120 Best Hot Spot Restaurants In Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

120 restaurants available nearby

1. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(5613)

$$$$

• Seafood • Harbor Island

Booked 109 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.

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2. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4.7

Exceptional(5437)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 87 times today

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

3. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(2629)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 113 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.

4. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(4416)

$$$$

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 153 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

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5. Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.6

Exceptional(2447)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 142 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.

6. Island Prime

4.7

Exceptional(6571)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 77 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

7. Nolita Hall

4.6

Exceptional(410)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 11 times today

Inspired by both the modern and traditional drinking emporiums in Europe’s legendary beer cities, Nolita Hall San Diego promises a unique and unexpected full-service restaurant experience. Nolita focuses on incredible craft cocktails and a local, sustainable kitchen program helmed by Executive Chef Moira Hill: featuring local farms and contemporary Italian cuisine. Our 20 taps pour a range of local and global craft beers. Our wines are carefully curated by our in-house Sommelier with a focus on California and Italy.We are not able to seat incomplete parties or parties larger than the number on the reservation. Your entire party must be present within 15 minutes of your reservation time. Note: Your table will be reserved for 2 hours.

8. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(6711)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 85 times today

Juniper and Ivy delivers a chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Daily offerings rotate, based on the top ingredients brought in by local farmers and fishermen that morning.Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, with James Beard Nominated Chef Anthony Wells at its helm, Juniper’s kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town. Pair that with pristine attention to detail and unsurpassed breadth of knowledge from our front of house team and award-winning wine list for an unforgettable dining experience.

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9. Bali Hai Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(4967)

$$$$

• Polynesian • Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

Booked 57 times today

Exotic Pacific dining on an enchanted tiki island.The Bali Hai Restaurant has been a favorite in San Diego for over fifty years. Our spectacular views of the San Diego bay and the downtown skyline make us the perfect location for any special event. Along with our dining room upstairs, our premise possesses three different and versatile private rooms. The flexibility of multiple private facilities allows us to accommodate any type of party. We host weddings, class reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, memorials, festivals, fundraisers, business meetings, seminars, and corporate events.

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10. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station

4.4

Awesome(1768)

$$$$

• Bistro • Point Loma

Booked 60 times today

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station located in San Diego’s Point Loma community encompasses more than 23,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining and bars, as well as a bocce ball court, outdoor cinema space and lush garden. Executive Chef Richard Sweeney offers an eclectic menu of world-inspired cuisine featuring local, organic fare. The restaurant features 40 unique craft beers on tap and exceptional bottles, including year-round and special releases from Stone Brewing Co. as well as exceptional craft and specialty beers from other breweries.

Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

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120 restaurants available nearby

1. Coasterra

2. Tom Hams Lighthouse

3. C-Level

4. Herb & Wood

5. Brigantine at Portside Pier

6. Island Prime

7. Nolita Hall

8. Juniper & Ivy

9. Bali Hai Restaurant

10. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station