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1. Fogo de Chao - San Diego

4.0

Excellent(3918)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 69 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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2. Water Grill - San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(3665)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 80 times today

Located steps away from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center in the heart of Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego, Water Grill San Diego is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of San Diego’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill San Diego also offers multiple, customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

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3. Saint James French Diner

4.6

Exceptional(273)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

This American diner meets elegant French bistro is open Monday–Friday for Breakfast and Lunch, every day for Dinner and Happy Hour, and on the weekends for Brunch. With a full bar and an approachable menu, locals and travelers can indulge in a variety of French-inspired classics, from shared mussels to ratatouille and burgers.

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4. Lumi

4.7

Exceptional(720)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 35 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.

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5. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(1009)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 24 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.

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6. Mr. Tempo Gaslamp

4.0

Excellent(202)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Mr. Tempo a unique experience brought by the successful restaurateur Jorge Cueva also known as MR. TEMPO! Enjoy a variety of unique and delicious dishes from seafood, sushi, steak, tacos and more. Our specialty is margaritas and cocktails. #maschingon

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7. Rustic Root - Gaslamp

4.5

Awesome(1360)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

Rustic Root showcases our take on New American Comfort food with a California twist. Classic dishes are rooted in tradition, including regional dishes from around the country. All reimagined with fresh and local ingredients and our Chef’s modern flair. Our Signature drink menus offer our take on timeless classic cocktails as well as Rustic Root originals using creative spirits and the freshest ingredients. Join us in our street-level dining room for dinner nightly or our award-winning weekend brunch. Our rooftop lounge is an excellent place to grab drinks & a bite with friends, enjoying the San Diego weather and our unique location in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Close to the San Diego Convention Center, we're a favorite for locals and out of town tourists alike.

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8. Huntress

4.6

Exceptional(858)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Huntress is the most adventurous and energetic modern steakhouse in downtown San Diego, offering the finest cuts of meat, one of the largest collections of Japanese whisky brands in California, and a contemporary, lively atmosphere where music elevates every dish.

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9. The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

4.6

Exceptional(2604)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 22 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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10. Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(1776)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 39 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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TracyVIP
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
One of the best meals we’ve had start to finish!!! Everything was creative and amazing!! The combination of flavors and textures was superb! Portions are perfect too!! Highly highly recommend!!
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HuntressPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.6
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JohnVIP
San Diego •127 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great date night at Lumi. We tried a variety of menu items. Everything was delicious. We tried some of their cocktails this visit and they were interesting and tasty. As always the staff is great and the service was excellent. We have already booked our next reservation.
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LumiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Downtown
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George
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had an amazing experience our waiter was excellent knowledgeable, and very patient. The food was amazing, we will definitely be back
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Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Chikako
San Diego •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food quality and service. It’s a little pricey and the ambiance is very casual for the price point but excellent food quality. It’s worth a try.
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Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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Water Grill - San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.7

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