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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 87 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • 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 409 people are saying

Callie Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mediterranean

  • San Diego

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Callie Restaurant in San Diego shines with its "amazing food" and "exceptional service," creating a memorable dining experience. Guests appreciate the "creative Mediterranean-inspired menu" and "top-notch" ambiance. Standout dishes include the Aleppo chicken and lamb chops. While some find it pricey, many highlight the value in the "unforgettable culinary adventure."
409 Reviews

  1. Kai-Uwe VIP

    NRW4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Eigene Meinung - Die interessante Idee der levantisch / mediterranen Fusionküche konnte ich gut folgen. Die geschmackliche Umsetzung ist gelungen. Die Getränkeauswahl ist bei den Cocktails solide bis gut. Bei den Weinen qualitativ gut nur. Es fehlt hier allerdings das Wiederaufgreifen der Ideen der Speisen. Das östliche Mittelmeer bietet so hervorragende spannende Weine. Der Service war freundlich, doch wie fast immer in den USA zu schnell. Die Preisgestaltung ist nicht nachvollziehbar. Am Ende kommen mit 4% Service 20% automatischem Tipp und der Steuer nochmal einiges ohne zutun auf den Preis.

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  2. nikom VIP

    Las Vegas28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered 3 dishes. The halibut was excellent presentation and good flavor. The lamb was high quality and tasty but on the salty side. The fettuccini was very salty. I told the server his answer was it has pork sausage and duck. Not sure what he meant. He also ask if we want him to take it away. The serving was small and we just started on it. 20% service was add in the bill. The place was loud. It was not a fine dining but fine dining price tags

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  3. HarperD

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food as expected, and our server Kevin was so knowledgeable about the menu and accommodating!

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  4. Jesse VIP

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasting menu never disappoints and is a must try if you’ve never experienced it.

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  5. debra VIP

    San Francisco27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a gorgeous restaurant with excellent service & a delicious menu. We were very happy with everything we ordered & saw many things pass by that looked interesting. Our server we very personable & full of good suggestions. Flavor, texture, & freshness were abound. I think we are a tough audience & we will return to try the remainder of the menu for sure!l

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  6. Kristen VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was absolutely wonderful. I have special dietary needs and they went above and beyond to help me have a fabulous dining experience. I will be back soon.

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  7. Holly VIP

    San Diego21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had really been wanting to try this place. Let me start with the fact that the service was TOP NOTCH. Everyone was incredibly attentive, constantly. The ambience was nice. It is a big open space so it is a bit loud, but still nice. We started with the uni toast - delicious. Then we had the evening’s special Caeser salad - delicious. For our mains we had the lamb chops - very good, and the Aleppo chicken - good. The Aleppo chicken had good flavor, but I could not get past the really fatty skin (which had all the flavor), so for me personally, that was a bummer. Our cocktails and wine were also very good, and there was always someone there to bring us a new one as needed. Overall I would say 4.5/5, with the chicken being the only slight disappointment - having said that i will for sure go back and just order a different entree.

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  8. Jeffrey VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my wife’s birthday. Every aspect of the dinner was spot one! The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the wines and entrees. Thank you for a great night!

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  9. Daniel

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good, has really good vegetarian options. Awesome staff as well

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  10. Karla VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a great time at Callie! You truly can’t go wrong coming here. The vibe, the food, and the experience are consistently top-notch. Chef Travis is the best!

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FAQs

Callie Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 409 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 87 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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