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Island Prime, San Diego, CA
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Island Prime

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$50 and over
Steakhouse
880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Meet San Diego’s only waterfront steakhouse: Island Prime’s unique location propped up on wooden stilts above San Diego Bay is reason enough to splurge here. And so is the premium surf-and-turf menu by award-winning chef Deborah Scott, featuring signatures like a filet trio with blue cheese, wild mushrooms, and Alaskan king crab.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room for up to 65 guests, with waterfront views.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mothers Day by the Bay

    $99.95 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mothers Day on the bay. Enjoy a three-course pre set menu at Island Prime & C-Level, served from 11am to 8pm on May 12th. Our menu highlights include lobster bisque, center cut filet mignon, herb crusted halibut, lobster, jidori chicken piccata and flowerless chocolate for dessert. Cost for adults $99.95, $24.95 for children under 12.
    Mothers Day by the Bay Photo
  • Celebration packages

    Feb 25, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
    Celebrate everyday! Personalize your special experience for every occasion.

What 8,531 people are saying

Island Prime reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Prime boasts "stunning views" of the San Diego skyline and harbor, creating an "incredible ambiance" perfect for special occasions. Guests consistently praise the "exceptional service" and the "delicious food," including standout dishes like the crab cake and porterhouse steak. Although some find it pricey, the overall experience is memorable.
8,531 Reviews
  1. BENJAMIN

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was not worth the price, not even close. Over cooked and dry for both of us. It's like 5 star prices with 3 star service. Harsh but true

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  2. Timothy VIP

    San Diego44 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do not get the SRF “eye of the ribeye” if you’re expecting a ribeye. Looks good on paper, but the taste and texture is exactly like a filet. Bone in ribeye and service was excellent!

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  3. Jake

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love coming here for special occasions. Always get great service. Hostess is very accommodating.

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  4. Jerry

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve eaten at your restaurant any many times and always love the food and service. We don’t mind the high prices but it would be nice if you had some high quality vegetarian selections.

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  5. Sheila

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful waterfront ambiance! The food and service were fantastic. Island Prime never disappoints.

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  6. Kenny VIP

    San Diego49 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I asked for a table next to the windows more than 4 weeks ago, I got a table furthest away from a window. The hostess said all table were reserved, but during my entire dining time many tables must close to the windows were never occupied. I did not get my Opentable 100 point on my last visit on 10/4/24. It is totally BAD service by the hostess.

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  7. Billy

    Naples2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience Scotty was a wonderful waiter and we closed the place down thanks to his generosity. We had more than we bargain for food and drink. We will absolutely recommend this restaurant. Sometimes the food doesn’t match the view, but this experience fired at all cylinders.

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  8. Tyler

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing to the service the food the ambiance our waitress took care of us 10/10

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  9. John

    Sacramento3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has a fabulous view of the harbor area for those who live water views. The staff is attentive, friendly and the food is excellent.

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  10. Jason

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service as always. The food was amazing and you cannot beat the views.

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Island Prime is rated 4.7 stars by 8531 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Island Prime

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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