Starlite

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Address:
3175 India Street
San Diego, CA 92103

Neighborhood:
Mission Hills

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Cuisine:
Organic

Price: $30 and under

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Starlite Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.starlitesandiego.com
Phone: (619) 358-9766
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am, Sunday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Sunday Brunch 10:30am-2:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Organic, American, Californian
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Entertainment: Starlite focuses on dinner & drinks as the primary form of entertainment. DJ's may appear from time to time for special occasions or events.

Getting there

Cross Street: Sassafras / Spruce
Public Transit: San Diego Trolley: MIDDLETOWN or WASHINGTON ST stations
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Starlite has 5 parking spots. Neighborhood parking on Spruce St is limited during peak times. Our guests may park at Mission Hills Collision Center from 5PM-Close (do not leave your car in Mission Hill's lot overnight or you may be towed)

A word from Starlite

Starlite features hard-to-find spirits, local food, & unique cocktails.

Starlite "cooks with a conscience". We use as much local product as possible.

Locally grown vegetables: About 90% of Starlite's produce is locally and/or organically grown.

Meat from animals (…in as many cases as possible) that have been responsibly raised without the use of hormones.

Seafood that is, in majority, regionally and/or sustainably harvested.

House-made Sausages, Desserts, Pastries, and Birthday Cakes.

Starlite feels the quality these measures provides is both noticeable and worth the expense. We hope you feel the same way.

Starlite is proud to support the following local business, artisans, and farmers...
Griffin Farms
Crow's Pass
Better Half Shell
Brandt Beef
People's Organic Foods Co-Op
Schaner Farms
Sage Mt. Farm
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Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

