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C-Level

Name: C-Level
Address: 880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 298-6802
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 102 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Sweeping water views and creative seafood, like everything-crusted ahi and a lobster and fontina BLT, set this bayside charmer apart. Not to mention a shaded patio, complete with heaters and a fireplace, which might be the prettiest outdoor dining space on Harbor Island.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(619) 298-6802
Website
https://www.clevelsd.com/?y_source=1_MTU2Njg3ODgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
Private party facilities
Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.

Location
880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Area
Downtown / Gaslamp
Cross Street
Harbor Island Dr
Parking details
Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Lover's Menu
US$99.95 per person
14 Feb 2025 only
For Valentine's Day, we are offering a lovers-themed 3-course menu at $99.95/person. With seafood and steak options, the menu finishes with a shared dessert to help you cozy up to your valentine. Due to the holiday, this will be the only menu we offer that night, all tables will have a 2-hour dining time, and there is no weather backup for outdoor reservations. For specific table requests, please contact the restaurant directly.
Valentine's weekend packages
15 Feb 2025 only
Treat you and your valentine to some roses and a little bubbly.

Popular dishes

Crispy Artichoke FrittersUS$15.95
lemon-caper aioli (v)
Crispy CalamariUS$18.95
vietnamese dipping sauce
Chilled "Old Bay" Peel & Eat ShrimpUS$18.95
lemon, garlic aioli, fire roasted cocktail sauce (gf*)
Ahi, Crab, & Avocado StackUS$23.95
fresh crab, avocado & tomato, papaya-mango salsa, taro chips, sweet chili sauce (gf*)
Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted BrieUS$18.95
honey-roasted garlic, jalapeno jelly (v)
Shrimp AguachileUS$19.95
shrimp, cucumber, ginger, jalapenos, lime juice, orange juice, radish, onions, corn chips (gf*)
Coconut ShrimpUS$18.95
horseradish-apricot glaze with mint & basil
Steamed Mussel PotUS$21.95
PEI mussels, pinot grigio, chorizo, arugula, caramelized onion cream sauce
Chicken Pot StickersUS$17.95
soy-ginger glaze with spicy vietnamese dipping sauce & toasted peanuts
Wagyu Ribeye TartareUS$23.00
charred scallion dressing, avocado mousse, salt & pepper potato chips

Kelp Beds & Tide Pools

Island Prime's Lobster Bisque
butter poached lobster, sherry, brioche croutons
- CupUS$11.95
- BowlUS$15.95
French Onion SoupUS$12.95
beef broth, brandy, gruyère cheese, sourdough crouton (gf*)
Kale & Proscuitto SaladUS$13.95
black kale, slivered almonds, crispy goat cheese, cabbage, blackberries, champagne vinaigrette
Organic Baby GreensUS$11.95
tomatoes, cucumber, blue cheese, strawberries, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette (gf, v*)
Caesar SaladUS$12.95
chopped romaine, focaccia croutons, parmesan cheese (gf*)
BLT Wedge SaladUS$13.95
bacon, red onion, tomato, blue cheese dressing, balsamic reduction (v*)

Shellfish Offerings

served with traditional mignonette & roasted-horseradish cocktail sauce

Oysters on the Half Shell
ask your server for our daily selection of east & west coast oysters (gf*)
- 1/2 DozenUS$25.95
Seafood Platter
1/2 dozen oyster, 1/2 lb old bay peel & eat shrimp, mini ahi stack, salmon tartare (gf*)
- Serves 1-2US$75.95
8oz Cold Water Lobster Tail
(gf)
- MP

Chef Deb's "Fuel for a Healthier Lifestyle"

Healthy Skirts On Fire SaladUS$25.95
spicy skirt steak, arugula, edamame, blue cheese crumble, avocado, cucumber, celery, red bell pepper, cherry tomato, pepitas, garlic croutons, blue cheese-balsamic vinaigrette
Veggie BurgerUS$20.95
black bean, mushroom, buckwheat, red river quinoa patty, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, chipotle aioli, caramelized onions, sweet potato fries
Crispy Tofu BowlUS$24.95
sushi rice, fried tofu, wasabi mousse, corn, scallions, carrots, sesame seeds, sweet & spicy sweet & spicy sauce
Everything Crusted AhiUS$38.95
black rice, pineapple salsa, soy-ginger reduction, wasabi, pickled ginger
Ahi Tuna & Salmon PokeUS$26.95
sushi rice, avocado, edamame, scallions, fresno chilis, sesame-seaweed salad, wasabi aioli, papaya mango salsa (gf)

High Tide

C-Level Louie SaladUS$29.95
blue crab & rock shrimp, butter lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cucumber, egg, capers, thousand island dressing (gf)
Lobster & Fontina BLTUS$28.95
housemade lobster & whitefish salad on jalapeño-cheddar sourdough, with sherried lobster bisque
Fish & ChipsUS$24.95
panko-breaded alaskan cod with cole slaw, hushpuppies & parmesan fries
Lobster Mac 'n CheeseUS$30.95
served with local organic greens, candied walnuts & fresh herb vinaigrette
Seafood PastaUS$36.95
pappardelle pasta, P.E.I. mussels, bay scallops, whitefish, shrimp, cherry tomato, garlic, chili flakes, pesto cream sauce
Fresh Catch Of The DayUS$39.95
marble potatoes, spinach, heirloom tomato, shiitake mushrooms, shallots, asparagus, dashi aioli (gf*)
Herb Crusted SalmonUS$41.95
garlic, cauliflower, carrots, crushed marble potatoes, lemon beurre blanc
Parmesan Chicken PiccataUS$31.95
roasted artichokes, broccolini, garlic-roasted tomatoes, marble potatoes, lemon-caper sauce (gf*)
C Level Filet BurgerUS$21.95
ground filet & chuck on brioche bun, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, smoked bacon, choice of cheddar or blue cheese, french fries
Center Cut Filet 8ozUS$56.95
Served with broccolini, mashed potatoes, red wine demi-glace
Sterling Angus NY Strip 12ozUS$51.95
Served with broccolini, mashed potatoes, red wine demi-glace

What 4,969 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

C-Level offers "amazing service" with a "spectacular view" of San Diego Bay, making it a top choice for special occasions. Diners rave about the "delicious" food and "generous portions," highlighting dishes like the tuna melt, lobster bisque, and salads. The "friendly staff" and "beautiful atmosphere" elevate the dining experience.

