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4.7
Exceptional(2986)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mission Hills
Booked 10 times today
The Red Door San Diego is committed to offering our guests sustainable and responsibly sourced farm-to-fork dishes. We proudly serve contemporary Italian and modern European cuisine with the freshest locally grown and handcrafted products available. We also feature delicious and unique ingredients from around the world. Chef/Owner Luciano Cibelli shops daily, personally selecting every item we serve. He bakes fresh breads, rolls, desserts and all of the pasta in house (including a special Gluten Free Bucatini) and he develops his menus in rhythm with the seasonal San Diego harvest. Enjoy nightly special offerings or a house favorite, Beef Wellington. Join us for the highly rated cuisine and return for the charming ambiance and excellent service behind the Red Door.
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4.6
Exceptional(8408)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 61 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.
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4.6
Exceptional(7620)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 115 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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4.7
Exceptional(726)
Price: Expensive
• Polynesian • Pacific Beach
Booked 24 times today
From beverage director Eric Johnson love of tiki cocktails, to corporate executive chef Brian Redzikowski’s mastery of southeast asian cuisine, the grass skirt combines the fun, lighthearted, escapist nature of tiki culture, with the creativity and unsurpassed food and beverage quality guests have come to expect from SDCM restaurants.
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4.6
Exceptional(6504)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 109 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(8078)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 106 times today
Juniper & Ivy is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. With its cozy, inviting ambiance and excellent service, it creates a warm and welcoming environment for couples. As one reviewer put it, it's 'very good for romantic dinners' and another noted the 'great ambience and very romantic' setting. The high-quality, innovative food and award-winning wine list also contribute to the romantic atmosphere, making it a popular choice for special occasions.
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4.5
Awesome(1154)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Mission Bay
Booked 9 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
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4.2
Awesome(62)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Old Town
Booked 26 times today
Nestled in the most historic neighborhood in California, Old Town San Diego, there is plenty to see and do. We strive to provide an unforgettable experience with top notch cocktails, the freshest fish & ingredients available, and unmatched atmosphere....21+ Speakeasy, If the light is on we're Open!
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4.9
Exceptional(1907)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Old Town
Booked 23 times today
Baci Ristorante offers diners a hint of old world Italian charm, with plush booths, white tablecloths, and gracious servers clad in tuxedos. While the decor is subtly modern, the menu is classic, celebrating Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. Specialties include classic pasta dishes, veal, and fresh seafood, with especially tempting daily specials offered by Executive Chef Domenico Alioto. In addition to the cuisine, the restaurant's charming and welcoming features--include an extensive wine list, elegant patio setting, and romantic main dining room--have made Baci a consistent favorite among locals for over 30 years.
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4.8
Exceptional(1135)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 31 times today
La Dolce Vita is located in a European courtyard setting at International Shops off Prospect St. Loyal to its name La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life), is a place to sit back and relax in our cozy and romantic indoor dining room or our charming outdoor patio to enjoy a hearty meal along with a bottle of wine while listening to Italian tunes. We serve genuine Italian cuisine in a fine dining setting at affordable prices.
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  • MariaVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •103 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious appetizers and easy to share. Vegetables never tasted as good - love the trumpet mushrooms and baba and carrots! Hamachi appetizer was very exciting also. Service is quick and super efficient, although sometimes a bit too efficient as the server seems to want to run away as quick as possible
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    Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
    4.6
  • Ana
    Las Vegas •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food was fenomenal! I am Mexican and cook some of these dishes, so, I'm picky. The flautas were better than mine and the sauce!!! It's expensive, but if you go during happy hour, it's an amazing value.
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
    4.6
  • Karen
    Hawaii •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Love this restaurant!! Great vibe and I bring all y out of town guests here. Fun place, great food!!
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    The Grass SkirtPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Pacific Beach
    4.7
  • David
    San Diego •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This placer is a favorite for a special dinner with friends. The 'surf and turf' special for two was incredible. We appreciate the chef/owner coming out to check on his guests. It always makes you feel appreciated.
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    The Red DoorPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mission Hills
    4.7
  • AlexVIP
    San Diego •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My wife and I just celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary at Island Prime, and had the best dinner we have had in years. Excellent service, superb food, and the best ambiance we could have wished for. We chose to celebrate at Island Prime because my wife and I met for our first (blind) date there and wanted to return to enjoy the memory. We reserved the table through OpenTable and added a note about our special occasion. When we arrived, the hostess congratulated us on our anniversary and sat us at the best table in the restaurant, with amazing views overlooking the ocean and downtown. Then the manager Megan came over to congratulate us as well! We were impressed that they read the reservation requests and followed up with such personalized service. We watched sailboats, a cruise ship leave port, and a romantic sunset. Our waiter Patrick and his waiter assistant Jasmine gave us the best service all night – they were both at our table before we could even have time to request anything. Exceptional service all evening. The lobster bisque was rich and tasty, the crab and lobster were perfectly cooked, and their famous popup breads were the best. And Megan treated us to a celebratory key lime pie tart that was out of this world. Just a perfect evening. If you have a special occasion, make sure to let Island Prime help you celebrate, and I expect you will leave happy campers like we did. We will likely make this an annual event. And we saw the Restaurant Week menu posted at the entrance, so we will soon enjoy another special dinner, and at a great price!
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    Island PrimePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown
    4.6
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