Best Restaurants for Groups in Encanto

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AmericanItalianSeafoodMexicanChinesePizzeria

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San Diego

Neighborhoods

Barrio LoganChula Vista / BonitaCollege AreaDowntownLittle ItalyNormal Heights

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine winesGreat for outdoor dining

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All dining options

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Wheelchair access

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. Ciccia Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(302)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Barrio Logan

Booked 41 times today

Nestled in Barrio Logan, San Diego, Ciccia Osteria is a charming Italian restaurant that invites guests on a culinary journey through Italy. With its warm ambiance, attentive service, and exquisite cuisine, Ciccia Osteria is a beloved destination. Notably, it has won the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024Entering Ciccia Osteria, guests are transported to Italy's bustling trattorias. The cozy interior, with small tables, exposed brick walls, and soft lighting, creates an intimate atmosphere perfect for any occasion.Committed to the finest ingredients and traditional techniques, Ciccia Osteria offers handmade pastas, succulent seafood, and tender meats, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. The curated wine list features Italian and California wines to pair with the menu.Under Chef Mario Cassineri's guidance, Ciccia Osteria is more than a restaurant—it's a destination where guests can savor authentic Italian cuisine and create lasting memories.

2. Swing Social

4.3

Awesome(19)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 8 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.

3. Punch Bowl Social - San Diego

4.4

Awesome(123)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Barrio Logan

Booked 17 times today

We’re all about good vibes and unforgettable hangs. Whether you’re looking for a chill night with friends, belting out karaoke tunes (even if you don’t know all the words), or just laughing over a few gutterballs, we’ve got you covered. With fourteen locations nationwide, each offering unique adventures, there’s always a reason to come through and make some memories with us.Every night brings something new, from our crowd favorites, Music Bingo and Trivia, to a Silent Disco with three DJs. Bring your besties or get ready to meet some new ones!Let us host your next event! We’ve got the beats pumping, drinks flowing, and games ready. From full venue buyouts to exclusive gatherings, we have options to fit your every need.

4. The Vibe

4.5

Awesome(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Normal Heights

Booked 35 times today

Welcome to The Vibe, your daily escape where culinary delight meets a relaxed atmosphere! Open every day from 8 AM to 3 PM, we invite you to enjoy our open-air dining experience, perfect for soaking in the sunshine while savoring delicious meals. Join us for our Happy Hour from 8 to 10 AM, Monday to Thursday, where you can sip on refreshing drinks at unbeatable prices. With a full bar and a menu crafted to create memorable moments, The Vibe is not just a restaurant—it’s a destination. Come share a meal, make new friends, and experience the vibrant energy we bring to every day!

5. Karina’s Cantina

4.1

Excellent(48)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 19 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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6. Woodstock's Pizza - San Diego

4.4

Awesome(14)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • College Area

Legendary taste meets the party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza near SDSU. Woodstock's offers a fast casual dining experience with counter ordering and delivery to your table.Bring your friends for award-winning pies, sides and suds. Your choices are endlessly customizable; we have options for most dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-intolerant. Try our signature wheat crust and exclusive extra zesty sauce, and watch us load on the freshest, highest-quality toppings.Woodstock's has 18 taps serving some of the most innovative craft beers, along with a selection of bottled beers and wines. We specialize in groups of all sizes, with flexible seating and a pet-friendly heated patio. Join the fun at our weekly Trivia and Pint Nights. We're open from lunch to late night, and we deliver throughout San Diego.

7. Barbusa

4.7

Exceptional(4467)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 100 times today

Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!

8. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1481)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 51 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

9. Roman Wolves

4.7

Exceptional(430)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 56 times today

"Roman Wolves is more than a bar and restaurant; it's a celebration of epicurean tapestry of what Italians call the Eternal City" said Nino Cusimano. "We've created our own take on the enduring essence of Rome's legacy and it's significant historical, cultural, and culinary impacts on the Italian food scene"

10. El Sueño

4.3

Awesome(257)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 35 times today

Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.

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From verified diners like you

B
Bill
Austin •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food, exquisitely charming off-the-beaten path restaurant that lives up to its high ratings.
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Ciccia OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Barrio Logan
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4.8
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ChristinaVIP
San Diego •51 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Super tasty! Went for brunch with a group and everyone loved their meal. The place was packed so strongly recommend reservations. Many of the menu items can be made gluten free including the benedicts and the French toast. Beware of cross contamination with things like potatoes, however.
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The VibePrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Normal Heights
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4.5
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Feather
San Diego •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
Our waiter was super friendly and let us split the check which made things so less messy. Lots of food options and reasonable price for the area. We had kids, and there was enough for them to do that wasn’t just arcade games. But the music was ridiculously loud. I’m deaf in one ear and I thought it was too much and so did the rest of my group. I wouldn’t recommend it for a get together because of the parking, and because you can’t hear anyone.
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Punch Bowl Social - San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Barrio Logan
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4.4
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Melissa
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
What a fun and unique experience!! The food was great and service was awesome.
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Swing SocialPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.3
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john
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
Aurora provided outstanding service! She’s worth requesting and we’ll seek her out when we return! #cincodemayo
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Karina’s CantinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4.1

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