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A photo of Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill restaurant
1. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill
4.7
Exceptional(398)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • La Mesa
Booked 22 times today
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill is a perfect date night destination with its exceptional food and ambiance. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'great place for a date' with 'excellent food.' The sushi is highly praised, and the service is consistently rated as excellent. Plus, it has a special touch of being a neighborhood place with an upscale feel. It's a great place to enjoy a meal and good company, making it perfect for a date night.
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2. Brigantine La Mesa
4.9
Exceptional(4221)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • La Mesa
Booked 40 times today
A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history: "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today - just to name a few.Well-known for our signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Crème Brûlée, the Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats. With an updated nautical decor, the busy Oyster bar is hands-down the local favorite. Lush flowering foliage outdoors creates an elegant dining experience on one of two charming patios.The La Mesa Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Monday-Saturday, and brunch every Sunday.Join us for our signature Happy Hour.
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3. Antica Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(2417)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • La Mesa
Booked 17 times today
Antica Trattoria is a warm restaurant with an old-fashioned sense of hospitality that quickly became a gathering place for dinners in Lake Murray and the rest of San Diego when it opened in 2001. For Executive Chef and Owner Francesco Basile, good cuisine is about honest flavors, fresh ingredients, and simplicity. That's the kind of food he grew up eating by the seaside in Sicily and it's what he learned in culinary school in Italy.Why eat ordinary when you can eat extraordinary?About reservations: We have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you will be running later than 15 minutes. If a later time slot is available, you may be able to switch your reservation.We may contact you, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 4 guests; 2 hours for parties of 5 to 8 guests; and 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 9+. We cannot guarantee special request for tables.
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4. Black Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon
4.3
Awesome(2169)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • El Cajon / Lakeside
Booked 27 times today
WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget.
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5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa
4.0
Excellent(84)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Mesa
Booked 13 times today
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
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6. Casa Gabriela
4.6
Exceptional(798)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Mesa
Booked 33 times today
Chef Gabriela Lopez brings her elevated Mexican cuisine to Downtown La Mesa. Using her grandmother's recipes from Guadalajara crossed with her cosmopolitan upbringing in Tijuana, Chef Gabriela's menu features authentic hand-crafted dishes and imaginative takes on classic dishes. All of Baja California is represented along with influences from other regions in Mexico.The spacious outdoor garden, cozy loft, and private dining areas are the perfect places to enjoy tequila and mezcal based cocktails, family celebrations, or brunch with friends.
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7. Bleu Boheme
4.7
Exceptional(3600)
Price: Expensive
• French • Kensington
Booked 2 times today
"World travel and its pleasures; items brought back from different places for décors; great stories shared with others; and very importantly, simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and artistic free spirited left bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the rural areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French cuisine.
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8. Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(1704)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • El Cajon / Lakeside
Booked 15 times today
Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse is a prime spot for a date night, as it offers an intimate, cozy atmosphere perfect for romantic dining. As quoted from reviews, it's an 'amazing date night dinner', 'nice intimate anniversary dinner', and a 'memorable, enjoyable dinner'. The steakhouse is praised for its delicious food, professional service, and extensive bourbon menu. Also, their date night special on Sundays seems to be a hit with diners!
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9. Aromi Italian Cuisine
4.5
Awesome(262)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Mesa
Booked 18 times today
Aromi Italian Cuisine is a great date night spot, as mentioned in the reviews. The ambiance is praised for its modern decor, reminiscent of a trendy restaurant in Rome, and the staff are described as knowledgeable and attentive. One reviewer even mentioned it as a 'perfect date nite spot' and another said 'our dates will always included this restaurant'. The food is also highly rated, with dishes bursting with flavors. So, if you're looking for an Italian authentic experience that won't break the bank, Aromi is the place to be!
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10. The Godfather Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1919)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Kearny Mesa
Booked 23 times today
The Godfather, a Balistreri restaurant, is an Italian monument in downtown San Diego providing authentic cuisine from the hills of Italy. Established in 1974, The Godfather is a sophisticated and classy establishment that centers around generational recipes from both Northern and Southern Italy. Over the years, the quality of food and standard of service has never declined and thus garnered The Godfather a national recognition as one of the top twenty-five Italian restaurants in the entire nation. The menu is filled with classic favorites based in steak, chicken and pasta. For an intimate evening for two, try the Sicilian kiss prix fixe meal that includes a bottle of champagne.
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  • JosephVIP
    San Diego •44 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    As usual excellent service and excellent food. Impressed that when my wife had an issue with one of her dishes and told it to the bus boy he immediately addressed the issue instead of, like most restaurants, telling her to speak to our server. It is one of our favorite restaurants, if not our favorite.
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    Brigantine La MesaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• La Mesa
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    4.9
  • Kara
    San Diego •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our server was fantastic: helped me find a good deal on soup and salad, made sure my younger daughter got all the ranch dip for her chicken tenders that her heart desired. It was busy, but they took care of us nicely. Thank you!
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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaPrice: Moderate• American• La Mesa
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    4
  • Cyndie
    San Diego •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    It was a wonderful experience. We were greeted at the door with big smiles and honored our reservation promptly. The waiter was on top of all our needs and even offered suggestions. The lobster was mouthwatering and the margarita was delicious and great becasue it was at a happy hour price.
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    Black Angus Steakhouse - El CajonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• El Cajon / Lakeside
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    4.3
  • janeVIP
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We are so happy to have found this place. The food is amazing....finish every bite amazing. It can be a special dinner, or you can just have a casual drink and appetizer. Friendly and efficient service. One little negative is the chairs. Wood is with an open back, which is hard for some people.
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    Antica TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• La Mesa
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    4.7
  • William
    Southwest Florida •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 2, 2025
    Always a good choice to hit Banbu with my wife and daughter. Good food, friendly service and very knowledgeable wait staff. It’s also always clean and warm on the patio, really a little oasis.
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    Banbu Sushi Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Mesa
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    4.7

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