8 Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Old Town

8 restaurants available nearby

1. Books + Records

4.7

Exceptional(366)

Price: Expensive

• American • Banker's Hill

Booked 9 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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2. Saint James French Diner

4.6

Exceptional(223)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 8 times today

This American diner meets elegant French bistro is open Monday–Friday for Breakfast and Lunch, every day for Dinner and Happy Hour, and on the weekends for Brunch. With a full bar and an approachable menu, locals and travelers can indulge in a variety of French-inspired classics, from shared mussels to ratatouille and burgers.

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3. Isola Little Italy

4.6

Exceptional(747)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 7 times today

My Nonna's name was Isola, a wonderful cook who gave me a passion for food and fresh, simple ingredients.I have vivid memories of my grandmother turning plain bread into amazing desserts, simple apples into incredible fritters sprinkled with a little sugar and honey, and even treating my sunburns with olive oil. Thirty years later, I still savor every meal and moment.Isola is proud to serve the finest local ingredients, dalla vite, from the vine. I hope you enjoy every bite, plucked from my family tree for your table. Buon appetito!

4. Bronze Bird

4.1

Excellent(136)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 13 times today

Bronze Bird Food Wine & Spirits is a casual San Diego imbibery for the craft connoisseur, located in The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy tasty takes on So Cal comfort fare with an impressive variety of shareable creations offered alongside entrée-driven dishes.

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5. Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(63)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Lapper Sport Bar + Kitchen—San Diego’s ultimate spot for great food, sports, and unforgettable vibes! Located in the heart of the Town and Country Hotel and Resort, right next to the pool and waterslide, we’re the perfect place to kick back and have a blast. Enjoy our famous Surf and Turf Nachos, Baja Tacos beer-battered with our signature Thelma Blonde brew, or one of our juicy burgers—all while relaxing on our cozy patio or by the fire pits with cushioned seating.Catch the big game on any of our 9 TVs or join us for live entertainment, from line dancing to trivia, karaoke, and DJ-led pool parties on the weekends. Swing by for Happy Hour, Game Day Specials, and enjoy 4-hour parking validation on us. Lapper Sport Bar + Kitchen—where good times and great food are always on tap!

6. Tavern

4.5

Awesome(757)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Coronado

Booked 8 times today

Open for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations for Lunch are not accepted, however we do accept walk-ins!

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7. Wild Hare Bar Garden

4.2

Awesome(12)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 1 time today

Now Open! Take a trip down a "Rabbitville" hole at our whimsical rabbit themed bar and restaurant situated in a relaxing Garden atmosphere, located at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. We can't wait to meet you!

8. James' Place

4.2

Awesome(1056)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • La Jolla

Booked 11 times today

****JAMES PLACE IS NOT CURRENTLY SERVING SUSHI****James’ Place is a high quality and moderate price dining establishment. Specializing in Asian fusion cuisine, with a large variety of appetizers, and a nice selection of entrees.

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Books + Records

2. Saint James French Diner

3. Isola Little Italy

4. Bronze Bird

5. Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen

6. Tavern

7. Wild Hare Bar Garden

8. James' Place

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