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1. Fogo de Chao - San Diego
4.0
Excellent(3967)
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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2. Swing Social
4.9
Exceptional(17)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Swing Social is a high-energy dining and drinking experience in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. The restaurant features three Full Swing simulators, over 13 interactive virtual sports, exciting cocktails, spirited décor, and handcrafted fare. Swing Social is the perfect place to enjoy a night out with friends or family. The restaurant offers a variety of menu items, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks. Swing Social also has a happy hour menu with discounted food and drinks. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends. Swing Social is a great place to watch sports, play games, and enjoy a delicious meal. The restaurant is also available for private events.
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3. Zama Restaurant & Bar
3.9
Excellent(345)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 10 times today
Located in San Diego’s vibrant downtown, Zama brings Latin American cuisine with an Asian infusion in a captivating space inspired by the Amazonian jungle. Zama will focus on Latin American cuisine with the addition of Peruvian and Mexican dishes like Carpaccio, Agua Chile and Tartar and a Japanese-inspired sushi bar created by Chef Tayuka Kudo (formerly of Nobu and Lumi) against the extravagant backdrop of the lush jungle-inspired space.
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4. Year of the Fortune
3.8
Excellent(29)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Downtown
Our Year of the Fortune is a vibrant new Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Downtown San Diego. Inspired by the Lunar New Year, this unique dining destination offers an immersive experience where flavor meets festivity.Menu Highlights:Asian Cuisine: Enjoy a diverse menu featuring traditional and modern Chinese dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.Signature Cocktails: Sip on inventive cocktails crafted by renowned mixologists, inspired by the Chinese zodiac signs.Event Hosting: Ideal for private parties, corporate events, and special occasions with tailored services to meet your needs.Ambiance: Step into a world adorned with parasol Chinese umbrellas, sky lanterns, and dragon motifs, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere.
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5. Asti Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(1784)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
Since 1994, Asti has been serving locals and visitors authentic Italian cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Whether you dine on our lively patio, or choose to sit inside and enjoy the beautiful artwork and brick walls, you're sure to have an unforgettable dining experience.Each dish on our menu, from our selection of antipasti, handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and quality steaks, is inspired by the delicious flavors of Northern Italy. While some restaurants offer small plates, Asti continues to serve up delicious abundance, all freshly and individually prepared to order. With an extensive vintage wine selection and knowledgeable staff, we deliver a true Italian dining experience that will leave your palate asking for more!
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6. Karina’s Cantina
4.4
Awesome(48)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
Simply entering a Karina’s establishment can be a sensory overload. Images, color, music, exquisite aromas and warm hospitality are surrounded by traditional Mexican figures, art and culture. Specially commissioned portraits of Frida Khalo and many of the superstars of classic Mexican cinema grace the walls of Karina’s. The sounds of Mexico with our engaging Mariachi, especially when singing of lost love, are a portrait of Mexico that our Mexican and American clientele alike delight in. Karina’s was founded on the idea of offering traditional Mexican style family cuisine made with the passion of the founding family to make everyone feel like familia.For three generations, each member of the Contreras Curiel Family has passionately and diligently worked year round for over three decades to offer a personalized services that make each guest feel at home.Wherever a Karina’s establishment is found, there will always be a piece of Mexico
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7. Bronze Bird
4.6
Exceptional(187)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 13 times today
Bronze Bird Food Wine & Spirits is a casual San Diego imbibery for the craft connoisseur, located in The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy tasty takes on So Cal comfort fare with an impressive variety of shareable creations offered alongside entrée-driven dishes.
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8. Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(112)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 15 times today
Mimoza Restaurant brings the taste of Mediterranean lifestyle to Southern California, particularly with its authentic food, warm welcome, and festive ambiance. We welcome you to join us at our home, Mimoza, to experience the Mediterranean-style home cooking that defines us.- Park at Horton Plaza for a $12 flat fee, when you dine at Mimoza- For Payment, we do not accept more than 6 credit cards for big parties
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9. Vin de Syrah
4.4
Awesome(8)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Downtown
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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10. Mr. Tempo Gaslamp
3.7
Very Good(207)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 14 times today
Mr. Tempo a unique experience brought by the successful restaurateur Jorge Cueva also known as MR. TEMPO! Enjoy a variety of unique and delicious dishes from seafood, sushi, steak, tacos and more. Our specialty is margaritas and cocktails. #maschingon

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