Best Fine Dining Restaurants in National City

31 restaurants available nearby

1. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4744)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 37 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.

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2. ARTIFACT at Mingei

4.8

Exceptional(857)

Price: Expensive

• International • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 8 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

3. Mister A's

4.8

Exceptional(8650)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 51 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)

4. Nobu San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(3737)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 40 times today

World renowned for its award winning "New Style" Japanese cuisine, Nobu continues to offer savvy diners across the globe a culinary adventure. Our San Diego location is yet another canvas for Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to display his legendary dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. The restaurant which is nestled in the perennially hip and centrally located Hard Rock Hotel also features unique creations by Executive Chef David Meade who has honed his skill at Nobu locations in Miami and New York. Nobu San Diego delivers equally on food, impeccable service and ambiance that is sophisticated yet lively.

5. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1347)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 48 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

6. Roman Wolves

4.6

Exceptional(310)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 32 times today

"Roman Wolves is more than a bar and restaurant; it's a celebration of epicurean tapestry of what Italians call the Eternal City" said Nino Cusimano. "We've created our own take on the enduring essence of Rome's legacy and it's significant historical, cultural, and culinary impacts on the Italian food scene"

7. Huntress

4.5

Awesome(794)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 27 times today

Huntress is the most adventurous and energetic modern steakhouse in downtown San Diego, offering the finest cuts of meat, one of the largest collections of Japanese whisky brands in California, and a contemporary, lively atmosphere where music elevates every dish.

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8. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(960)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 23 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.

9. STK- San Diego

4.3

Awesome(3332)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 32 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

10. Books + Records

4.7

Exceptional(373)

Price: Expensive

• American • Banker's Hill

Booked 21 times today

Global inspired American cuisine, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch in an upbeat atmosphere, with live music.Chef Ryan Stickel is serving up San Diego's freshest food takes in an art deco meets mid-century mod warehouse space. With a tenured run on both Eater's Heat Map and list of San Diego's Hottest Cocktail Bars, the food and drinks are both guaranteed to delight your senses.

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Michael
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
You can't go wrong -- fantastic views, great food, outstanding service. Checks all the boxes. A top restauraunt, one of the best in San Diego, that makes for a memorable occasion. One note that may be helpful: we went for Jazz brunch on a Saturday, and despite the band playing in the bar, the volume was just right and we could easily hear each other speak.
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Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.8
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Blythevip
San Diego •59 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic steakhouse with real gourmet twist and superb service! Went for my honey’s 50th and they couldn’t have treated us better. Steak was delicious & perfectly cooked, wine list is excellent & they were great about accommodating food allergies. Thank you Lisa & team - We will go back again & again!
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Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.9
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June and Gary
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fabulous food. Sometimes the service was a little off. Drinks forgotten, missing silverware, entrees not all brought out at the same time. However, STILL one of my favorite restaurants to visit. There is no other place in town quite like it. The food is creative, delicious and and always exciting.
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ARTIFACT at MingeiPrice: Expensive• International• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.8
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Ileana
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Dec 2024
Great ambiance and perfect place to wind down after a long day. Food and drinks are amazing as always. Highly recommend to come for a special occasion or whenever you get a chance to go.
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Nobu San DiegoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.6
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Kay
San Diego •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Dec 2024
Overall we enjoyed our experience, it was unique and exceptional. The only thing I like to say about the menu is that it was limited and the salmon I ordered was served cold.
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Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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4.7

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Cowboy Star

2. ARTIFACT at Mingei

3. Mister A's

4. Nobu San Diego

5. Kettner Exchange

6. Roman Wolves

7. Huntress

8. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

9. STK- San Diego

10. Books + Records

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