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Callie Restaurant, San Diego, CA
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Callie Restaurant

$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Lively
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Travis Swikard

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

    2024

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

    2023

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 style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-9696
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Our 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.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8 For the ultimate dining experience, choose The Mediterranean Feast, a 5-course, family-style menu priced at $75 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.
  • Callie's Valentine's Day Lovers' Feast

    $145.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Celebrate Valentine's Day with us on February 14th-15th! Chef Travis Swikard and team have a very special 5-course lover's feast with an optional wine pairing and exclusive Valentine’s cocktails planned for you and your valentine. Please note that only the Valentine's Day menu will be offered on these days; a la carte dining will not be available. Please inquire about any dietary restrictions. 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.
    Callie's Valentine's Day Lovers' Feast Photo

What 279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Callie Restaurant offers "extraordinary" culinary experiences with its innovative Mediterranean-inspired menu and "incredible" service. Diners rave about the Aleppo Chicken and tasting menus, describing the food as "delicious" and "heaven for your taste buds." The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "favorite" dining spot in San Diego.

279 Reviews
  1. Mercedes

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Me parece un abuso que te cobren 4% para el seguro médico de los meseros y te digan que es el 20% de propina a fuerza

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  2. john

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and Excellent service! A don’t miss in San Diego.

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  3. Greg

    VIP

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most extraordinary meals we’ve eaten in years! Thank you

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  4. Noel

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gets pretty loud in there and the bill adds up pretty quickly, but everything we had was outstanding.

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  5. jon

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere was outstanding. Highly recommend Callie for fine dining.

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  6. Mara

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is not memorable expect for the bad octopus that we had to return because it was so rubbery and chewy. And salty. Portions are tiny for what you pay. Not worth it. Will not return.

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  7. Anthony

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in San Diego. Exceptional service and every dish is an experience. They made it a special birthday experience.

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  8. Kristin

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service and the food was very unique and completely delicious

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  9. Nicole

    VIP

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal, vibe was great, drinks delicious. Nothing was bad. Pita bread, focaccia with ricotta, duck, gnocchi, lamb and chicken plus dessert! Wonderful night.

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  10. Jerry

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is first class and the food is amazing, the pasta was delicious, best I have had since we were in Italy and the duck was beyond my expectations. Cooked perfectly with crisp skin and moist middle! Yummy, Travis is the best Chef on the west coast and San Diego is lucky to him and his team🙏

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FAQs

Callie Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 279 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Callie Restaurant

1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7230

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our 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.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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