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A photo of Alexander's on 30th restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3152)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Park
Booked 53 times today
Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!
A photo of The Prado at Balboa Park restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(8004)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 56 times today
Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.
A photo of Lemon Grove Bistro restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(99)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lemon Grove
Booked 3 times today
In addition to offering comforting American favorites, our menu provides a selection of flavors inspired by our chef’s culinary experiences, ranging from classic Spanish fare to Italian favorites. Our menu changes seasonally to feature the freshest ingredients and provide an exciting dining experience throughout the year.The Lemon Grove Bistro is in a historic mission-style building in the heart of Lemon Grove. Since 1912, it’s been a place where locals meet and build connections, whether they were picking up their mail at the Sonka General Store in 1944 or ordering custom cakes at the Grove Pastry Shop in 2012. Come for the food. Stay to experience the inviting ambiance of the historic building and its new garden. Let’s build community--together.
A photo of Parma Cucina Italiana restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(110)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hillcrest
Booked 9 times today
Known for the Best Lasagna in San Diego, Parma Cucina Italiana is a charming and cozy family run Italian restaurant in the heart of Historic Hillcrest. Our traditional Italian cuisine is inspired by generations of home cooking, fresh ingredients, and simple presentations. Our specialties originate from Northern Italy. The must try lasagna is decadent layers of Bolognese and béchamel sauce. Or try our tortellini with cream and prosciutto, or our pappardelle pasta tossed with slow braised short rib and porcini mushrooms. We have an extensive wine collection with wines from the best regions of Italy. And an Italian meal wouldn’t be complete without our homemade desserts. We suggest tiramisu and profiteroles alla nutella.
A photo of Saint James French Diner restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(273)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 17 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 Ironside Fish & Oyster restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4641)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 89 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. Groups of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity. 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.
A photo of Grant Grill restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1656)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 15 times today
A remarkable epicurean experience awaits you at Grant Grill and Lounge. From the iconic, chic setting to our fresh California cuisine and innovative libations, Grant Grill and Lounge carries a tradition of excellence rich in history (since 1951) and history-in-the-making. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus highlight the best ingredients of the season with a fresh approach to classics. From the bar, proprietary beverage creations are offered alongside an impressive menu of wine, beer and cocktails.
A photo of Lou & Mickey's restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4221)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 108 times today
Located at the gates to the historic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, Lou & Mickey’s is a timeless American steakhouse serving prime steaks, including in-house, dry-aged steaks, plus choice seafood, classic cocktails and an award-winning wine list, in a relaxing and inviting environment. Private dining capabilities also available.
A photo of Tom Hams Lighthouse restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(6716)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 43 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.
A photo of Tako restaurant
4.2
Awesome(100)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Old Town
Booked 6 times today
Nestled in the most historic neighborhood in California, Old Town San Diego, there is plenty to see and do. We strive to provide an unforgettable experience with top notch cocktails, the freshest fish & ingredients available, and unmatched atmosphere....21+ Speakeasy, If the light is on we're Open!

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  • Dria
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Amazing food, wine and ambiance. Will ne back for sure
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    Alexander's on 30thPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Park
    4.8
  • Jonathan
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great service and ambiance, will definitely visit again
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    The Prado at Balboa ParkPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We found Lemon Bistro searching for restaurants on open table. It had a high rating and great reviews so we thought we’d see for ourselves. It’s a cute place with good atmosphere and the food and service were excellent. Carly, our server, was amazing. She had a great personality, good recommendations and just added a lot of fun to our night. All of the people we encountered throughout our dinner were friendly. We started with the crab cakes which were full of crab and not breading and were very tasty. For dinner my husband had the short ribs and I had the meatloaf and both of those were excellent. We finished with the carrot cheesecake which was delicious. Portions were good size and quality of food was very good. We will definitely be returning.
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    Lemon Grove BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Lemon Grove
    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great service and great food! Will be back to try the happy hour!
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    Saint James French DinerPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown / Gaslamp
    4.6
  • GinaVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 4 Mar 2025
    Authentic Italian restaurant. Servers are direct from Italy. It was so fun to talk with them about where in Italy they are from. The food was amazing. I had the special (sea bass), two people in our party had the lasagna and the fourth person had tortellini. Every dish was delicious. We enjoyed two bottles of wine and lemon sorbetto for dessert. Highly recommend.
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    Parma Cucina ItalianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hillcrest
    4.6
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