Best Fun Restaurants in Barrio Logan

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

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San Diego

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Banker's HillBarrio LoganChula Vista / BonitaDowntownHillcrestKearny Mesa

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1. AKA San Diego

4.4

Awesome(135)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Located in the bustling heart of Gaslamp, San Diego, AKA is more than just a restaurant. It’s a destination where exceptional food, craft cocktails, and an energetic nightlife converge. With a menu curated by renowned Chef Takuya Kudo, AKA offers a captivating fusion of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai culinary traditions, all crafted with fresh ingredients and innovative techniques. The venue features a vibrant atmosphere complemented by artisanal craft cocktails from mixologist Gerardo Bedolla and striking design by Cassandra Builer. AKA welcomes guests to indulge in its exquisite dishes while enjoying electrifying entertainment. Committed to transforming the dining and nightlife scene in San Diego, AKA offers a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone looking to savor gourmet cuisine, sip on craft cocktails, and dance the night away.

2. Swing Social

4.1

Excellent(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 5 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

4.2

Awesome(356)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 22 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. The Rooftop by STK

3.9

Excellent(148)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

We are currently offering So Cal Cuisine: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. We offer traditional Table Seating, Soft Seating Couches for a more intimate setting and Bar Service for food and drinks with Open Seating. Reservations are not required to access the Rooftop. We are open to the Public.Please note that the menu from STK Restaurant (lobby level) is NOT available on the Rooftop.Please follow our socials for Special Events and Black Out Dates that may impact Reservations.For parties larger than 8 or Special Requests and Bottle Service, please email emily.zimmerman@andaz.comCabana Rentals available on Resort Pass

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5. El Rincon De Los Dolidos - San Diego

4.0

Excellent(45)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Rincón de los Dolidos somos un bar en donde transformamos el despecho en alegría en donde celebras la diversión cantando desde el corazón la música más iconica te hará olvidar todo. ¡Ven a disfrutar y dejar atrás las penas, únete a la fiesta de despechados!***For the health and well-being of our employees, a 20% service charge will be added to your bill***

6. Mr. Tempo Gaslamp

3.7

Very Good(208)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 16 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

7. Morning Glory

4.5

Awesome(25)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Little Italy

Booked 9 times today

Morning Glory is a garden of eggy delights. We primarily only accept walk ins at Morning Glory. Once the restaurant is full, we use a waitlist through OpenTable which notifies you via text message when your table is available. You must be physically present to get on that waitlist. With strong support from soufflé seekers, that wait can be lengthy, especially on the weekends. We have opened up a handful of reservations for our last seating of weekend brunch services to offer an alternative to the waitlist and guarantee a spot for the few who are seeking to join us later in the day.These spots are coveted and can be booked up to 30 days in advance for Saturday and Sundays only from 2:45pm-3:15pm.

8. Cesarina

4.9

Exceptional(6007)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ocean Beach

Booked 156 times today

Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.

9. Cloak + Petal

4.6

Exceptional(1073)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Little Italy

Booked 60 times today

WELCOME TO CLOAK & PETAL!Where we invite you to journey into a place of both intimacy and companionshipOur concept is drawn from our name. The word “cloak” implies secrecy, inspiring our concept of a social sphere humming beneath the levels of ordinary life. “Petal” alludes to the Japanese tradition of “hanami,” when family and friends gather under blooming cherry blossoms to savor food, drinks and fellowship.Enter our space and travel underground to décor reminiscent of an abandoned Tokyo subway, a stratum of society all its own, an artist’s dream. Cross the threshold into a mystically transformed Japanese social dining lounge which appears to be an outdoor seating area, similar to a waiting platform. Sit beneath a trellis of draping vines and teardrop lights in the intimate space we’ve thoughtfully created, and feast on authentic Japanese sushi, appetizers, small plates and drinks with family and friends.Journey down to Cloak + Petal… and come unwind your soul.

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10. Benihana - San Diego, CA

3.7

Very Good(7809)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Mission Valley

Booked 110 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Andy
Utah •1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Staff were great. Food was pretty good. The golf simulator had continuous problems. They even restarted it once for us, giving us more time.
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Swing SocialPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.1
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Jose
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Was great. Food was amazing. Just would like to know the price without having to ask.
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AKA San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Downtown
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4.4
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Courtney
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
Such a fun place to have dinner and drinks with your girls! Food was delicious! Experience was over the top!
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Zama Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Downtown
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4.2
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Monica
San Diego •1 review
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
Really enjoyed an evening with friends with you all. Thank you! Great ambience - and great music! Love the theme!
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El Rincon De Los Dolidos - San DiegoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4
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Gail
San Diego •7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
The Rooftop was a good experience overall due to the ambience and food, and thankfully, it was not noisy. Our party of seven guests enjoyed the Mother's Day celebration with good food and good conversation. Surprisingly, it was not busy, but it also made us wonder why it took forever to get our food. The venue is normally a nighttime hangout with bottle service, which explains why that crowd wasn't around for brunch. The view is wonderful! We also happened to check out the small rooftop pool area, which could possibly be quite an attraction during the middle of summer. However, when visited, the pool had cloudy water, which looked unattractive!
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The Rooftop by STKPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
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3.9

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