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A photo of The Prado at Balboa Park restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7921)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 72 times today
Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.
A photo of ARTIFACT at Mingei restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(864)
Price: Expensive
• International • Downtown
Booked 24 times today
ARTIFACT is a full-service restaurant featuring craft cooking inspired by ancient methods, spices and botanicals located inside the beautiful Mingei Museum at Balboa Park . Offering indoor, outdoor courtyard, and bar seating for lunch Tuesday-Saturday.Crafted by Tim Kolanko, Executive Chef, Urban Kitchen Group, and Tony Coito, ARTIFACT’s Chef de Cuisine, will be a nod to Mingei’s changing international exhibitions in an environment filled with functional, innovative art and design by Jennifer Luce, Founder and Principal of LUCE et studio, who led the design and renovation project. ARTIFACT and CRAFT CAFE at Mingei-the latest additions to restaurateur Tracy Borkum and Executive Chef Tim Kolanko’s CUCINA family of restaurants. An Urban Kitchen Group Concept. CUCINA urbana, enoteca, sorella, UKG Catering, Urban Kitchen at The Ready Shell at Jacobs ParkFollow the journey on social media @Dine.Mingei
A photo of insideOUT restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2344)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 76 times today
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Our current Holiday Oasis Experience will be ending this Sunday, January 5th! Visit our website for additional information under "Happenings."Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.
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4.8
Exceptional(8705)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 86 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 Juniper & Ivy restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(8064)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 77 times today
Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.
A photo of Seneca restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4227)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 114 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.
A photo of Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2706)
Price: Expensive
• International • North Park
Booked 70 times today
Located in the heart of the San Diego Zoo, Albert’s offers full-service dining where you can enjoy deck seating with the ambiance of a tropical waterfall. Patio seating not guaranteed!The menu features a variety of unique dishes including seafood specialties, a variety of entrees, salads, sandwiches, and children’s options. Join us for Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.Valid San Diego Zoo Membership or admission ticket is required to dine in Alberts Restaurant.18% Gratuity charge to be added to checks for parties of 7 or more. Due to spacing restrictions, we cannot accommodate strollers inside the restaurant or on our patio, stroller parking is located right outside of Albert's Restaurant.
A photo of CUCINA urbana restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(7119)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Banker's Hill
Booked 55 times today
We are a wine shop inside of a restaurant | Dining and design form the perfect union at San Diego's highly acclaimed CUCINA urbana, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, located in the heart of Bankers Hill since 2009. The restaurant boasts comfort and familiarity, welcoming diners to a country farmhouse with the added whimsy of a contemporary art installation.CUCINA urbana is the originator of the CUCINA retail wine program where each dedicated shop allows guests to hand select wines at a retail price, either to enjoy with their meal for a minimal corkage fee or for purchase to-go. The wine list is comprised of many familiar labels as well as rare and small-batch gems, with an emphasis on Italian varietals.
A photo of MOTHERSHIP restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(341)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 63 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 Barbusa restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4323)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 86 times today
Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!

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  • Lorena
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My first time at InsideOUT, definitely met my expectations. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Servers were attentive. Food was great. The holiday decor that they had was beautiful and it snowed at some point which made it even better. I was very happy they had mocktails and not overly expensive like other restaurants. I recommend this place for sure and will be going back.
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    insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
    4.8
  • Jeff
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was my first time at Mr A’s and giving full accolades. The service was as good as it gets. Rory is a veteran server with an extensive knowledge of wine, food and decorum. The whole staff did a wonder job as well. Liked the signature Old Fashion and the wine that Rory recommended. We had oysters, caviar and the lobster fritters to start. The baguette was warm and a great complement to the starters. The entrees were all loved. I had the rack of lamb that was perfectly cooked medium rare with an amazing white bean provencal. There were many other things we would have ordered. For your special occasion (this was my daughter’s birthday), this is the place! Bravo Mr A’s
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    Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
    4.8
  • ChrisVIP
    San Diego •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Balboa Park is beautiful, especially during the Christmas season. The receptionist has a big beautiful welcoming smile and we were seated promptly. The cocktails were delicious (Old Fashioned and raspberry lemon drop). The servers and waitress (Brittany) were very attentive. The food was excellent, as always. Beef sushi roll (who knew?!), the Caesar salad, the short ribs - tender and so flavorful. The Prado never disappoints!
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    The Prado at Balboa ParkPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
    4.6
  • EdVIP
    San Diego •8 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food selection as follows: pierogi-great flavor, all around excellent carrots-great flavor, however, some carrots were a little too crisp, some were perfect, some were burnt. Short ribs-good presentation and spices, but too salty Swordfish-excellent clams and sauce, fish was overcooked cornish hen-perfect Basque cheesecake-excellent
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    ARTIFACT at MingeiPrice: Expensive• International• Downtown
    4.8
  • JoelleVIP
    San Diego •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a lovely new years brunch (though I do wish they actually served brunch fare). Everything was very delicious! The service, while very friendly and accommodating, got a little slow toward the end as it got busier, which is understandable. It would’ve been okay except we were in a booth that was one of two they have for parties of six but maybe six short, slim people? Pretty uncomfortable, especially in that corner spot, I spent the whole meal with my arms up over the back of the booth. I’m chubby but the rest of my party were regular sized men and one slim woman and we all felt squashed. But otherwise, a beautiful meal on a lovely day.
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.7
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