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4.7
Exceptional(2979)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mission Hills
Booked 17 times today
The Red Door San Diego is committed to offering our guests sustainable and responsibly sourced farm-to-fork dishes. We proudly serve contemporary Italian and modern European cuisine with the freshest locally grown and handcrafted products available. We also feature delicious and unique ingredients from around the world. Chef/Owner Luciano Cibelli shops daily, personally selecting every item we serve. He bakes fresh breads, rolls, desserts and all of the pasta in house (including a special Gluten Free Bucatini) and he develops his menus in rhythm with the seasonal San Diego harvest. Enjoy nightly special offerings or a house favorite, Beef Wellington. Join us for the highly rated cuisine and return for the charming ambiance and excellent service behind the Red Door.
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4.6
Exceptional(7579)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 103 times today
Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.
A photo of The Grass Skirt restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(719)
Price: Expensive
• Polynesian • Pacific Beach
Booked 41 times today
From beverage director Eric Johnson love of tiki cocktails, to corporate executive chef Brian Redzikowski’s mastery of southeast asian cuisine, the grass skirt combines the fun, lighthearted, escapist nature of tiki culture, with the creativity and unsurpassed food and beverage quality guests have come to expect from SDCM restaurants.
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4.7
Exceptional(6477)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 113 times today
A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.
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4.5
Awesome(1151)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Mission Bay
Booked 13 times today
Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com
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4.6
Exceptional(8375)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 65 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.
A photo of Tako restaurant
4.2
Awesome(54)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Old Town
Booked 28 times today
Nestled in the most historic neighborhood in California, Old Town San Diego, there is plenty to see and do. We strive to provide an unforgettable experience with top notch cocktails, the freshest fish & ingredients available, and unmatched atmosphere....21+ Speakeasy, If the light is on we're Open!
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4.9
Exceptional(1903)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Old Town
Booked 21 times today
Baci Ristorante offers diners a hint of old world Italian charm, with plush booths, white tablecloths, and gracious servers clad in tuxedos. While the decor is subtly modern, the menu is classic, celebrating Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. Specialties include classic pasta dishes, veal, and fresh seafood, with especially tempting daily specials offered by Executive Chef Domenico Alioto. In addition to the cuisine, the restaurant's charming and welcoming features--include an extensive wine list, elegant patio setting, and romantic main dining room--have made Baci a consistent favorite among locals for over 30 years.
A photo of El Agave restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2477)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 39 times today
Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.
A photo of La Dolce Vita Ristorante restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1119)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 44 times today
La Dolce Vita is located in a European courtyard setting at International Shops off Prospect St. Loyal to its name La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life), is a place to sit back and relax in our cozy and romantic indoor dining room or our charming outdoor patio to enjoy a hearty meal along with a bottle of wine while listening to Italian tunes. We serve genuine Italian cuisine in a fine dining setting at affordable prices.

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  • xanVIP
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had an amazing dinner. Three old friends were treated so amazingly by the restaurant. It was an honor to meet and chat with Chef Scott! Our meal was delicious. Standouts were the poblano soup and the churros (we were referring to them as magic clouds of goodness) Fantastic service from the hostess stand to our wonderful waiter to the bussers and everyone else. A perfect place to bring out-of-town guests. The new menu is really great!
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
    4.6
  • Jessica
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My family and I had the best experience at Tidal. What a cute, quaint and peaceful Christmas Buffett dinner. The staff were very attentive and kind. They took the time to talk to us and despite it being a Buffett they offered to get us food items. We were there for almost 3 hours and it sure did not feel like it. The food was amazing, great seafood and even picky eaters were thrilled with the options. We sat outside at sunset taking in the beautiful views. Bartender even created a special drink for me. I try to take my dad to a new Christmas Buffett dinner every year ( we are local) we’ve been to about 10 different places, and the tidal hands down was bar far the best experience we’ve had. I will 100 percent go back.
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    TidalPrice: Very Expensive• American• Mission Bay
    4.5
  • Dawn
    Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We enjoyed a delicious Christmas Eve dinner! The Beef Wellington was excellent. Banana Cream pie was fantastic! My only suggestion would be to have non-alcoholic drink options. Dry Secco is perfect or some of the great beers . It would just be nice and make it special.
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    The Red DoorPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mission Hills
    4.7
  • Zoe
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Everything here is always amazing!! The dan dan noodles are the best !! Also highly recommend trying the California roll tacos and the boozin Susan’s famous chi chi
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    The Grass SkirtPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Pacific Beach
    4.7
  • Kathleen
    Phoenix / Arizona •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Simply put, one of the best meals I have had the privilege of enjoying! Delightful server, Calvin, was very in tune with the timing of our meal and our needs. The fixed menu was perfect for Christmas Eve, as it kept the meal flowing and decision-making to a minimum. Every course was delectable from the scallop crudo, the creamed mushrooms, and the sea bass, to the date cake with walnut ice cream! Mezcal hibiscus cocktail was creative and tasty, as well! I will definitely be back!
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    Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
    4.7
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