Diner Reviews

"Located away from walkable parts of town, parking was spotty. But the food and service were very good. We plan to return and try some of the food items we didn't get around to."
Dined on 4/30/2013
"A great spot to come with friends and enjoy a meal or to have a romantic evening! Limited, but delicious menu, excellent drinks and service."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"If you're looking for good quality food (they support local farmers) and a tasty mule (they have a full bar) later into the evening (9pm onwards), stop by this neighborhood gem in Mission Hills/Little Italy area. Starlite's last call for food is just before the midnight hour and drinks are still served a little thereafter. I made reservations and they promptly seated us upon arrival. Parking is street parking unless you can find a parking in their very small lot adjacent to the restaurant. Be prepared to show your ID , too!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Restaurant came recommended by a few of my friends. Drinks were mediocre, food overall, was dry. I ordered a split salad for appetizer for me and my girlfriend and it came out at the same time as the food. When I commented on that the waitress was very hostile and then never came back to the table. We had veggie and regular burgers. Both dry with too much bun. Drinks nothing special and expected more from a website that posts them all over their website."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"The times I've been to this restaurant, the food was truly amazing. The drinks are also really special, I am personally a fan of the mule. It's a really beautiful date spot or cool for a group of friends, it's just a chill place to be with people you love. The staff have always been nice and welcoming, very professional and run their A game obviously. We like to go there because it feels special."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We had a date night at Starlight this past weekend and absolutely loved our dinner. The food was great; the service was prompt and courteous; and, the cocktails/beer list were very good. The ambience is the real star at Starlight. It's the reason we will definitely be coming back again."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"The Starlite lounge was a nice place to go. The drinks were great but the food options were very limited. The entrees in particular. They had different food options but only one choice of each option. I guess that I'm used to having several steak and chicken options but other than that the atmosphere was awesome. I'm going back again for happy hour for sure but will go some where else for dinner."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Best Bloody Mary too. Love the little fritters and well, everything."
Dined on 11/3/2013
"When in a GREAT restaurant - order outside of your box. The chicken here is amazing! Only great restaurants and great chefs can make chicken taste this great without putting tons of batter, frying and drenching in sauce as it to apologize for it's natural flavor. Starlite has a wonderful vibe and the daily specials are the best way to go, IMHO = the freshest of fresh! Great bar and great happy hour."
Dined on 5/25/2013
"We enjoyed all of the food ordered including appetizers, entrees & dessert. We were seated in the covered patio area & they were very accommodating about relocating the outdoor heater closer to our table. Jidori chicken & the special burger were hits for the evening as well as the ice cream sandwiches."
Dined on 2/17/2014
"I love this place. This is the second time my husband and I have been here (once for brunch and once for dinner), and both times have been a great experience. Matt was our server and he was very prompt bringing us all of our courses. My husbands food came out just a fee degrees above warm and when we told him, he was quick to take it back and bring out a hot entree. The atmosphere is gorgeous and intimate. The signature drinks are delicious and unique. I had a cucumber martini and I wish I could get it anywhere I go. I work at courtyard by Marriott in the gas lamp and since this place is so close, I'm going to start recommending it to my guests."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"This restaurant sells itself as farm-to-table fresh but really just so-so food served in a bar setting. Nothing special or particularly fresh. Though we had early reservations, we were told that the grilled octopus (one of the "fresh" appetizers featured on their menu) was not available. Also, much too dark for a restaurant--we could barely see what we were eating. Lastly, aside from our waiter who introduced himself, we couldn't differentiate staff from patrons. All were dressed in street clothes and would randomly pass by our table to take plates, refill water, etc. Weird."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"It's the charm of looking up at the atmosphere brought down to earth. Accessible and inviting its almost as if the food compliments the experience. They were serving a Prix Fixe menue the V-Day evening my fiancé and I went, and though the food was good, I will need to come again to really experience the menue. I certainly recommend it. Enjoy it with a group, with a someone, with friend. Just enjoy it."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Have a friend fly into town, pick up at airport, go to starlite. You are welcome."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"cool little restraunt with an air of mystery. the mule was delicious and huge, the burger and steak where both delicious, and the icre cream bar was a nice way to top everything off. also not super super expensive. would definitely recommend"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Such a great gem!! Casual yet can be fancy too- great food - simple menu with quality through and through"
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Tasty local dishes. Enjoyed my first visit there with boyfriend. Trendy decor."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"From my table's experience, we had hits and misses. The nuts and olives appetizer was excellent, as was the potato gratin appetizer. The green salad was bleh, it's dressing was either not enough or just lackluster. The garlic and wild rice pancakes were not horrible, but they were not great either, they just tasted like pancakes. Chicken and barley soup, and the kale caesar was very good."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"I ordered the octopus and a salad for dinner, which were very good. But that's all that looked good to me on the menu. The entrees portion of the menu is very small. If I went back, I would have a hard time picking something new to order. The Moscow mule was delicious! Crossed it off my list, probably won't go back."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"We waited FOREVER to get served. There was a large group of over 20 that got there just before us. However, since the Bloody Mary's were served to us right away, we relaxed and didn't mind the wait. The food (chilaquilles) were great, and the outdoor upstairs eating area was really nice. Would definitely recommend and go again."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"Starlite has got it going on! The food is great, and they have lots of interesting drinks. It is a retro feel, but classy. They have a great happy hour, and late night dining. The food was every good. We can't wait to come back!"
