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1. Grant Grill
4.6
Exceptional(1682)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
A remarkable epicurean experience awaits you at Grant Grill and Lounge. From the iconic, chic setting to our fresh California cuisine and innovative libations, Grant Grill and Lounge carries a tradition of excellence rich in history (since 1951) and history-in-the-making. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus highlight the best ingredients of the season with a fresh approach to classics. From the bar, proprietary beverage creations are offered alongside an impressive menu of wine, beer and cocktails.
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2. Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood
4.0
Excellent(2414)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Downtown
Booked 23 times today
Good food, great drinks, and even better company—Greystone is where the night comes alive! Let’s make some memories, in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter with live music every Friday & Sat nights. Recognized as one of the Best Restaurants in San Diego, Best Steakhouse in California,Greystone is the perfect destination for steak,seafood,pasta,wine, and whiskey lovers alike.Best Steakhouse in San Diego and California by SD Entertainer and Best Things CaliforniaBest Fine Dining Award in the Gaslamp QuarterBest Wine List by Wine SpectatorThese prestigious awards affirm Greystone’s commitment to excellence, cementing its position as the premier dining destination in San Diego.Our menu showcases premium USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and exclusive Wagyu beef sourced from the Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan. A Wine Lover’s Paradise: Wine Spectator winner, wine list. Curated with care, the selection features over 3,000 bottles Live music every Fri & Sat 7PMThe best happy hour daily 4-6
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3. Bang on 5th
3.8
Excellent(23)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Formerly known as Bang Bang, Bang on 5th is located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. With an Asian-fusion, sushi-centric food menu featuring fresh-catch cuisine such as flaming sushi boats, sashimi & nigiri, as well as modern touches on traditional asian cuisine. Matched with a tasty drink menu featuring craft cocktails, sake, and Japanese Whiskys. Enjoy our immersive atmosphere as you walk into downtown Tokyo, listening to live music from a DJ while eating under the largest disco ball on the west coast.Whether you’re enjoying a date night, business meeting, or a large group’s celebration; Bang on 5th is an experience like no other.Opentable Diner’s Choice award winner 3 years in a row 2021-2023.
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4. Karina’s Cantina
4.4
Awesome(46)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 19 times today
Simply entering a Karina’s establishment can be a sensory overload. Images, color, music, exquisite aromas and warm hospitality are surrounded by traditional Mexican figures, art and culture. Specially commissioned portraits of Frida Khalo and many of the superstars of classic Mexican cinema grace the walls of Karina’s. The sounds of Mexico with our engaging Mariachi, especially when singing of lost love, are a portrait of Mexico that our Mexican and American clientele alike delight in. Karina’s was founded on the idea of offering traditional Mexican style family cuisine made with the passion of the founding family to make everyone feel like familia.For three generations, each member of the Contreras Curiel Family has passionately and diligently worked year round for over three decades to offer a personalized services that make each guest feel at home.Wherever a Karina’s establishment is found, there will always be a piece of Mexico
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5. Mr. Tempo Gaslamp
3.8
Excellent(206)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 15 times today
Mr. Tempo a unique experience brought by the successful restaurateur Jorge Cueva also known as MR. TEMPO! Enjoy a variety of unique and delicious dishes from seafood, sushi, steak, tacos and more. Our specialty is margaritas and cocktails. #maschingon
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6. Vin de Syrah
4.4
Awesome(7)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Inspired by the eclectic lounges of New York’s “meatpacking district” and the warm brasseries of turn of the century Paris, Vin de Syrah is complemented by amazing cheeses, desserts, and a friendly wine list. This subterranean yet organic space pays respect to the old but embraces the new world with a contemporary style all its own.
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7. University Club Atop Symphony Towers
4.6
Exceptional(7)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Our Clubhouse is located on the 34th floor of Symphony Towers, and our views truly make us special. From your seat, you may see landmarks such as the Hotel del Coronado, Petco Park, The Rady Shell, and the Convention Center. This business and social club, is a great place to dine, co-work, and mingle with some of San Diego's dot-connectors.Menu by Chef Frankie Becerra.Dress Code: "San Diego Business Casual", we ask that you leave your flip flops, hats, and shorts at home. Collared shirts are recommended for gentlemen.Great news! You do NOT have to be a member to book an event. Contact Janissa Reyes at janissa.reyes@invitedclubs.com to reserve your space.Interested in membership? Contact Mitch Semon at mitch.semon@invitedclubs.comAny more questions? Call our Concierge at 619.234.5200
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8. Eddie V's - Seaport District
4.9
Exceptional(4028)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 72 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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9. Lumi
4.6
Exceptional(740)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 52 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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10. Madison
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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