Best Lunch Restaurants in Downtown

Great server pearl, also manger came out to see if everything good it always feels nice being treaded well

Came here from NorCal to celebrate my partner’s birthday on Valentine’s Day and I’m super glad we made a reservation asap. It was packed but the hostess and Brandon took good care of us. Kudos to the ladies working the front and handling the crazy crowd for Valentine’s Day. Experience: Brandon was super patient, fun, and got everything right. He brought out our dessert with the sparklers, which made my partner’s night. The Valentine’s dinner offers right now are pretty good too. Food: We got lil Brgs, which were tiny sliders, and it was delicious. There was garlic bread that came out as well and it was so unique! OMG and the Award Winning Spiced Watermelon was 11/10. Never had a cocktail that fire. Definitely coming back.

Loved our 2nd year anniversary here. Took my girlfriend out for Valentine’s Day , first time at the restaurant not knowing what to expect. Was greeted warmly and walked to our seats within 3 minutes of arrival. I asked the front desk if they could do a cute decoration on our desert for our anniversary and they did! Expect to spend around 300-400$ if attending for valentines. Have never spent this much on food but it was definitely worth the experience! (Loved the oysters wish there would’ve been 3/4 instead of just2)

I took my wife for Valentines dinner to Saint James, and it was our first time at the restaurant. It is located in a historic building that we learned was built in 1912 and was at the time the tallest building in San Diego. The service was excellent, the servers and bussers were very attentive, friendly, and always checking to ensure we had what we needed. The food was delicious and very flavorful. I would recommend Saint James French Diner to anyone it was a really great experience!

I had the pleasure of dining at Grant Grill in San Diego, and the experience was elevated by the exceptional service provided by Samuel. From the moment we were seated, he was attentive, professional, and genuinely friendly. Samuel’s knowledge of the menu was impressive—he provided thoughtful recommendations that perfectly suited our tastes. Our wine was perfectly paired and he ensured that each course arrived at just the right time. What stood out the most was his ability to balance professionalism with warmth, making us feel truly welcomed. It’s rare to find a server who combines efficiency, attentiveness, and a personal touch so seamlessly. Samuel exemplifies top-tier hospitality, and I highly recommend requesting him for an outstanding dining experience at Grant Grill! Thank you, Samuel, for making our meal memorable—we’ll definitely be back!