Best Romantic Restaurants in Santee

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Social Tap

4.5

Awesome(33)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Welcome to your new favorite pregame. Social Tap San Diego sits at the edge of Petco Park, and is the perfect place for Padres fans, locals, and visitors alike to gather for high quality cocktails and bites. This elevated bar scene takes the best of sports bars to a new level, bringing you an incredible dining experience while you cheer for your favorite team.

2. Bleu Boheme

4.8

Exceptional(3547)

Price: Expensive

• French • Kensington

Booked 16 times today

"World travel and its pleasures; items brought back from different places for décors; great stories shared with others; and very importantly, simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and artistic free spirited left bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the rural areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French cuisine.

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3. 94th Aero Squadron - San Diego

4.3

Awesome(3214)

Price: Expensive

• American • Kearny Mesa

Booked 29 times today

For over 40 years, the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant has been San Diego's landmark dining destination and is undoubtedly one of the most unique and memorable restaurants you will ever find. Located inside a replica of a World War I French farmhouse decorated with fascinating military memorabilia, antiques, and aviation relics, the restaurant overlooks Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, and has a cozy and romantic ambiance, with large stone fireplaces, intimate booths, and beautiful views. The extensive menu features mid-western aged beef and the freshest seafood. Here you will find USDA Choice Prime Beef steaks, slow-roasted Angus prime rib, fresh fish, salad entrées, seafood, chicken, pasta dishes, and fabulous desserts. Their award-winning Bottomless Champagne Brunch is not to be missed. Beautiful outdoor patios, a very popular Happy Hour, and excellent banquet facilities help make the 94th Aero Squadron one of the greatest dining experiences in all of San Diego.

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4. The Godfather Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1877)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kearny Mesa

Booked 20 times today

The Godfather, a Balistreri restaurant, is an Italian monument in downtown San Diego providing authentic cuisine from the hills of Italy. Established in 1974, The Godfather is a sophisticated and classy establishment that centers around generational recipes from both Northern and Southern Italy. Over the years, the quality of food and standard of service has never declined and thus garnered The Godfather a national recognition as one of the top twenty-five Italian restaurants in the entire nation. The menu is filled with classic favorites based in steak, chicken and pasta. For an intimate evening for two, try the Sicilian kiss prix fixe meal that includes a bottle of champagne.

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5. Trattoria Da Sofia

4.6

Exceptional(182)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kensington

Booked 35 times today

Trattoria da Sofia is a brand new Italian restaurant located in the charming Kensington neighborhood of San Diego. Trattoria da Sofia features delicious, comforting Italian dishes paired with warm Italian hospitality. By day, the Trattoria is your new favorite coffee shop and cafe.

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6. Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego

4.5

Awesome(2576)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Kearny Mesa

Booked 18 times today

Reminiscent of a classic Chicago-style steakhouse, The Butcher Shop features only the finest quality mid-Reminiscent of a classic Chicago-style steakhouse, the ambiance is sexy, warm and intimate, with rich dark wood paneling, comfortable leather booths, gleaming brass and beautifully etched-glass panels.Indulge in the exquisite flavors of USDA Choice & Prime Midwestern steaks and chops, including our signature Prime Rib, slow-roasted to perfection to preserve its tender juiciness. All our steaks are expertly grilled over oak wood, imparting a delightful charred exterior and a hint of smoky richness. In addition to our stellar steaks, we offer a diverse selection that includes salmon, chicken, lamb, and pasta dishes, ensuring there's something to delight every palate.

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7. Giardino Neighborhood Cucina

4.8

Exceptional(1065)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lemon Grove

Booked 29 times today

Located in the middle of Lemon Grove’s charming downtown area, Giardino is a welcoming and casual Italian inspired cucina where the neighborhood gathers for fresh and flavorful classic dishes found throughout Italy.Giardino offers an Italian-inspired menu of seasonally-driven dishes that use timeless Italian techniques and fresh ingredients. Guests will find items such as fresh seafood, pastas, pizzas and salads, as well as a variety of elements made in-house.

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8. Aromi Italian Cuisine

4.7

Exceptional(241)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Mesa

Booked 18 times today

Aromi Italian Cuisine is a charming and romantic spot. With its warm and inviting atmosphere, the restaurant creates an unforgettable dining experience. As one reviewer noted, 'Amazing experience given the location but also plenty of parking and away from the traffic. The restaurant have a great ambiance with attentive staff, the food are amazing.' Another reviewer loved the 'modern Italian music playing in the background, loud enough to appreciate but not drown out the conversation at the table.' The restaurant's authentic Italian flavors and knowledgeable staff only add to the romantic atmosphere.

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9. Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1669)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • El Cajon / Lakeside

Booked 13 times today

Bull & Bourbon is a cut above other steakhouses – literally. Our innovative approach to classic steakhouse cuisine makes for a multi-sensory experience. Enjoy steaks prepared on our custom wood burning grill paired with our extensive and hand-selected bourbon menu for flavors that beautifully complement each other. Because we source local coastal California seafood, use steaks cut from our in-house butcher program, and choose select cuts from our on-site aging room, we always start with top-quality ingredients to create mouthwatering dishes. You will always know from where your food has been sourced, and our chefs approach cooking as the true art that it is.

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10. Filippi's Pizza Grotto Mission Valley

4.5

Awesome(31)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mission Valley

Booked 1 time today

We invite you all to join us at our Italian family restaurant! Whether it's a romantic date for two, a family gathering, or a work event--we want you to enjoy our vintage atmosphere of hanging wine baskets and famous murals that harken back to the restaurants inception in 1950! Come and enjoy our traditional recipes that consist of fresh mixed pizza dough, homemade marinara sauce, homemade meatballs and sausages, and much more!One thing is for certain--you will taste the quality and enjoy our friendly wait staff! Book your reservation today and experience 73 years in the making of incredible pizza and traditional Italian recipes!

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ShannonVIP
San Diego •148 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Started with wine and crispy burrata - great choice, can't wait to try a different one next time (yes there will be several nexts). He got the Cacio e Pepe, I got the Bucatini a la Pesto. Mine was labeled a favorite and the flavor was off the charts. So good. He finished his entire order, so his was enjoyed as well. We then moved onto the tableside Tiramisu. FANtastic. This place is a gem. We can't wait to make it more of a rotation! Buon Natale!
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Trattoria Da SofiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Kensington
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4.6
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Jimmy
San Diego •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
9 of us had our Christmas lunch here and it was a buffet lunch. Seriously lots of different foods and it was wonderful.
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94th Aero Squadron - San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Kearny Mesa
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4.3
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Chad
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The free parking was blocked and you either park in the back or valet for $4. You keep the closest parking for other businesses, the parking lot is not that big, the other businesses customers can walk another car length or two as well. Get with the property management and have them marked for the other businesses then you don't need valet.
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The Godfather RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kearny Mesa
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4.7
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Barbara
San Diego •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a wonderful dining experience at Bleu Boheme! The setting was lovely, the service was excellent and the food and drinks were superb- We will definitely be back!
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Bleu BohemePrice: Expensive• French• Kensington
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4.8
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ShariVIP
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Aug 2024
Fun place to hang with friend to watch the Padre game.
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Social TapPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.5

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Social Tap

2. Bleu Boheme

3. 94th Aero Squadron - San Diego

4. The Godfather Restaurant

5. Trattoria Da Sofia

6. Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego

7. Giardino Neighborhood Cucina

8. Aromi Italian Cuisine

9. Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse

10. Filippi's Pizza Grotto Mission Valley

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