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Callie Restaurant, San Diego, CA
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Callie Restaurant

$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Hot spot
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Travis Swikard

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2023

From the OpenTable editors: Chef and San Diego native Travis Swikard is an alum of iconic restaurants like DANIEL, and that pedigree shines at this sophisticated Mediterranean spot named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America in 2022. Feast on plates like lemon saffron linguine or harissa-grilled lamb chops, or go all-in on a five-course family-style tasting menu. Either way, a meal in the inviting space decked with blue tiles and lush greenery feels like a lively dinner party on every visit.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-9696
  • Website
    https://www.calliesd.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7230
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located in the building, but because of the one way streets downtown, the entrance is on 11th Avenue between J St and Island Ave, on the right. The parking garage has a sign '1155 Parking' over top and is through LAZ. For security purposes, the gate will be down when you pull up, you will press the kiosk for a ticket. Once you've parked, take the elevators in the center up to the lobby and be sure to get your ticket validated by a host. Validation is good up to three hours.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8

    US$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8 For the ultimate dining experience, choose The Mediterranean Feast, a 5-course, family-style menu priced at $75 per guest. This menu, curated by Chef Travis Swikard, provides a full culinary journey from spreads to dessert. While the Feast is required for parties of 7 or 8, it is also available to all guests without advance notice. When booking, please let us know of any dietary restrictions so we can accommodate them. To secure your reservation, a credit card is needed, but no charge will apply unless you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice or do not show up. In those cases, a $10 per guest fee will be charged to the credit card on file.

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 382 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mediterranean

  • San Diego

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Callie Restaurant offers an extraordinary dining experience in San Diego with "consistent fabulous everything." With "delicious food" and "amazing service," it ranks among the top Mediterranean choices. Unique dishes like Aleppo chicken and lamb chops are "worth the wait." The ambiance and attentive staff ensure an "amazing experience."

381 Reviews

  1. Monty VIP

    Palm Springs6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice birthday celebration - party of 6

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You will love this farm to table restaurant! Tracy found perfect wine pairings for our meal and our waiter, Kevin, was great! My wife has several food allergies and they created a five course meal that accommodated all her allergies. Also, every time a dish was served they reiterated that it was allergen free which we have never experienced before. The whole staff was attentive and amazing. You will not regret your decision to go here. Ask for Oswaldo at the bar. He makes great drinks! The pita and hummus was amazing and the Aleppo chicken was a standout. They also brought us a strawberry dessert that was incredible. The cookie was also a great dessert. If we live here we would go all the time. What a special place!!!

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  3. Maggie VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Loved the fresh pita and babaganoush. We also got the lemon saffron linguine and the duck special. The duck was definitely the highlight of the meal. Service was a little slow

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  4. ExChefandBartender VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A chef’s type of restaurant . World class food and service.

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  5. MKFMLF

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best meal during my stay in San Diego. The presentation is beautiful and consistent, cocktails and wine choices diverse, and the flavors rich and complex. The halibut special was exceptional. Server Derek was attentive and accommodating and Gabriel was efficient and subtle as he bussed and kept our water glasses topped off. Overall, a tight knit staff and exceptional prep made for a memorable evening!

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  6. Beth VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere! I would highly recommend this place.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Callie never disappoints we’ve had both the regular menu and attended their special chef series dinners and both are meals to remember. Chef Travis Swikard is the ultimate hospitalitarian. Their staff, the venue and the food leave nothing to be desired, they check all the boxes, every single time.

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  8. Larry

    Washington DC6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Callie was ov erall and excellent experience. The food is quite good, the dips outstanding and the Aleppo Chicken was also excellent. The pastas were small. The noise level was beyond energetic and interfered a bit with hearing others.

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  9. mark

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came to San Diego to visit our son who recently moved to SD. We treated our son to dinner at Callie’s. Service was excellent. Food was well prepared and tasted great. Ordered a bottle of Racines Pinot Noir which was excellent. Restaurant noise was not an issue. reasonable Was surprised by 4 percent “surcharge,” which we learned is a thing in California.

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  10. Juli VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. Food, drinks & service all exceptional from beginning to end.

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FAQs

Callie Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 382 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Callie Restaurant

1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7230

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located in the building, but because of the one way streets downtown, the entrance is on 11th Avenue between J St and Island Ave, on the right. The parking garage has a sign '1155 Parking' over top and is through LAZ. For security purposes, the gate will be down when you pull up, you will press the kiosk for a ticket. Once you've parked, take the elevators in the center up to the lobby and be sure to get your ticket validated by a host. Validation is good up to three hours.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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