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Topside Terrace, San Diego, CA

Topside Terrace

4.0
4
385 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
A quintessential San Diego open-air terrace, Topside Terrace takes advantage of the San Diego climate while marrying the sites and sounds of downtown. Inspired by coastal living, we specialize in evening fare and weekend brunch serving Baja California and Classic American Fare paired with contemporary cocktails and draft beer.

Happy hour every Sunday-Thursday from 4pm to 6pm!

Live Music every Wednesday night 6pm-8pm & Sunday Brunch 11am-1pm!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 07:00–23:00 Sun 07:00–16:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 398-3100
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Percy Oani
  • Private party facilities
    Looking to celebrate with your household that special occasion? Topside Terrace is perfect for private dining in our cabanas or on a private outdoor terrace to ensure you are safe and enjoying your time out!
  • Private party contact
    Benjamin Dunn: (619) 398-3100
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    State St. and West B Street
  • Parking details
    There is street parking as well as public lot parking corner to Topside Terrace & Hotel Republic
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 385 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Topside Terrace offers a "fantastic rooftop brunch experience" with delicious dishes like Carne asada chilaquiles and Chicharron chicken & waffles. The atmosphere is enhanced by live music, attentive staff, and great service. Though some find the menu slightly pricey, the overall experience is memorable and worth a visit.

385 Reviews
  1. Gary

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was terrible, even though there were very few guests there. Food was not that good for the prices they are charging. I ordered an iced coffee with a splash of half-and-half, and they seemingly brought me a cup of half-and-half with a splash of coffee.

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  2. Maryana

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice during the day, drinks are really good

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  3. Lauren

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience for a rooftop bar. The happy hour menu was great food and fancy drinks. We had a full meal plus drinks for the two of us from the HH menu. Our server was extremely nice and attentive. We are just visiting California for the weekend but I would put this one on my list to come back to!

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  4. Carmel

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute spot but only had a few drinks, was looking for more vibes it was a quiet Sunday morning. I would definitely go back staff was great and location is pretty.

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  5. MichelleM

    San Diego

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely spot. Great service from Emma! Comfortable spot. Great food!

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  6. Fatima

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was barely even sprinkling and they cancelled my reservation because it was « raining ». Caused us a whole hassle to find somewhere nice last minute for such an important dinner.

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  7. RobertJ

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed 'Social Hour' on a recent beautiful Sunday afternoon. Delicious apps and great service. Bonus for visiting on Sunday is that metered parking was available near the venue and free. We will be back!

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  8. MsMoore

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Live singers and our server were great! The menu is different in person than online however

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Asked for a table with shade and space for a stroller for our 5 month old. Have to carry the stroller up some stairs to get in. If there was a more accessible option, it wasn't obvious and no staff let us know when they saw us carrying the stroller back down the stairs. All umbrellas were placed at the already occupied tables that were in the shade of the building. None were available in the sunny side of the patio, where we were seated. They did not staff enough for the day (Father's Day). When they did finally get to us, service was pleasant, and the manager jumped in to help with tables. Still had to ask for sugar for coffee and water several times. Food is overpriced. Tasted decent, but at $20 for a small breakfast burrito, I expect amazing. Live music by Mercedes Moore was wonderful.

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  10. BobbieP

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific, fluffy shrimp omelette. Best omelette I’ve had in a long time. Great food, and who can beat a terrace experience on a lovely San Diego Sunday?? My only critique: they could have been more johnny-on-the-spot with coffee refills.

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FAQs

Topside Terrace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 398-3100.

Topside Terrace is rated 4 stars by 385 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 1 time today

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Google Map for Topside Terrace

421 W B St, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    State St. and West B Street
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 07:00–23:00 Sun 07:00–16:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is street parking as well as public lot parking corner to Topside Terrace & Hotel Republic
  • Executive Chef
    Percy Oani
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 398-3100
  • Private party facilities
    Looking to celebrate with your household that special occasion? Topside Terrace is perfect for private dining in our cabanas or on a private outdoor terrace to ensure you are safe and enjoying your time out!
  • Private party contact
    Benjamin Dunn: (619) 398-3100
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