Currant American Bistro

Name: Currant American Bistro
Address: 140 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 702-6309
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

587 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

140 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

New American ingenuity and soul. Excellent menu choices served in a casual and stylish environment. Menus that evoke the seasons of the year allow our guests to experience a variety culinary delights. Currant's Lounge offers a daily Happy Hour and multiple televisions to view your favorite sports events.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, French American
Hours of operation
BREAKFAST: Monday-Friday 7-10 am Saturday and Sunday Brunch 9am-2pm LUNCH: Monday - Friday 11:30am-2:30pm DINNER: Monday-Sunday 5:00pm - 10:00pm HAPPY HOUR: 4-7pm, seven days a week
Phone number
(619) 702-6309
Website
http://www.currantrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Walter Manikowski
Private party facilities
We have a semi-private room with a round table that seats 8. Entire dining area plus lounge and bar available for buys outs, semi private parties and rivate events. Please contact Lindsay Sudul with large party inquiries at lindsay@currantrestaurant.com

Location
140 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
First and Front Street
Parking details
There is limited street parking for lunch and dinner service. We offer professional full time valet service through the Sofia Hotel at reduced rates for dining with us.
Entertainment
Kick off your weekend with $8 Lucid on Absinthe Minded Fridays with traditional table side service. Our intimate lounge offers happy hour seven days a week with reduced priced bar menu items and drink specials from 4-7pm. Get through your Mondays at Currant with $5 selected martinis & wine down on Wednesday for half off all bottles of wine and $5 Bulleit Bourbon and Rye whisky. Take in views of Broadway on our French inspired heated patio any time from 11:30am to close while enjoying cocktails or our cuisine.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 587 people are saying

Currant American Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4Food
4Service
4Ambience
0.9Value

Noise • Moderate

587 Reviews

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ANDREAR
San Diego9 reviews
4.0
Reviewed on June 3, 2019
1. Overall 4
I love this place. The menu isn't very extensive, but everything I have tried is delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and charming. Nearby parking is expensive, but that goes with the neighborhood. If you look around and are willing to walk a few blocks, you can find reasonable parking.
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Sabrena VIP
San Diego297 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 2, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Usually great, but my last visit was disappointing. And wouldn't you know, it was a time when I took guests. The service was pretty slow. It took at least 20 minutes before we got to order drinks. The food was slow coming out. Our waiter dropped off the food in the wrong places and left. It was difficult to get his attention. I ordered the steak and fries. The steak was very tough. It was served with a very small serving of spinach with a few mushrooms. I did enjoy the fries. The other diners had similar complaints.
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DS0402
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is a great little spot. Nice, classic embiance. The food is above average in quality and fair in price. Ask for an inside table next to front windows and watch the world go by as you eat and drink. Nice bar.
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Lawrence VIP
San Diego26 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 4, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We tried this restaurant prior to a concert at Balboa Theatre and we were disappointed. I've eaten here before for lunch and it was good. But dinner this night didn't cut it. Service was poor (we saw another couple try unsuccessfully to hail down a waiter to pay his check) and it appeared only a few people were actually working the tables. It took forever to clean up the table next to us after a group of six left the table. Expensive for two entrees and one glass of wine. Won't go back.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Central Coast10 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 23, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great breakfast
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MACHNH
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great looking. Wonderful service and right down town. Fun to eat inside or outside
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MegQ VIP
Philadelphia9 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 8, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not enough menus, all 6 of us had to share 1 menu - weird!
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emmathed
Yosemite8 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 2, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We sat out on the patio . . .wish there was a view of the street . . .had plants obstructing the view completely. We ordered a grilled salmon salad . . .good but the salmon was very pink inside . . .should of asked for more cooking. Restaurant seemed packed inside when we left.
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CarmenS
San Diego10 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 5, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing! 2 friends ordered the pork chops & they had to be sent back, dry & tough. They exchanged it for salmon & had to wait a long time. They had to eat quickly because we were seeing a play. I felt bad because I suggested this place.
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Melanie
Orlando14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 28, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time guest, sat out on the patio for brunch. Our service was phenomenal!!!!! I believe his name was Louis, he was extremely attentive, glasses were never empty and he was very friendly. Will definitely be back! The beignets were to die for!!!
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Currant American Bistro is rated 4.1 stars by 587 OpenTable diners.

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140 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
First and Front Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
BREAKFAST: Monday-Friday 7-10 am Saturday and Sunday Brunch 9am-2pm LUNCH: Monday - Friday 11:30am-2:30pm DINNER: Monday-Sunday 5:00pm - 10:00pm HAPPY HOUR: 4-7pm, seven days a week
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, French American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is limited street parking for lunch and dinner service. We offer professional full time valet service through the Sofia Hotel at reduced rates for dining with us.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Walter Manikowski
Entertainment
Kick off your weekend with $8 Lucid on Absinthe Minded Fridays with traditional table side service. Our intimate lounge offers happy hour seven days a week with reduced priced bar menu items and drink specials from 4-7pm. Get through your Mondays at Currant with $5 selected martinis & wine down on Wednesday for half off all bottles of wine and $5 Bulleit Bourbon and Rye whisky. Take in views of Broadway on our French inspired heated patio any time from 11:30am to close while enjoying cocktails or our cuisine.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.currantrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(619) 702-6309
Private party facilities
We have a semi-private room with a round table that seats 8. Entire dining area plus lounge and bar available for buys outs, semi private parties and rivate events. Please contact Lindsay Sudul with large party inquiries at lindsay@currantrestaurant.com

Currant American Bistro

About this restaurant

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What 587 people are saying

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