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Starlite, San Diego, CA

Starlite

4.7 (269)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
3175 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 150 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Starlite: A timeless San Diego icon with a fresh future, helmed by Chef Ted Smith.

Please note: Our establishment is 21+

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (619) 618-2830
  • Website
    http://www.starlitesd.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ted Smith
  • Private party facilities
    Starlite San Diego features a covered patio with its own bar. Perfect for meetings and large parties. Located on an upper level, outdoors to the rear of the restaurant, the patio is perfect for your large party, birthday, anniversary or graduation celebration.
  • Location
    3175 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Hills
  • Cross street
    Sassafras / Spruce
  • Parking details
    Starlite has 5 parking spots. <br />Neighborhood parking on Spruce St is limited during peak times. <br /><br />Our guests may park at Mission Hills Collision Center from 5PM-Close <br />do not leave your car in Mission Hill's lot overnight or you may be towed)
  • Public transit
    San Diego Trolley: MIDDLETOWN or WASHINGTON ST stations
  • Entertainment
    Starlite focuses on dinner & drinks as the primary form of entertainment. Entertainment may appear from time to time for special occasions.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 269 people are saying

Starlite 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Starlite offers a "breathtaking beautiful aesthetic" with a stunning remodel and impeccable service. Diners rave about the "delicious food" and "memorable experience," with dishes like sea bass and mozzarella sticks with caviar standing out. The ambiance is "unmatched," providing an upscale yet inviting atmosphere, perfect for special occasions.
1,070 Reviews

  1. Aubrey

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place to celebrate myself 💫 EVERYTHING WAS IMMACULATE

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  2. Bailey

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant in San Diego! The renovations were well worth the wait! The first time we went, we sat in the first dining room. When they took us to our table this time we basically got a tour of the beautiful restaurant and the new architecture. Food is amazing and I love their rotating menu. Dinks took a bit of time to arrive, but they were incredible. I'm not sure if you can get something and be disappointed. I love how they expand my palette and introduce new flavors! I will for sure be back!

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  3. Nathalia

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service! It was so busy Saturday night. We had to wait a little after our reservation time but we were able to get cute photos in the meantime and our server Rafael was amazing. He was attentive and offered to take photos of us all.

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  4. Cody

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance was awesome through and through. We really appreciated the different environments being the under the stars area and the woodsy/ forest area. Our server (I don’t remember his name) was awesome. Very polite and answered all of our questions with a smile! The food on the other hand was mediocre at best. We ordered the Wagyu and Yellowtail Tartare and it was very fishy. Almost inedible fishy as if it was sitting in the fridge premade for a few days. We then ordered the Mac n Cheese and the Steak Sampler. Steak was cooked to perfection but was a VERY small portion for $97. Mac N Cheese was very good as well. Smoky and delicious but I’d expect a larger portion than an ice cream scoop for $14! This side was also supposed to feed 2-3 people so I’m not sure who’s out there eating 4 single macaroni as a side. I don’t think we’ll be back just due to the cost and portion sizes but is a good spot if you want to give it a try.

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  5. Juan

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was amazing. Emily was our server and she was very informative and helpful. I would definitely go back for the experience once again.

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  6. Zong jian VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the environment and the food here. The bar is absolutely amazing

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  7. Ivette

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was amazing to enter, lively music, and everywhere you looked was nice, I especially liked the lighting! Food was delicious, sides, main course, and dessert! Overall I had a great time, but for such a highly rated restaurant it did lack in some aspects. It was a Friday night so very busy. For a table of 2 it took 15 extra minutes to get seated with a reservation, I had reserved for outside but got inside. Throughout the night our water rarely got refilled, and our drinks took about 25 minutes to get after seating. Also parking in this area is different than what I am used to. Despite this, I would come again, maybe on a weekday and I recommend the staff get bigger cups for the water especially if they won’t be getting refilled consistently!

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  8. melissa VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious. Everything we got was amazing.

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  9. Scott

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Starlite for our 5th wedding anniversary. The staff is incredible: energetic and attentive. The food was incredible. Waygu Fat Radishes were ridiculous. The drinks weren't strong but they weren't weak. The staff brought them fast, and they were always checking if we needed anything else. The atmosphere rocked. Highly recommended for a special night out.

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  10. Bianca VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They made my birthday extra special. The food was amazing and so was the ambiance.

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FAQs

Starlite offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 618-2830.

Starlite is rated 4.7 stars by 269 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 150 times today
Google Map for Starlite

3175 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sassafras / Spruce
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Hills
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Starlite has 5 parking spots. <br />Neighborhood parking on Spruce St is limited during peak times. <br /><br />Our guests may park at Mission Hills Collision Center from 5PM-Close <br />do not leave your car in Mission Hill's lot overnight or you may be towed)
  • Public transit
    San Diego Trolley: MIDDLETOWN or WASHINGTON ST stations
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ted Smith
  • Entertainment
    Starlite focuses on dinner & drinks as the primary form of entertainment. Entertainment may appear from time to time for special occasions.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.starlitesd.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 618-2830
  • Private party facilities
    Starlite San Diego features a covered patio with its own bar. Perfect for meetings and large parties. Located on an upper level, outdoors to the rear of the restaurant, the patio is perfect for your large party, birthday, anniversary or graduation celebration.
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