Best Seasonal Restaurants in South Park

94 restaurants available nearby

1. Buona Forchetta

4.6

Exceptional(864)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Park

Booked 64 times today

Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.

2. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2332)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 73 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Our current Holiday Oasis Experience will be ending this Sunday, January 5th! Visit our website for additional information under "Happenings."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.

3. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4221)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 148 times today

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

4. Animae

4.8

Exceptional(3255)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 92 times today

ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.

5. MOTHERSHIP

4.8

Exceptional(338)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park

Booked 46 times today

Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.

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6. Ironside Fish & Oyster

4.5

Awesome(4564)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Little Italy

Booked 122 times today

Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.

7. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4765)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

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8. The Prado at Balboa Park

4.6

Exceptional(7919)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.

9. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6491)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 101 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.

10. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8063)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 111 times today

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

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CarleighVIP
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Animae is a very consistently amazing experience. The food is always good as well as the service. :)
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AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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4.8
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Maria
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined today
First time to dine here and it did not disappoint! Loved the food, loved the decoration, loved the service, and prices are reasonable. Would love to come back in the spring!
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insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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4.8
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Daniel
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I loved this place. I and my girlfriend had an amazing time. The ambience is amazing and the food is delicious. Highly recommended.
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MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
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4.8
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BarbaraVIP
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food, generous portions , pleasant waitstaff I will return and return
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Buona ForchettaPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Park
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4.6
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JoelleVIP
San Diego •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a lovely new years brunch (though I do wish they actually served brunch fare). Everything was very delicious! The service, while very friendly and accommodating, got a little slow toward the end as it got busier, which is understandable. It would’ve been okay except we were in a booth that was one of two they have for parties of six but maybe six short, slim people? Pretty uncomfortable, especially in that corner spot, I spent the whole meal with my arms up over the back of the booth. I’m chubby but the rest of my party were regular sized men and one slim woman and we all felt squashed. But otherwise, a beautiful meal on a lovely day.
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SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7

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94 restaurants available nearby

1. Buona Forchetta

2. insideOUT

3. Seneca

4. Animae

5. MOTHERSHIP

6. Ironside Fish & Oyster

7. Cowboy Star

8. The Prado at Balboa Park

9. Herb & Wood

10. Juniper & Ivy

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