Best Seasonal Restaurants in Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

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1. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4.6

Exceptional(6684)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 45 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.

2. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4253)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 164 times today

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

3. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2368)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 147 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.

4. Animae

4.8

Exceptional(3269)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 88 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.

5. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(7617)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 88 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. Ironside Fish & Oyster

4.5

Awesome(4574)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Little Italy

Booked 97 times today

Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.

7. Juniper & Ivy

4.7

Exceptional(8077)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 106 times today

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

8. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6503)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 166 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

9. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4782)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 81 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.

10. Nolita Hall

4.4

Awesome(781)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 28 times today

Nolita was inspired by the famous neighborhood in New York City – coined as such for being “North of Little Italy”. Upon opening in 2018, Nolita Hall was awarded an Orchid Award for the stunning interior design provided by Tecture Design and Fabrication.Nolita Hall provides Little Italy with a much needed communal space to enjoy a first class dining and craft cocktail experience, without missing the big games. Our kitchen boasts a Fiori woodfire oven, contributing to most of our Italian inspired menu. Our beverage program provides approachable cocktails with uncompromising integrity of ingredient procurement.

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BillVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great restaurant. Loved it so much we ate there two nights in a row.
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AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.8
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JohnVIP
San Diego •108 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great lunch date at Seneca. We started with the olives and caviar. After that we had a pizza and some linguine with clams. Everything was tasty and great. The service was excellent. The views from the rooftop are great. We highly recommend Seneca.
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SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.7
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Cathy
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food. Beautiful view. Very Friendly service
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Tom Hams LighthousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.6
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MaritsaVIP
San Diego •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food is amazing!!! I ordered Shrimp agua chile Queso fundido Hamburger which was supet juicy The “side of guacamole” is an experience, someone goes to your table and prepares the guacamole infront of your table. They have you try the guacamole and ask if you want to add anything else to it. I also order the frida rita margarita. I was surprised that the glasses were big and not stingy on the serving. Definitely coming back here.
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CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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4.6
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Ian
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We really loved the space! It had a great, almost club like atmosphere. I ordered the filet mignon, which I had to cook table side. It was brought to me on a hot stone. It came with rustic potatoes, best potatoes I ever had. My fiance ordered the chicken breast, the chicken was very bland and dry, he was pretty disappointed. Over all great experience, staff was very friendly, will come back.
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insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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4.8

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110 restaurants available nearby

1. Tom Hams Lighthouse

2. Seneca

3. insideOUT

4. Animae

5. Coasterra

6. Ironside Fish & Oyster

7. Juniper & Ivy

8. Herb & Wood

9. Cowboy Star

10. Nolita Hall

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