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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in San Diego

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in San Diego? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Mister A's
4.8
4.8 (8699)
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
Downtown / Gaslamp
About the restaurant
Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.

Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/
(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)
Top review
Eddy
Dined 1 day ago
This place is above and beyond! I can’t wait to come back.
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12 oz Ribeye
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Bleu Boheme
4.8
4.8 (3555)
$31 to $50
French
Kensington
About the restaurant
"World travel and its pleasures; items brought back from different places for décors; great stories shared with others; and very importantly, simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."

Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and artistic free spirited left bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the rural areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French cuisine.
Top review
ScottVIP
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
I returned to Bleu Boheme for another year of their Joyeux Noël dinner. I so truly enjoy everything about it, choosing to sit at the bar and enjoy the staff and fellow diners as we feast on a variety of C'est incroyable dishes. I love that the bartender GG was able to precisely pair good French wine with each item I chose from the menu, though for each course he let me sample a couple from which to choose. I truly can't say enough about the experience!!!!!!!!!!
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Alexander's on 30th
4.8
4.8 (3096)
$31 to $50
Italian
North Park
About the restaurant
Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune.

Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.

Look forward to serving you soon!


Top review
Liam
Dined 5 days ago
Loved the experience, the food was amazing the ambiance was amazing, the waiter was amazing she checked in at all the right times and made sure we fully understood the menu and she was super nice and Friendly. This place is above 5 stars definitely will go again.
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The Marine Room
4.7
4.7 (8222)
$50 and over
Seafood
La Jolla
About the restaurant
For generations of San Diegans, the “Seahorse” symbol of The Marine Room has long stood for its dramatic on-the-surf location and California coastal cuisine. Considering this rare blend of culinary excellence, uncompromising service and beachfront setting, it’s no wonder The Marine Room has become a true San Diego landmark. We invite you to San Diego's iconic dining destination and experience how each tide brings something new to The Marine Room. You’re not reserving a table – you’re joining a 80-year tradition.
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Kathy
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
Thank you, it was lovely for Christmas. Had an amazing time.
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Fortunate Son
4.7
4.7 (173)
$30 and under
Chinese
North Park
About the restaurant
“Among my chef friends and the epicurean elites, aka “foodies”, the conversation around great Chinese food was always centered around authenticity, with classic American Chinese takeout dishes not considered authentic. But, having grown up in the Chinese American restaurant my parents have worked at for the past 25 years, I’ve always seen it as a by-product of enormous creativity and ingenuity of Chinese Immigrants. They adapted to what was available to them in the early 20th century and created some of the most iconic dishes in the history of this country,
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CourtneyVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing atmosphere and delicious food. Huge portions for fair prices. Felt like they could’ve had one more server on staff and bigger water glasses, but overall still a wonderful experience. Will definitely be back!!
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Ristorante Illando
4.6
4.6 (815)
$30 and under
Italian
Little Italy
About the restaurant
From the owner Leonardo Landini "When I decided to open Ristorante Illando, I had a vision in my head...my cozy house back in Firenze, Italy; my family dining table filled with the food I grew up with. Now I can surround you with the warmth of my Italian home and an authentic Italian meal here at Illando. Benvenuti e buon appetito a tutti!!"




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John
Dined 1 day ago
Great little rustic Italian restaurant….. we had a great meal on NY Day.
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Aldea La Jolla
4.6
4.6 (55)
$31 to $50
Regional Mexican (Baja Med)
La Jolla
About the restaurant
Aldea is a Baja Coastal inspired kitchen & bar located in the heart of La Jolla village. It's menu, crafted with passion and precision, is an inspiration of the vibrant flavors of Baja and SoCal coastline. Aldea, Spanish for "village," is committed to making your visit one you'll be sure to remember. Aldea, where community thrives and memories are made.
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JessicaVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Service was great, good and cocktails were great as well. No complaints!
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The Gutter
4.6
4.6 (26)
$30 and under
American
North Park
About the restaurant
“We Are All In The Gutter But Some Of Us Are Looking At The Stars” – Oscar Wilde.
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KristinVIP
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
We had a great experience visiting the gutter. Beautiful lanes, quick service (drinks only, no food) and we had a great time
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Single Lane for 60 minutes and up to 6 guests 🎳
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Bouquet Restaurant + Bar at Ponte Vineyard Inn
4.5
4.5 (537)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Temecula
About the restaurant
Enjoy fresh, locally-sourced cuisine fine wines and refreshing cocktails at Bouquet Restaurant, located at our luxurious AAA Four-Diamond Inn. Dine out on the terrace surrounded by manicured Italian gardens with stunning views of the vineyard and our 1-acre pond.

Enjoy live music during brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm!

Top review
William
Dined 6 days ago
A wonderful experience great food and some really good entertainment had a great lunch will be back.
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Roma Norte
4.5
4.5 (14)
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
Downtown / Gaslamp
About the restaurant
Roma Norte is the newest venture from the expert beverage team behind Puesto and Marisi, set to redefine the cocktail scene in downtown San Diego. Inspired by the vibrant cocktail culture of Mexico City's Roma Norte neighborhood, Roma Norte promises a technique-driven cocktail experience paired with light, refreshing Mexico City-style bites.

Please note that we have limited availability on Opentable. We recommend you check for reservations on our website, https://www.romanorte.bar!
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VanessaVIP
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
Came here for drinks and the sultry ambiance and it was just that. For a busy Saturday night service was fairly fast, we did not have a bite but I presume if we did it would of been just as delicious as the drinks we had. Unfortunately I can’t remember the same but the cocktail with the cantaloupe (sigh) gorgeous presentation and refreshing, if your into melon.
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