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insideOUT, San Diego, CA

insideOUT

4.7
4.7
2251 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.

We are excited to announce our highly anticipated Holiday Oasis Experience beginning Thursday, November 7th! 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–11:45 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 888-8623
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Private party facilities
    insideOUT® features unique indoor and outdoor semi-private event spaces, as well as a full venue buyout option. It all starts with an idea! Let our Private Events Manager, Christine Kerns, elevate it for you. Please contact christine@insideoutsd.com for more details and walk-throughs.
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Cross street
    Centre Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    https://accesshillcrest.com/
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,251 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
insideOUT offers a vibrant dining experience with a stunning atmosphere and "beautiful" decor that changes seasonally. Guests adore the creative and well-crafted drinks and often highlight the "exceptional" service. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the filet mignon and brunch items are favorites. It's a "perfect" spot for photos and celebrations.

2,252 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marshall was amazing! Ask for him as a server. Made the experience so much better. Took friends for the first time. I’ve been several times. Love the holiday experience!

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    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a able to snag a Brunch spot that was open for the Winter Wonderland season:) Food was great - everyone was happy with their selections - shakshuka, loco moco, classic scramble and pork kalua eggs Benedict were all delicious! The cocktails were a fun treat along with the holiday version of a Baked Alaska ! Hope to come back again in the evening before the latest decorations are taken down !

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  3. Jamila

    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
    Celebrated my bday there with friends on Saturday 11/23. All the staff was so nice and accommodating. Even the other guests were amazing (offering to take pictures and generally in great spirits. The fooid and drinks were sooo delicious 😋. It was well decorated. I definitely plan on going back.

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  4. Julie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a fun night. The staff was very friendly, and helpful. We had the short ribs and the Filet Mignon steak, and love the fact we cooked at our table to our liking. The cocktails were delicious and food was cheftastic! The decor was festive and gives you happy feels, and prices were moderate and well worth it.

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  5. Emma

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our experience was magical. We were in awe of the ambiance and the experience overall. Food and service was fabulous and everything I had hoped for! Definitely need to make reservations weeks (like 6) in advance so plan ahead!

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  6. Gina

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The total experience was absolutely wonderful. The Christmas decorations were phenomenal and the food/drinks all great. My girlfriend loved her first experience there.

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  7. PHUONG

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the holiday decor. The food and drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. Us girls had a great time taking pictures and enjoying the meal and did not break our bank doing so ;). Will definitely come back.

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  8. Sean

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour drinks from 4-6pm. We had small bites/appetizers and charcuterie board. Get the full board, it doesn’t disappoint. Went during their Christmas display and they lightly shower fake snow every hour and give you an umbrella to protect yourself and your food from the snow (little soap foam drops) it was very fun!

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  9. Daisy

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was incredible. Each dish from the appetizers, entree and dessert did not disappoint. In terms of the dining experience, InsideOUT nailed it. I can see why some people would be upset to pay $50 for a filet mignon you have to season and cook yourself, but I found it to be a fun experience and didn't mind it at all. In terms of the environment, it is chaotic and loud to say the least. The people around us were obnoxiously loud, in a way that made it impossible to have a conversation. Their laugher, loud talking, and lack of respect for personal space made it impossible to feel comfortable in this space. The decorations were impressive! When we got very overwhelmed by the noise we were able to walk away from it to a calmer part of the restaurant and take a stroll around the various holiday decorations. There are many photo opportunities here, and it does not crowd full of people, which is very nice. I would go back, perhaps in the day time next time to see if we can get lucky with a calmer, lower noise level environment. The stark contrast of calm street noise when I stepped out of the restaurant and felt relief from the chaos really overpowered the positives in my experience.

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  10. Marilyn

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was memorable and mesmerizing.. Food and service did not disappoint..

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insideOUT is rated 4.7 stars by 2251 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

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1642 University Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Centre Street
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–11:45 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    https://accesshillcrest.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 888-8623
  • Private party facilities
    insideOUT® features unique indoor and outdoor semi-private event spaces, as well as a full venue buyout option. It all starts with an idea! Let our Private Events Manager, Christine Kerns, elevate it for you. Please contact christine@insideoutsd.com for more details and walk-throughs.
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