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Born & Raised, San Diego, CA
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Born & Raised

$50 and over
Steakhouse
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Born & Raised

4.6
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Little Italy

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2 people
19:00
Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
The American steakhouse is an iconic restaurant institution. We’d wanted to tell that story for years, but waited until we had the skill, talent and ability to execute it properly, and the right space to be our canvas, an important corner in Little Italy, a neighborhood where we have deep roots. We brought an almost academic appreciation for steakhouse history and tradition to Born & Raised, while trying to stay relevant and authentic to ourselves and our city. Our dry-aged beef pays tribute to earlier, earthier, pre-government grading practices and is the centerpiece of a meal best savored at a slow pace. A timeless celebration of everything that makes restaurants so special. - Consortium Holdings. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Charleen Sandoval

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2022

From the OpenTable editors: The scene is just as sizzling as the steaks at this Little Italy stunner. Born & Raised turns the old-school steakhouse genre on its head, displaying photos of rap legends in the all-gold, super-glam dining room. There are steakhouse faithfuls, plus carts that prep vintage cocktails tableside. The result is an OTT steakhouse fit for the highest of high rollers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri 16:30–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 202-4577
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For parties larger than 8 please e-mail the restaurant directly at frontdesk@bornandraisedsteak.com
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Fir Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is offered but not always available. There is a public valet service available across the street from our main entrance provided by the Little Italy Association. Please look for the red umbrellas.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Dinner Prix Fixe

    US$156.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Join us this holiday season for an elegant five course menu ($156 per person), thoughtfully crafted by our executive Chef Charleen Sandoval. Whether you're celebrating with loved ones or colleagues, our curated selection offers a refined dining experience perfect for the occasion. With limited availability, we encourage you to reserve your table in advance and let us make your holiday gathering memorable. We will have an optional wine pairing ($85 per person) for each course carefully curated by our expert sommelier team. Please note that tax, 20% service charge, and a 4% surcharge will be added to all checks this evening. Parties booked before 7:30 PM will have a reservation after. Thank you and we look forward to hosting you!
    Christmas Dinner Prix Fixe photo
  • New Year's Eve Early Dinner Prix Fixe

    US$149.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for a delicious 5 course prix fixe dining experience on the last night of 2024! Start your evening before heading to your last destination of the night with our first seating dinner reservations ($149) from 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. If you would like to ring in the new year with us, we will be offering last seating reservations ($169) starting from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM with a champagne tower at midnight! We will have an optional wine pairing ($85 per person) for each course carefully curated by our expert sommelier team. Please note that tax, 20% service charge, and a 4% surcharge will be added to all checks this evening. Thank you and we look forward to celebrating with you!
    New Year's Eve Early Dinner Prix Fixe photo
  • NYE Last Seating Prix Fixe Dinner

    US$169.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for a delicious 5 course prix fixe menu prepared by our Executive Chef, Charleen Sandoval on the last night of 2024! Leisurely dine, say farewell to 2024, and ring in 2025 with us by booking our last seating reservations ($169 per person) starting from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM with a champagne tower at midnight! We will have an optional wine pairing ($85 per person) for each course carefully curated by our expert sommelier team. Please note that tax, 20% service charge, and a 4% surcharge will be added to all checks this evening. Thank you and we look forward to celebrating with you!
    NYE Last Seating Prix Fixe Dinner photo

What 6,385 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Born & Raised in San Diego is celebrated for its "exceptional food and great wine list," with a luxurious atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and recommend signature dishes like the steak sampler and Wagyu tasters. While some find it pricey, the "unparalleled dining experience" and "beautiful rooftop" seating often make it worth the splurge.

6,385 Reviews
  1. Dan

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Good atmosphere. Service was just ok and not what you would expect for the price. Steaks were average and not done to order.

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  2. Nereyda

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First timer at born & raised, I loved it the food was great, drinks were tasty and the atmosphere was amazing!

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  3. andrew

    Columbus

    27 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This place was highly recommended for me to celebrate my wife’s birthday. I wish we had gone somewhere else. Seated downstairs. Very dark and very loud. If that’s your thing, you’ll love this place. Highly recommend being seated upstairs. Entirely different (and better vibe.) My wife asked for Medium + on her filet. It was medium to medium - (if there is such a thing)…..but we couldn’t tell (remember it’s dark) until she got 1/2 way through her steak. Plus the steaks were VERY chewy, and not in a good way. A filet should almost melt in your mouth at a place like this. The broccolini was actually very good. Spicy but good!! Lastly, the dessert cart looked fabulous, but the comp birthday dessert (which is nice that that do something like that) was a small macaroon cookie with a candle. Kind of odd. So bottom line: My eyes hurt….strained to read menu and bill. My ears hurt….soooo loud. My jaw hurt….chewy steak. Wallet hurt for what we ordered. We are from out of town and if we’d known…we should have walked the other direction and tried one of the many Italian restaurants in Little Italy.

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  4. Angelica

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant choice to celebrate 🥳 my son's 30th birthday. He loved every bite of his Wagyu steak sampler plate. The whole meal was excellent! Our server Jake was excellent as well. This is our new favorite restaurant, and we highly recommend it.

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  5. Sarah

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cami was excellent in taking care of us. Well timed and knowledgeable. Husband and I started with the blue fin crudo special. It was very fresh and the chopped herbs made it even fresher if thats possible! We shared the T-Bone steak which they sliced for us with added crab legs on the side, roasted mushrooms, and mac n cheese. It was the perfect amount of food. We love the ambiance and beautiful interior. We always sit downstairs in the dining room. This was our early Christmas celebration and our 3rd visit and it was excellent as always.

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  6. Sarah

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing tasting experience, the vibes are immaculate! Will visit again!

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  7. Nurzedmaa

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good , But Salad was not good at all. Food timing is so slow! Even the dessert took 30 mins to come .

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  8. Ashley

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Born and Raised is always a staple when visiting San Diego. It never disappoints.

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  9. Andrew

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, great food, and beautiful environment.

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  10. Selina

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made our birthday celebration so super fantastic, food, ambience, the people that were there for us, truly made this night one to remember. Very appreciative for the care and personal touches. Big love.

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FAQs

Born & Raised is rated 4.6 stars by 6385 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Born & Raised restaurant

Born & Raised

4.6
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Little Italy

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Born & Raised

1909 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Fir Street
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri 16:30–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is offered but not always available. There is a public valet service available across the street from our main entrance provided by the Little Italy Association. Please look for the red umbrellas.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 202-4577
  • Private party facilities
    For parties larger than 8 please e-mail the restaurant directly at frontdesk@bornandraisedsteak.com
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