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1. Cesarina
4.9
Exceptional(5564)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 184 times today
Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.
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2. C-Level
4.7
Exceptional(4949)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 128 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.
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3. Dockside 1953
4.5
Awesome(615)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Mission Beach
Booked 10 times today
With its spectacular waterfront setting on Mission Bay, nautical-inspired design, and a menu of mouthwatering dishes, Dockside 1953 is a favorite restaurant for hotel guests and locals alike. Aptly named for its marina-facing locale at the Bahia Resort Hotel and the year the resort opened, Dockside 1953 is a stunning standout in San Diego’s dining scene. Fresh, coastal-inspired, and locally sourced — the eclectic menu of California fare features dishes to satisfy all palates. With a dedication to high-quality ingredients, menu highlights include classic sweet and savory options for breakfast; salads, bowls, and flatbreads for lunch; sharable starters and fresh seafood entrées for dinner; and a thoughtful wine and cocktail menu. The extensive outdoor patio features cozy fire pits, gorgeous Mission Bay views, and a covered trellis to shade guests.
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4. Cannonball
4.5
Awesome(1154)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Mission Bay
Booked 45 times today
Refreshing craft cocktails, seriously tasty sushi, and California cuisine are just the start of what you’ll savor at Cannonball. Whether you choose to get cozy within our intimate cocktail lounge or out on the rooftop terrace, you’ll be treated to truly spectacular Mission Beach views every bite and sip. Dive into culinary creativity at Cannonball—there’s nothing quite like it!For larger parties, please contact us directly at info@cannonballsd.com
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5. Coasterra
4.6
Exceptional(7608)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 117 times today
Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.
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6. El Sueño
4.1
Excellent(181)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 31 times today
Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.
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7. Tidal
4.5
Awesome(1155)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Mission Bay
Booked 16 times today
Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com
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8. The Fishery
4.7
Exceptional(3082)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pacific Beach
Booked 73 times today
BEHIND EVERY GREAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IS A WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD. The Fishery Restaurant & Market is located just a few blocks from the ocean in North Pacific Beach. The restaurant menu reflects ‘coastal cuisine’ with a simple yet serious focus on the best our coastal fisheries and local farms have to offer. The passion that drives Chef Mike Reidy is evidenced by flavors that can only be achieved using ingredients at their peak of seasonality and freshness. The Fishery was awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator in 2018- Present. Our wine list is inspired by the great wines of Europe and their American counterparts and we strive to showcase real, natural, food friendly-wines with a sense of place.The Fishery Market showcases fresh fish, prepared seafood, salads, sauces and marinades.
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9. Bali Hai Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(6004)
Price: Expensive
• Polynesian • Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
Booked 55 times today
Exotic Pacific dining on an enchanted tiki island.The Bali Hai Restaurant has been a favorite in San Diego for over fifty years. Our spectacular views of the San Diego bay and the downtown skyline make us the perfect location for any special event. Along with our dining room upstairs, our premise possesses three different and versatile private rooms. The flexibility of multiple private facilities allows us to accommodate any type of party. We host weddings, class reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, memorials, festivals, fundraisers, business meetings, seminars, and corporate events.
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10. Tom Hams Lighthouse
4.6
Exceptional(6681)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 60 times today
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

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  • Amanda
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First time at Coasterra. The drinks are delicious, the food was incredible, and the service was top notch! The view of the downtown skyline is breathtaking. There is ample parking. Definitely will be coming back here!
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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    4.6
  • Atis
    New Orleans / Louisiana •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Starting with the welcoming greeting at the door, we had a fantastic experience. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the food and wine. Great team work at delivering food. Everything cooked perfectly. The presentation and taste of the tiramisu was such a treat. The outdoor seating was comfy, with lots of heaters. Dogs welcome and our waiter brought our dog a bowl of water. The music was a touch louder than we’d like, but really not a problem. We highly recommend this restaurant and will return!
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    CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
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    4.9
  • CindyVIP
    San Diego •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing celebration after our wedding. The food is always great and our server, Jessie was cheerful, appreciative of our celebration, brought a mud pie as a wedding cake and genuinely joined in to make our experience so festive and joyful! The bay was beautiful with clear blue skies. It could not have been better. Thank you for helping us celebrate the day.
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    C-LevelPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.7
  • Michael
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Jan 2025
    Amazing food, service and sea view Thank you for making my wife's birthday unforgettable experience. Thank you Michael
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    CannonballPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Mission Bay
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    4.5
  • ShaneVIP
    Denver / Colorado •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Jan 2025
    Great lunch. Enjoyed it all.
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    Dockside 1953Price: Moderate• Californian• Mission Beach
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    4.5

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