Island Prime

Name: Island Prime
Address: 880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 298-6802
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

6428 Reviews

$30 and under

Steakhouse

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 26, 2022

June 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 298-6802
Website
https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/islandprime?y_source=1_MTU2Njg3OTYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Deborah Scott
Private party facilities
Private dining room for up to 65 guests, with waterfront views.
Private party contact
JoAnn Salem: (619) 298-6802 ext. 204

Location
880 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Cross street
Harbor Island Dr
Parking details
Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

4TH of July Celebration by the Bay
$74.95 per person
Jul 4, 2022 only
Join us for the 4th of July celebration at Island Prime. Enjoy a three-course pre set menu at $74.95 per person, served from 7pm to 9pm. Window tables may not be reserved online, please contact the restaurant directly. Our menu highlights Lobster Bisque, Snake River Farms "Eye of the Ribeye", Lobster, Seared Blackened Tuna, Chicken under a brick and a Flowerless Chocolate for dessert.

Popular dishes

Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell$48.00
black pepper mignonette (gf)
Ahi Crab & Avocado Stack$22.00
fresh crab, avocado & tomato, papaya-mango salsa, taro chips, sweet chili sauce (gf*)
Prawn Cocktail$24.00
fire-roasted cocktail sauce, lemon (gf)
Spicy Korean Style Steak Tartare$24.00
hand cut wagyu ribeye, charred scallion dressing, avocado mousse, salt & pepper potato chips
Island Prime's Seafood Platter
1/2 dozen oysters, 1/2 lobster tail, chilled prawns, crab claws, salmon tartare, black pepper mignonette, lemon, fire-roasted cocktail sauce (gf)
- Serves 3-4$92.00
Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cakes$24.00
chicory, granny smith apples, orange segments, pickled fresno pepper & togarashi aioli
Lobster Bisque$16.00
butter-poached lobster, brioche croutons
Chef Deb's Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie$18.00
honey roasted garlic, jalapeno jelly, grilled ciabatta
Calamari 'Katsu'$18.00
crispy calamari steak, arugula, chicory & roasted tomato salad, sweet heat ponzu aioli
Charred Octopus$20.00
marble potato salad, spanish chorizo, chimichurri, piquillo pepper, arugula, romesco (gf*)

From the Garden

California Burrata & Roasted Beets$18.00
quinoa-lentil tabouleh, arugula, orange segments, white balsamic vinaigrette (gf*,v)
Organic Baby Greens$13.00
strawberries, shaved radish, toasted almonds, goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette (gf,v)
Caesar Salad$14.00
baby romaine, white anchovy, parmigiano reggiano, sourdough croutons, classic caesar dressing (gf*)
Iceberg Wedge$13.00
heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, smoked blue cheese, crisp bacon, herb ranch (gf,v*)

Chef Deborah's Compositions

Local Catch$43.00
locally caught white fish, marble potatoes, asparagus, heirloom cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, scallions, prosciutto, shiitake mushrooms, dashi aioli (gf)
Island Prime Filet Trio$57.00
trio of 3oz filets mignons, topped with king crab, wild mushrooms & blue cheese, with sea salt mashed potatoes, red wine demi (gf*)
Seared Atlantic Scallops$46.00
white wine sauce, parsley coulis, tricolored sautéed cauliflower, mushroom medley
Black Garlic Seared Tuna$44.00
forbidden rice, glazed haricots verts, charred tomato-pine chutney (gf)
Shrimp & Caviar Angel Hair$42.00
sauteed jumbo prawns, fresh angel hair pasta, saffron cream sauce, paddlefish caviar, herb salad, parmesan
Chicken 'Under a Brick'$38.00
crushed yukon gold potatoes, caramelized onions, pickled fresno chilis, chimichurri (gf)
Roasted Eggplant$36.00
vegan ragout, basmati cilantro rice, toasted almonds, romesco (gf*,v)

From the Market

all of our steaks are selected by chef deborah to feature the highest quality meats and ranching methods

Center Cut Filet Mignon
(gf)
- 8oz$49.00
- 12oz$62.00
Angus Skirt Steak
USDA prime, creekstone (gf)
- 10oz$42.00
Mishima Ultra New York
american wagyu, washington (gf)
- 12oz$75.00
Bone In Ribeye
USDA prime (gf)
- 20oz$63.00
Snake River Farms 'Eye of the Ribeye'
american wagyu, washington (gf)
- 12oz$69.00
38 Days Dry Aged New York
USDA prime (gf)
- 14oz$70.00
Pacific Swordfish
tasman sea, new zealand (gf)
- 8oz$36.00
Verlasso Salmon
chilean patagonia (gf)
- 8oz$37.00
Double Cut Pork Chop
(gf)
- 16oz$48.00
Australian Rack of Lamb
(gf)
- 16oz$55.00
Sauces$2.00
bearnaise, lemon beurre blanc, red wine demi, chimichurri, herbed pesto butter, garlic-chili pepper
Toppings$4.00
bleu cheese (gf*), caramelized onions (gf), madeira mushrooms (gf), crab meat (gf), au poivre style cognac peppercorn sauce & oyster mushrooms (gf)

