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A photo of Parc Bistro-Brasserie restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3294)
Price: Moderate
• French • Banker's Hill
Booked 41 times today
Listed as one of OpenTable’s “100 Best Neighborhood Gems in America for 2021”, Parc Bistro is located in the center of beautiful Bankers Hill, just minutes away from everything San Diego has to offer. We have an incredible wine menu, creative craft cocktails, dedicated, attentive, warm, and knowledgeable service, a fantastic heated patio and Multi-Award Winning Cuisine. We are a seafood focused French Bistro that offers both classic French cuisine and globally inspired dishes. Don't miss our Famous Brunch, Voted "Best Brunch in San Diego!"Once you visit us once…you’ll want to become a regular!Offering Private Events Spaces that can accommodate anything from 10-150 guests, Parc Bistro is an excellent choice for your next event! We specialize in birthday parties, baby showers, wedding rehearsal dinners, corporate events, family gathering and more. We know how to make each event special. Sit back, relax, and let us take care of the details! Email jenny@parcbb.com for inquires
A photo of The Prado at Balboa Park restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(8145)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 93 times today
Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.
A photo of Bronze Bird restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(203)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 8 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.
A photo of Grant Grill restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1706)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
A remarkable epicurean experience awaits you at Grant Grill and Lounge. From the iconic, chic setting to our fresh California cuisine and innovative libations, Grant Grill and Lounge carries a tradition of excellence rich in history (since 1951) and history-in-the-making. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus highlight the best ingredients of the season with a fresh approach to classics. From the bar, proprietary beverage creations are offered alongside an impressive menu of wine, beer and cocktails.
A photo of James' Place restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1115)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • La Jolla
Booked 1 time today
Unfortunately, James' Place is not serving sushi currently. James’ Place is a high quality and moderate price dining establishment. Specializing in Asian fusion cuisine, with a large variety of appetizers, and a nice selection of entrees.
A photo of Dobson's Bar & Restaurant restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1494)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Dobson's Bar and Restaurant is a hidden treasure in the heart of Downtown San Diego/Gaslamp Quarter. For the last 40 years, this has been the hot spot for business lunches and frequented by many local and nationwide celebrities. Paul Dobson, the namesake for Dobson's bar and restaurant, is one of America's few professional Bullfighters. The food is California cuisine with a touch of Italian, French, Spanish and Asian cuisine. One thing that both local San Diegans and Zagat can agree on is that this is one of the top restaurants in San Diego. Due to the limited seating and popularity, reservations are highly recommended. Owner Paul Dobson "works a room better than Sinatra", which explains why this "local tradition" downtown remains, "after all these years", a "high-powered, hobnob spot"; the Cal kitchen "serves up delicious, innovative food, along with old standbys" ("have the mussel bisque and think of heaven").
A photo of Asti Ristorante restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1795)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 13 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!
A photo of P.F. Chang's - San Diego restaurant
4.2
Awesome(393)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Mission Valley
Booked 2 times today
We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.
A photo of Operacaffe restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1425)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
At Operacaffe we are passionate about our culinary business and our customers. The reputation for excellent cuisine, top-notch service, the quality and freshness of ingredients are the reasons we are so proud of our brand new restaurant!
A photo of Tapas & Beers restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(550)
Price: Moderate
• French • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Located in Downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels building, Tapas & Beers is a French and Spanish Restaurant.We offer a large selection of Tapas plates to share between friends & familybut also normal size dishes if you don't want to share !Our beers on tap selection highlights breweries from San Diego County and our wine selection from all around the world will make any wine lover happy too !Everything you will eat at Tapas & Beers will be made from scratch to order with fresh and mostly organic ingredients ! Discover why our place isso highly rated !Cheers!

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  • JonathanVIP
    Houston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wonderful experience at the Prado had fantastic service as we were running late to a show and food and drinks were perfect and the venue itself is wonderful thanks !
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    The Prado at Balboa ParkPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
    4.6
  • Diana
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wonderful experience. We ordered three appetizers ,soup and an entree with wine. We enjoyed it all. We particularly liked the wait staff. Jenn was very helpful and informative as well as very personable. We will return for sore.
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    Parc Bistro-BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Banker's Hill
    4.8
  • BernieVIP
    San Diego •84 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We enjoy going to the Grant Grill. It is quiet and elegant and the food is extremely great. Samuel, our server is always great and accommodating The food is very good as well. Had the scallop Crudo shared the ribeye steak and the carrots were sweet.
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    Grant GrillPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
    4.8
  • Brad
    San Diego •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jul 1, 2025
    Great place to go for a drink and a bite to eat before a show at the Civic Center!
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    Bronze BirdPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
    4.6
  • Charlotte
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 28, 2025
    The service was great, everyone was accommodating and helpful. The ambiance was spacious and clean with beautiful scenery looking out into a eucalyptus forest on one side of the restaurant. I had a lycee martini that was delicious as well as potent. The salmon dish had flavorful sides but the salmon was a bit dry with not much flavor. I had the bread pudding for dessert which was really tasty.
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    James' PlacePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Asian• La Jolla
    4.3
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