Best restaurants near me in San Diego, CA

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1. STK- San Diego

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

2. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4652)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

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3. Saint James French Diner

4.4

Awesome(183)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

This American diner meets elegant French bistro is open Monday–Friday for Breakfast and Lunch, every day for Dinner and Happy Hour, and on the weekends for Brunch. With a full bar and an approachable menu, locals and travelers can indulge in a variety of French-inspired classics, from shared mussels to ratatouille and burgers.

4. Vin de Syrah

4.5

Awesome(4)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Downtown

Booked 4 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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5. Fogo de Chao - San Diego

4.1

Excellent(3740)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 99 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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6. Full Moon Sushi Kitchen Bar and Lounge

4.5

Awesome(378)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Refined under the tutelage of master sushi luminaries, Chef Sung’s Full Moon will be uniquely on display in the Gaslamp District, where it will debut as the first Kaizen sushi restaurant in San Diego. With him is a brigade of talented cooks and a staff with an unwavering dedication to quality and service.

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7. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - San Diego

4.2

Awesome(748)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

House of Blues Restaurant, Bar and Music Venue features gastropub cuisine, craft cocktails, live music and a classic collection of American folk art that combines to create an unforgettable experience!

8. Grant Grill

4.8

Exceptional(1589)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 5 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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9. CIELO ROOFTOP LOUNGE

3.3

Good(58)

Price: Moderate

• Hibachi • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

CEILO ROOFTOP LOUNGE is the newest hottest addition to Gaslamp San Diego Rooftops. Located on the 5th floor of Mr.Tempo’s at 701 6th ave (pink entrance) San Diego ca 92101. This 5,000 square foot speakeasy rooftop lounge & bar will feature Latin and Asian seafood tapas along with a craft beverage bar program. Tequila Del Cielo, a rooftop bar and restaurant featuring skyline views of downtown San Diego and the Coronado Bridge. The open air bar offers many Instagram able moments from our jungle disco entrance to our Tulum handmade swing there’s many photos and memories to be made. Tequila Del Cielo accommodates 200 guests for any occasion from bridal showers to venue buy outs for holiday parties. Tequila Del Cielo is open Thursday to Saturday from 5pm-12am and Sunday from 11am to 6pm.

10. Osteria Panevino

4.4

Awesome(1721)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Osteria Panevino is the oldest restaurant in all of the Gaslamp Quarter that features the best Italian cuisine that San Diego has to offer, winning the gold awards for best family restaurant in San Diego, and best Italian Cuisine in San Diego that will surely have your taste buds blown away. Our world renowned chef, Vincenzo Lo Verso, has spent over 25 years perfecting his Sicilian recipes, following age-old family traditions that have withstood the test of time. Stop by and surround yourself in a rustic, Tuscan ambience as chef Vincenzo takes you on a culinary adventure of a lifetime.