Any Turf Can Surf

Four Garlic-Herb Prawns$19.00
(gf)
Cold Water Lobster Tail
(gf)
- 8oz
Oscar Style$28.00
lump crab, asparagus, bearnaise (gf)
Two Scallops$24.00
(gf)

Sides for the Table

Grilled Asparagus$14.00
lemon (gf,v)
Southern Style Creamed Corn$14.00
Sharp Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese$14.00
chili fried onions, pork belly (v*)
Madeira Braised Mushrooms$14.00
(gf,v)
Summer Vegetable Tian$12.00
roasted squash, zucchini, eggplant, tomato, over caramelized fennel & onion, with cashew pesto (gf)
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes$12.00
(gf,v)
Baked Potato$10.00
butter, sour cream, chives (gf,v)
Shallot, Blue Cheese & Rosemary Fries$10.00
garlic aioli (v)
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00
balsamic fig glaze, flberts (v)
Twice Baked Potato$26.00
for two or more, with lobster, bacon, scallions, aged cheddar (gf)

What 6,428 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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ChrisB
Savannah
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great setting for dinner. Views are fabulous. Food was also outstanding.
JB
JoeB
Minneapolis
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a delicious meal and amazing experience here! One of our go-to places in the city.
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Rooo
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first visit. I was not disappointed. Lovely interior. Fabulous views. Delicious rib eye. Friendly server. My all time favorite spot!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect.
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Dave
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting. Thoughtful and happy servers. Great food.
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Green5555
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still our favorite place in San Diego for food, service and ambience...we go back there with friends many times
DQ
DianeQ
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's our annual anniversary restaurant which has never disappointed
GT
GotTaste
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a perfect evening as we celebrated our wedding anniversary! The views of downtown reflecting off the water at night was amazing. The food exceeded expectation which was already high from previous experience. I think it was the best swordfish I’ve ever had and it’s one of my go to dishes. The lemon sauce was just the right flavor to compliment the fillet. Our water glasses were always filled and the rest of the service was very timely. Didn’t have to wait long at all between courses. As I said, it couldn’t have been better. 51/2 stars.
AC
AmyC
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service! The portions were very generous. The view was beautiful.
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Eviltwinjca
Portland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice restaurant. We went there to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Seated across from the window. Enrique was our waiter, who provided exceptional service with a sense of humor. The only negative was that my husband’s beef filet were over cooked (ordered medium rare), got over medium.
DJ
DrJim
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food and atmosphere. The service is always superior and the choices on the menu will appeal to anyone looking for a high end restaurant that is still very comfortable. Enrique, our server, was awesome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and a great experience as usual
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Tarikd
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was very friendly, environment was stunning., and service was amazing
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Aaron
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience3
My rating is somewhere in the middle. I’ll start on a positive by saying the food was great! I made reservations over a month in advance and requested widow seating. I thought it would be a great anniversary experience. I was wrong. When we arrived at the scheduled time the lady at the front desk told me that my requested table with a view wasn’t available and that there was a table with a distant view. We had a view of the server area by the kitchen. Very disappointing. Our server was very polite when he would come by the table but he kept us waiting most of the time. I have wanted to try this restaurant for a long time. Due to the lack of service and lack of view I don’t feel it was worth $300 for just two people. Not sure we’ll be doing to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for Father's Day. The service was immaculate. Island Prime is my go to for special occasions. Never disappoints
LP
LindaP
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Everything was so good, service was excellent. The next day, when we went to eat our leftovers, they didn't pack our steak leftovers, only the sides. So disappointed. Couldn't believe it.
JK
JoannaK
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous. Our server Nicole was out of this world and really made the evening extra special. She read each table beautifully. Food was spectacular. We were in the inner dining room and still had exceptional views. Cannot recommend higher enough. Truly 5 stars.
MC
MarkC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pretty much a perfect meal and dining experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here for our anniversary dinner. Absolutely amazing venue! The atmosphere was very romantic and we had a table by the window, which overlooked the water. Our service was incredible! Our waiter went above and beyond to make our dining experience special. The food was delicious, as well as the drinks. We will most definitely be back!
BL
BillL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great views and world class service.
VT
ValerieT
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Beautiful views if you can get a table near a window. I requested that in advance, but the request wasn't honored. Nice dining experience nonetheless.
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Ensenada90
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience, food was delicious and service is awesome.
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Pops
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff and food was great. View od san diego bay fromour table was priceless
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food was ok but overpriced. When you pay almost $200 for two you expect allot. The steak was chewy and the fish was bland. I doubt we’ll be back.
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sdbaywatch
San Diego
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have only been back in San Diego a few months after 5 years away...so long ago they were on my contacts list. Use "Open Table" for me. But this restaurant is still at the TOP. Not because its high above physically like "A" nother restaurant but because the water is where it's at ! And Jake (waiter) was near flawless, as the whole team . Ohhhh the bread ! Devine Dinner. We had surf and turf, $94 ! and swordfish. Yes go here ! They had Grouper on the menu too ! And it was packed on a Wednesday, reserve days in advance.
DM
DebbieM
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and service.
CJ
ChrisJ
Raleigh
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent meal and exceptional service at Island Prime.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience5
Service wasn’t efficient. Lack of seasoning in most of the food
CA
CintiaA
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
The food was “ok “ was expecting a better tasting food . The view was great and service . I order the eggplant and it was too salty . My boyfriend order the salmon and side of Brussels sprouts and he said it was “ok” .
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Kipp
San Diego
31 reviews
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Guess my expectations where high based on all the five star reviews. Night was okay, not wow but not bad. Service was slow…we were celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary with family. Evening started off with my son’s girlfriend finding a fly in her drink. Which the waiter replaced. There was a fly problem with lots of fruit flies. Popovers were very good. Seafood tower was just okay. Steaks very under seasoned, baked potato was very dry. Mac n Cheese was good. After dinner we were not offered coffee or dessert which was kinda off putting. A sliver of chocolate flourless cake was brought out with a stamp that said Happy Anniversary. I really expected more for our evening. We can say we tried Island Prime but will not be putting them into our dining rotation.
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ArdythC
Oklahoma City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. The staff was very friendly and polite. Had a great time
T
Taylor
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated my birthday, and it was fantastic. Will be dining here again ❤️
RK
RonaldK
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Very good food and service. Location is excellent. However, we were bombarded by flies during our meal. Our table wasn’t the only one with the fly issue.
DW
DeniseW
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The bricked chicken dish was the best chicken I have ever eaten.
AE
AntonioE
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and great food from the Cohn Group❤️
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Lovms
Tucson
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Always an amazing dinner with a great view. However we continue to experience a delayed wait for food. This is the second time in a row we experience that with the same server/waiter. He randomly disappears for long periods of times. Up until the check he continued to come back to us every 20 minutes or so. Other than that the food continues to be amazing and we will continue coming.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing dinner at Island Prime. We were here visiting our son who is stationed and it had been highly recommended. It definitely did not disappoint. Incredible food snd service, and what a view. We will be back for sure.
TM
TomM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Steak could use seasoning and or searing
LR
LindaR
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a real pleasant evening of celebration for significant birthday. We were able to celebrate in a wonderful atmosphere with great service & good food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was very enjoyable..

