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insideOUT, San Diego, CA

insideOUT

4.8
4.8
2299 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 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
  • Website
    http://insideoutsd.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    1642 University Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92103
  • 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

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What 2,299 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
InsideOUT offers a vibrant dining experience with "gorgeous" décor that captivates guests. Known for its festive ambiance, especially during themed events, "the food is delicious" and service attentive. While the menu could expand, patrons appreciate the "stellar service" and "amazing atmosphere," making it a standout spot for celebrations and photo opportunities.

2,299 Reviews

  1. Fabio

    San Diego

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Food, service, ambiance, music, vibe, etc. Xmas decoration is great! Worth the visit!

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  2. Jessica

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall fun experience. Disappointed at the table we were sitting at (front of restaurant by window) because didn’t feel like we were getting the full ambiance experience. Expectations were different because we had made a reservation so far in advance.

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  3. Liah

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved experiencing the holiday oasis. Food was good, drinks were great, our waiter was so attentive and it snowed.

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  4. Tracy

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks are so good, great specialty cocktails! You cannot miss the ambience and decorations, it’s magical! And it snows, it’s so beautiful! We had brunch and all 7 of us loved our meals/drinks. Highly recommend!

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  5. Nancy

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For being our first time the experience was amazing!! From the hostess’s greeting to the end of the night. I would absolutely recommend and would come back again! Thank you Insideout !!

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  6. Tawni

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for date night or group parties. We have been here multiple times and this time with a group of 11 and we sat in the lounge seating and it was great. A little harder to eat, but the ambience and view were perfect.

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  7. Meghan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience here is so lively and wholesome. I loved every moment from the food the drinks and the ambience it was amazing. 

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations to sit inside where all the decorations were, however they sat us inside on the side where you really couldn’t enjoy the decor and the view wasn’t great. It was really upsetting since I reserved this weeks ago. So wasn’t too happy with our experience

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. 2nd time here and will come back.

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  10. Amanda

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great time with friends. Server Kate was awesome and our host was amazing as well and was able to do an off cycle snowfall b/c we missed the scheduled one.

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insideOUT is rated 4.8 stars by 2299 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 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for insideOUT

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
  • Website
    http://insideoutsd.com/
  • 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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