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Best Restaurants with a Scenic View in Old Town

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A photo of Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina restaurant
3.8
Excellent(1161)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina, a hillside retreat in San Diego offering authentic Mexican food, refreshing margaritas, and breathtaking views from Old Town to Mission Bay. Enjoy fresh tortillas and churros, live music, and rooftop patio dining. Plus, free parking! Located atop the Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel, we're right across the street from Heritage Park on Juan Street. Bring your friends and family for an All American Breakfast Buffet, dive into our Taco & Tostada Lunch Buffet, or sit down for a plated Dinner. On Sundays, enjoy our Bottomless Brunch Buffet, or stop by after work for Happy Hour on the Tequila Terrace. Whether you're here for a meal, a special event, or just to sip on our famous margaritas, we can't wait to welcome you.
A photo of Seneca restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4632)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 141 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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4.7
Exceptional(6815)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Little Italy
Booked 106 times today
The American steakhouse is an iconic restaurant institution. We’d wanted to tell that story for years, but waited until we had the skill, talent and ability to execute it properly, and the right space to be our canvas, an important corner in Little Italy, a neighborhood where we have deep roots. We brought an almost academic appreciation for steakhouse history and tradition to Born & Raised, while trying to stay relevant and authentic to ourselves and our city. Our dry-aged beef pays tribute to earlier, earthier, pre-government grading practices and is the centerpiece of a meal best savored at a slow pace. A timeless celebration of everything that makes restaurants so special. - Consortium Holdings. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
A photo of Coasterra restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(7866)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 153 times today
Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.
A photo of Mister A's restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(8962)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 53 times today
Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)
A photo of C-Level restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5312)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 150 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.
A photo of Animae restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3528)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 65 times today
Located just steps from the waterfront, ANIMAE is where West Coast flair meets Asian soul. Under the direction of Executive Chef Tara Monsod, a James Beard Award finalist, the menu delivers bold, genre-defying dishes like her signature Pork Tomahawk Tocino—a smoky, sweet, deeply umami showstopper grilled over a traditional coal-fired oven.Inside, ANIMAE stuns with a maximalist-meets-modern aesthetic: think art deco glam, velvet banquettes, mirrored ceilings, and an energy that’s both sultry and celebratory. Whether you're dining in the main room or sipping cocktails in the tucked-away lounge, every corner invites you to stay awhile.
A photo of Island Prime restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(8557)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 54 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.
A photo of Kettner Exchange restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1486)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Little Italy
Booked 52 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.
A photo of Brigantine at Portside Pier restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4539)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 122 times today
The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service. Today, we’re known far and wide for our San Diego-style surf and turf. From our award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our perpetually best-selling marinated grilled swordfish. Always prepared to exceed expectations, and served with a smile. You can stop in at any neighborhood Brigantine and get a taste of the local flavor, from regionally inspired specials, to custom cocktails and home town craft beers. At the Brigantine we make first timers feel like regulars, and consider regulars part of the family. So come by often, and share our taste for life.

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  • RyanVIP
    Toronto / Ontario •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    “Happy Hour” with a wonderful view of San Diego, lovely.
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
    4.7
  • AngelaVIP
    Idaho •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My husband and I came to Born and Raised for dinner on his birthday. We started with cocktails at the bar before our table was ready, and the drinks were excellent. They also gave him a handwritten note wishing him a happy birthday, which was a kind touch. The staff we found to be friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without being overbearing. Having eaten at restaurants all over the world, we enjoyed B&R as much if not more than other, more expensive meals. The swanky interior combined with the genuine spectacle- tableside Caesar, drink carts, sommelier cart, and dessert cart- created a warm and winning atmosphere. Most importantly, the food was fantastic from start to finish. We had a decadent birthday meal which was genuinely excellent at every bite. I truly don't think you could go wrong with any choice on this menu (and we tried many of the choices). We also elected to do the red wine flight which was priced reasonably and an interesting and fun combination of rich reds- the sommelier even came to check on us multiple times to see how we were enjoying it with different foods. Run, don't walk, to B&R.
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    Born & RaisedPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Little Italy
    4.7
  • Samantha
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Incredible staff and some of the best food in Dan Diego. Not to mention, a gorgeous view. My husband and I spend every anniversary here and this year we decided to come for my birthday also. I will always recommend Mister A’s to anyone.
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    Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
    4.8
  • Vito
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food was really good and not super expensive for the quality of it. Service was excellent and super kind. Loved the view and ambiance.
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 25, 2025
    We had a great time, beautiful view, and friendly attentive service.
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    Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & CantinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    3.8
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