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Island Prime, San Diego, CA
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Island Prime

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$50 and over
Steakhouse
880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Meet San Diego’s only waterfront steakhouse: Island Prime’s unique location propped up on wooden stilts above San Diego Bay is reason enough to splurge here. And so is the premium surf-and-turf menu by award-winning chef Deborah Scott, featuring signatures like a filet trio with blue cheese, wild mushrooms, and Alaskan king crab.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room for up to 65 guests, with waterfront views.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 4th of July Celebration by the Bay

    $94.95 per person

    Jul 4, 2025 only
    Join us for the 4th of July celebration at Island Prime. Enjoy a three-course pre set menu at $94.95 per person with a firework show on bay. Served from 7pm to 9pm. Reservations for this special experience will not be reserved online, please contact the restaurant directly to book a reservation. Ou menu highlights lobster bisque, bone-in ribeye, lobster, atlantic seared scallop, smoked paprika & fennel blackened local catch, chicken "under a brick" and a flowerless chocolate for dessert. Thank you for celebrating with us!
    4th of July Celebration by the Bay Photo
  • Celebration packages

    Feb 25, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
    Celebrate everyday! Personalize your special experience for every occasion.

What 8,574 people are saying

Island Prime reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Prime offers a "spectacular view" of the San Diego Harbor, making it a great choice for special occasions. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the "lobster bisque" and "twice baked potato." While some find it pricey, the overall experience is highly recommended.
8,574 Reviews
  1. James

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to eat here. Great all around restaurant.

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  2. David VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love Island Prime. Food and service were amazing as usual.

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  3. Laura VIP

    San Diego26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely meal at Island prime we hadn’t been in forever. The only part of our meal that we did not enjoy was the brussels sprouts. everything else was delicious. And we felt that the server was very very attentive, especially once we told him that we had to leave at a certain time to attend a show downtown. We allowed plenty of time but He made sure that we had our dessert offering early enough and our bill in a timely fashion and it was very appreciated. Great views of the bay!

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  4. Chanh

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Fourth time here, our food turned out to be very disappointed Order refill for my drink waitress forgot to bring it. Must be new waitress, and chef.

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  5. Suzanne VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service! We all fully enjoyed the experience! Highly recommend!

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  6. Cerise

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The VIEW of the bay is excellent. The service was excellent. My dining partner had the filet mignon and was happy with it. I had Deborah's New York style eggplant and I was greatly disappointed.

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  7. Vicki

    San Diego12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our anniversary dinner at Prime was wonderful for the first 1/2 hour. We had a prime bay view table.’Our waiter, Enrique was efficient, welcoming and very knowledgable about the food served here. Then a large business (50 or so people) party was just starting with happy hour/ dinner in the nearby room. Our voices were stymied by the large crowd, it was very distracting. The beautiful ambience and backround music was gone. I will say our meal was delicious, we had the 24 ounce porterhouse and the trio of filet. Salads were good as were the sides. Waitstaff were all very attentive. If I were to give Island Prime another try I would definitely make sure there is no large group nearby!

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  8. Alan

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is impeccable. Food was prepared to perfection. For a real treat try the twice baked potato.

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  9. Fred

    Idaho14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Island Prime/C-level is favorite restaurant of ours whether celebrating our anniversary or just meeting friends/family for a shared meal. The views are amazing.

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  10. Meme

    Atlanta18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every thing was amazing and our server was great! The only think was my filet tasted bland. However other than that everything was awesome

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Island Prime is rated 4.7 stars by 8574 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Island Prime

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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