Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Harbor Island

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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East CountySan Diego

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Banker's HillBarrio LoganBay ParkChula Vista / BonitaCoronadoDowntown / Gaslamp

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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126 restaurants available nearby

1. Animae

4.7

Exceptional(3329)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 55 times today

ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.

2. insideOUT

4.7

Exceptional(2421)

££££Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 42 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.

3. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8773)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 55 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. Cowboy Star

4.8

Exceptional(4833)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 52 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.

5. Cesarina

4.8

Exceptional(5652)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ocean Beach

Booked 167 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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6. Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.7

Exceptional(4312)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 143 times today

The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service. Today, we’re known far and wide for our San Diego-style surf and turf. From our award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our perpetually best-selling marinated grilled swordfish. Always prepared to exceed expectations, and served with a smile. You can stop in at any neighborhood Brigantine and get a taste of the local flavor, from regionally inspired specials, to custom cocktails and home town craft beers. At the Brigantine we make first timers feel like regulars, and consider regulars part of the family. So come by often, and share our taste for life.

7. Baci Coffee

4.0

Excellent(3)

££££Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Normal Heights

Booked 13 times today

Baci Coffee House San Diego invites you to experience the warmth and charm of Italy in a cozy, soulful setting. With its rich aromas, artisanal coffee, and classic Italian bites, Baci is more than a café—it’s a place where love and flavor unite. Step into a nostalgic atmosphere filled with heartwarming touches like the Baci Intention Tree, where dreams grow. Perfect for gatherings, enjoy great conversation, share your aspirations, and savor moments that feel like a kiss from Italy. Book your reservation and make memories today.Check our menu now!

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8. Wilma's Carousel Bar

4.7

Exceptional(92)

££££Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Little Italy

Booked 30 times today

As one of only two carousel bars in the United States, Wilma’s Carousel Bar offers a truly unique experience.We invite you to immerse yourself in this nostalgic retreat with Executive Corporate Chef Brian Redzikowski’s French-Creole inspired dishes and Beverage Director Eric Johnson’s a selection of cocktails including both innovative spins on traditional favorites and imaginative new concoctions.

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9. Cocina 35 Liberty Station

4.7

Exceptional(60)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

Booked 74 times today

Our team is dedicated to bring to you the essence of Mexico, the flavors, aromas, culture, service and textures that were given to us, growing up cooking right next to our grandparents in Mexico.We are the only restaurant in San Diego that specialized in Chilaquiles the Most traditional Mexican Breakfast.

A photo of The Henry - Coronado restaurant

10. The Henry - Coronado

4.8

Exceptional(2563)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Coronado

Booked 111 times today

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

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