Dined on 1/18/2013
"Whenever family or friends are in town, this is the place I take them to. Great menu, great drinks. It can get loud and crowded, though."
Dined on 11/17/2013
"It was our first time at Starlite and everyone was friendly from the front of the house to the back. The food was exceptional except the octopus appetizer was rubbery. The best part of the menu was the ice cream sandwich dessert. The only flaw is that parking was a challenge."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"The atmosphere was great. The food, drinks,and service was great. My party and I had a all around great time. I would suggest more heat lamps for outside. The only thing we had an issue was the DJ did not do a new year count down. I feel like that is very important to help celebrate the night. That's what makes it different from any other night. We will be back."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"A group of us went for NYE as Starlite was having a pre-fixe dinner and NYE party. The service was great and we enjoyed the meal. We were very happy to find a local restaurant/bar where we didn't need to spend 300 each just to celebrate the new year. Oddly enough, with a a dj though, there was no countdown to the new year. We actually ended up starting our own countdown with some others at the bar. Still, overall, a very enjoyable evening."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We had a fantastic evening at Starlite -- the staff were extremely friendly and courteous. We enjoyed the meal and atmosphere, and would definitely return!"
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Great food and and good service. unique food selection."
Dined on 12/11/2013
"Love this place, it's a flashback in time! Very relaxed vibe.."
Dined on 12/5/2013
"Good food, solid mixology and all in a beautiful, delightfully unexpected setting."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"The food is sooooo farm fresh/gourmet and the restaurant is vibrant and hip. Four of us are over fifty so it's hard to enjoy the hip atmosphere and still hear the conversation at the table. This is solved at Starlite if you sit in one of the tables in the front which are in their own little alcove."
Dined on 12/2/2013
"I was excited it eat here because I had heard such great things. I ordered the quinoa salad since I love quinoa but this salad was not good it was too sweet, it then took about 25 min before another staff member to notice I wasn't eating my food & asked me if anything was wrong. I tried looking for my server but she was no where to be found so I told them that I wanted the veggie burger instead which when I got it, it was completely burned to a crisp! I didn't enjoy eating my meal after my boyfriend had finished his & just waiting for me to finish eating. I'm never going back!"
Dined on 11/29/2013
"Fish was unevenly overcooked and not very tasty, hard to do with good salmon. Soup was favorful but very heavy. Salad seem to be their specialty wife did not think it was memorable."
Dined on 11/22/2013
"I was in with a client for a birthday celebration. The front of the house greeter was extremely rude (I think it was the manager). We were very close to walking out the front door and skipping our reservation. Too many excellent eateries in San Diego to have to put up with bad manners. Although the food and decor are very nice, I'll think twice before I spend $100+ on an establishment that doesn't respect their customers...."
Dined on 11/18/2013
"I love this restaurant! The food is always delicious, the atmosphere is chill and hip and the service is great. Plus the Mules are the most amazing drink on the planet. :) I always come back here even though there are a ton of restaurants in San Diego that I want to try out."
Dined on 11/18/2013
"I took a risk on ordering the vegan eggless frittata and it was overcooked and bland. It came with a side of just lettuce, no dressing. In case you think well, you ordered vegan food, what do you expect? My boyfriend had the chorizo and was shocked at the lack of flavor. None of our 3 servers asked us how to food was."
Dined on 11/10/2013
"I couldn't have asked for our night to have gone any better. Everything was perfect. My first time dining here and it will definitely not be my last. I have already recommended this place to my friends and family."
Dined on 11/9/2013
"The reason we like to go to starlight lounge is because it has a great energetic vibe. We really enjoyed our dinner and had a great time with our friends who came to dine with us. Even though they were late at getting us seated the manager took very good care of us while we waited. Thanks for another great experience."
Dined on 11/2/2013
"Really tasty food and great drinks. Loved the lighting and energy of the restaurant. Staff was great and knew the menu well; they made great suggestions."
Dined on 10/31/2013
"good food, horrible service. waited repeatedly for the waiter to bring us our drinks after they were already served at the end of the bar. The food was good but we waited too long for it and the waiter was in a rush to bring us the check 5 times before we asked for it. We were still finishing our food and were planning to have drinks afterward"
Dined on 10/27/2013
"The entrees were dangerously average and although the serving size of the french fries were generous, they were more along the lines of hard, sharp shards of potato or woodchips. We love french fries, so this critique is based on years of french fry consumption and expertise. Although the taste of the entrees were bland and unexciting...the dinner was saved by the one highlight of the menu...the ice cream sandwich. Now this is not the first time reviewers of the establishment commented on the average food but amazing dessert and we can confirm that it was delicious and easily the highlight of an otherwise standard meal. Ambiance and Dessert...A+ Everything else...yikes! D"
Dined on 10/28/2013

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