ARTIFACT at Mingei
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- Innovative
- Healthy
- Good for special occasions
Why they're an Icon
Executive chef: Tim Kolanko + Tony Coito
MICHELIN Plate
2023
From the OpenTable editors: ARTIFACT lives in a beloved folk-art museum—a backdrop that inspires its (almost) too-pretty-to-eat dishes, including neatly folded rock shrimp gyoza in yuzu dashi and chai-chocolate mousse crowned with coconut whipped cream. Expect a spread that’s as international as the art on display.
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesInternational, Asian, Mediterranean
- Hours of OperationLunch Tue–Sun 11:30–14:30
- Phone number(619) 331-3569
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- CateringWhether an intimate dinner party, wedding, company meeting, birthday bash or holiday celebration, Urban Kitchen Catering offers complete full service catering – from menus to tabletop design, all tailored to meet your every need. https://www.urbankitchengroup.com/catering/<br />
- Private party facilitiesLocated in the heart of San Diego’s historic Balboa Park, Mingei International Museum celebrates human creativity through folk art, craft and design. Its newly transformed building, designed by architect Jennifer Luce of LUCE et studio, provides both outdoor and indoor spaces, adaptable for large or small-scale events.mingei.org/visit/event-rentals
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2023
- AreaDowntown / Gaslamp
- Parking detailsNone
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
MOROCCO
US$40.00 per person
Prepaid
16 Jan 2025 onlyExperience Morocco crafted by chefs Tim Kolanko, Wesley Johnson, and Tony Coito for our first ARTIFACT at Night 2025 dinner. Four-course experience with optional beverage pairings. $89 per person with a $40 deposit due at the time of booking. Reminder: For the format of ARTIFACT at Night we are unable to accommodate menu modifications. This $40/person deposit will be applied to your final bill for the evening and is non-refundable.
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What 860 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.8Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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Innovative
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Leslie
VIPSan Diego
16 reviews
4.016 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 2
- Ambience 3
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Sharlene
San Diego
8 reviews
4.08 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 1
- Ambience 4
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Ericka
Charleston
15 reviews
5.015 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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June and Gary
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Leslie
San Diego
8 reviews
5.08 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Silvia
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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heidi
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.014 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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ML
VIPSan Diego
92 reviews
5.092 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Rebecca
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Leigh Ann
San Diego
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
ARTIFACT at Mingei offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 331-3569.
ARTIFACT at Mingei is rated 4.8 stars by 860 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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1493 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Additional information
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2023
- AreaDowntown / Gaslamp
- Hours of OperationLunch Tue–Sun 11:30–14:30
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesInternational, Asian, Mediterranean
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsNone
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(619) 331-3569
- CateringWhether an intimate dinner party, wedding, company meeting, birthday bash or holiday celebration, Urban Kitchen Catering offers complete full service catering – from menus to tabletop design, all tailored to meet your every need. https://www.urbankitchengroup.com/catering/<br />
- Private party facilitiesLocated in the heart of San Diego’s historic Balboa Park, Mingei International Museum celebrates human creativity through folk art, craft and design. Its newly transformed building, designed by architect Jennifer Luce of LUCE et studio, provides both outdoor and indoor spaces, adaptable for large or small-scale events.mingei.org/visit/event-rentals