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1. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(4138)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 133 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.
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2. Callie Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(192)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 54 times today
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.
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3. The Henry - Coronado
4.8
Exceptional(2419)
Price: Moderate
• American • Coronado
Booked 139 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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4. MOTHERSHIP
4.8
Exceptional(310)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 43 times today
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.
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5. Animae
4.8
Exceptional(3195)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 84 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.

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  • Jaimevip
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We absolutely loved the decor and view here. The whole vibe was amazing. Our table was on the patio and we had beautiful views all night as the sun set and buildings all lit up. The food was good, but the chef somehow misjudged the lemon on everything. Alot of what we ordered that was prepared with lemon had way too much lemon. We couldn't eat our broccolini (and we ordered 2 large plates of it for the table) because it was so sour with the lemon. I mentioned it to the chef but he didnt do anything about it. He did however bring us a birthday treat which was very special. We had a wonderful time and will for sure be back! Thank you so much!
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.7
  • Jaclyn
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food, cocktails, and service were all excellent. We had several sides plus the 16oz steak and sea bass. The steak was so tender and the sea bass was the best we ever had. Our friends’ cocktails were great; my sake flight was awesome; and my husband loved the beer selection. The interior is sexy yet warm and comfortable. Loved our experience at Animae and highly recommend for a special night out!
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    AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.8
  • Johnvip
    New York City •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Second time here. Had such a great experience first time, we had to return. My wife and I shared the app menu. Crab cake, tuna and sticky rice, short rib rolls all good paired with great service. Highly recommend reservations.
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    The Henry - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• American• Coronado
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    4.8
  • Carmen
    San Diego •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Having Callie on our list of food experiences for a while now, we treated ourselves to Thanksgiving there. It was the best! We were greeted warmly and made to feel welcome by the hosting staff. Love the ambiance and the background music that was playing! Just the right volume that was enjoyable to hear but not too much that you could hold a conversation with your party. The food was delicious, we had the traditional turkey meal with the sides, every dish was perfectly seasoned, and paired with the perfect wine. The service staff are so friendly and work so well with each other leading to a wonderful presented meal from start to finish. We even were sent home with a turkey sandwich to enjoy at home! Had the opportunity to meet Chef Travis to thank him and his staff for such a wonderful meal! We will be back for sure !
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    Callie RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.8
  • James
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great place to drink and socialize with friends/family. The spaceship themed ambience was most excellent. Tapas style bites to eat were very good. Will go here again.
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    MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
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    4.8

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