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4.7
Exceptional(7516)
$$$$
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 71 times today
Incredible food and experience we had. Pichanche steak was amazing
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4.8
Exceptional(7034)
$$$$
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 128 times today
Service and food was incredible! Would highly recommend!
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4.6
Exceptional(8770)
$$$$
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 101 times today
Great experience! The team at this place all work great together and provide great service all the way around. The lady that manages this place (Chelsea) seems very engaged and into her team providing the best experience for the customer. “It starts at the top” and it really reflects here. Our favorite restaurant by far!!!
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4.7
Exceptional(7159)
$$$$
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 64 times today
Tom Hams was delicious and the service was fantastic. The apple crumb cake was amazing a definite must order.
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4.7
Exceptional(8151)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Little Italy
Booked 125 times today
Great service and great food! Definitely fun to celebrate something special there
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4.6
Exceptional(4899)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 54 times today
We had an amazing experience, everyone from the owner to the entire staff was incredible. We highly recommend Barbusa.
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4.1
Excellent(1701)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 27 times today
Amazing place, food, and Pietro is amazing serving us. I recommend!
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4.8
Exceptional(8967)
$$$$
• Farm-to-table • Little Italy
Booked 37 times today
Amazing food and the staff were so friendly. I loved the full experience and can’t wait to go back
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4.6
Exceptional(5456)
$$$$
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 74 times today
Food was outstanding and the service and ambience were top-notch.
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4.8
Exceptional(9673)
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• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 76 times today
The food, service, beautiful city view setting were tremendous. One of the best meals I have ever had. So glad we dined with Mr A. I especially appreciated the numerous gluten free opens. A gem.

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  • OpenTable Diner
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    First time at this restaurant because we were in town of a birthday. Gorgeous views, great service and food was excellent. Do not hesitate if you are considering dining here, you will not be disappointed.
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    Tom Hams Lighthouse$$$$• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Gil
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We were there for our 50th Anniversary. Our daughter recommended this restaurant to us. My wife and I had an outstanding experience at your restaurant. Our server was very attentive and efficient. He made our 50th memorable and exquisite. The food was outstanding with incredible flavor and presentation. Possible one of our most pleasurable dining experiences of our life. Thank you Herb and Wood.
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    Herb & Wood$$$$• Californian• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • BrentGold
    Las Vegas •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    From the moment you walk in and see the pasta being hand prepared in front of your eyes you know you’re in for a special culinary experience! Everything was so tasty from the roasted octopus appetizer to the fresh made lasagne. Service was excellent and the dining area is lively and true to Italian restaurants in Italy. Earns my Five Star Rating!!!
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    Cesarina$$$$• Italian• Ocean Beach
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    4.8
  • Dusty
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great experience! The team at this place all work great together and provide great service all the way around. The lady that manages this place (Chelsea) seems very engaged and into her team providing the best experience for the customer. “It starts at the top” and it really reflects here. Our favorite restaurant by far!!!
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    Coasterra$$$$• Mexican• Harbor Island
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    4.6
  • Frank
    San Diego •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had an amazing experience, everyone from the owner to the entire staff was incredible. We highly recommend Barbusa.
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    Barbusa$$$$• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.6
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