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Island Prime is rated 4.7 stars by 6428 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 26, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

880 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
Harbor Island Dr
Neighborhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Unspecified
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Deborah Scott
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/islandprime?y_source=1_MTU2Njg3OTYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(619) 298-6802
Private party facilities
Private dining room for up to 65 guests, with waterfront views.
Private party contact
JoAnn Salem: (619) 298-6802 ext. 204

Island Prime

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Steak Frites

Lobster Bisque

Baked Potato

Starters

Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell$48.00

Ahi Crab & Avocado Stack$22.00

Prawn Cocktail$24.00

Spicy Korean Style Steak Tartare$24.00

Island Prime's Seafood Platter

Chesapeake Bay Style Crab Cakes$24.00

Lobster Bisque$16.00

Chef Deb's Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie$18.00

Calamari 'Katsu'$18.00

Charred Octopus$20.00

From the Garden

California Burrata & Roasted Beets$18.00

Organic Baby Greens$13.00

Caesar Salad$14.00

Iceberg Wedge$13.00

Chef Deborah's Compositions

Local Catch$43.00

Island Prime Filet Trio$57.00

Seared Atlantic Scallops$46.00

Black Garlic Seared Tuna$44.00

Shrimp & Caviar Angel Hair$42.00

Chicken 'Under a Brick'$38.00

Roasted Eggplant$36.00

From the Market

Center Cut Filet Mignon

Angus Skirt Steak

Mishima Ultra New York

Bone In Ribeye

Snake River Farms 'Eye of the Ribeye'

38 Days Dry Aged New York

Pacific Swordfish

Verlasso Salmon

Double Cut Pork Chop

Australian Rack of Lamb

Sauces$2.00

Toppings$4.00

Any Turf Can Surf

Four Garlic-Herb Prawns$19.00

Cold Water Lobster Tail

Oscar Style$28.00

Two Scallops$24.00

Sides for the Table

Grilled Asparagus$14.00

Southern Style Creamed Corn$14.00

Sharp Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese$14.00

Madeira Braised Mushrooms$14.00

Summer Vegetable Tian$12.00

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes$12.00

Baked Potato$10.00

Shallot, Blue Cheese & Rosemary Fries$10.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Twice Baked Potato$26.00

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