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4.8
Exceptional(2544)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 46 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.
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4.5
Awesome(3121)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • University Heights
Booked 75 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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4.7
Exceptional(4512)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 130 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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4.9
Exceptional(8882)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 60 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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4.7
Exceptional(3185)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Park
Booked 59 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!
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4.7
Exceptional(7773)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 113 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.
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4.8
Exceptional(451)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 64 times today
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.
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4.7
Exceptional(8211)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 46 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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4.7
Exceptional(6662)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 95 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.
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4.7
Exceptional(2066)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Mission Valley
Booked 64 times today
Puesto is family-owned and operated by first generation Mexican American brothers Eric, Alan and Alex Adler, alongside their cousins Isidoro and Moy Lombrozo and founding chef and partner Luisteen Gonzalez. With eight locations in California, Puesto provides an innovative and contemporary approach to authentic Mexican cuisine. Sourcing its ingredients locally and regionally, the restaurant has earned national acclaim for its Mexico City-inspired tacos made with non-GMO organic, heirloom Masienda blue corn stone-ground tortillas, crispy melted cheese and scratch salsas.

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  • Angela
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food and service! Fabulous ambience! Parking is a challenge though.
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    insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
    4.8
  • 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
  • Melissa
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 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
    4.7
  • 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
  • ElcimVIP
    San Diego •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Seneca San Diego is a true gem. From the moment you walk in, the design takes your breath away! Stylish, vibrant, and full of character, with stunning views that elevate the entire experience. The food is absolutely delicious, thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Service is attentive and friendly without being intrusive. The ambience strikes a perfect balance between lively and relaxed, making it ideal for both special occasions and a memorable night out. Highly recommend!
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.7
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