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A photo of Cowboy Star restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(4976)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 44 times today
Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.
A photo of Rustic Root - Gaslamp restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1434)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 47 times today
Rustic Root showcases our take on New American Comfort food with a California twist. Classic dishes are rooted in tradition, including regional dishes from around the country. All reimagined with fresh and local ingredients and our Chef’s modern flair. Our Signature drink menus offer our take on timeless classic cocktails as well as Rustic Root originals using creative spirits and the freshest ingredients. Join us in our street-level dining room for dinner nightly or our award-winning weekend brunch. Our rooftop lounge is an excellent place to grab drinks & a bite with friends, enjoying the San Diego weather and our unique location in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Close to the San Diego Convention Center, we're a favorite for locals and out of town tourists alike.
A photo of Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1060)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 23 times today
Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.
A photo of Saint James French Diner restaurant
4.4
Awesome(319)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Downtown
Booked 22 times today
This American diner meets elegant French bistro is open Monday through Friday for Breakfast, Lunch, and Happy Hour, every day for Dinner, and on the weekends for Brunch. With a full bar and an approachable menu, locals and travelers can indulge in a variety of French-inspired classics, from shared mussels to ratatouille and burgers.
A photo of Fogo de Chao - San Diego restaurant
4.2
Awesome(3994)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Downtown
Booked 99 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
A photo of The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2608)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fondue • Downtown
Booked 24 times today
Welcome to The Melting Pot San Diego Gaslamp. Located on 5th Ave & E St in the historic Gaslamp Plaza Suites, the San Diego - Gaslamp Melting Pot Restaurant brings a truly unique, romantic and interactive four-course fondue dining experience to San Diego's vibrant downtown dining scene!
A photo of Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1809)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 28 times today
Lionfish, located in the Pendry San Diego, is a modern, cutting edge sushi and seafood restaurant located on 5th Avenue that features fresh-catch cuisine and seasonal ingredients, all prepared with innovative twists by homegrown San Diego chef JoJo Ruiz.
A photo of Bronze Bird restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(197)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 7 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(1699)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 11 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 The Rooftop by STK restaurant
4.0
Excellent(148)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 6 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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