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A photo of Saint James French Diner restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(227)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 12 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.
A photo of Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(952)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 25 times today
Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.
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4.9
Exceptional(4735)
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.
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4.6
Exceptional(682)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 16 times today
Featuring world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experience serving innovative Japanese fare and sushi accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere.
A photo of Fogo de Chao - San Diego restaurant
4.1
Excellent(3808)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 78 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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  • Jamesvip
    Las Vegas •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I really can’t say enough good things about Cowboy Star. The food is always amazing, but this time in particular I’m glad we didn’t skip dessert. Everything is always so flavorful and the steaks just can’t be beat, but the desserts on the fall menu are next level. Of course, Veronica took great care of us and the service and hospitality is really what always makes a visit to Cowboy Star memorable.
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    Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.9
  • Charles
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We were only able to visit during their happy hour but this place does not disappoint. Their staff are friendly and attentive, the food was amazing, and the ambiance was pleasant. We ordered oysters, clams (twice), croquettes, and the roadside double burger…..almost ordered another but I had to walk back to the hotel. We will revisit to enjoy their dinner offerings.
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    Saint James French DinerPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.6
  • Paul
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    On a Saturday night at Lumi, our table was located on the rooftop near the kitchen. It was a nice location for our group of five. The ambience was lively and fun. There was a dj and a good number of people present. The noise level was fairly loud though not too loud preventing us from having a conversation We took the suggestion of our waitress and started with a couple of cold plate dishes. We had the Akira Back Pizza and Bluefin Tuna Tatiki. The pizza was very tasty, though be aware there were jalapeño pieces on them (easy enough to flick them off if anyone didn’t want the spice). The tatiki was fine though our group felt the slices were very thin and a bit small. We then tried the Rock Shrimp Tempura and Cauliflower Tempura. Both were delicious and were plenty for our group to share. Finally, we had four signature rolls. We tried the Lumi, Sea Bass Serrano, Godzilla, and Puff Salmon. We enjoyed all four. The Sea Bass Serrano was our favorite. Though they really were all well made and had plenty of flavor. The service was very good. The food came out timely. Our waitress, Bailey was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Great time!
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    LumiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.6
  • EMILYN
    Saskatoon / Saskatchewan •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I had a set thanksgiving menu and it was my first time there. I had the sweet potato agnolotti, turkey and trimmings and a pumpkin pie. All were good.
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    Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.7
  • Heidivip
    San Diego •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Best Thanksgiving meal- the turkey was excellent and very tender. The accompaniments were delicious. The service was great!! This was our second time eating here and it will not be our last. Also we had a scallop entree that was delicious.
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    HuntressPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.6

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