Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Encanto

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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East CountySan Diego

Neighborhoods

Banker's HillBarrio LoganChula Vista / BonitaCollege AreaCoronadoDowntown

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Wheelchair access

89 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. insideOUT

4.7

Exceptional(2546)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 59 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!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.

2. Cowboy Star

4.8

Exceptional(4904)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

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3. Alexander's on 30th

4.7

Exceptional(3185)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Park

Booked 42 times today

Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!

4. Buona Forchetta

4.7

Exceptional(924)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Park

Booked 52 times today

Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.

5. MOTHERSHIP

4.7

Exceptional(442)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park

Booked 52 times today

Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.

6. Huntress

4.7

Exceptional(886)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

Huntress is the most adventurous and energetic modern steakhouse in downtown San Diego, offering the finest cuts of meat, one of the largest collections of Japanese whisky brands in California, and a contemporary, lively atmosphere where music elevates every dish.

7. Botanica

4.6

Exceptional(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • North Park

Booked 13 times today

Botanica is a craft cocktail bar offering an exquisite selection of unique cocktails inspired by classic paintings. Our sexy and inviting space is perfect for enjoying artfully crafted drinks paired with delectable small bites. Step into our lounge and experience a fusion of artistic elegance and sophisticated flavors.

A photo of Sessions by the Bay restaurant

8. Sessions by the Bay

4.6

Exceptional(45)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • National City

Booked 121 times today

Welcome to Sessions By The Bay — San Diego’s first and only cannabis consumption lounge and market-style dispensary.Explore a curated selection of premium cannabis in a unique basket-and-browse setting. No reservations needed for the dispensary.**Please call in for your reservation if having issues (619) 935-7374The consumption lounge offers a completely unique experience with mood-driven dining, Moroccan-inspired interiors, top of the line device rentals for consuming including Puffcos and more, and a unique cannabis menu curated for each session — including upcoming highlights like a guided rosin extract flight. RSVP is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome (wait times may vary for walk-ins).Expect more than just a lounge: from live music, immersive brand education and product activations to comedy shows, movie nights, and wellness events, Sessions By The Bay will offer something new every time you visit.Let the Sessions begin.

A photo of The Smoking Goat Restaurant restaurant

9. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2703)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • North Park

Booked 13 times today

The Smoking Goat is an award-winning California-French bistro located in the heart of North Park, San Diego. We have received the Gold Medallion for the best French Bistro in San Diego three years running. Inspired by his European Farm-to-Table up-bringing and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Executive Chef and Owner Fred Piehl, marries classic French cuisine with the bounty of San Diego in a way that is rustic, yet refined, imaginative, yet unpretentious. The dinners served feature in-season local, sustainable and organic ingredients and provide guests with a unique culinary experience, reminiscent of the European countryside. Boasting a carefully selected wine and beer list and chef and bartender attention to select spirits to create craft house cocktails, The Smoking Goat assures there is always the correct pairing available.

10. KINDRED

4.6

Exceptional(245)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • South Park

Booked 40 times today

Equal parts evil lair and Victorian cocktail salon, KINDRED has transfixed and beguiledall who step into its portal, with whimsical eccentricity, world class vegan dishes, and ambitiously inventive cocktails.Since opening its doors in late 2015 in the enchanting neighborhood of South Park, SanDiego, KINDRED has garnered recognition which transcends its plant-based credo,heralded as one of the city's premier dining institutions. It has been named EATER SanDiego's and San Diego Magazine's Restaurant Of The Year, topped Zagat San Diego'sMost Important Restaurant Openings, and earned an Orchid Award for interiordesign from the San Diego Architectural Foundation. KINDRED was also named within the Food Network's list of the best vegan restaurants in the country, was voted the Best Vegan Bar in the U.S. by VegNews magazine, and received regional honors from the Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation for Best Restaurant Bar in the West.

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Anna
San Diego •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This place is amazing. Beautiful and someplace you can relax and have a great time. Our server, Tommy, was wonderful. He recommended drinks that were perfect for us. My husband and I totally loved this place.
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insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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4.7
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Dominic
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place to go on a date. Drinks were delicious and we loved the attention to detail and cute garnishes. Bartenders were amazing!! Shout out to Al he's awesome!
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MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
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4.7
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Melissa
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was fantastic! The ambiance is a very intimate setting. Our server was the best. Second Tuesday in a row. We love it here.
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Alexander's on 30thPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Park
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4.7
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andrea
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Mark and Eduardo made my birthday dinner so special! Best service ever
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Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.8
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Bill
Pittsburgh / Western PA •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous meal! We were seated outside and were greeted by a local at the next table who said the food was wonderful - and she was right. The focaccia is homemade in a wood fired oven as are the pizzas. We finished with fried dough topped with fruit and Nutella. Best meal we have had in San Diego. Waiter Phillipo was wonderful too. Look no further for great Italian food.
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Buona ForchettaPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Park
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4.7

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