Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Mission Bay

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1. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(5213)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 119 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

2. Coasterra

4.7

Exceptional(7776)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 106 times today

Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.

3. Tahona Bar

4.7

Exceptional(652)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 13 times today

We are welcoming OpenTable online reservations for up to 6 guest for indoor and outdoor dining!Parties of 7 or more, please email our large party coordinator at zach@tahonabar.comWelcome to Tahona! We are the first mezcal bar and tasting room in San Diego. In our restaurant, we invite you to taste our incredible craft cocktails and our amazing contemporary Mexican cuisine featuring Oaxacan bites. In our tasting room, we welcome you to indulge on a mezcal tasting experience! We are located next one of the most iconic historical landmark: the Campo Santo Cemetery in Old Town. Inside Tahona, you will be transported to a modern Mexican hacienda designed with hand painted tiles, handmade rope seats, traditionally crafted fabric brought from Oaxaca, hand clayed walls and more.We also have a cozy covered outdoor patio dining experience so you will have the choice to dine inside our hacienda or on the streets of Old Town!

4. Cannonball

4.6

Exceptional(1198)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Mission Bay

Booked 53 times today

Refreshing craft cocktails, seriously tasty sushi, and California cuisine are just the start of what you’ll savor at Cannonball. Whether you choose to get cozy within our intimate cocktail lounge or out on the rooftop terrace, you’ll be treated to truly spectacular Mission Beach views every bite and sip. Dive into culinary creativity at Cannonball—there’s nothing quite like it!For larger parties, please contact us directly at info@cannonballsd.com

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5. Waterbar San Diego

4.5

Awesome(407)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Pacific Beach

Booked 16 times today

Located alongside the vibrant ocean-front boardwalk in Pacific Beach, Waterbar offers only the best in tantalizing menus, innovative libations, panoramic views, and lively entertainment. Our “social seafood” menu is inspired by East coast, West coast and Baja cuisines, and transforms the freshest flavors through our chef’s unique renditions of coastal classics. Flavor-forward craft cocktails, local micro-brews, national brand favorites, and a diverse wine list are offered across comfortable bar seating, community-table dining, and intimate ocean-side tables. Waterbar’s thriving, energetic environment captures the passion of San Diego’s iconic coastline for an unforgettably satisfying experience.

6. Tidal

4.3

Awesome(1170)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Mission Bay

Booked 6 times today

Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com

7. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6668)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 64 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

8. Juniper & Ivy

4.7

Exceptional(8216)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 47 times today

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.

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9. ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar - Liberty Station

4.2

Awesome(666)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Point Loma

Booked 3 times today

Discover ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar at THE LOT Liberty Station, where California-Asian fusion meets Mexican flair. Indulge in dishes like Grilled Miso Salmon, Adobada Pork Belly Bao Bun, and Ahi Poke Tacos in a stylish, welcoming setting. Enjoy Signature Margaritas, Asian-inspired cocktails, and a selection of fine wines and craft beers. Join us for brunch, a game, or a night out with friends—right in the heart of Liberty Station.

10. Cocina de Barrio

4.7

Exceptional(430)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Hillcrest

Booked 2 times today

*Brunch hours are on a walk-in basis only. Thank you for your cooperation & support during this time!Cocina de Barrio by Chef Jose J. FloresBienvenidos a Cocina de Barrio, the newest modern-urban Mexican restaurant located in Hillcrest, San Diego! We are proud to feature the culinary richness of Oaxaca as well as other Mexican regions. Stop by and enjoy our bar stocked with plenty tequila and mezcal selections, MUCHA cerveza, and wines sourced from Valle Guadalupe. Don't forget to join us during our daily brunch (where we add a Mexican kick) and our happy hour every Tuesday-Friday from 3-5pm! Stay Chido!

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jim
Caribbean •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Such a fantastic view and the food is tasty and creative. Spendy, but we were celebrating.
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CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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4.7
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Tricia
San Diego •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It's a great place to enjoy good food and a terrific view of San Diego Bay!
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C-LevelPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
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4.7
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Mike
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 20, 2025
Great food and spectacular location. Definitely a top pick for rooftop dining.
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CannonballPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Mission Bay
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4.6
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SaraVIP
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 20, 2025
It was Easter Sunday, and it was good energy but yet still subdued The food was awesome, the bottomless mimosas were generous and never left empty, and our server was fantastic It’s a great spot for a date night, taking friends to a great affordable restaurant right on the beach, or a family friendly brunch We all struggled to pick something off the menu as we wanted multiple items My friend leaned in and said, well that just means I need to come back! 10/10 would recommend for an upscale and affordable meal at the beach!
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Waterbar San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Pacific Beach
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4.5
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Nilesh
San Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 16, 2025
Great cocktails and ambience. Good food. Small portion sizes so could be enjoyed tapas style with a group
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Tahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.7

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