creating a visionary express of flavorful and modern California Mediterranean cuisine. Salvatores San Diego embodies a multi-sensory culinary sanctuary for our guests to escape, disconnect and have a great time. EUDAIMONIA' the contended, happy state you feel when you travel.
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9. Zama Restaurant & Bar
4.1
Excellent(283)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
Located in San Diego’s vibrant downtown, Zama brings Latin American cuisine with an Asian infusion in a captivating space inspired by the Amazonian jungle. Zama will focus on Latin American cuisine with the addition of Peruvian and Mexican dishes like Carpaccio, Agua Chile and Tartar and a Japanese-inspired sushi bar created by Chef Tayuka Kudo (formerly of Nobu and Lumi) against the extravagant backdrop of the lush jungle-inspired space.
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10. King & Queen Cantina - San Diego
4.5
Awesome(1173)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Little Italy
Booked 11 times today
King & Queen Cantina in San Diego is a blast! It's known for its unique fusion of Latin and Asian flavors, offering a dining experience unlike any other. Customers rave about the 'energetic setting,' 'fun variety of cocktails,' and 'fantastic food.' They also love the 'great service' and 'vibrant energy' of the place. Whether you're there for Happy Hour, Taco Tuesday or a weekend brunch, it's an exciting spot to hang out with friends.
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  • Annettevip
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    After a recent trip to Italy, we were craving authentic pasta dishes. Trattoria da Sofia did not disappoint! Each of our dishes was delicious. My dish (our table favorite!) was the Pistacciosa. Great wine selections, spritzers and best, simple, authentic tiramisu prepared table side. We’ll be back!
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    Trattoria Da SofiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Kensington
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    4.6
  • James
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great place to drink and socialize with friends/family. The spaceship themed ambience was most excellent. Tapas style bites to eat were very good. Will go here again.
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    MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
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    4.8
  • Gloria
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We had the best time! Celebrating my best friend 71st Birthday!! She had a blast and the food was delicious!! Thank you LIPS for another amazing time!!
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    LIPS - San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• North Park
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    5
  • Tara
    San Diego •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Before anything else!!! The staff our waitresses Ms. Kim and Ms. Aria (I hope I got her name correct) were just incredible. Ms. Kim was so attentive, quick, friendly and just had a real good vibe- the food was good! And the portions were on point. Wedge salad, wings,corn dog bites and bacon wrap shrimp! My husband and I shared everything plus a few shots couple beers! All under $140 ! They have live jazz!! We were not seated in bar area! But you can hear the music anywhere you sit! I definitely want to go back and sit in bar area listen to music! Was a cool spot! I will be back!
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    The Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise RoomPrice: Expensive• American• La Mesa
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    4.6
  • Ramonavip
    San Diego •47 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 29, 2024
    Great food lovely atmosphere great service fun restaurant
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    Filippi's Pizza Grotto Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mission Valley
    •
    4.5

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