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4.2
Awesome(1689)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 31 times today
Food and service were AMAZING!! Our waitress was super sweet and friendly. Presentation was immaculate. Definitely not a place I can afford to go too often, but it’s worth the splurge once in a while. Can’t wait to go back.
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4.7
Exceptional(7511)
$$$$
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 105 times today
Incredible food and experience we had. Pichanche steak was amazing
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4.6
Exceptional(6299)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 116 times today
OUTSTANDING. DOMINIQUE WAS AT HER FINEST! FOOD AND SERVICE WERE STELLAR!
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4.7
Exceptional(3109)
$$$$
• Middle Eastern • North Park
Booked 163 times today
Everything about it was amazing, food, service, etc!
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4.7
Exceptional(381)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • La Mesa
Booked 43 times today
Went there for a bday celebration. Food was great. Service was great. Definitely one of the best steakhouses in San Diego. Over all experience was amazing. Highly recommend!
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4.8
Exceptional(4413)
$$$$
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 94 times today
Holy heck, my wife and I visited for the first time on a Sunday night for our anniversary. The restaurant was poppin' very lively with great music and packed and after the dinner we had; understand why. Book your reservation out at least a month as it's in extremely high demand. Service was exceptional, very nice waitress who had the menu down cold both front and back. Ambiance 10/10, fun music. 15/10 for food. All of it was packed with flavor and delicious. Pork tomahawk and wagyu new York strip were exceptional but what stole the show for us was the charred cabbage. We had never had anything like it and for being such a simple ingredient it was phenomenal. Like.. would've ordered a second plate it was so good, lights out. We couldn't quit talking about the damn cabbage of all things. Get the cabbage! Probably the most expensive dinner we've ever had (come from humble beginnings) but it was worth it and probably self inflicted. I didn't NEED to get the $160 new York strip, but you know, eff it we ball (occasionally) and I'm glad we did. 12/10 would recommend.
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4.7
Exceptional(90)
$$$$
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Food and drinks were good , quick service , great for watching sports
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4.5
Awesome(4001)
$$$$
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 44 times today
Food was delicious! Mostly sashimi we shared and it all had a real nice flair and flavor. Just visiting but I would recommend it, and next time we are in town I will be back!
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4.7
Exceptional(833)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • North Park
Booked 154 times today
Our first time at this location. Delicious and festive. Very fun.
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4.8
Exceptional(1786)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Little Italy
Booked 46 times today
Great knowledgable staff Delicious food Definitely recommend

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  • Annie
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food and service were AMAZING!! Our waitress was super sweet and friendly. Presentation was immaculate. Definitely not a place I can afford to go too often, but it’s worth the splurge once in a while. Can’t wait to go back.
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    Rustic Root - Gaslamp$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.2
  • nickGold
    Orange County •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Incredible food and experience we had. Pichanche steak was amazing
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    Herb & Wood$$$$• Californian• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • Loan
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The service was excellent. Everyone was very welcoming and accommodating. We were there celebrating a special occasion and they all made it very special for us. The spaghetti carbonara is the best we ever had. Deep flavor with crispy pancetta in every bite. A must try. We highly recommend Seneca.
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    Seneca$$$$• Italian• Downtown
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    4.6
  • LauraGold
    San Diego •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    This was our second visit to By the Sea, on our first visit I decided this was my new favorite restaurant in San Diego, I thought the ambiance, the service and the food were all excellent!! Our second visit was just as wonderful!! Hostess Emma is so charming and an absolute gem at that front desk! Food and service were perfect!!! Well done! Not an easy task in today’s market! Still my favorite new restaurant!!
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    By The Sea$$$$• Mediterranean• Coronado
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    4.5
  • WaldoGold
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 6, 2026
    Food and drinks were good , quick service , great for watching sports
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    Karina’s Cantina$$$$• Mexican• Downtown
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    4.7
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