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4.7
Exceptional(3287)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 81 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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4.7
Exceptional(4280)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 136 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.
A photo of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse - San Diego restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2364)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 56 times today
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse embodies the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse, serving USDA Prime Beef, fresh seafood and premium wines from our award-winning wine selection in a breathtaking atmosphere.
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4.2
Awesome(389)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 1 time today
A quintessential San Diego open-air terrace, Topside Terrace takes advantage of the San Diego climate while marrying the sites and sounds of downtown. Inspired by coastal living, we specialize in evening fare and weekend brunch serving Baja California and Classic American Fare paired with contemporary cocktails and draft beer.Happy hour every Sunday-Thursday from 4pm to 6pm!Live Music every Wednesday night 6pm-8pm & Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm!
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4.4
Awesome(636)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 30 times today
Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego near the marina district, Salvatore's inspired by the elegant minimalist details of nature. Salvatores is walking distance from the San Diego convention center and downtown hotel/resort district. The kitchen draws influence from the shores of the Mediterranean and Italy, while creating a visionary express of flavorful and modern California Mediterranean cuisine. Salvatores San Diego embodies a multi-sensory culinary sanctuary for our guests to escape, disconnect and have a great time. EUDAIMONIA' the contended, happy state you feel when you travel.
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4.9
Exceptional(394)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 20 times today
Vinarius is an Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Little Italy San Diego. We offer an extensive wine list with wines coming from different regions of the world; the best meat and cheese board with Italian cured meats and different cheeses to pair with our wines. Our chef Alex makes homemade pasta enriched with our homemade sauces, entrees, pizza, different appetizers to choose from, and desserts that pair well with our port wines and after-dinner drinks. You definitely have to try our daily specials! Our cozy full bar is also the perfect place to enjoy your drink and food while watching some sports!
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4.5
Awesome(156)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 9 times today
Bronze Bird Food Wine & Spirits is a casual San Diego imbibery for the craft connoisseur, located in The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy tasty takes on So Cal comfort fare with an impressive variety of shareable creations offered alongside entrée-driven dishes.
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4.7
Exceptional(431)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 10 times today
Petrini's, in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, serves homemade Italian dishes with a traditional authentic dishes. If you go to Music box, stop by for a dinner and a cup of wine before the show. We offer Brunch, Lunch and Dinner menus 7 days a week.The diablo shrimp in spicy wing sauce with lemon and cream, served with garlic cheese bread makes the perfect starter to your meal. Some of Petrini's' specialty entrée dishes include the smoked salmon alfredo sautéed with tomatoes and basil, garlic and rosemary served with spaghetti with tangy Pomodoro sauce and the baked white fish coated in seasoned bread crumbs in wine, butter and garlic sauce with Tuscan vegetables. Handhelds, such as the classic meatball hoagie, the vegetarian caponata sandwich with tomato-stewed eggplant and the craft-your-own pizzas, are other diner favorites.For a sweet end to your meal at Petrini's, enjoy a homemade classic Italian dessert, the layered tiramisu cake.
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4.6
Exceptional(1434)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 17 times today
Dobson's Bar and Restaurant is a hidden treasure in the heart of Downtown San Diego/Gaslamp Quarter. For the last 40 years, this has been the hot spot for business lunches and frequented by many local and nationwide celebrities. Paul Dobson, the namesake for Dobson's bar and restaurant, is one of America's few professional Bullfighters. The food is California cuisine with a touch of Italian, French, Spanish and Asian cuisine. One thing that both local San Diegans and Zagat can agree on is that this is one of the top restaurants in San Diego. Due to the limited seating and popularity, reservations are highly recommended. Owner Paul Dobson "works a room better than Sinatra", which explains why this "local tradition" downtown remains, "after all these years", a "high-powered, hobnob spot"; the Cal kitchen "serves up delicious, innovative food, along with old standbys" ("have the mussel bisque and think of heaven").
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4.3
Awesome(261)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 2 times today
In the heart of San Diego, indulge in an exceptional dining experience at The Westgate Room Restaurant. Experience Modern American dining with the intimacy of a neighborhood bistro presented amid elegant vintage decor and gilt glamour touches. The ambiance is welcoming, the service is personal, and the food is a cherished taste of modern French culinary tradition and Californian savoir-faire.

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  • diana
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amazing food, delicious drinks... our server was amazing !!! 10/10
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    Salvatore's Cucina & LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.4
  • Austin
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Celebrated a wonderful birthday dinner here. The food was fantastic, the drinks were great and the service was delightful
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    AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.7
  • Richelle
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I will be back! Everything was five star and fantastic. They offer a special price for valet parking if you are seeing a production at the Balboa Theater or The Civic Center which we were. Rolled into valet parking, greeted with smiles, welcoming service. Within minutes checking into the restaurant which is lovely and great ambiance. The host welcomed us and offered us a table of our choosing.Thank you Javier our server who recognized my open table reservation and made sure to mention he checked us in for open table points. We decided to sit at the bar. Fantastic call as great energy and modern decor. The bartender was very sweet, professional and fast with serving us delicious cocktails. Filthy martini heaven :)! My friend and I went with 3 shareables. The portions were huge! Spiced Cauliflower bowl, blistered shishito peppers, and IPA Rock Fish Tacos. Each one was delicious- just the right spice and flavors. I want to go back and try everything on the menu. Bravo Chef! After the theater performance, valet was fast to retrieve my car and gracious goodnight. THANK YOU crew at Bronze Bird and Marriott Bonvoy! What a gem in our city. PS --show your theater tickets and 20 your dinner bill!!!!!!!!
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    Bronze BirdPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.5
  • Ann-MarieVIP
    San Diego •81 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    You will truly enjoy the hot rolls but save room for the calamari appetizer. It is not to be missed. Prepared with an Asian flair it is delicious! My filet was done to perfection, and the accompanied asparagus were huge and tender. My husband ordered the sea bass. It was a generous portion.
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    Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse - San DiegoPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.6
  • Anthony
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Carlos was amazing! So attentive and professional. Great vibe and the mortadella pizza was incredible! Never had anything like that before.
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.7
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