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Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(5450)Ocean Beach - 2
Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3494)La Jolla - 3
LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(440)North Park - 4
The Henry - Coronado
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2406)Coronado - 5
Benihana - San Diego, CA
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4.1(7313)Mission Valley
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insideOUT
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(2259)Hillcrest - 2
STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3313)Downtown - 3
Cowboy Star
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(4725)Downtown - 4
Juniper & Ivy
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.6(8002)Little Italy - 5
Animae
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Asian•4.8(3183)Downtown
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Herb & Wood
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(6428)Little Italy - 2
Coasterra
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.5(7531)Harbor Island - 3
Madison
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.5(2997)University Heights - 4
Great Maple San Diego
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(4369)Hillcrest - 5
NINE-TEN
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(2922)La Jolla
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- BBarryvipSan Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat service and seating around the chef counter was a bonus. You can see all the cooking action right in front of you. The wagyu carpaccio was the highlight of the night. It just melts in your mouth. The organic pear salad was also great for sharing. However the aged duck breast and the dry-aged bone in ribeye had some tendons and chewy parts that is unable to swallow.More infoCowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.9
- KKarinnavipGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoCrayton and the team are amazing!!!!! Best food!!!More infoSaint James French DinerPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown•4.5
- JJimPortland / Oregon •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoImpeccable service and amazing food made for a special evening. The atmosphere was festive and fun. The decor was modern and delightful to the eye. Highly recommend!More infoSTK- San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.3
- JJayvipLondon •11 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had the five-course tasting menu with the wine pairings and both were superb.More infoProvisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown•4.7
- JJonvipAtlanta Metro •18 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoIncredible place w great unique food and creative fresh cocktails. One of my favorite places on the West coast. Servers are very helpful explaining the drinks and dishes. Highly recommend for any occasion.More infoLumiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Downtown•4.6
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The Gaslamp Quarter near San Diego’s historic downtown has some of the best nightlife in the city. The district is a great place to shop during the day, and it plays host to several of San Diego's largest festivals each year. Along with large nightclubs, this district hosts some of the city's best restaurants and features an array of dining options. New American cuisine based on foods grown in California is offered in many restaurants in this 16-block area. The neighborhood's Victorian architecture also houses establishments serving everything from fresh seafood and steakhouse fare to excellent sushi, Italian dishes, and Mexican favorites. In addition to an array food options, diners in the Gaslamp Quarter can enjoy some of the most expansive wine lists in California.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Downtown San Diego include C-Level, Puesto at the Headquarters and Edgewater Grill
Child friendly restaurants in Downtown San Diego include The Prado at Balboa Park, C-Level and Brigantine at Portside Pier
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