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Island Prime, San Diego, CA
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Island Prime

$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Meet San Diego’s only waterfront steakhouse: Island Prime’s unique location propped up on wooden stilts above San Diego Bay is reason enough to splurge here. And so is the premium surf-and-turf menu by award-winning chef Deborah Scott, featuring signatures like a filet trio with blue cheese, wild mushrooms, and Alaskan king crab.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat 16:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-6802
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room for up to 65 guests, with waterfront views.
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day Celebration

    US$94.95 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the joyous season while taking in views of the San Diego skyline. Island Prime and C-Level will be open from 12-7:30pm serving a special 3-course menu on Christmas Day. Try favorites such as Lobster Bisque Soup and Filet Mignon. Don't forget the Eggnog Cheesecake for dessert! Menu is priced at $94.95 for adults and $23.95 for kids, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. This reservation will be for indoor seating at Island Prime as well as the indoor section of C-Level Lounge. C-Level happy hour will not be offered on Christmas Day.
  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    US$99.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Ring in 2025 at Island Prime and C-Level! Celebrate the New Year with Chef Deborah Scott's delicious 3 course menu. Indulge in the Center Cut Filet Mignon or Cirtus Herb Crusted Salmon. Don't forget the Creme Brulee Cheesecake for dessert! Our NYE menus priced at $99.95 per person, $24.95 per child excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. This reservation will be for indoor seating at Island Prime as well as the indoor section of C-Level Lounge. C-Level happy hour will not be offered on New Years Eve.

What 8,340 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Prime is a standout dining destination on Harbor Island, San Diego, offering "stunning ocean views" and a "panoramic view of the downtown skyline." Renowned for "great food and service," this steakhouse excels with "top-quality steaks" and delightful dishes. Enjoy a memorable meal in an "inviting and comfortable" ambiance.

8,340 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maxing service excellent food. Great view’s tastefully decorated for the holiday season.

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  2. JohnM

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service with a terrific view of the city.

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  3. Keven

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Hostess was very rude. Both steaks were very undercooked. Food was basically so-so, very overpriced.

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  4. Maurice

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scotty was efficient, punctual, & very hospitable! Enjoyed our evening, the food was amazing with beautiful presentations. Thank you Island Prime!

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  5. Trevor

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks Collin our waiter was fantastic very attentive. Great business meal!

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  6. David

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was incredible from start to finish. We had flown in some family for my girlfriend‘s birthday, and even though the plane was an hour late, we were seated immediately while we waited for the rest of our guests. The hostess was also unusually accommodating in reducing the size of our table while maintaining a perfect spot.  the waiter Colin was over the top with suggestions, service and a great smile. Your food was the best I’ve had in San Diego. The three medallions with crab, the tuna, avocado stack was the best appetizer, and the humongous mud pie at the end really topped it off. We enjoyed it so much. We ended up staying there for over four hours, and the gracious manager even took our picture by the Christmas tree when we were the last ones leaving. The parking is wide open and easy to do. No valet parking to mess up your car and spend another $20. All in all one of the best experiences I’ve had eating in San Diego. Not to mention the very unique view of downtown at night. 

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  7. Toshihiko

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Foods are not as good as we expected from our previous visits. It seems that all main dishes are cooked too much seasonings, salty, and greasy.

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  8. Paula

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One person in our party ordered a medium steak and after eating the edges of it found the middle was raw. He should have sent it back but didn’t want to hold up dinner so didn’t left the raw portion on the plate. For the price charged, should have been cooked to his liking.

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  9. Anita

    San Diego

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was impeccable, the service was outstanding and the ambiance was over the top!

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  10. Patricia

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional dinner & service (thank you Ishmeal etc.) Each dish was wonderfully & uniquely prepared. Fantastic Mai Tai by Debborah (chef). The only negative is the "charred med rare" fillets were not charred but were still very good and equitsitely presented. You must try the flourless chochlate cake (add vanilla ice cream!) ;-) We will be back!

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FAQs

Island Prime is rated 4.6 stars by 8340 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Island Prime

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat 16:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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