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Island Prime, San Diego, CA

Island Prime

4.7
4.7
7716 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-6802
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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

Experiences

  • Christmas Day Celebration

    $89.95 per person

    Dec 25, 2023 only
    Celebrate the joyous season while taking in views of the San Diego skyline. Island Prime and C-Level will be open from 12-7pm serving a special 3-course menu on Christmas Day. Try favorites such as Lobster Bisque Soup and Filet Mignon. Don't forget the Eggnog Cheesecake for dessert! Menu is priced at $89.95 for adults and $22.95 for kids, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. For reservation tables will not be table specific.
  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    $99.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Ring in 2023 at Island Prime and C-Level! Celebrate the New Year with Chef Deborah Scott's delicious 3 course menu. Indulge in the Center Cut Filet Mignon or Herb Crusted Salmon. Don't forget the Creme Brulee Cheesecake for dessert! Our NYE menus priced at $99.95 per person, $24.95 per child excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge.

What 7,716 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

7,714 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love celebrating all of our special occasions here. Tonight we had the chefs special which was a 16 oz boneless ribeye, crispy potato Gouda cake, asparagus and three garlic prawns. DELICIOUS. Going to need to find something to celebrate soon so we can go back.

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  2. JUSTING

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and atmosphere. View of Downtown San Diego at night was beautiful from our window view. Our server was fantastic and very helpful and pleasant to speak with. Definitely recommend!

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  3. JeanneR

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the view was spectacular. The service was second to none -thank you Jeremy!

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  4. JayneM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing dinner. The puff pastry bread was unbelievable good..

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  5. AugR

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic waitstaff and chefs that were able to accommodate my girlfriend’s dietary restrictions without a problem. Food was good and ambience was perfect.

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  6. Rashmip

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food with beautiful view . Our waitress was very nice . Loved the steak , chicken and free bread they gave out . The Bree cheese and calamari appetizers were amazing. Only disappointing food was The fresh catch was not good . Very bland and veggie was very salty . Will come again .

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  7. ChristineK

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fine dining at its finest👍🏽❤️. My son ordered a tomahawk which came with 2 salads and two sides. He said all was excellent. My husband had ribeye and I got the filet mignon—so yummy❣️It’s been a fav of mine for years. 5 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service by Enrique was excellent handling a table of picky diners. The beautiful setting for sunset was as nice as anyone could hope for. The food was good though not exceptional. The onion rings are described as “tempura” battered. Instead they are coated with a thick heavy crust. Ok, but not tempura. The music they were playing sounded like a restaurant that was going to transition to a club scene. An odd choice for a restaurant that seems aimed at a high end special occasion audience. Some recalibration of details could restore Island Prime to its former “prime”.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was very attentive and helpful. Views were stunning. must see Food very good Great experience good start to San Diego

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  10. JeffC

    Dallas

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the entire experience. It is a nice restaurant and had a great thanksgiving meal.

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  11. ElizabethS

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was terrific as usual. The ambiance is always wonderful. Our server was Dom and he was extremely helpful, courteous and very friendly. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our time.

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  12. Murphe52

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    After eating several times at I. P. this Thanksgiving dinner missed the mark on food quality; turkey was dry & overcooked & tough, green beans so al dente we could hardly cut them, pop overs cold, mashed potatoes cold. We realize it’s a busy day but we’ve had countless delicious dinners there and this didn’t even come close to the normal quality. Thought you’d want to know!

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  13. WilliamH

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for Thanksgiving dinner everything was perfect!!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect setting, delicious food, excellent staff.

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  15. JamesB

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a place to celebrate your holiday meals. Everyone working there was friendly and made you feel welcome. The service was very good with the server staff explaing the menu items and answered all our questions. The food was exactly as described and prepared the way we wanted.

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  16. EstherS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband I visited Island Prime for our 8yr anniversary. Our host was wonderful and congratulated us. Once we were seated, we were greeted by our amazing server Enrique, who made our dining experience even more pleasant. The food and ambiance were great, and they even gave us a complimentary dessert to celebrate our anniversary.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you’re looking for an elite dining experience this is the place for you. The food is always superior.

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  18. KJLM

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was delightful and delicious as usual. And the view of downtown San Diego was spectacular !

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  19. DixonG

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and excellent service. A great dining experience especially for special occaisions.

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  20. HowardF

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Tony was personal and professional. It’s one of the best restaurants in San Diego with no BS. A good restaurant with a spectacular view is very rare. Oh! Parking is no problem with their own parking lot.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4
    Food was great. Andrew O was our server and he was outrageously rude. Speaking to us so condescending it made us all look at eachother and ask if it was even worth staying for the meal - we all debated leaving and finding another restaurant. I’ve never had a worse experience with a server, especially at a “fancy” restaurant like this. Our bill was over $400, you would think they would treat the people dining with a little respect.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a window seat, and the views were amazing! The food was excellent, we had the trio, the chicken with sides of mac & cheese and asparagus. Compared to other high-end restaurants like SEREA coastal cuisine the value was better. Our server was Chris. He was good, nice and courteous, but I feel that he could have paid a little bit more attention to our table. 

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  23. JohnO

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Low to Moderate value for the money. Food was overpriced

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was superb, yet $18 drinks and steak prices are outrageous $68. $300 dinner for two, can’t do but once a year.

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  25. WayneH

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent views. Great food. Service was outstanding.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, food and view exceptional! Perfect place to celebrate a special occasion!!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! Food, service and the ambience were excellent. It made the special day even more memorable.

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  28. ShannonB

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic along with the service and view as the sun went down.

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  29. Jdpsd

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful "one of a kind" experience. Love the place. We been going there for years. However, recently they have become very pricey. With one drink and incredible food, be prepared for $150 or more per person.

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  30. EddieE

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been there twice and had the same server, Chris. He was awesome and the food was great!! Adding to my list of favorites.

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  31. Maly

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The server was fantastic! The place was a very nice vibe and we had a beautiful set of deserts

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  32. MarikaC

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    great staff and food parking was a challenge but it was all good

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  33. AngelA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! The table asigantion was incredible. With an amazing view. Our server was outstanding! The food, amazing as usual!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for a birthday dinner hoping to have an intimate, fine dining experience, and they did not disappoint. The service was amazing, the ambiance was romantic and intimate, and the service and food were great!

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  35. MichaelF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    View is spectacular. Food was amazing. Service was spot on. A bit on the pricey side, but still a great choice for that special occasion.

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  36. Teq4Hire

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Another great dining experience at Island Prime. Bone in rib-eye with mushrooms topping was perfectly prepared. I expected a bit more from the Mac and cheese side dish. More pork belly perhaps or sharper flavor from the cheese. It seemed to rely too heavily on the crispy onions on top (which were essential). We’ll definitely return.

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  37. ChristineH

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my Birthday with family from out of town and it was an amazing experience for all. Gorgeous view, excellent service which made my night so special! Will definitely return!

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  38. Dukes

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    Had reservations, ate dinner 1 hour later. Server took 30 mins to take our order. Another 30 mins to bring the check. We were there for way too long than we should have been. But the food was DELICIOUS!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience of Island Prime is always top notch. They check all the boxes with excellent foot and service. The Rib eye was amazing as was the lamb. Can’t wait to dine here again.

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  40. LaurenE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and ambiance. The octopus appetizer was amazing and every bite was decadent. Our server Jacob was so kind and accommodating to all of our needs.

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FAQs

Island Prime is rated 4.7 stars by 7716 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Island Prime

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • 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
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