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1. Tom Hams Lighthouse
4.6
Exceptional(6716)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 36 times today
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.
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2. Coasterra
4.7
Exceptional(7705)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 81 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.
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3. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(4390)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
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.
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4. Cesarina
4.8
Exceptional(5720)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
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.
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5. Island Prime
4.7
Exceptional(8472)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 48 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.
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6. Juniper & Ivy
4.6
Exceptional(8162)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 81 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.
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7. Animae
4.7
Exceptional(3365)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 85 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.
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8. Herb & Wood
4.7
Exceptional(6594)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 105 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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9. C-Level
4.7
Exceptional(5097)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 100 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.
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10. Cowboy Star
4.8
Exceptional(4856)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 60 times today
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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  • Guillian
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Truly a wonderful experience! It was a great way to celebrate my birthday. Great food and service, the ambiance and view was beautiful. We will definitely be back!
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • KingVIP
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food!! It deserves all the accolades it’s gotten. Fantastic service, nice people, really good focaccia and the entrees were magnificent.
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    CesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach
    •
    4.8
  • RSTBVIP
    San Diego •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Everything was great, except the prices are a little high
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
    •
    4.7
  • NancyJ
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Beautiful historic venue with views of San Diego Bay from almost every table. The views- continually changing from catamarans to Aircraft carriers. History- the dining room is in the shape of the State of California. The beacon of light has been shining on the bay for almost 100 years. It is maintained by the Coast Guard. Food- delicious and beautifully presented. We had mussels, fried oysters, grilled peppers, beet salad, and the Yellow tail fish. We were pleased with all of our selections. You can also order seafood individually. Server Alicia was quite informative and attentive. Thank you for a pleasingly memorable afternoon/evening.
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    Tom Hams LighthousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 4, 2025
    Exquisite food, excellent view, exceptional service!
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    Island PrimePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
    •
    4.7

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