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4.8
Exceptional(1617)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 10 times today
A remarkable epicurean experience awaits you at Grant Grill and Lounge. From the iconic, chic setting to our fresh California cuisine and innovative libations, Grant Grill and Lounge carries a tradition of excellence rich in history (since 1951) and history-in-the-making. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus highlight the best ingredients of the season with a fresh approach to classics. From the bar, proprietary beverage creations are offered alongside an impressive menu of wine, beer and cocktails.
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4.4
Awesome(145)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Bronze Bird Food Wine & Spirits is a casual San Diego imbibery for the craft connoisseur, located in The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy tasty takes on So Cal comfort fare with an impressive variety of shareable creations offered alongside entrée-driven dishes.
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4.6
Exceptional(1428)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 5 times today
Dobson's Bar and Restaurant is a hidden treasure in the heart of Downtown San Diego/Gaslamp Quarter. For the last 40 years, this has been the hot spot for business lunches and frequented by many local and nationwide celebrities. Paul Dobson, the namesake for Dobson's bar and restaurant, is one of America's few professional Bullfighters. The food is California cuisine with a touch of Italian, French, Spanish and Asian cuisine. One thing that both local San Diegans and Zagat can agree on is that this is one of the top restaurants in San Diego. Due to the limited seating and popularity, reservations are highly recommended. Owner Paul Dobson "works a room better than Sinatra", which explains why this "local tradition" downtown remains, "after all these years", a "high-powered, hobnob spot"; the Cal kitchen "serves up delicious, innovative food, along with old standbys" ("have the mussel bisque and think of heaven").
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4.6
Exceptional(937)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
For dining:Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm to 9:00pmFriday-Satuday: 4:00pm to 9:30pmSunday: 2:00pm to 9:00pmWe are open for Takeout everyday For more information on parties of over 6 people please reach out directly to the restaurant 619-238-0101.A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.Bandar Restaurant serves Mediterranean food with unique Persian spices flown to San Diego and served in original recipes. Chefs Behrooz and Shokooh create simple preparations to showcase them, alongside an exotic variety of oven-roasted eggplant, charbroiled chicken, seafood and flavorful prime steaks. Look for signature classics such as Nadari, Barg and Soltani. Bandar Restaurant is award-winning since 1996. The restaurant has a unique energy, sitting right in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego. 
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4.7
Exceptional(1350)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
At Operacaffe we are passionate about our culinary business and our customers. The reputation for excellent cuisine, top-notch service, the quality and freshness of ingredients are the reasons we are so proud of our brand new restaurant!
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3.7
Very Good(6)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Inspired by the eclectic lounges of New York’s “meatpacking district” and the warm brasseries of turn of the century Paris, Vin de Syrah is complemented by amazing cheeses, desserts, and a friendly wine list. This subterranean yet organic space pays respect to the old but embraces the new world with a contemporary style all its own.
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4.3
Awesome(749)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
House of Blues Restaurant, Bar and Music Venue features gastropub cuisine, craft cocktails, live music and a classic collection of American folk art that combines to create an unforgettable experience!
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4.9
Exceptional(488)
Price: Moderate
• French • Downtown
Located in Downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels building, Tapas & Beers is a French and Spanish Restaurant.We offer a large selection of Tapas plates to share between friends & familybut also normal size dishes if you don't want to share !Our beers on tap selection highlights breweries from San Diego County and our wine selection from all around the world will make any wine lover happy too !Everything you will eat at Tapas & Beers will be made from scratch to order with fresh and mostly organic ingredients ! Discover why our place isso highly rated !Cheers!
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4.6
Exceptional(70)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Downtown
Welcome to Downtown Sushi, nestled in downtown San Diego, just steps from the historic Balboa Theatre. Chef Andy creates a symphony of flavors, with our Omakase Premium Sashimi as the star, featuring the finest fresh, sustainably sourced seafood. Don’t miss our happy hour specials with delicious appetizers and drinks. Signature rolls like the Love Roll, Fire Roll, Downtown Roll, and Tower Roll highlight Chef Andy’s creativity, while the Salmon Flame appetizer bursts with irresistible flavor. For a main course, savor our Ribeye Steak, grilled to perfection with a Japanese twist. We welcome walk-ins and reservations alike. For a truly elevated experience, our VIP space is perfect for exclusive events or intimate celebrations, combining exceptional cuisine with unparalleled service. To make your visit even more convenient, we accept various forms of payment, including credit cards, cash, and Apple Pay.
A photo of Full Moon Sushi Kitchen Bar and Lounge restaurant
4.4
Awesome(397)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Refined under the tutelage of master sushi luminaries, Chef Sung’s Full Moon will be uniquely on display in the Gaslamp District, where it will debut as the first Kaizen sushi restaurant in San Diego. With him is a brigade of talented cooks and a staff with an unwavering dedication to quality and service.

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  • Jill
    Tucson •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It was very quiet and empty when we arrived … a bit concerning. The staff was amazing. Only surpassed by the quality of the food. 3 in our group and each dish was yummy. The outside tables filled up by the time we left. Javier was our waiter and made our experience fantastic. Can’t wait to go again!
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    Bronze BirdPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
    4.4
  • Oliva
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Dining at Operacaffe was a great experience. The location was perfect for our show at the Balboa Theater, and we conveniently parked right across the street at the Horton parking garage on 4th and F st. The service was prompt and courteous, and the food was delicious. The house wines were also very good and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back!
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    OperacaffePrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
    4.7
  • David
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 7, 2024
    Staff was great, food was great. Expensive and portions were a bit small.
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    Dobson's Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
    4.6
  • Marcelo
    San Diego •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 7, 2024
    Bandar always delivers. Great food and sizable portions.
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    Bandar RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
    4.6
  • Peter
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 7, 2024
    The Grant Grill certainly knows how to uphold its identity as a landmark location in the area. Every appetizer, entrée, and dessert was spectacular. The three of us nearly licked our plates clean. The service was phenomenal, our waiter was funny and informative about everything on the menu. We came here for a special occasion, and the team at Grant Grill made it all the more special. We are certainly looking forward to a chance to return and try something now.
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    Grant GrillPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
    4.8
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