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insideOUT, San Diego, CA

insideOUT

4.8
4.8
2384 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 41 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.

Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!

Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.

Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–23:45 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 888-8623
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Private party facilities
    insideOUT® features unique indoor and outdoor semi-private event spaces, as well as a full venue buyout option. It all starts with an idea! Let our Private Events Manager, Christine Kerns, elevate it for you. Please contact christine@insideoutsd.com for more details and walk-throughs.
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Cross Street
    Centre Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    https://accesshillcrest.com/
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,384 people are saying

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Ambience

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
InsideOUT offers a mesmerizing holiday dining experience with "magical" decor and "chic yet cozy" ambiance. Guests rave about the "delicious" food and "outstanding" service, highlighted by attentive servers like Julian and Michael. The festive atmosphere, complete with snowfall and photo opportunities, creates "unforgettable memories" for visitors.
2,384 Reviews
  1. Antoinette

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I have been coming here for years now. And EVERYTIME we have amazing service! Our server was so nice and friendly. Food was great. We will definitely be back!

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  2. Aimee

    VIP

    San Diego

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Same server as last time - feels very rushed. Don’t interrupt conversations or rush us to order food. Let us order cocktails for awhile. Acoustics are challenging - super loud, lower the music a bit.

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  3. Darin

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great environment. A hidden oasis with attentive staff, great cocktails and a broad range of yummy food choices. Love it!

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  4. Apmosphier

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will definitely be returning customers. 5 stars out of 5 stars.

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  5. Tammy

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My best friend and I loved the ambiance and atmosphere. Such a beautiful restaurant 😍

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  6. Lenny

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good but sitting can be improve better. Food was descent and reasonable.

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  7. Charles

    VIP

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant in every respect. Food is outstanding.

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  8. Joe

    VIP

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner at Inside Out. The service was really great and the food was fantastic. We have been many times before and have always had good experiences. But somehow it feels like the restaurant has really stepped it up. We will be back very soon.

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  9. Maureen

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is mainly for their drinks and aesthetics. The vibe is great, decorations are cute. However, if you’re going for the food, it was pretty meh for the two of us. Our food was served cold and it was sub-par at best.

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  10. Janet

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible dining experience! Food was amazing, service was great, decor was spectacular. Dress warm, it’s cold during the winter months. Heaters everywhere, beautiful lighting and an overall perfect evening!

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insideOUT is rated 4.8 stars by 2384 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 41 times today

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1642 University Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Centre Street
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–23:45 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    https://accesshillcrest.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 888-8623
  • Private party facilities
    insideOUT® features unique indoor and outdoor semi-private event spaces, as well as a full venue buyout option. It all starts with an idea! Let our Private Events Manager, Christine Kerns, elevate it for you. Please contact christine@insideoutsd.com for more details and walk-throughs.
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