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1. Eddie V's - Seaport District
4.9
Exceptional(4028)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 68 times today
Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.
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2. Madison
4.5
Awesome(3121)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • University Heights
Booked 74 times today
With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ
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3. Lumi
4.6
Exceptional(740)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 48 times today
Featuring world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experience serving innovative Japanese fare and sushi accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere.
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4. Mister A's
4.9
Exceptional(8882)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 62 times today
Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)
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5. Books + Records
4.7
Exceptional(454)
Price: Expensive
• American • Banker's Hill
Booked 39 times today
Global inspired American cuisine, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch in an upbeat atmosphere, with live music.Chef Ryan Stickel is serving up San Diego's freshest food takes in an art deco meets mid-century mod warehouse space. With a tenured run on both Eater's Heat Map and list of San Diego's Hottest Cocktail Bars, the food and drinks are both guaranteed to delight your senses.
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6. Kettner Exchange
4.7
Exceptional(1452)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Little Italy
Booked 61 times today
Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.
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7. 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.
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8. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego
4.6
Exceptional(1032)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 43 times today
Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.
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9. Rovino
4.6
Exceptional(1070)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 15 times today
Ciao Amici- We can't wait to see you!AL FRESCO Dining in the Heart of Little Italy! Small indoor restaurant with covered patio and outdoor patio! Rovino, located in San Diego, California, offers Italian cuisine for dinner. Rovino features an extensive wine selection and a knowledgeable staff who can help pair wine with each entrée. We also feature a wonderful creative selection of Craft Cocktails. Try the fried calamari or the saffron rice balls filled with ground beef, peas and mozzarella cheese to start out your meal at Rovino. Choose from dinner entrées like the prosciutto and arugula flatbread or the pasta al sugo. Top off your Italian experience with a cup of specialty coffee and a dessert such as the tiramisu or the cannoli.
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10. Topside Terrace
4.0
Excellent(398)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
A quintessential San Diego open-air terrace, Topside Terrace takes advantage of the San Diego climate while marrying the sites and sounds of downtown. Inspired by coastal living, we specialize in evening fare and weekend brunch serving Baja California and Classic American Fare paired with contemporary cocktails and draft beer.Happy hour every Tuesday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm!Live Music every Friday & Saturday night 6pm-8pm

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  • will
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious food! Little noisy due to live DJ, but great atmosphere.
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    LumiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Downtown
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    4.6
  • ErikaVIP
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Absolutely! Here’s the polished version without that line: Went to happy hour with my girlfriends and had the best time. The vibes were on point, the portions were generous (which we love), and everything we ordered hit the spot. Special shoutout to the spicy margarita — bold, balanced, and totally addictive — and the burger? Juicy, flavorful, and exactly what a happy hour burger should be. But the real MVP? Our waiter Dalton. Super friendly, super fun, and totally on top of it. He made us feel like regulars even though it was our first time. Will 100% be back. Already planning round two!
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    Books + RecordsPrice: Expensive• American• Banker's Hill
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    4.7
  • MonicaVIP
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Walking into the Madison was awesome, you are coming into the dining room, yet you are still in an outdoor ambiance, I loved the openness and airflow. The service was great, loved the live music, the appetizers were delicious and dinner was good.
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    MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
    •
    4.5
  • DanielVIP
    Los Angeles •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Incredible evening at Mister A’s. The Chablis was crisp, the duck was rich and tender, and the pommes aligot were silky perfection. Flawless service, breathtaking views, and a surprise chocolate fondant paired with a glass of Quinta port made it all unforgettable.
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    Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
    •
    4.9
  • Livingston
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Good service staff and waiter was great Enjoyed the experience I have been their on several occasions everything was great
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    Eddie V's - Seaport DistrictPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.9

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