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- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
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Callie Restaurant
Visa Dining Collection
$50 and over
Mediterranean
1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7230
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2 people
May 31, 2025
May 2025
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7:00 PM
Booked 70 times todayExperiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Hot spot
- Innovative
Why they're an Icon
Executive chef: Chef Travis Swikard
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2023
From the OpenTable editors: Chef and San Diego native Travis Swikard is an alum of iconic restaurants like DANIEL, and that pedigree shines at this sophisticated Mediterranean spot named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America in 2022. Feast on plates like lemon saffron linguine or harissa-grilled lamb chops, or go all-in on a five-course family-style tasting menu. Either way, a meal in the inviting space decked with blue tiles and lush greenery feels like a lively dinner party on every visit.
Additional information
- Dining styleElegant Dining
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesMediterranean
- Hours of operationTue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Parking detailsOur parking garage is located in the building, but because of the one way streets downtown, the entrance is on 11th Avenue between J St and Island Ave, on the right. The parking garage has a sign '1155 Parking' over top and is through LAZ. For security purposes, the gate will be down when you pull up, you will press the kiosk for a ticket. Once you've parked, take the elevators in the center up to the lobby and be sure to get your ticket validated by a host. Validation is good up to three hours.
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
Experiences
Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8
$80.00 per person
Multiple dates availableMediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8 For the ultimate dining experience, choose The Mediterranean Feast, a 5-course, family-style menu priced at $80 per guest. This menu, curated by Chef Travis Swikard, provides a full culinary journey from spreads to dessert. While the Feast is required for parties of 7 or 8, it is also available to all guests without advance notice. When booking, please let us know of any dietary restrictions so we can accommodate them. To secure your reservation, a credit card is needed, but no charge will apply unless you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice or do not show up. In those cases, a $10 per guest fee will be charged to the credit card on file.Flavors Of The Sun - Drew Deckman
$125.00 per person
Jun 4, 2025 onlyWe're turning 4! What better way to celebrate than by doing what we love most - honoring the city we love, the people who have supported us, and the cross-border flavors that inspire us daily. To mark this milestone, Chef Travis Swikard is teaming up with good friend Chef Drew Deckman of Deckman's and ThirtyOne31. A culinary pioneer who shares his passion for sourcing local, cooking with intention, and letting ingredients shine. Together, they will craft a one night only menu that pays homage to the rich bounty of San Diego and Northern Baja - from our local farmers and fisherman to the bold, sun-drenched flavors that define our region. As a thank you for 4 unforgettable years, every guest will receive the Callie pantry - a curated collection of preserved lemons, housemade hot sauces, and signature spices to bring a taste of our kitchen into yours. Additionally, for every Flavors of the Sun dinner sold, Callie will donate $5 to Feeding San Diego - providing 10 meals for San Diegans in need. Please note that only the Flavors of the Sun menu will be offered on this day; a la carte dining will not be available. Modifications & substitutions cannot be made for this menu. No-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance may be subject to a charge of $10 per person. Tax, 20% service charge, and 4% surcharge will be added to all checks.
What 496 people are saying
Callie Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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San Diego
Mediterranean
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Callie Restaurant offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding service" and "creative, flavorful dishes." Known for its Mediterranean-inspired menu, the Aleppo chicken and hummus are standout favorites. While some find the automatic gratuity high, the ambiance and quality of ingredients consistently impress diners, making it "one of the best in San Diego."
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Yanina VIP
Mexico City2 reviews
5.0Dined today
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Betsy
San Diego1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
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Andrew
Baja California1 review
5.0Dined 3 days ago
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James VIP
San Diego173 reviews
5.0Dined 5 days ago
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Lori
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
5.0Dined 6 days ago
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Mia VIP
San Diego7 reviews
5.0Dined 6 days ago
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Kevin VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
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Alison
San Diego1 review
5.0Dined 7 days ago
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Rena
San Diego1 review
5.0Dined on May 23, 2025
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Howard VIP
Greater Boston25 reviews
5.0Dined on May 22, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Callie Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 496 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Booked 70 times todayExperiences are available.
1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7230
Additional information
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Hours of operationTue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesMediterranean
- Dining styleElegant Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsOur parking garage is located in the building, but because of the one way streets downtown, the entrance is on 11th Avenue between J St and Island Ave, on the right. The parking garage has a sign '1155 Parking' over top and is through LAZ. For security purposes, the gate will be down when you pull up, you will press the kiosk for a ticket. Once you've parked, take the elevators in the center up to the lobby and be sure to get your ticket validated by a host. Validation is good up to three hours.
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
- Website
- Phone number