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A photo of Seneca restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4282)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 137 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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4.8
Exceptional(292)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 120 times today
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.
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4.8
Exceptional(4800)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 54 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.
A photo of Ciccia Osteria restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(203)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Barrio Logan
Booked 33 times today
Nestled in Barrio Logan, San Diego, Ciccia Osteria is a charming Italian restaurant that invites guests on a culinary journey through Italy. With its warm ambiance, attentive service, and exquisite cuisine, Ciccia Osteria is a beloved destination. Notably, it has won the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024Entering Ciccia Osteria, guests are transported to Italy's bustling trattorias. The cozy interior, with small tables, exposed brick walls, and soft lighting, creates an intimate atmosphere perfect for any occasion.Committed to the finest ingredients and traditional techniques, Ciccia Osteria offers handmade pastas, succulent seafood, and tender meats, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. The curated wine list features Italian and California wines to pair with the menu.Under Chef Mario Cassineri's guidance, Ciccia Osteria is more than a restaurant—it's a destination where guests can savor authentic Italian cuisine and create lasting memories.
A photo of Animae restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3289)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 58 times today
ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.
A photo of The Henry - Coronado restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2537)
Price: Moderate
• American • Coronado
Booked 76 times today
Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.
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4.9
Exceptional(8737)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 52 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 MOTHERSHIP restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(368)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 46 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.
A photo of Ironside Fish & Oyster restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4594)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 82 times today
Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. Groups of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.
A photo of Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(991)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 49 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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  • StaceyVIP
    Orange County •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had an excellent meal at Ironside Fish & Oyster today. We appreciate the great service our waitress, Amber, provided. She surprised us and brought a special dessert for my son's birthday. We really appreciate how thoughtful she was.
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    Ironside Fish & OysterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Little Italy
    4.5
  • Nancy
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food, awesome service and ambiance. My family and I loved it. Executive chef Tara Monsod came by to wish me happy birthday. That was a very nice gesture. Highly recommend.
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    AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
    4.7
  • ShannonVIP
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amazing!!! We ordered the fish, pork chop and lasagna for the table + appetizers - Brussel sprouts, meatballs and grilled shrimp on toasted bread. Cocktails didn’t disappoint. Best gin martini. Spectacular view and service. Thank you for a beautiful night!
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.7
  • Patrice
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing Restaurant. Never fails to exceed expectations. Korean Prime Skirt Steak is a favorite as well as the Seared Ahi. Best brussels sprouts I’ve ever had. Amazing wait staff and bartenders. Great service whether sitting at the bar or in the dining room.  Make reservations because you’ll never walk in and get a table, although I have had success as a walk in for dinner at the bar.
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    The Henry - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• American• Coronado
    4.8
  • DavidVIP
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Callie is one of, if not the, best restaurants in San Diego. Fine dining has shifted post-COVID but Callie does everything at a consistently high level. The food is interesting, layered, often surprising, and delicious. Wine and cocktails are similarly high quality and creative. Service is outstanding. Now this is what you would expect for a restaurant probably averaging $150 per person but, if you love restaurants, you know you can pay that price in San Diego and not have a satisfying experience. My wife and I ate at Callie recently for our anniversary. Staff had a handwritten card for us thanking us for celebrating at their restaurant. It's the extra, above-and-beyond that makes Callie great.
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    Callie RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
    4.8
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