4,969 Reviews

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Scott
VIP
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a wonderful dinner at C-Level. The Crusted Brie was delicious and our server Mindy was kind & attentive.
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Ranjith
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were at C-level last night (01/18/25) to celebrate our wedding anniversary! The front desk hosts were most gracious and greeted us and accommodated our request to get a table facing the bay with the most beautiful view! A host named Josh was very courteous and guided us to the best available table! Our waiter, Najeeb, immediately came and presented us with the menu and quick in bringing our drinks (wine). We felt so comfortable and romantic sitting at the table with the heater above us, watching the bay and downtown San Diego skyline! We ordered two big healthy, hearty salad plates with chicken and beef! Those salad plates were very big, and mixed with very nutritious greens, and Najeeb was kind enough to make some changes to the original salad ingredients to our liking! We had a fantastic time, and it was worth every penny we spent there, and certainly we will be returning to C-Level in the near future! Last but not least, since it was our anniversary, Najeeb treated us with a huge piece of very creamy, chocolaty ice cream without any extra charge! We want to thank all the staff there for running a cozy restaurant with a healthy menu and a great selection of wine! Our kudos to Najeeb and Josh for making our romantic evening unforgettable! Ranjith & Kathryn
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WES
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch was exceptional ! The friendly and professional attention to service along with delicious food and drinks made anniversary extra special. Blackened fish tacos were fantastic and the lobster BLT over the top fabulous!
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Mabel
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible delicious specially the lobster soup.the host close attention to our needs its 10 out of 10
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Valerie
VIP
Salt Lake City
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside on the patio. The views are fantastic. We ended up getting there at happy hour and tried several things. The Cesar Salad, chicken pot stickers and calamari were very good. The Mai Tai 's we're pretty good too. But I've had better. The service was fantastic. Everyone was helpful and nice.
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Marty
VIP
San Diego
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful place, wonderful views, wonderful food. But it was cold on the patio.
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Barbara
VIP
San Diego
90 reviews
5.0
90 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Deborah Scott does a fabulous job at Clevel! I love her lobster mac & Cheese. I love the ahi stack. My husband loves the seafood linguini pasta with clams, mussels and pesto. The view is lovely.
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Nitin
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is just too good! Best restaurant experience in San Diego and it’s not even close 🙌🏽
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Cecilia
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shannon, our server, was both accommodating and a good server. Most of us ordered the happy hour food appetizers. Mussels, calamari, chicken potstickers yum! The food was brought out promptly and was warm and tasty. The servings were adequately portioned. I had one drink and a couple of the appetizers and was totally sated. The setting is idyllic. We sat outside which was shaded and comfortable. GREAT SAN DIEGO SPOT.
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Robert
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jessie and Shannon are Rock Stars!! Made my 70th birthday celebration magical:)
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FAQs

C-Level offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 298-6802.

C-Level is rated 4.7 stars by 4969 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 102 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
Harbor Island Dr
Area
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 11:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.clevelsd.com/?y_source=1_MTU2Njg3ODgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(619) 298-6802
Catering
Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
Private party facilities
Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.

C-Level

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Lover's Menu

Valentine's weekend packages

Seafood Pasta

Crispy Calamari

Seafood Platter

Under Way

Crispy Artichoke FrittersUS$15.95

Crispy CalamariUS$18.95

Chilled "Old Bay" Peel & Eat ShrimpUS$18.95

Ahi, Crab, & Avocado StackUS$23.95

Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted BrieUS$18.95

Shrimp AguachileUS$19.95

Coconut ShrimpUS$18.95

Steamed Mussel PotUS$21.95

Chicken Pot StickersUS$17.95

Wagyu Ribeye TartareUS$23.00

Kelp Beds & Tide Pools

Island Prime's Lobster Bisque

French Onion SoupUS$12.95

Kale & Proscuitto SaladUS$13.95

Organic Baby GreensUS$11.95

Caesar SaladUS$12.95

BLT Wedge SaladUS$13.95

Shellfish Offerings

Oysters on the Half Shell

Seafood Platter

8oz Cold Water Lobster Tail

Chef Deb's "Fuel for a Healthier Lifestyle"

Healthy Skirts On Fire SaladUS$25.95

Veggie BurgerUS$20.95

Crispy Tofu BowlUS$24.95

Everything Crusted AhiUS$38.95

Ahi Tuna & Salmon PokeUS$26.95

High Tide

C-Level Louie SaladUS$29.95

Lobster & Fontina BLTUS$28.95

Fish & ChipsUS$24.95

Lobster Mac 'n CheeseUS$30.95

Seafood PastaUS$36.95

Fresh Catch Of The DayUS$39.95

Herb Crusted SalmonUS$41.95

Parmesan Chicken PiccataUS$31.95

C Level Filet BurgerUS$21.95

Center Cut Filet 8ozUS$56.95

Sterling Angus NY Strip 12ozUS$51.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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