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1. Tom Hams Lighthouse
4.6
Exceptional(6639)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 34 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.
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2. Barbusa
4.6
Exceptional(4273)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 61 times today
Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!
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3. Bali Hai Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5952)
Price: Expensive
• Polynesian • Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
Booked 36 times today
Exotic Pacific dining on an enchanted tiki island.The Bali Hai Restaurant has been a favorite in San Diego for over fifty years. Our spectacular views of the San Diego bay and the downtown skyline make us the perfect location for any special event. Along with our dining room upstairs, our premise possesses three different and versatile private rooms. The flexibility of multiple private facilities allows us to accommodate any type of party. We host weddings, class reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, memorials, festivals, fundraisers, business meetings, seminars, and corporate events.
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4. Brigantine at Portside Pier
4.7
Exceptional(4178)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 96 times today
The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service. Today, we’re known far and wide for our San Diego-style surf and turf. From our award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our perpetually best-selling marinated grilled swordfish. Always prepared to exceed expectations, and served with a smile. You can stop in at any neighborhood Brigantine and get a taste of the local flavor, from regionally inspired specials, to custom cocktails and home town craft beers. At the Brigantine we make first timers feel like regulars, and consider regulars part of the family. So come by often, and share our taste for life.
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5. Mister A's
4.9
Exceptional(8615)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 58 times today
Mister A's is the perfect spot for a special occasion or a night out. With its stunning views of San Diego's skyline and bay, it's a treat to dine in. Reviewers rave about the 'spectacular views, elegant atmosphere, and professional, friendly service'. The food and drinks are consistently praised as 'exceptional' and 'delicious'. The restaurant also boasts one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country, so you know you're in for a treat!
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6. Nobu San Diego
4.5
Awesome(3727)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 60 times today
Nobu San Diego is a fun spot with its award-winning 'New Style' Japanese cuisine, such as Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. It's a sophisticated yet lively place with an 'exceptional service', 'amazing food', and 'nice ambiance'. As one reviewer said, 'the food was outstanding', and another noted it as a 'fun experience'.
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7. Cowboy Star
4.9
Exceptional(4718)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 50 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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8. CUCINA urbana
4.7
Exceptional(7080)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Banker's Hill
Booked 59 times today
CUCINA urbana is a fun Italian restaurant in San Diego's Bankers Hill neighborhood. It's not just a restaurant but also a wine shop. Reviews rave about the 'fun atmosphere', 'creative, delicious food options', 'inventive cocktails', and 'nice vibe'. Plus, the option to handpick and enjoy wines at retail price is a unique feature that adds to the fun. It's a great spot for a date night or a casual fine dining experience.
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9. Bencotto Italian Kitchen
4.5
Awesome(3284)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 59 times today
ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOUR DESIRED TIME IS NOT AVAILABLE.We are proud to offer 75 kinds of different pasta recipe, fresh and hand-crafted 12 hours a day."Bencotto" means cooked well: this is what authentic Italian food is about.It tastes as it should and would in Italy.Bencotto offers two different eating environments: guests can either enjoy their meal at our “kitchen-esque” bar downstairs, or they can relax in the intimate low-ceiling dining area upstairs. The décor creates a clean and sophisticated atmosphere, where old-world charm and warmth blend with contemporary appeal.
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10. The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter
4.6
Exceptional(2573)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fondue • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 33 times today
Welcome to The Melting Pot San Diego Gaslamp. Located on 5th Ave & E St in the historic Gaslamp Plaza Suites, the San Diego - Gaslamp Melting Pot Restaurant brings a truly unique, romantic and interactive four-course fondue dining experience to San Diego's vibrant downtown dining scene!
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