Best Romantic Restaurants in Bay Park

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

East CountyNorth San DiegoSan Diego

Neighborhoods

Banker's HillBarrio LoganBay ParkCarmel ValleyCoronadoDel Mar

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

193 restaurants available nearby

1. La Pastaia

4.3

Awesome(338)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bay Park

Booked 7 times today

Upon stepping into La Pastaia, you’ll be greeted by an inviting ambiance that seamlessly combines modern elegance with rustic charm. The cozy and friendly environment creates an ideal setting for an enchanting culinary experience. From homemade pasta tossed in flavorful sauces to mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients, our menu offers a wide range of classic Italian dishes prepared with a contemporary flair. La Pastaia is the brainchild of a dynamic duo whose expertise and love for the culinary

2. Cesarina

4.8

Exceptional(5720)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ocean Beach

Booked 188 times today

Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.

3. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2452)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 51 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!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.

4. Coasterra

4.7

Exceptional(7705)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 87 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.

5. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8163)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 82 times today

Juniper & Ivy is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. With its cozy, inviting ambiance and excellent service, it creates a warm and welcoming environment for couples. As one reviewer put it, it's 'very good for romantic dinners' and another noted the 'great ambience and very romantic' setting. The high-quality, innovative food and award-winning wine list also contribute to the romantic atmosphere, making it a popular choice for special occasions.

6. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6594)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 111 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.

7. Island Prime

4.7

Exceptional(8474)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 56 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

8. Mister A's

4.8

Exceptional(8813)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 69 times today

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)

9. ARLO San Diego

4.3

Awesome(794)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 9 times today

ARLO is an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, crafted from fresh local ingredients. Serving breakfast, weekend DJ brunch, and dinner, ARLO offers a fun and quirky environment. Highlights include a sweeping outdoor patio, swaying palm trees, and a giant outdoor fireplace. The experience is rounded out by an inventive cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and local craft beers on tap. Recently, ARLO won Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Big Groups in the San Diego Magazine Best of 2024 awards. Free parking is available.

10. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3096)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 72 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

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grace
San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Super yummy, good atmosphere, very friendly server, overall great place
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Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
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4.6
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Yogi
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very attentive service with excellent recommendations provided
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CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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4.7
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SilviaVIP
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and starting with the host and waitress and bus boy every detail was amazing.
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CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
insideOUT was such a cool and fun experience! I would love to stay in the “oasis” part of the restaurant next time instead of at a standard table, but regardless the ambience was wonderful and the food was even better! So cute and lively for a fun brunch vibe and service was also amazing.
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insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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4.8
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Jill
San Diego •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Delicious pizza and chicken parmesean. Genenerous salad.
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La PastaiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bay Park
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4.3

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